Doubtful Sound Cruises
When you discover Doubtful Sound you will be struck by its silence – a silence broken only by birdsong, or maybe the rushing of a distant waterfall.
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it’s 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 the spacious catamaran for a three hour cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound. The Real Journeys skippers provide a detailed commentary and point out highlights. Keep a look out for wildlife as bottlenose dolphins frequently come alongside the vessel, fur seals bask on the rocks around the fiord and rare penguins can at times be observed.
* Duration 8 hours * Delicious Picnic Lunch (must be prebooked) * visit to Manapouri Underground Power Station * Queenstown & Te Anau Coach connections * suitable for all ages.
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, woollen sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent, camera and lots of film.
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During October, 15-30 April, May and September
off-peak rates apply. (20% discount) |
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| Wilderness Cruises * | Oct '08-Apr '09 | 9.30am-5.30pm | 260.00 | 60.00 | |||||
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| May-Sep '09 | 9.45am-5.15pm | 260.00 | 60.00 | ||||||
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| Coach & Wilderness Cruises |
All Year May to Sept 09 |
8.30am-6.30pm 8.45am-6.00pm |
280.00 280.00 |
70.00 70.00 |
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| Coach & Wilderness Cruises | Oct '08-Apr '09 | 6.45am-7.30pm | 330.00 | 165.00 | |||||
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| May-Sep '09 | 6.55am-7.30pm | 330.00 | 165.00 | ||||||
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Cruising amidst Doubtful Sound’s towering peaks and bush clad islands is awe-inspiring.
Following a short cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri and a coach trip over Wilmot Pass, you will board the Fiordland Navigator at Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound.
There is plenty of time on your overnight cruise to enjoy the stunning views and to discover the hidden arms of Doubtful Sound. Fur seals and bottlenose dolphins are often seen and at times, rare penguins can be observed. There is also time for you to kayak around the shoreline or go exploring in the tender craft with the Real Journeys nature guide. As the shadows lengthen we’ll drop anchor at a favourite mooring for the night. After the days activities, enjoy a delicious evening buffet meal in the spacious dining saloon.
The Fiordland Navigator is purpose built for cruising in the fiords. The vessel offers spacious viewing decks, a comfortable dining saloon/fully licensed bar and observation lounge. You have the choice of private cabins with ensuite bathrooms or shared bunk-style accommodation
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Three course buffet dinner & cooked breakfast |
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Capacity - sleeps 70 |
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18 private cabins with ensuite bathrooms and 8 quad share bunk -style compartments |
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Delicious picnic lunch box can be pre-ordered (day 1) |
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Queenstown and Te Anau coach connections |
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Suitable for all ages with exception of infants |
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During September, October, Mid April
and May off-peak rates apply |
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| Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises | Oct '08 Apr '09 |
12.30pm-12.00pm | QS | 245.00 | 122.50 | ||||
| SO | 753.00 | - | |||||||
| TS | 430.50 | 215.00 | |||||||
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| Nov '08-Mar '09 | 12.30pm-12.00pm | QS | 350.00 | 175.00 | |||||
| SO | 1,076.00 | - | |||||||
| TS | 615.00 | 307.50 | |||||||
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| 1-18 May '09 | 12.00pm-11.45am | QS | 245.00 | 122.50 | |||||
| SO | 753.00 | - | |||||||
| TS | 430.50 | 215.00 | |||||||
| Suitable for all ages with exception of infants in quad share. Infants charged at child rate. |
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| Coach & Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises | Oct '08 Apr '09 |
11.30am-12.45pm | QS | 259.00 | 129.50 | ||||
| SO | 767.00 | - | |||||||
| TS | 444.50 | 222.00 | |||||||
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| Nov '08-Mar '09 | 11.30am-12.45pm | QS | 370.00 | 185.00 | |||||
| SO | 1,096.00 | - | |||||||
| TS | 635.00 | 317.50 | |||||||
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| 1-18 May '09 | 11.00am-12.30pm | QS | 259.00 | 129.50 | |||||
| SO | 767.00 | - | |||||||
| TS | 444.50 | 222.00 | |||||||
| Suitable for all ages with exception of infants in quad share. Infants charged at child rate. |
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| Coach & Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises | Oct '08 Apr-18 May '09 |
8.30am-3.30pm | QS | 294.00 | 147.00 | ||||
| SO | 802.00 | - | |||||||
| TS | 479.50 | 239.50 | |||||||
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Nov '08-Mar '09 8.30am-3.30pm
1-18 May 09 8.30am-3.15pm |
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QS | 420.00 | 210.00 | |||||
| SO | 1,146.00 | - | |||||||
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TS QS SO TS |
685.00 294.00 802.00 479.50 |
342.50 147.00
239.50 |
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| Suitable for all ages with exception of infants in quad share. Infants charged at child rate. *May coach departs Monday, Wednesday and Friday only. |
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