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• Fiordland tour

  Debi B,

  Feb 21, 2025

  4.0

  The physical geography of the Fiordland is picturesque, and this guided tour provides one of the few ways that you can see this part of New Zealand. The Manapouri Ferry and Doubtful Sound Catamaran have great viewing from the top deck, side decks or even from the inside when it was too rainy and windy for comfort outside. Video monitors inside show a real time map of the route, supplemented by the tour guide/naturalist on board who talks about the sites and regions, projecting over loudspeakers that are clear and easy to hear. On Doubtful Sound you travel all through the areas and up to the edge of the Tasmanian Sea. Here the water was rougher, but the vastness of the sea impactful. My favorite part was on the way back when we went into Crooked Arm – the water (and weather) was calmer and the area more serene. The greenery of the mountains and their waterfalls were beautiful. I booked the trip, although expensive, after reading other Viator reviews. Reviewers noted that yes, the trip is long but that on the bus ride the driver talks about the local landscapes and shares information about the region. Our driver did not do this, which was disappointing. The bus rides were only transportation to get to/from the tour, but not part of it. On the water ways the guides were engaging, and I learned about the region. Bus: Queenstown – Manapouri Ferry ~2 hours Boat: Manapouri Ferry – West Arm Visitor Centre ~50 min Bus: West Arm Visitor Centre – Doubtful Sound Catamaran ~40 min Boat: Doubtful Sound round-trip tour ~3 hrs Reverse back to return to Queenstown by ~8pm

• Totally recommended to try this experience

  Chinmay G,

  Feb 7, 2025

  4.0

  Great experience. As there was a large crowd on the day, I felt enough time should have been given at West Arm visitor Center and Manapouri, for toilet breaks. Also we forgot a backpack at the visitor Center at Queenstown and there was no way to contact the team there. A direct phone number will be really appreciated. Thank you for this amazing experience.

• Absolutely AMAZING

  Irina C,

  Jan 22, 2025

  5.0

  This was AMAZING. It’s longer than Milford sound because it requires another 20 minute bus, a boat, and then yet ANOTHER bus, the area is so remote. But it’s GORGEOUS. So gorgeous. Like nothing you’ve ever seen. It’s so quiet all you hear is the engine humming along. It feels like uncharted territory. Absolutely beautiful and a MUST. Also, because this company is the only one with permits for Doubtful sound from the government, you’ll be the only boat there, and there are not a ton of people on the boat either.

• Lovely trip

  Niranjan S,

  Jan 18, 2025

  5.0

  Right from the pick up to drop everything was well organized on this trip. Our guide was Chao, he was friendly, helpful and informative. I loved the Doubtful Sound cruise and our captain was knowledgeable. The crew was helpful and I loved the food options. After navigating around the beautiful Fjords, sailing close to the rough Tasman Sea was the highlight of this trip. I had a memorable day and I highly recommend this tour with RealNZ.

• Long, but amazing day worth doing

  Jamie G,

  Dec 29, 2024

  5.0

  Tour was amazing and great to have 3 hours in the sound. Its a long day but worth it from Queenstown. The cheese platter was nice but i would skip the pre purchase lunch next time and buy food on board or byo. Very friendly staff and Danny was excellent on the drive to and back - great stories with energy.