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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri

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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri

Highlights

  • Keep a look out for penguins, seals and the resident pod of Bottlenose dolphins.
  • 3 hour cruise exploring Doubtful Sounds vast waterways
  • Soak up the 'Sound of Silence' in Doubtful Sounds untouched wilderness.

Cruise across the crystal waters of Lake Manapouri to West Arm before boarding a coach and crossing the alpine route of the Wilmot Pass through some of Fiordlands most dense rainforest. On reaching Deep Cove board a modern catamaran vessel, the Patea Explorer, for a three hour cruise.

What's Included?

  • 3 hour cruise on Doubtful Sound
  • Dedicated nature guide
  • Opportunity to see penguins, seals and the resident pod of Bottlenose dolphins
  • Licensed bar and espresso coffee on board.

From Manapouri, cruise across the crystal waters of Lake Manapouri to West Arm before boarding a coach and crossing the alpine route of the Wilmot Pass through some of Fiordlands most dense rainforest. On reaching Deep Cove board a modern catamaran vessel, the Patea Explorer, for a three hour cruise exploring the waterways of this serene and isolated fiord.

There is plenty of time available to explore points of interest and view the spectacular alpine scenery including waterfalls, rainforest and mountains all the way out to the Tasman Sea. It is home to Bottlenose dolphins and fur seals and when in season, the rare Fiordland Crested penguin. A nature guide with specialist knowledge of the regions history, flora and fauna provides detailed interpretation in English.

On the return cruise, the vessels engines are turned off and passengers are treated to the "sound of silence" where guests experience floating in silence on the fiord, only the rush of waterfalls and birdsong breaks the silence.

Session Length

  • Please allow a full day for this experience
  • 7.30am - 2.30pm - 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025
  • 10.30am - 5.30pm - 1 Oct 2024 - 30 Apr 2025
  • 10.00am - 5.15pm - 1 May - 30 Sep 2025

Guidelines

  • Please note this tour is not wheelchair accessible

    Cancellation

    • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
    • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
    • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

    Weather

    In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider. If your experience is cancelled you will be rescheduled by the provider.

    Dress Code

    Comfortable weather appropriate clothing is recommended.

    Other Info

    RealNZ is going cashless on all food and beverage purchases in experience. This means that all food and beverage purchases aboard our vessels in Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Queenstown, and Te Anau, as well as at Walter Peak and the Manapouri Café, will no longer accept cash. A cashless system will provide a smoother, more efficient experience for both our guests and staff. Our payment terminals accept all major credit cards and debit cards, including AMEX, WeChat Pay, AliPay and Union Pay, as well as contactless payment options like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Note: Fee of 1.5% applies to food and beverage purchases by credit card only. The fee does not apply to purchases in Retail Store at Walter Peak, or merchandise purchased from our Visitor Centres.

    This experience takes place in Doubtful Sound, departing from Manapouri.

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