Doubtful Sound

Wilderness Cruises

Milford Sound Doubtful Sound Fiordland Te Anau Glowworm Caves Queenstown TSS Earnslaw Walter Peak High Country Farm

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When you discover Doubtful Sound you will be struck by its silence.

Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri.  Then it is over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland’s densest rainforest and to view the colourful alpine moss gardens.

On reaching Deep Cove, you will board our spacious catamaran Patea Explorer for a three-hour cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound.  Our skippers provide a detailed commentary and point out highlights.  Keep a look out for wildlife such as bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and rare penguins.

  • Delicious picnic lunch options (must be pre-ordered)
  • Visit Manapouri Underground Power Station 
  • Luxury coach connections available from Queenstown and Te Anau
  • Real Journeys coaches pick-up from all major hotels and motels in Queenstown and Te Anau prior to departure
  • Suitable for all ages

Departures from Manapouri:
Oct - Apr: 9.30am daily
May - Sep: 9.45am daily
Duration: 8 hrs

Coach & Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau:
Oct - Apr:
8.30am daily
May - Sep: 8.45am daily
Duration: 9 hrs 45 mins

Coach & Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown:
Oct - Apr:
6.45am daily
May - Sep: 6.55am daily
Duration: 12 hrs 45 mins
Check-in 20 minutes prior to departures
What to bring: Non-slip shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen/ sunglasses, insect repellent and camera.

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