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.

All activities (kayaking and tendercraft/small boat), meals and 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 with courtesy transfers from most accommodation
Suitable for all ages with exception of infants in quad share

 Off Peak Rates for Overnight Cruises! 

Save with our off peak rates for travel in Oct 2009, April & 1 - 23 May 2010.
Note: The prices featured when booking automatically show our off peak rates.



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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises - from Manapouri

Season: Early Sep - Mid May
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
1 Oct 2009 - 23 May 2010
Departs: 12 noon / 12.30pm (returns 11.45/12 noon day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share - $473 - $675 adult
Double & Twin share - $236.50 - $348 child
Single occupancy - $827 - $1,181 adult
Quad-share $256 - $365 adult
Quad-share $128 - $182.50 child
20 Sep 2010 - 30 Sep 2010
Departs: 12.30pm (returns 12 noon day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share - $473 adult
Double & Twin share - $236.50 child
Single occupancy - $827 adult
Quad-share $256 adult
Quad-share $128 child

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Please note:

  • Seasonal price variation - Peak: Nov - Mar, Off Peak: Sep - Oct & Apr - May
  • Suitable for all ages with the exception of infants in quad share
  • Child rates apply for 1 - 14 years
  • Infants 0 -12 months carried free of charge if sleeping in a cot, otherwise child rates apply. Infants may travel in twin/double cabins only. Passengers to provide their own cot, unless by prior arrangement.

Coach & Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises & Coach - from Queenstown

Season: Mid Sep - Mid May
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
1 Oct 2009 - 23 May 2010
Departs: 8.30am (returns 3.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $519 - $742 adult
Double & Twin share $260 - $371 child
Single occupancy $874 - $1,248 adult
Quad-share $302 - $432 adult
Quad-share $151 - $216 child
20 Sept 2010 - 30 Sept 2010
Departs: 8.30am (returns 3.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $519 adult
Double & Twin share $260 child
Single occupancy $874 adult
Quad-share $302 adult
Quad-share $151 child

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Please note:

  • Seasonal price variation - Peak: Nov - Mar, Off Peak: Sep - Oct & Apr - May
  • May & Sep coach connections depart Monday, Wednesday and Friday only
  • Suitable for all ages with the exception of infants in quad share
  • Child rates apply for 1 - 14 years
  • Infants (0 - 12 months) carried free of charge if sleeping in a cot, otherwise child rates apply. Infants may travel in twin/double cabins only. Passengers to provide their own cot, unless by prior arrangement.

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

Season: Mid Sep - Mid May
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
1 Oct 2009 - 23 May 2010
Departs: 11am / 11.30am (returns 12.30/12.45pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $494 - $696 adult
Double & Twin share $247 - $347.50 child
Single occupancy $841 - $1,202 adult
Quad-share $270 - $386 adult
Quad-share $135 - $193 child
20 Sep 2010 - 30 Sep 2010
Departs: 11.30am (returns 12.45pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $494 adult
Double & Twin share $247 child
Single occupancy $841 adult
Quad-share $270 adult
Quad-share $135 child

Find Availability and Prices
Calendar
Please note:

  • Seasonal price variation - Peak: Nov - Mar, Off Peak: Sep - Oct & Apr - May
  • Suitable for all ages with the exception of infants in quad share
  • Child rates apply for 1 - 14 years
  • Infants (0 - 12 months) carried free of charge if sleeping in a cot, otherwise child rates apply. Infants may travel in twin/double cabins only. 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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