Small Boat Cruises

Doubtful Sound

Join our leisurely daytime cruise on board the classic ketch Breaksea Girl.

The excursion begins with a cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri and coach trip over Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove where passengers board the Breaksea Girl.

The soaring peaks, towering cliffs, and dense rainforest which make Doubtful Sound one of the most spectacular in Fiordland, can then be enjoyed during a four and a half hour leisurely cruise of the inner fiord including Crooked Arm, Hall Arm and Elizabeth Island.

The personalised, flexible itinerary will enable wildlife viewing opportunities and the chance for you to get up close to the waterfalls. A special highlight of the cruise will be the opportunity to truly experience the “Sound of Silence” when the engines of the Breaksea Girl are turned off and the fiord becomes enveloped in tranquillity.

Lunch is prepared and served on board and you will have plenty of time to chat with the crew who will be happy to share their in depth knowledge of the history, geology and wildlife.

Coach connections are available from Te Anau with transfers from most accommodation.

   Friendly staff provides informative commentary, English only
 
 Small group (20 passengers maximum)
 
 Lunch and hot drinks included
 
 Interpretation hand-out sheets
 
 Te Anau coach connections - extra cost (transfers from most accommodation)
 
 Suitable for children 12 years and over
 
 No access to Manapouri Underground Power Station on this excursion
 
 Departures available from 1 November 2010

 
Doubtful Sound Small Boat Cruises - from Manapouri
Season: Nov - Mar, daily departures
Duration: 9 hrs 30 mins
1 Nov 2010 - 31 Mar 2011
Departs: 7.15am
Prices from: $260 adult
$130 child
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Please note:

  • No access to the power station on this excursion
  • Suitable for children 12 years and over
  • Child rates apply for 12 - 14 years
  • Not suitable for less mobile passengers due to steep stairs

Coach & Doubtful Sound Small Boat Cruises - from Te Anau
Season: Nov - Mar, daily departures
Duration: 11 hrs
1 Nov 2010 - 31 Mar 2011
Departs: 6.30am
Prices from: $282 adult
$141 child
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Please note:

  • No access to the power station on this excursion
  • Suitable for children 12 years and over
  • Child rates apply for 12 - 14 years
  • Not suitable for less mobile passengers due to steep stairs





What to bring:

Non-slip shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent and camera.

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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