Product Overview

Discover the breath-taking, pristine wilderness scenery of Doubtful Sound, deep in the heart of Fiordland National Park. 

Product Description

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise

Doubtful Sound is a wilderness area of rugged peaks, rainforest and fiords in the heart of Fiordland National Park. Cruise across Lake Manapouri to West Arm before boarding a coach and crossing the alpine route of Wilmot Pass. Enjoy a three-hour cruise – see dolphins, seals and penguins when in season.

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Enjoy an overnight cruise on board the Fiordland Navigator with private cabins, spacious viewing decks and kayaks and tender craft excursions on offer. Take in stunning views of waterfalls, abundant wildlife, rainforests and mountains while exploring Doubtful Sound. Anchor overnight and enjoy three-course dinner and breakfast in this spectacular fiord.

 

Departure Times

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise

10:00am - daily

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Departs 12:30pm, returns 12:00pm

Duration

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise

 7 hour duration

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Departs at 12:30pm, returns 12:00pm the following day

What To Bring

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise

Non-slip shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent and camera.

As this is a 7-hour adventure we highly recommend you bring a packed lunch. Limited snacks and drinks are available for purchase.

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Only one carry-on bag is recommended for passenger convenience and for safety reasons.  Don't forget the following:

• Non-slip walking shoes/boots
• Waterproof jacket*
• Warm sweater/fleece jacket
• Change of clothes*
• Sunscreen/sunglasses
• Insect repellent*
• Swimwear (optional)
• Camera
• Cash for bar and snacks
• Lunch and snacks for the first day
• Small bag only

* Essential items if you are doing activities. Activities take place even if it is raining.

Company Info

Welcome to RealNZ – in business for good 

RealNZ offers experiences in some of the most untouched regions of New Zealand including Stewart Island, Fiordland and Queenstown. Trips include day and overnight cruises through Milford and Doubtful Sounds, glowworm caves in Te Anau, and a guided walk on the Milford Track. In Queenstown we offer BBQ dining options, cycle trails and farm tours at Walter Peak High Country Farm, cruises on the heritage steamship TSS Earnslaw, as well as whitewater rafting trips and thrilling jet boat experiences. Cardrona Alpine Resort is an alpine playground in both summer and winter including wide open ski slopes in winter or dial up the excitement on mountain bike and carting trails in summer. Treble Cone, the home of skiing in Wanaka, is the South Island’s largest ski area in both terrain and vertical metres. The International Antarctic Centre is Christchurch’s leading visitor attraction offering a fun and interactive experience of Antarctica.