Fiordland Navigator Overnight Cruises

Doubtful Sound

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise.

Your excursion begins with a short cruise across island-studded Lake Manapouri and a coach trip over Wilmot Pass. You will then descend to Doubtful Sound to meet the crew of the Fiordland Navigator awaiting you in Deep Cove.

The Fiordland Navigator is designed along the lines of a traditional sailing vessel, combining the charm of a bygone era with all modern comforts including spacious viewing decks, a dining saloon/fully licensed bar and an observation lounge.

During the afternoon, you will cruise the full length of the fiord, weaving through hidden coves and waterways. Bottlenose dolphins are often encountered, fur seals bask on the rocks and, at times, rare penguins can be seen.

As evening draws near, the crew will drop anchor in a sheltered cove, allowing you to explore the shoreline by kayak or tender craft (small boat) with a nature guide. For the more adventurous, there’s even a chance to go swimming.  In the evening, enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our onboard chef and relax in the saloon before retiring to your cosy bed.

Activities (kayaking & tendercraft/small boat), meals & accommodation included
Three-course buffet dinner & cooked breakfast
Sleeps 70
18 private cabins with ensuite bathrooms and 8 quad share bunk - style compartments (vessel layout)
Picnic lunch options can be pre-ordered (day 1)
Queenstown and Te Anau coach connections (extra cost) with courtesy transfers from most accommodation
Suitable for all ages, with exception of infants in quad share


Specials

 Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises - SAVE up to $100 per adult
- for travel until 19 May & 1 - 30 Sep 2012!
 Save with our Off-Peak rates for Overnight Cruises!
 "20% Multi-Purchase REWARD" on selected excursions!

Buy 2 or more different excursions and SAVE 20% off all lower priced!  

Specials will automatically be applied to your booking - details of the savings are shown on your booking summary prior to final payment.
 


 Kayak Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise

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 Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises

 Dusk in Doubtful Sound


Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises - from Manapouri

Season: Sep - Mid May
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
1 Oct 2011 - 19 May 2012
Departs: 12noon/12.30pm (returns 12 noon day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share - $473 - $775 adult
Double & Twin share - $236.50 - $397.50 child
Single occupancy - $827 - $1,391 adult
Quad-share $263 - $395 adult
Quad-share $131 - $197.50 child
1 Sep 2012 - 30 Sep 2012
Departs: 12 noon (returns 12 noon day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share - $473 adult
Double & Twin share - $236.50 child
Single occupancy - $827 adult
Quad-share $263 adult
Quad-share $131 child
1 Oct 2012 - 19 May 2013
Departs: 12noon/12.30pm (returns 11.45am day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share - $417 - $595 adult
Double & Twin share - $208.50 - $297.50 child
Single occupancy - $729 - $1,041 adult
Quad-share $263 - $375 adult
Quad-share $131 - $187.50 child
1 Sep 2013 - 30 Sep 2013
Departs: 12noon (returns 12 noon day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share - $417 adult
Double & Twin share - $208.50 child
Single occupancy - $729 adult
Quad-share $263 adult
Quad-share $131 child

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Calendar
Please note:

  • Seasonal price variation - Peak: Nov - Mar, Off Peak: Oct, Apr, May & Sep
  • Suitable for all ages with the exception of infants (0 - 4 years) in quad share
  • Quad-share: we endeavour to assign compartments as "all female" or "all male" but we cannot guarantee this
  • Child rates apply for 1 - 14 years
  • Infants (0 - 4 years) may travel in twin/double cabins only. Infants (0 - 12 months) carried free of charge if sleeping in a cot, otherwise child rates apply. Passengers to provide their own cot, unless by prior arrangement.

Coach & Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises & Coach - from Queenstown

Season: Sep - Mid May
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
1 Oct 2011 - 18 May 2012
Departs: 8.30am (returns 3.15/3.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $512 - $851 adult
Double & Twin share $256 - $425.50 child
Single occupancy $866 - $1,447 adult
Quad-share $302 - $451 adult
Quad-share $151 - $225.50 child
3 Sep 2012 - 28 Sep 2012
Departs: 8.30am (returns 3.15/3.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $512 adult
Double & Twin share $256 child
Single occupancy $866 adult
Quad-share $302 adult
Quad-share $151 child
1 Oct 2012 - 19 May 2013
Departs: 8.30am (returns 3.15/3.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $460 - $686 adult
Double & Twin share $230 - $328 child
Single occupancy $772 - $1,102 adult
Quad-share $306 - $436 adult
Quad-share $153 - $218 child
1 Sep 2013 - 30 Sep 2013
Departs: 8.30am (returns 3.15/3.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $460 adult
Double & Twin share $230 child
Single occupancy $772 adult
Quad-share $306 adult
Quad-share $153 child

Find Availability and Prices
Calendar
Please note:

  • Seasonal price variation - Peak: Nov - Mar, Off Peak: Oct, Apr, May & Sep
  • May & Sep coach connections depart Monday, Wednesday and Friday only
  • Suitable for all ages with the exception of infants (0 - 4 years) in quad share
  • Quad-share: we endeavour to assign compartments as "all female" or "all male" but we cannot guarantee this
  • Child rates apply for 1 - 14 years
  • Infants (0 - 4 years) may travel in twin/double cabins only. Infants (0 - 12 months) carried free of charge if sleeping in a cot, otherwise child rates apply. Passengers to provide their own cot, unless by prior arrangement.

Coach & Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises & Coach - from Te Anau

Season: Sep - Mid May
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
1 Oct 2011 - 19 May 2012
Departs: 11am/11.30am (returns 12.45pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $484 - $810 adult
Double & Twin share $242 - $405 child
Single occupancy $838 - $1,406 adult
Quad-share $274 - $410 adult
Quad-share $137 - $205 child
1 Sep 2012 - 30 Sep 2012
Departs: 11am (returns 12.45pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $484 adult
Double & Twin share $242 child
Single occupancy $838 adult
Quad-share $274 adult
Quad-share $137 child
1 Oct 2012 - 19 May 2013
Departs: 11.30am (returns 12.45pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $428 - $610 adult
Double & Twin share $214 - $305 child
Single occupancy $740 - $1,056 adult
Quad-share $274 - $390 adult
Quad-share $137 - $195 child
1 Sep 2013 - 30 Sep 2013
Departs: 11.30am (returns 12.45pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $428 adult
Double & Twin share $214 child
Single occupancy $740 adult
Quad-share $274 adult
Quad-share $137 child

Find Availability and Prices
Calendar
Please note:

  • Seasonal price variation - Peak: Nov - Mar, Off Peak: Oct, Apr, May & Sep
  • Suitable for all ages with the exception of infants (0 - 4 years) in quad share
  • Quad-share: we endeavour to assign compartments as "all female" or "all male" but we cannot guarantee this
  • Child rates apply for 1 - 14 years
  • Infants (0 - 4 years) may travel in twin/double cabins only. Infants (0 - 12 months) carried free of charge if sleeping in a cot, otherwise child rates apply. Passengers to provide their own cot, unless by prior arrangement.




What to bring:

Non-slip shoes/ boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, change of clothes, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent, swimwear (optional), camera, cash for bar and snacks. Overnight bag only.

Real Journeys also operates Milford Sound Cruises (day and overnight), Te Anau Glowworm Caves and TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak Excursions.

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