Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau: Experience Crystal Clear Waters and Dense Rainforest

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: 24 hours
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
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Doubtful Sound cruise
  • Live commentary on board
  • Lake Manapouri cruise
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…

Location
85 Lakefront Drive
Lakefront Drive
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(215 Ratings)
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Torsten_m
Jan 20, 2025
An amazing day tour with... - An amazing day tour with beuatiful views. Very well organized, friendly staff. I would recommend this tour
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Caroline
Jan 12, 2025
Do Doubtful not Milford - If you only do one thing, do this! It is a fantastic experience, very well organised and all the Real NZ staff are professional, friendly and knowledgeable. The Doubtful Sound boat trip is stunning, hardly any other boats other than the two overnight boats and a couple of small fishing boats. Excellent value for money. You can really experience the untouched NZ landscape especially when down a small arm of the Sound, they turned the engines off and asked everyone on board to be quiet - it was a magical silence. Can't recommend this enough!
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Robert_s
Jan 12, 2025
This place is amazing,... - This place is amazing, beats Milford Sound easy, RealNZ crew were great, the tour guide was very knowledgeable about the whole Sound.
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Rebeccarb6057fc
Jan 10, 2025
Doubtful sound boat trip - Lovely relaxed trip into stunning Doubtful sound . The coffee on board was delicious. The views amazing . The staff cheery . We were lucky and had great weather .
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Frances_s
Dec 18, 2024
It was spectacular and... - It was spectacular and well coordinated. The boating staff and bus tour teams were excellent . Thanks
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Jessie_j
Dec 12, 2024
Excellent experience in doubtful sound - What a great experience! We had a nice rainy day, so lots of waterfalls and moody weather, which was neat. All the guides and crews were knowledgeable and nice. Very interesting to see such unspoiled place. Absolutely beautiful, would love to see it again. Well worth the effort.
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Euwerj
Dec 3, 2024
An amazing day trip - This is a well-planned, well-run, full day excursion. You will learn the history behind Doubtful Sound and be treated to beautiful scenery. The staff, from check-in to bus drivers to boat staff, were exceptional.
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Natalie
Nov 26, 2024
Brilliant! - A brilliant tour. We had rain overnight snow and then sunshine on the sound. It was stunning with lots of waterfalls. Well worth it!
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Brianandchristine_b
Nov 16, 2024
Comfortable view of wilderness mountains and fiords. - Watching seals and penguins. Being warm in the boat while it was cold and windy outside. Very informative commentary and pleasant staff.
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Valeriemg4040xh
Nov 24, 2024
The day was to long and didnt see much difference on the water all much the same - This trip was way over priced for what you got Also very poor information given on about lunch packs and drinks available on the boat
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