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Wilderness Cruises - Doubtful Sound
WILDERNESS CRUISES

Manapouri Departure Times:
Oct-April 9.30am daily
May-Sep 9.45am daily
Nov-March 11.30am daily


Check in 20 mins prior to departure times


What to bring:
  • Comfortable walking shoes/boots
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Woollen sweater/fleece jacket
  • Sunscreen/sunglasses
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera and lots of film
Wilderness Cruises - Doubtful Sound

Doubtful Sound
Wilderness Day Cruises

Doubtful Sound is an unspoiled and remote wilderness of many moods; one minute clear, blue and sun-drenched, the next mysterious and mist- shrouded.  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.  After disembarking at West Arm, you travel underground by coach to see the Manpouri Power Station machine hall*. Then it’s over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland’s most dense rainforest and to view Doubtful Sound glistening far below.

On reaching Deep Cove, board our catamaran 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 lookout for wildlife, as bottlenose dolphins frequently come alongside our vessel, fur seals bask on the rocks around the fiord, and rare penguins can be observed at times.

*Access to the Manapouri Power Station may not always be possible.

Wilderness Cruises - Doubtful Sound
 
Wilderness Cruises - Doubtful Sound

Doubtful Sound
Wilderness Cruises

*Visitors wishing to purchase a delicious picnic lunch must pre-order these and collect them from Manapouri Visitor Centre prior to departure.

click here to enlarge the Wilderness Cruise Doubtful Sound map
Wilderness Cruises - Doubtful Sound

  Prices

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Prices are quoted in New Zealand dollars ($NZ) per person*

Wilderness Day Cruises ex Manapouri, Adult
01 Nov 2009 to 30 Sep 2010 $NZ 275.00* Book Now
01 Oct 2010 to 30 Sep 2011 $NZ 290.00* Book Now
Wilderness Day Cruises ex Manapouri, Child
01 Nov 2009 to 30 Sep 2011 $NZ 60.00* Book Now
Departs from the Real Journeys Visitor Centre, Pearl Harbour, Manapouri. Departure times:
8.30am 15 Nov - 31 Mar
9.45am Year Round
11.30am 27 Dec - 7 Mar

Wilderness Day Cruise ex Te Anau, Adult
01 Nov 2009 to 30 Sep 2010 $NZ 296.00* Book Now
01 Oct 2010 to 30 Sep 2011 $NZ 312.00* Book Now
Wilderness Day Cruise ex Te Anau, Child
01 Nov 2009 to 30 Sep 2010 $NZ 70.50* Book Now
01 Oct 2010 to 30 Sep 2011 $NZ 71.00* Book Now
Departs from Real Journeys Visitor Centre, Lakefront Drive, Te Anau. Accommodation pick-ups are available. Departure times:
7.30am 15 Nov - 31 Mar
8.45am Year Round
10.30am 27 Dec - 7 Mar

Wilderness Day Cruise ex Queenstown, Adult
01 Nov 2009 to 30 Sep 2010 $NZ 342.00* Book Now
01 Oct 2010 to 30 Sep 2011 $NZ 361.00* Book Now
Wilderness Day Cruise ex Queenstown, Child
01 Nov 2009 to 30 Sep 2010 $NZ 171.00* Book Now
01 Oct 2010 to 30 Sep 2011 $NZ 180.50* Book Now
Departs from Real Journeys Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown. Accommodation pick-ups are available. Departure time:
6.55am Year Round

*Includes 12.5% government taxes (GST). Child is 5-14 years.

Cancellation Policy: Please read carefully:
Outside 30 days from arrival: $30 + GST per person
29-10 days - 50% of full payment
Inside 10 days - 100% of full payment

  Booking Enquiries

Email DoubtfulDayCruise@newzealandreservations.co.nz
Toll Free Numbers within New Zealand 0800 804 111
  within Australia 1800 149 007
Rest of World Numbers Phone +64 3 355 9902
  Fax +64 3 355 9907
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