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We had stunning weather, very warm and no wind. We encountered a pod of dolphins which was amazing. The time when the engines were cut and we were able to listen to the surroundings touched the soul. Great boat and crew, one of the best laid on tourist attractions I have ever done.
What a beautiful piece of paradise loved the cruise bus ride and the commentary from the drivers. A must do if you haven't already
A great value,well organized and lovely day trip Our boat trip across lake Manapouri in the heavy fog to meet up with our bus driver and tour guide Reynold was a very different experience in a fast ,well equipped vessel, skippered by a friendly captain and crew We board our bus and met of tour guide/bus driver/local expert/all round good guy,Reynold Adkins who remained with our group ,the whole day with commentary and information on local history ,sites,and places of interest ,with a special ,appropriate and appreciated humor,who made our day even more enjoyable,. Our well planned and organized day to Doubtful sound is one which will remain a special highlight of our NZ holiday Thank you
But you can rely on RealNZ, a well run operation with knowledgeable friendly staff and top notch gear. Particularly enjoyed Reynold’s commentary over Wilmot Pass, he did so well for his “first day”
A full day of New Zealand's beauty.
Stunning trip! Friendly helpful team, highly recommend!
An unforgettable experience. Incredible scenery - it felt as though we were stepping back in time to a place untouched by people / the outside world. So tranquil and with great commentary & friendly staff.
The whole day was a wonderful trip, even though it was mid winter, I spent the whole trip up on the top of the boats or out the front, as the scenery was so great, and I wanted to get photos. I had a great weather day, with the sounds water being so smooth that there were reflections (had been forecast for rain). Well worth doing the trip on any day, as rain enhances the waterfalls. I want to go again, and bring my wife.
Did the first sailing of the day .. well orgsnised by Realme .. very informative with grest commentary ... great views and photo opportunities. We will be back to appreciate in Winter. A great way to spend 7 hours. A true gem of NZ.
Well worth the cost - this trip is fabulous from when you leave manapouri - where we booked from - till we got back. The scenery is stunning, the drivers are all very confident and safety conscious and full of great knowledge (listen and learn and have a laugh as well). Yummy food and beverages available to purchase and wear layers because it can be cold and can get warm. Totally recommend this trip.
Stunning place. Fantastic crew. Awesome experience.
Amazing, any problems. You can take a tea or caffe for free and enjoy this unbelievable place from really nice boat/bus. Must to do!
Absolutely fantastic day trip. Note that this trip takes approx 7 hours (we didn’t work this out till the day before haha) the crew were amazing, lovely and chatty and friendly and went out of their way to make this an amazing trip. Absolutely poured down but none the less was still gorgeous!
On a picture perfect day, we had the most amazing journey through some of the most incredible landscape and waterways in our beautiful Country. This is a must do trip. The staff epitomises the true meaning of kiwi hospitality. Knowledgeable and friendly and just as amazed as we were when a rare Southern Right whale was spotted in the fiord. Plenty of other wildlife was seen during the day,the boats and coach were all of a high standard and very comfortable. Recommended!!
Amazing trip across the lake, through Fiordland and in the sounds - everything was amazing, scenery stunning and staff amazing - thoroughly recommend this trip to anyone in the area
Best tour I did in the South Island. Crossing Lake Manapouri was magical - and Doubtful Sound is so peaceful and beautiful
Staff friendly and helpful, organisation good, price pretty good. No guarantee of sunshine (probably the opposite) or of wildlife but you are guaranteed wonderful scenery. Boats warm on the inside and plenty of viewing areas out front and on the upper deck (hold on to your hats). Plenty of complimentary hot drinks. A couple of loos for your comfort. Interesting commentary but not intrusive, just informative. If you have a sunny day I expect the place sparkles, if it rains then you'll see the waterfalls in all their glory. Enjoy!
It is so amazing. The sky is clear, no raining.
We had a fab day. Amazing scenery. Great tour. Awesome staff, thanks for making this a memorable trip.
We had a fantastic day. Our bus driver and boat captain were both very passionate about the Sound and provided lots of interesting commentary. We were lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins and to have calm waters out to the Tasman Sea.
Was staying in Possum Lodge motor camp in Manapouri so was a 5 min walk to jetty to catch boat then quick trip across the lake with great info while heading over When we arrived Across lake for bus ride over Wilmot Pass again great info and must admit funny bus driver Tony we boarded boat for Doubtful Sound tour Amazing views with the boys knowing great knowledge about the area both before and after Highly recommended this cruise with the great people at GO ORANGE
What an epic journey, doubtful sounds are stunning and must visit.
Definitely the best value for money. I’ve been to Milford Sound but Doubtful Sound definitely left me more amazed and astounded. The service, the boat and the experience were amazing. We learned so much about the Fiordland and also had fun and relaxing time. From the Boat transfer, to the bus ride and to the actual cruise itself. You cant fault anything. Shoutout to Courtney and Tom - best guides! Thanks Real NZ! If your thinking to do it, just book it!
We were blessed with an amazing day! The hosts were lovely! Our driver, Dan, was hilarious! Really enjoyed our time. Would definitely recommend it!
What an amazing trip this was the first is a beautiful boat ride across Lake Manopouri then an informative bus ride across Willmott pass and then 2.5 hours cruising on Doubtful sound. The Go Orange team where helpful friendly informative and professional. I would highly recommend this trip
Durchgehend freundliches Personal. Tony war mit Herz und Seele dabei und bereitet "the best hot chocolate" zu. Kevin war super freundlich. Von allen gute und interessante Erklärungen. Haben über bookme gebucht und alles hat super geklappt...
Had a good time on this cruise and got to see lots of stunning scenery. The staff were all really friendly. Can't compare to Milford but probably equal...
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