Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Experience the natural beauty of Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise departing from Manapouri on New Zealand’s South Island. Cruise on a traditional three-mast sailing scow (flat-bottomed trading boat) along the pristine waters of the fiords, and see a vast array of wildlife including dolphins, seals and penguins in their natural habitats.

Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time to check in.

Itinerary

Day 1: Manapouri to Doubtful Sound

Stop At: Doubtful Sound, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Cruise through the fiord, taking in beautiful surroundings before dropping anchor in a sheltered mooring for kayaking and other activities.
Duration: 20 hours

Stop At: Lake Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Board your transfer coach in Te Anau and enjoy a short trip through the rolling countryside to Manapouri.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Manapouri Lake, Manapouri New Zealand
Cruise across the crystal waters of Lake Manapouri to West Arm.

Stop At: Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown New Zealand
Board your coach in Queenstown and travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, through rolling countryside to Manapouri.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Enjoy accommodation in private cabins with ensuite bathrooms

Day 2: Return from Doubtful Sound

Pass By: Doubtful Sound, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
A leisurely cruise back through Doubtful Sound to disembark at Deep Cove.

Pass By: Lake Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
After disembarking on the morning of the second day you will return to Te Anau by coach transfer.

Pass By: Lake Manapouri, New Zealand
Cruise back to Manapouri the next morning after disembarking the Navigator at Deep Cove.

Pass By: Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown New Zealand
After disembarking the morning of the second day passengers return to Queenstown by coach.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.