Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruises - Real Journeys

Explore spectacular Doubtful Sound with Real Journeys. Bottlenose dolphins are often encountered, fur seals bask on the rocks, and at times, rare penguins can be seen.

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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise - On-board Nature
Doubtful Sound - view from Wilmot Pass - Real Journ

About

Doubtful Sound is an unspoilt and remote wilderness of many moods. One minute clear, blue and sun-drenched, the next mysterious and mist shrouded.

Real Journeys Doubtful Sound excursion begins with a cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri and then a coach over Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove where you will board our modern catamaran for a three-hour cruise taking in the dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound.

Our specialist nature guides are on hand to point out the highlights and wildlife sightings. Bottlenose dolphins are often encountered, fur seals bask on the rocks, and, at times, rare penguins can be seen.

Coach connections available from Te Anau and Queenstown available.

See our website for departures, prices and full excursion details.

Opening times

  • Business hours: Open everyday, all year.
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Facilities and Features

  • Proximity to town: 20 mins drive from Te Anau. Departs from Manapouri.

Physical address

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruises - Real Journeys, Real Journeys Visitor Centre, Pearl Harbour, Manapouri, Manapouri, Fiordland, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $198.00 - $265.00
  • Other charges: Various lunch options available at extra cost. Coach connections from Te Anau or Queenstown available (extra cost).
  • Further pricing information: Pricing is valid from 1 October 2010 – 30 September 2011. Child (5 - 14 years) rates as listed. Infants (0 - 4 years) carried free of charge.

Language support

  Written Spoken
German Yes No
French Yes No
Spanish Yes No
Japanese Yes No
Chinese (Simplified) Yes No
Chinese (Traditional) Yes No

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 3 249 6602
  • Freephone 0800 65 65 02
  • Fax +64 3 249 6603

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