Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau: Experience Crystal Clear Waters and Dense Rainforest
4.8
195 Ratings
Te Anau
Embark on a breathtaking wilderness cruise from Te Anau to Doubtful Sound. Explore crystal clear waters, dense rainforest, and dramatic scenery on this unforgettable adventure.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Doubtful Sound - Take in the scenery and wildlife aboard our comfortable catamaran. Our on board nature guides will be giving an informative commentary throughout the journey.
What's Included
- 3-hour Doubtful Sound cruise in scenic Fiordland
- Air-conditioned transport for your comfort
- Engaging live commentary during the cruise
- Peaceful Lake Manapouri boat ride
- Convenient Te Anau hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it’s over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland’s densest rainforest and to view the colorful alpine moss gardens before joining the 2-hour 45-minute Doubtful Sound Cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound.
- Cruise maximum capacity: 135 people
- Please note: During survey the Patea Explorer will be substituted with another vessel from the Real Journeys fleet
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket and warm clothing
Location
85 Lakefront Drive
Lakefront Drive
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(195 Ratings)
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Terry_t
Apr 26, 2024
Wonderful experience - A wonderful day providing an insight into nature’s rawness and beauty at its very best.
Tour facilities were of a very high standard along with great commentary.
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S6082xndavidf
Apr 25, 2024
Doubtful Sound - A superb trip that I cannot praise too highly. The journey to Doubtful is amazing, the scenery is awesome and the staff extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
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Richard_v
Apr 10, 2024
Silence is memorable - The moments of silence on Doubtful sound on a perfectly beautiful day. I was able to just focus both inwards and outwards on the beauty of this part of New Zealand
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James_c
Apr 7, 2024
Lovely! - Very satisfying full-day experience! Don’t force me to say more—as you just forced me to do or I will never fill out another evaluation from you. Shame on you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Anita_c
Mar 21, 2024
Don’t miss Doubtful Sound - Beautiful scenery and commentary! We started our day with a van ride to Manapouri, then a 45 minute boat ride across the lake and a coach bus to the dock to catch our boat to the fiords! Great sites all along our journey!!A definite must-see in the South Island!
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Grahamh4
Mar 17, 2024
Wonderful experience in a special part of the planet - From the crossing of Lake Manapouri, the bus across Wilmot Pass to the actual cruise - it was an amazing experience.
The staff were helpful and friendly, the food was great and the boat was excellent.
Doubtful Sound is a breathtakingly beautiful, untouched part of the world. And then there were the dolphins - what a marvellous creature, sheer delight.
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Richardam9193ky
Mar 14, 2024
Amazing Doubtful Sound tour - We were told Doubtful Sound was better than Milford Sound as less busy. We opted for the 6.45am tour by Real NZ and it was an experience to remember. We saw sunrise over Lake Manapouri, seemless transfers between coach and ferries and it wasn't busy. We also saw dolphins and seals on the Sound plus an amazing moment of peace and calm as they cut the engines and generator to experience the true tranquility of the Sound....apart from the helicopter that flew over! Great tour by Real NZ.
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Mikhala_s
Feb 28, 2024
Remote, scenic and wildlife + awesome staff - Excellent staff that were very knowledgeable, smooth travels on the route to the sound, and we got to see fit seals AND dolphins! Only two other boats seen the whole day!
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Charles_f
Feb 23, 2024
Fantastic day cruise - Wonderful green mountains with waterfalls, seals on rocks and even a short trip into the Tasman Sea. This trip is value for money with a coach trip to Lake Manapouri, a boat trip across the lake, a scenic coach trip across Wilmot Pass and then the wonderful Doubtful Sound. Excellent boat and friendly, helpful crew.
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Richard_t
Feb 22, 2024
A must do. We preferred it to Milford Sound. - The tour is well orchestrated and the views are simply spectacular. It’s an easy, relaxing and fun day. Highly recommended!
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