Doubtful Sound cruises: Daytime cruises in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand

Doubtful Sound

When you discover Doubtful Sound you will be struck by its silence – a silence broken only by birdsong or the rushing of a distant waterfall.

The beauty and isolation of Doubtful Sound are so compelling that it’s difficult to believe you were in civilisation just a few hours earlier.

A day excursion into this pristine fiord begins with a cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri to West Arm. You will then board a coach and travel the sub-alpine road over Wilmot Pass, pausing along the way to experience the dense Fiordland rainforest and view Doubtful Sound glistening far below.

On arrival in Doubtful Sound, board our spacious catamaran Patea Explorer for a three-hour cruise through some of the fiord’s most stunning scenery. Throughout the cruise, a specialist nature guide provides commentary, answers questions and points out highlights.

Wildlife sightings are common in Doubtful Sound. Fur seals bask on rocky outcrops and the fiord’s resident pod of bottlenose dolphins are often seen in the deep waters.

A day excursion to Doubtful Sound also includes a visit to one of New Zealand’s major sources of sustainable hydro-power - the Manapouri Underground Power Station.

Duration 8 hours

Delicious lunch options (must be pre-ordered). Sandwiches & snacks also available on board to purchase

Visit to Manapouri Underground Power Station

Queenstown and Te Anau coach connections (extra cost) (transfers from most accommodation)

Suitable for all ages

Kids Go FREE on selected departures during NZ School Holidays!

Kids travel FREE from 14 Dec 2011 - 6 Feb 2012. See more about Kids Go Free!

"20% Multi-Purchase REWARD" on selected excursions!

Buy 2 or more different excursions and SAVE 20% off all lower priced!
See more about "20% Multi-Purchase REWARD"!

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruises - Hot Deals for travel until 30 Apr 2012!

Doubtful Sound Coach, Wilderness Cruise, Coach - from Queenstown
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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruises - from Manapouri

Season:	All year, daily departures
Duration:	8 hrs
27 Dec 2011 - 5 Feb 2012
Departs:	9.30am
Prices from:	$265 adult
	$65 child
6 Feb 2012 - 29 Feb 2012
Departs:	7am * & 9.30am
Prices from:	$235 - $265 adult
	$65 child
1 Mar 2012 - 30 Apr 2012
Departs:	9.30am
Prices from:	$235 - $265 adult
	$65 child
1 May 2012 - 30 Sep 2012
Departs:	9.45am
Prices from:	$198 adult
	$65 child

Please note:

Access to the power station may not always be possible
When scheduled, the 7am & 9.25am departures do NOT include a visit to Manapouri Power Station
Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years and infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge
Seasonal price variation: Peak: Oct - Apr, Off Peak: May - Sep
From time to time, additional departures at 9.25am and 12.30pm may be scheduled. These departures do NOT include a visit to the Manapouri Power Station and you will return to Manapouri 45 minutes earlier than normal excursion length. The price of the trip reflects this change.
Additional departures at 8.30am and 11.30am may be added from time to time. These departures do include a visit to the Manapouri Power Station.

Coach & Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruises & Coach - from Queenstown

Season:	All year, daily departures
Duration:	12 hrs 45 mins
1 Nov 2011 - 31 Mar 2012
Departs:	6.55am
Prices from:	$298 adult
	$149 child
1 Apr 2012 - 30 Apr 2012
Departs:	6.55am
Prices from:	$268 adult
	$134 child
1 May 2012 - 30 Sep 2012
Departs:	6.55am
Prices from:	$235 adult
	$117.50 child

Please note:

Access to the power station may not always be possible
When scheduled, the 6.50am departures does NOT include a visit to Manapouri Power Station
Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years and infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge
Seasonal price variation: Peak: Oct - Apr, Off Peak: May - Sep

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

Season:	All year, daily departures
Duration:	9 hrs 45 mins
27 Dec 2011 - 29 Feb 2012
Departs:	6.30am & 8.30am
Prices from:	$250 * - $280 adult
	$72.50 child
1 Mar 2012 - 30 Apr 2012
Departs:	8.30am
Prices from:	$250 - $280 adult
	$72.50 child
1 May 2012 - 30 Sep 2012
Departs:	8.45am
Prices from:	$213 adult
	$72.50 child

Please note:

Access to the power station may not always be possible
Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years and infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge
Seasonal price variation: Peak: Oct - Apr, Off Peak: May - Sep
From time to time, additional departures at 8.30am and 11.30am may be scheduled. These departures do NOT include a visit to the Manapouri Power Station and you will return to Manapouri 45 minutes earlier than normal excursion length. The price of the trip reflects this change.
Additional departures at 7.30am and 10.30am may be added from time to time. These departures do include a visit to the Manapouri Power Station.

Excursions/Destinations

Wilderness Cruises

Doubtful Sound

Kids Go FREE on selected departures during NZ School Holidays!

"20% Multi-Purchase REWARD" on selected excursions!

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruises - Hot Deals for travel until 30 Apr 2012!

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