NEW ZEALAND · DOUBTFUL SOUND CRUISES
The 9 best doubtful sound cruises you can book today, with the price, the run time and who each one suits. The first is first for a reason.
Review of the Doubtful Sound day trip from Manapouri, with Lake Manapouri, Wilmot Pass, wildlife, waterfalls, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“Brilliant experience and so pleased we did it as it is different to Milford Sound trip.”
Cruise Lake Manapouri, cross Wilmot Pass, and explore remote Doubtful Sound with wildlife, rainforest, waterfalls, and expert commentary.
“Its a full day activity including boat+bus+ bigger boat and return wonderfull views and animals at sea”
A practical guide to RealNZ’s Doubtful Sound day trip from Te Anau, with Lake Manapouri, Wilmot Pass, wildlife, weather tips, and value advice.
“Amazing from start to finish. Outstanding even when bus broke down we were in an outstanding beauty spot and replacement came within minutes. RealNZ top marks. All staff super. Didn’t know food store was available so probably no need to be told to make packed lunch as time to buy delicious pies and sandwiches. Coffee great too. Also speakers on boats not that easy to hear but really nitpicking here. Best day. Weather helped but what a spot!”
Review of RealNZ’s 13-hour Doubtful Sound day trip from Queenstown, with Lake Manapouri, Wilmot Pass, wildlife, tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Beautiful, stunning, fab day. Long day but well worth it.”
Review of the Doubtful Sound cruise from Te Anau, with Lake Manapouri, Wilmot Pass, wildlife, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Very expensive & majority of time spent on a bus or 1st ferry . Virtually no wildlife or waterfalls scenery more of the same . Disappointing”
Review of RealNZ’s Doubtful Sound overnight cruise, with Wilmot Pass, wildlife, kayaking, cabins, meals, costs, and practical tips.
“A great experience. Every visitor to New Zealand should experience this. Great trip, most enjoyable.”
Review of the 12-hour Doubtful Sound cruise from Queenstown, with transport details, wildlife tips, costs, weather advice, and honest value guidance.
“Our driver/guide Blake was very knowlegeable about the history of the sheep and deer farms. The stories about trying to catch the deer to lure them into farms were very entertaining. I’d call those men who hunted or tried various daring ways to help reduce the overwhelming number of deer, deer boys. In spite of the wind, clouds and rain, the spectacular boat trip through the fiord and the Doubtful Sound with the roaring sound of the magnificent waterfalls, had a mystic vibe.”
Spend 23 hours on Doubtful Sound with kayaking, wildlife, dinner, breakfast, and a comfortable overnight cruise from Manapouri.
“The boat and the bus were very comfortable and both guides were very informative. Our bus driver, Dave, was hilarious!”
Fly over Doubtful Sound, Campbell’s Kingdom, and Mount Kidd with two alpine landings on a 70-minute helicopter adventure.
“We had an amazing experience. Ben was a great pilot telling us about the area and made some very smooth takeoff’s and landings on two mountain tops. It was a highlight of our trip to New Zealand. The office staff were also super friendly and helpful. An amazing experience.”
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