RealNZ - Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

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Drift through ancient rainforest, towering granite peaks and wildlife-rich waters as you experience the untouched magic of Doubtful Sound on an extraordinary overnight adventure.

Drift through ancient rainforest, towering granite peaks and wildlife-rich waters as you experience the untouched magic of Doubtful Sound on an extraordinary overnight adventure.

Highlights

  • Cruise the full length of Doubtful Sound, all the way to the Tasman Sea
  • Three course dinner and cooked breakfast prepared by our on-board chef
  • Look out for the vast array of wildlife including dolphins, penguins, and seals
  • Explore the shoreline by kayak, tender boat or jump in for a swim
  • Specialist nature guide on board who provides insightful commentary

Escape deep into Fiordland National Park and discover the remote beauty of Pātea Doubtful Sound on a fully immersive one-night cruise. Your journey begins across Lake Manapouri and over the breathtaking Wilmot Pass before arriving in this vast, secluded fiord.

Spend the night aboard a traditional-style vessel, explore sheltered coves by kayak or tender boat, and keep watch for native wildlife in one of New Zealand’s most pristine landscapes. With chef-prepared meals, warm hospitality, and insights from an onboard nature specialist, this overnight escape offers a rare chance to truly disconnect and reconnect with nature.

Adult - single $1,365.00
Adult - twin $749.00
Child - twin $499.00

What's included

  • One night accommodation - private cabins (twin share or single occupancy) with shared bathrooms
  • Water activities (weather dependant)
  • 3 course dinner and cooked breakfast
  • Duvets, sheets and towels provided
  • Experienced nature guide

Duration

  • The duration of this experience is 1 days

Location

  • 64 Waiau Street
  • Pearl Harbour
  • Manapouri 9679
  • New Zealand

Notes

  • Twin share rooms require two passengers to complete the booking at that price. If your booking is for one passenger you will need to select the Adult single price option.

Available Bookings from17 Mar to 30 Mar 2026

All prices are shown inNZD ($)

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  • Adult - single$1,365.00
  • Adult - twin$749.00
  • Child - twin$499.00

  • Adult - single$1,365.00
  • Adult - twin$749.00
  • Child - twin$499.00

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stina from Italy wrote on 17 October 2022

Must do

The cruise is beautiful, nature is jaw dropping no matter the weather. Staff is amazing. Truly enjoyed.

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Adult - single

Adult - twin Min 2 pax

Child - twin

*This option must be made together with another price type.
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