Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises

Cruising amidst Doubtful Sound’s towering peaks and bush clad islands is awe-inspiring.

Following a short cruise across island studded Lake Manapouri and a coach trip over Wilmot Pass, you will board the Fiordland Navigator at Deep Cove in Doubtful Sound.  There is plenty of time on your overnight cruise to enjoy the stunning scenery and discover the hidden arms of Doubtful Sound. 

Fur seals, rare penguins and bottlenose dolphins are often seen.  There is time for you to kayak or go exploring in the tender craft with our nature guide after we moor the boat for the night. 

After the days activities, enjoy a delicious evening buffet meal in the spacious dining saloon.  You have the choice of private cabins with ensuite bathrooms or shared bunk-style accommodation with shared bathroom facilities.

• 18 private cabins with ensuite bathrooms and 8 quad share bunk-style compartments (vessel layout)
• 30 kayaks and 2 tender craft (activities included)
• 3 course evening buffet and cooked breakfast
• Capacity - sleeps 70
• Delicious picnic lunches can be pre-ordered for day 1
• Luxury coach connections available from Queenstown and Te Anau
• Suitable for all ages with exception of infants in quadshare

Departures from Manapouri:
20 Sep - Apr: 12.30pm (day 1) - 12.00noon (day 2)
1 - 24 May^*: 12.00noon (day 1) - 11.45am (day 2)

Coach & Overnight Cruise from Te Anau:
20 Sep - Apr: 11.30am (day 1) - 12.45pm (day 2)
1 - 24 May: 11.00am (day 1) - 12.30pm (day 2)

Coach & Overnight Cruise from Queenstown:
20 Sep - 24 May^*: 8.30am (day 1) - 3.30pm (day 2)

^{Check in 20 minutes prior to departures}

^{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.}