Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

On boarding the coach in Queenstown, visitors are treated to a relaxing trip along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through the rolling countryside to Pearl Harbour, Manapouri.

They then board your vessel and cruise across picturesque Lake Manapouri to West Arm before travelling by coach through dense rainforest across Wilmot Pass. There are opportunities along the way to examine the plant life and view the spectacular scenery.

Once at Deep Cove, you will board Patea Explorer (Fiordland Navigator or M.V. Sinbad may substitute) for a three-hour cruise of beautiful Doubtful Sound. On board there is excellent viewing of waterfalls, rainforest and mountains.

Of particular interest, if sighted, are fur seals basking on the rocks, or a resident pod of bottlenose dolphins. Rare Fiordland crested penguins are sometimes encountered on a seasonal basis. Understanding of the area is greatly enhanced by the interesting on-board English commentary. On the return journey, the vessel’s engines are turned off and visitors are treated to the “Sound of Silence”.

Trip Inclusions

• Return transport to Doubtful Sounds from Queenstown
• Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Important Notes

• Children discounts available for children aged 5 to 15 years. Children aged 4 and under are free of charge.
• Full day excursion, hotel pickups will begin from 6:30am and return back to Queenstown 7:45pm.
• We highly recommend you bring a packed lunch or prebooking a seasonal packed lunch. Limited snacks and drinks are available for purchase when on board the vessel.