Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise and Coach from Queenstown
Fiordland's **Doubtful Sound** is a geographically huge destination packed with stunning natural beauty; with these **overnight cruises**, you'll be able to immerse yourself in its breathtaking scenery and spend the night while anchored in a sheltered cove to extend the experience an additional day! The journey will begin when you board the **cruise yacht** - the **Fiordland Navigator** - that awaits you at the beginning point of your Doubtful Sound cruise, and we head off to cruise the full, impressive length of the fiord and weave through its hidden coves and waterways. During your time on the water, keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife that inhabit the area including bottle nose dolphins, fur seals, rare penguins and more. The chance to go swimming will also present itself as we drop anchor, or perhaps explore the shoreline by kayak. In the evening, enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our onboard chef and relax in the saloon before you head to your cosy bed. **NOTE:** This option also includes coach transfers from Queenstown.
This wonderful Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise package also includes return coach transfers both to and from Queenstown.
Leisurely exploration of Doubtful Sound on board the Fiordland Navigator
Traditional style motor vessel with staysail schooner-rigged sails
Dining saloon, observation lounge and spacious viewing decks
Wildlife viewing opportunities including - fur seals, penguins and dolphins
English only commentary
Dedicated nature guide with specialist knowledge of the regions history, flora and fauna
Interpretation hand out in five languages (English, German, French, Spanish and Japanese)
Kayaking and exploring by tender craft
Four corse buffet dinner including appetisers soup, salads, hot dishes, carver meat and a selection of deserts
Cooked or continental breakfast
A mix of ensuites and shared bathroom facilities based on room type
Queenstown coach connections
- Kayaking and exploring by tender craft
- Leisurely exploration of Doubtful Sound
- Wildlife viewing opportunities
- Traditional style motor vessel with staysail schooner-rigged sails
- Launch transfers across Lake Manapouri
- Bring your Non-slip shoes/ boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, change of clothes
- Bring your sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent, swimwear (optional), camera, cash for bar and snacks. Overnight bag only.
- Only one overnight bag should be brought on board for passenger convenience and safety reasons.
- . There are limited luggage storage facilities available at the Real NZs Visitor Centre in Manapouri.
- It is recommended that passengers order a Picnic Lunch for Day 1.
- If you have 3 people and would like to avoid having another person in your quad share room, you will need to purchase an extra child ticket
- Seasonal price variation - Peak: Nov = Mar, Low: Oct & Apr
- Suitable for all ages with the exception of infants (0 - 4 years) in quad share
- Quad-share: we endeavour to assign compartments as "all female" or "all male" but we cannot guarantee this
- Child rates apply for 1 - 14 years
- Infants (0 - 4 years) may travel in twin/double cabins only. Infants (0 - 12 months) carried free of charge if sleeping in a cot, otherwise child rates apply. Passengers to provide their own cot, unless by prior arrangement.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you
