Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri
by Realnz
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$718Overview
This is an eight-hour day cruise from Manapouri into the remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound, located in Fiordland National Park. The trip starts with a 45-minute cruise across Lake Manapouri, passing islands and mountain views. At West Arm, passengers leave the boat and board a coach for a 45-minute drive over Wilmot Pass. The coach climbs 671 meters through dense rainforest and stops for photos of Pātea Doubtful Sound when visible. Next is a two-hour cruise along 40 kilometers of Doubtful Sound’s waterways. This fiord is home to bottlenose dolphins, New Zealand fur seals, and in season, Fiordland crested penguins. During the cruise, the vessel’s engines are turned off to experience the "Sound of Silence," where only birdsong can be heard. Live commentary is provided throughout the cruise. The return journey includes a 45-minute coach ride back over Wilmot Pass and a 45-minute cruise on Lake Manapouri to the visitor center. Food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are available to purchase on board. A picnic lunch can be pre-ordered directly with the supplier after booking. Guests should arrive 20 minutes before departure to check in. The tour operates in all weather conditions. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Comfortable shoes, warm clothing, and rain gear are recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Manapouri
Cruise for 45 minutes across Lake Manapouri, passing islands and mountain views while surrounded by rainforest.
45 min
Wilmot Pass coach transfer
Disembark at West Arm and take a 45-minute coach ride over Wilmot Pass, ascending 671 meters through dense rainforest with stops for photos of Pātea Doubtful Sound when visible.
45 min
Doubtful Sound cruise
Cruise for two hours along 40 kilometers of Doubtful Sound’s remote waterways, viewing waterfalls, native wildlife including bottlenose dolphins, New Zealand fur seals, and seasonal Fiordland crested penguins. Experience the Sound of Silence with engines off.
120 min
Return route
Begin the return journey with a 45-minute trip back by coach and boat.
45 min
Lake Manapouri
Relax on a 45-minute cruise back to the Manapouri visitor center.
45 min
Meeting point
Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure to check in.
End point
Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure to check in.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri
by Realnz
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$718Overview
This is an eight-hour day cruise from Manapouri into the remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound, located in Fiordland National Park. The trip starts with a 45-minute cruise across Lake Manapouri, passing islands and mountain views. At West Arm, passengers leave the boat and board a coach for a 45-minute drive over Wilmot Pass. The coach climbs 671 meters through dense rainforest and stops for photos of Pātea Doubtful Sound when visible. Next is a two-hour cruise along 40 kilometers of Doubtful Sound’s waterways. This fiord is home to bottlenose dolphins, New Zealand fur seals, and in season, Fiordland crested penguins. During the cruise, the vessel’s engines are turned off to experience the "Sound of Silence," where only birdsong can be heard. Live commentary is provided throughout the cruise. The return journey includes a 45-minute coach ride back over Wilmot Pass and a 45-minute cruise on Lake Manapouri to the visitor center. Food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are available to purchase on board. A picnic lunch can be pre-ordered directly with the supplier after booking. Guests should arrive 20 minutes before departure to check in. The tour operates in all weather conditions. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Comfortable shoes, warm clothing, and rain gear are recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Manapouri
Cruise for 45 minutes across Lake Manapouri, passing islands and mountain views while surrounded by rainforest.
45 min
Wilmot Pass coach transfer
Disembark at West Arm and take a 45-minute coach ride over Wilmot Pass, ascending 671 meters through dense rainforest with stops for photos of Pātea Doubtful Sound when visible.
45 min
Doubtful Sound cruise
Cruise for two hours along 40 kilometers of Doubtful Sound’s remote waterways, viewing waterfalls, native wildlife including bottlenose dolphins, New Zealand fur seals, and seasonal Fiordland crested penguins. Experience the Sound of Silence with engines off.
120 min
Return route
Begin the return journey with a 45-minute trip back by coach and boat.
45 min
Lake Manapouri
Relax on a 45-minute cruise back to the Manapouri visitor center.
45 min
Meeting point
Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure to check in.
End point
Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure to check in.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.