New Zealand · DOUBTFUL SOUND CRUISES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 doubtful sound cruises worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of RealNZ’s 7-hour Doubtful Sound trip from Manapouri, with Lake Manapouri, Wilmot Pass, wildlife, waterfalls, and practical tips.
“Real NZ staff are amazing. dedicated to the cause they sell. shame as I was aNZMCA member I didn't get the discount”
Cruise Lake Manapouri, cross Wilmot Pass, and explore remote Doubtful Sound with wildlife, waterfalls, guides, and a memorable silence stop.
“A great rainy day activity. Have seen more waterfalls during this cruise than the rest of my entire life combined. Dress prepared to stand on the outer deck for the full experience. It’s worth it!”
Cruise Lake Manapouri, cross Wilmot Pass, and spend three hours among Doubtful Sound waterfalls, seals, dolphins, and quiet Fiordland wilderness.
“Very well organised and a lot of time spent on the boat at Doubtful sound, only 15 min from Te Anau to the first ferry by bus. The weather was not great but the experience remains unforgettable. Beautiful scenery. Magical.”
Review of RealNZ’s 13-hour Doubtful Sound trip from Queenstown, with Lake Manapouri, Wilmot Pass, wildlife, costs, and practical tips.
“Amazing day! Doubtful sound was the reward of this long day trip. The best moment is when the boat stops his engines for few minutes, you will enjoy this moment of silence with only the birds singing!”
Review of the 9-hour Doubtful Sound cruise from Te Anau, with Lake Manapouri, Wilmot Pass, wildlife, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Fantastic day viewing the wonders of Lake Manapouri and Doubtful Sound. All staff involved were well-informed, helpful and friendly.”
Spend a night aboard the Wanderer on Doubtful Sound, with Lake Manapouri, Wilmot Pass, wildlife, kayaking, dinner, and breakfast.
“The crew were amazing comfortable rooms and of course the scenery was incredible five stars all around”
Review of the 12-hour Doubtful Sound cruise from Queenstown, with transport details, wildlife tips, costs, weather advice, and honest value notes.
“We had quite the day! First of all the weather the day we were scheduled was bad and it was rescheduled to the following day. They informed us that since our tour was rescheduled we would need to rent a car and drive to Lake Manapouri ourselves as they had no room on a bus for us. We had to basically beg for money off the excursion since we had to hire a car for $250 for the day. We finally received $132 off 4 days after the fact with multiple phone calls and emails. So once we arrived it was lovely and a very long day. It rained nonstop…”
Review of RealNZ’s 23-hour Doubtful Sound overnight cruise, with kayaking, wildlife, meals, cabins, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Magical. This was a once in a lifetime experience. From start to finish everything went smoothly. Not having wifi, spending a night on the water, a great crew and the masterful food… it was exceptional and memorable.”
Fly over Doubtful Sound, Campbell’s Kingdom, and Mount Kidd with two alpine landings on a 70-minute helicopter flight from Fiordland.
“such an amazing team! great communication! the flight was breathtaking! would definitely recommend and would definitely do again!”
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