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• The best way to experience the serenity and remoteness of Doubtful sound

  Joel K,

  Nov 17, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  A great way to experience the Fiordland. Relaxing, informative and friendly guides. Kayaking and swimming. Very fun experience, a must do! Only rocky when we visited the Tasman sea briefly otherwise very calm waters. Saw many penguins and seals!

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Aboard The Wanderer

  Janet C,

  Nov 8, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This is was a fantastic experience. From the comfort of our beds, plentiful shared facilities, knowledgeable and extremely friendly staff and great food. We had a very positive and memorable experience.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Stunning scenery, lovely crew, amazing time!

  Alicia H,

  Nov 7, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Cannot recommend this highly enough! It was a lovely, peaceful, accessible way to experience Fiordland. The crew were friendly and helpful, the food was delicious (and plentiful!), the scenery was utterly stunning, the penguins were adorable, and the kayaking was fun. I understand the weather can be hit or miss but we got lucky with mostly clear skies. Nothing like sitting in the salon having a glass of NZ sauvignon blanc while watching mountains and waterfalls roll by when a smiling crew member comes up and asks if you’d like your complimentary charcuterie board now or later!

• The Navigator a must do

  StuckinBangers,

  Nov 6, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had amazingly perfect weather for our overnight cruise but the staff the ship the captain. The whole experience was amazing. The best thing we did on our South Island trip. The rooms are comfortable. You have your own ensuite. The food was excellent the bar and the wine list was awesome. The crew were amazing. A must do for any New Zealand itinerary. And make sure you take the plunge and swim in the sound.

  

  

  

• Fabulous crew that deliver a great experience

  karenlZ2833SM,

  Nov 1, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We loved our overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound - the weather was brilliant, the views spectacular and we can't praise the crew highly enough. They worked as a team to ensure that every passenger had the best possible experience. We had the option for a gentle kayak, a lazy float in a tender - followed by a refreshing swim for the braver souls who don't come from warmer climes. The food was plentiful and delicious and the cabins extremely clean, with the most comfortable beds we've slept in for a long while. The nature guide was knowledgeable and helpful and everything combined into a very special experience that we totally recommend.

• The crew were amazing...

  Jodi L,

  Oct 23, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  The crew were amazing comfortable rooms and of course the scenery was incredible five stars all around

• Nice experience

  Sandy B,

  Oct 21, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  Views and staff were good, nature guide was informative, room was basic, no hot water for the shower, but I think that was not the norm. Food was ok, not spectacular. . .take Ear plugs, it can be noisy.

• Overnight on Doubtful Sound

  RosemarieK45,

  Oct 15, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We have just had the best 24 hours on Doubtful Sound, if you get the chance do yourself a favor and book the overnight cruise. We drove to Manapouri from there we hopped onto a vessel to cross over to West Arm. From there, a coach takes you across the breathtaking Wilmot Pass, delivering us to Doubtful Sound and a night on the Navigator. Jazz and her staff provide so much assistance and are so welcoming. The chef provided us with afternoon tea, cheese boards, dinner and dessert all was delicious and in abundance! We were lucky to get a sunny day and Doubtful Sound did not disappoint!! This a once in a lifetime trip, put it on your bucket list!

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Nothing but disappointing.

  T8968VTjackiec,

  Oct 9, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  The scenery is OK, we found stop offs on the drive to Milford Sound much more beautiful and dramatic. Doubtful Sound is quiet but not as stunning as Milford Sound. We also had a very disappointing experience aboard the Fiordland Navigator with RealNZ, I would not travel with them again and would not recommend them. The inexperienced Team Leader behaved very immaturely and did not seem to be able to efficiently do her job, leaving us without food despite repeated requests. RealNZ later apologised for this but for over $1000 pp a night (we were a party of 3 in 2 cabins) I expect professionalism from the staff onboard, especially when food is not readily available onboard. See photo below of the cold toast the Team leader eventually served as part of a cheeseboard!

  

• Doubtful Sound in all its glory!

  Anita L,

  Oct 5, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This was the trip of a lifetime! From start to finish we couldn’t fault the staff, who we found friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The nature guide- Brock was entertaining and made the most of a difficult situation when his laptop failed to load his presentation. He carried on and very successfully delivered an off the cuff commentary, much to our delight. Our trip started with a rainy day which produced many temporary waterfalls in the mountains. Then we awoke to a fine day with sunshine and we all ventured outside to make the most of the photo opportunities. We were in a twin room and found it quite roomy, warm and comfortable. The food was good and plentiful. The whole experience was very memorable and we would recommend it highly to others.

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