Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
Overview
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Be struck by the beautiful silence of Doubtful Sound as you cruise the crystal waters and take in the breathtaking scenery. Journey across Lake Manapouri, cross over the 670-meter high Wilmot Pass and enjoy a 2 hour and 45-minute cruise through pure serenity that is Doubtful Sound.
This trip is a round trip of approximately 13 hours. If you wish to pre-order a picnic lunch, please contact the supplier directly after booking.
Hotel pick up/drop off from select locations is available - please call RealNZ directly to find out if there is a pick up close to your accommodation.
Please be sure to arrive at your pick up location 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket and warm clothing
Please note: During survey the Patea Explorer will be substituted with another vessel from the RealNZ fleet
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Options
Doubtful Sound - Queenstown
Reviews
211 reviews on TripAdvisor
Doubtful sound excursion
Carleton m,
Mar 21, 2025
5.00Spectacular cruise through totally wild country out to the Tasman. Try to ride with Blake as your driver: great described of things Kiwi!
The time actually on the...
Bloore745,
Mar 12, 2025
5.00The time actually on the water was a little too long given the weather. 30 mins less would have been perfect
Great long day out to see...
JULIE T,
Mar 6, 2025
5.00Great long day out to see wonderful natural beauty. Coach, boat, another coach and then another boat but all worth it. Peaceful surroundings, seals and plenty of waterfalls and landscapes.
Majestic Doubtful Sound
Jacqueline C,
Feb 28, 2025
5.00We had perfect weather for our trip to Doubtful Sound. The team driving and ferrying the group to the Sound was informative and shared their knowledge about the area freely. Having a nature on board the cruise was great in spotting things you may not notice on your own. The quiet moment in a cove was magnificent. One really could soak in the majesty of the area.
A fantastic day at Doubtful Sound
Lisa T,
Feb 27, 2025
5.00Highly recommend. The entire experience was amazing. Everything was well organised. It wasn't crowded, which meant being able to move around the boat freely. And the scenery was just something that will last in my memory for a long time.
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