Doubtful Sound Cruise with Transport from Queenstown
Start your adventure to Doubtful Sound with a road journey from Queenstown to Lake Manapouri, situated in the UNESCO–listed Fiordland National Park, and ride a ferry across its tranquil waters. Then ascend Wilmot Pass, stopping en route for a photo op of Doubtful Sound, a ribbon of blue meandering between the Fiordland's alpine moss gardens and steep rainforest-laden walls. Board a spacious catamaran at Deep Cove for your cruise of Doubtful Sound. Ten times larger than Milford Sound, the pristine fjord boasts sun-drenched or mist-shrouded peaks where waterfalls cascade into the deep blue water below. Keep an eye out for basking New Zealand fur seals, rare Fiordland crested penguins, and bottlenose dolphins that often swim alongside the vessel as your skipper explains the natural features of this extraordinary landscape. End with the return trip to Manapouri, where you’re transferred back to Queenstown.
Highlights
- ✓Learn more about the sound from your skipper's live commentary
- ✓Tour departs from a handy central meeting point in Queenstown
- ✓Reach remote parts of New Zealand it's almost impossible to get to alone
- ✓Explore a quieter, less-touristed part of the Fiordland National Park
What you'll see & do
- ✓Cruise around Doubtful Sound in the beautiful Fiordland National Park.
- ✓Take in the scenery and wildlife aboard our comfortable catamaran. Our on board nature guides will be giving an informative commentary throughout the journey.
- ✓Cruise across Lake Manapouri to the Wilmot Pass. Take in the amazing mountain scenery from on board a modern catamaran.
- ✓Board a luxury coach in Queenstown and travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through rolling countryside to Manapouri township.
- ✓Begin your journey in Queenstown, where you will board one of our luxury coaches for travelling to Manapouri.
- ✓Your first stage of the journey ends in Manapouri, and will continue from here with a 50 minute catamaran cruise across the townships stunning lake.
- ✓Our coaches will make a brief stop in Te Anau to pick up other passengers. Take this time to enjoy the scenery in the amazing part of the world.
What's included
- ✓Live commentary on board
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks (available to purchase onboard)
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket and warm clothing
Please note: During survey the Patea Explorer will be substituted with another vessel from the RealNZ fleet
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Doubtful Sound Cruise with Transport from Queenstown
Start your adventure to Doubtful Sound with a road journey from Queenstown to Lake Manapouri, situated in the UNESCO–listed Fiordland National Park, and ride a ferry across its tranquil waters. Then ascend Wilmot Pass, stopping en route for a photo op of Doubtful Sound, a ribbon of blue meandering between the Fiordland's alpine moss gardens and steep rainforest-laden walls. Board a spacious catamaran at Deep Cove for your cruise of Doubtful Sound. Ten times larger than Milford Sound, the pristine fjord boasts sun-drenched or mist-shrouded peaks where waterfalls cascade into the deep blue water below. Keep an eye out for basking New Zealand fur seals, rare Fiordland crested penguins, and bottlenose dolphins that often swim alongside the vessel as your skipper explains the natural features of this extraordinary landscape. End with the return trip to Manapouri, where you’re transferred back to Queenstown.
Highlights
- ✓Learn more about the sound from your skipper's live commentary
- ✓Tour departs from a handy central meeting point in Queenstown
- ✓Reach remote parts of New Zealand it's almost impossible to get to alone
- ✓Explore a quieter, less-touristed part of the Fiordland National Park
What you'll see & do
- ✓Cruise around Doubtful Sound in the beautiful Fiordland National Park.
- ✓Take in the scenery and wildlife aboard our comfortable catamaran. Our on board nature guides will be giving an informative commentary throughout the journey.
- ✓Cruise across Lake Manapouri to the Wilmot Pass. Take in the amazing mountain scenery from on board a modern catamaran.
- ✓Board a luxury coach in Queenstown and travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through rolling countryside to Manapouri township.
- ✓Begin your journey in Queenstown, where you will board one of our luxury coaches for travelling to Manapouri.
- ✓Your first stage of the journey ends in Manapouri, and will continue from here with a 50 minute catamaran cruise across the townships stunning lake.
- ✓Our coaches will make a brief stop in Te Anau to pick up other passengers. Take this time to enjoy the scenery in the amazing part of the world.
What's included
- ✓Live commentary on board
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks (available to purchase onboard)
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket and warm clothing
Please note: During survey the Patea Explorer will be substituted with another vessel from the RealNZ fleet
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.