Book Doubtful Sound Cruises

• Why not kick off your Doubtful Sound adventure from Manapouri? Begin your full-day trip starting with a cruise on Lake Manapouri's pristine waters.
• Allow your nature guide to enthrall you with vivid commentary as you journey over Wilmot Pass by coach, marveling at Fiordland Rainforest's beauty.
• Take in the comfort of a spacious catamaran as you enjoy a 3-hr cruise on Doubtful Sound's waters, savoring tea or coffee amidst nature's splendor.
• Encounter fur seals, dolphins, and rare Fiordland crested penguins, while multilingual interpretation sheets enrich your understanding of the region.

Inclusions

• Full-day Doubtful Sound Wilderness tour
• Cruise across Lake Manapouri
• Coach trip over Wilmot Pass
• Knowledgable nature guide
• Informative commentary
• Interpretation hand-out sheets in 5 languages: English, German, French, Spanish & Japanese
• Complimentary tea & coffee

Exclusions

• Meals & drinks

• Tip: Arrive early to take a pre-cruise stroll on Lake Manapouri's shore, a hidden gem itself.
• Due to the multi-leg journey and floating wharf access, guests will need to have a reasonable level of mobility.
• It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes or boots, a waterproof jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and a warm sweater or fleece jacket.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• A treat for nature lovers, experience a full-day tour of Doubtful Sound as you begin your odyssey from Te Anau through rolling hills and lush valleys.
• Enjoy a complimentary coffee/tea while learning about Doubtful Sound’s glacial origins and rich Maori heritage from your guide.
• Set sail on Lake Manapouri’s tranquil waters, then cross the breathtaking Wilmot Pass for panoramic views of verdant rainforests and rugged peaks.
• Marvel at the diverse wildlife – from whales and albatrosses to the elusive Fiordland crested penguins against a backdrop of stunning beauty.
• Pick up your cameras and snap incredible pictures of the Browne Falls while relaxing on a 3-hour catamaran cruise.

Inclusions

• Full-day Doubtful Sound Wilderness tour
• Knowledgeable nature guide
• Coach transfers from Te Anau to Manapouri
• 3-hour Doubtful Sound cruise
• Lake Manapouri cruise
• Coach trip over Wilmot Pass
• Complimentary tea & coffee

Exclusions

• Food & beverages
• Drinks from the open bar

• Hall Arm is a scenic masterpiece that showcases nature's beauty at its finest. Get your camera ready when you pass and prepare for a visual treat.
• Due to the multi-leg journey and floating wharf access, guests will need to have a reasonable level of mobility.
• Pack a waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, and non-slip shoes/boots for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Looking for an offbeat experience? Absorb the beauty of pristine nature on this full-day tour, complete with a nature guide and transfers from Queenstown.
• Witness the allure of Lake Manapouri's waters on a cruise before venturing through Wilmot Pass, immersing in Fiordland's dense rainforests by coach.
• Cruise the tranquil waters of Doubtful Sound for 3 hours, with your skipper sharing fascinating insights about the region's unique flora and fauna.
• Be captivated by the panoramic views of the rugged peaks, hidden inlets, and verdant rainforests, offering a visual treat for nature lovers.
• Don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, including dolphins, fur seals, and if you're lucky, the rare Fiordland crested penguin.

Inclusions

• Full-day Doubtful Sound Wilderness tour
• Cruise across Lake Manapouri
• Coach trip over Wilmot Pass
• Round-trip transfers from Queenstown
• Knowledgable nature guide
• Informative commentary
• Interpretation hand-out sheets in 5 languages: English, German, French, Spanish & Japanese
• Complimentary tea & coffee

Exclusions

• Meals & drinks

• Tip: If you're a bird watcher, watch out for keas, New Zealand’s native alpine parrot, during the journey over Wilmot Pass.
• Due to the multi-leg journey and floating wharf access, guests will need to have a reasonable level of mobility.
• It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes or boots, a waterproof jacket, and a warm sweater or fleece jacket.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.