Spend a night surrounded by the wild beauty of Doubtful Sound. Cruise through pristine fiords, spot wildlife, kayak or explore by tender boat, enjoy delicious onboard meals and wake up immersed in New Zealand&rsquo;s remote wilderness.

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	<li data-end="69" data-section-id="n7v4xf" data-start="24">Within 14 days before travel: No refund</li>
	<li data-end="200" data-is-last-node="" data-section-id="1hialal" data-start="70">14 days or more before travel: The supplier does not specify a cancellation fee or refund amount in the provided information</li>
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	<li data-end="3550" data-section-id="llhdvu" data-start="3526">Lunch on the first day</li>
	<li data-end="3588" data-section-id="k4p9vd" data-start="3551">Drinks and snacks purchased onboard</li>
	<li data-end="3607" data-section-id="84wene" data-start="3589">Travel insurance</li>
	<li data-end="3627" data-section-id="13yr2lv" data-start="3608">Personal expenses</li>
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Escape into the remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound on a memorable overnight cruise through Fiordland National Park. Depending on your selected option, begin your journey with a coach transfer from Queenstown or Te Anau, or make your own way to Manapouri. Cruise across Lake Manapouri, travel over Wilmot Pass and continue into Doubtful Sound, where you can enjoy wildlife spotting, kayaking or a tender boat excursion before spending the night onboard.

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<h3 data-end="4411" data-section-id="13t6n8y" data-start="4388">Where we Visit:</h3>

Doubtful Sound 
Lake Manapouri 
West Arm 
Wilmot Pass 
Deep Cove 
Fiordland National Park

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Day 1: Manapouri - Doubtful Sound

Depending on your selected transport option, travel to Manapouri by self-drive or return coach transfer from Queenstown or Te Anau. From Manapouri, cruise across Lake Manapouri to West Arm before travelling by coach over Wilmot Pass through dense rainforest and sub-alpine scenery. Arrive at Deep Cove and board the overnight vessel for your journey through the secluded waters of Doubtful Sound. A nature guide provides commentary and assists with wildlife spotting, while you can choose to explore a sheltered shoreline by kayak or tender boat, weather permitting. In the evening, enjoy a three-course dinner prepared by the onboard chef before relaxing on the vessel or viewing the stars from the upper deck.

Accommodation: Fiordland Navigator or The Wanderer 
Meals: Dinner

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Day 2: Doubtful Sound - Manapouri

Wake in the remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound and enjoy a cooked breakfast or continental selection onboard. Continue exploring the fiord before returning to Deep Cove and travelling back across Wilmot Pass and Lake Manapouri to Manapouri. Guests using the Queenstown or Te Anau transfer options then continue their return coach journey to their selected departure location.

Accommodation: N/A 
Meals: Breakfast

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We had a great tour and a knowledgeable tour guide! We enjoyed it!

Great day. Great value

It sure was fun and it certainly lived up to my expectations.

Great tour of a lifetime.

The host made it much more real to explaining everything at all times with their enthusiasm.

Pleasant trip.

Guide helped make the tour excellent. He was very helpful and informative

It was a great experience for me

Everything you could possibly ask for. Great tour and a great leader.

Fantastic experience

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	<li class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-end="2931" data-start="2883">Get up to 10% cashback when you book with us!</li>
	<li data-end="3008" data-section-id="14a9a0i" data-start="2933">Accommodation for 1 night onboard the Fiordland Navigator or The Wanderer</li>
	<li data-end="3071" data-section-id="befmah" data-start="3009">1 three-course dinner and 1 cooked and continental breakfast</li>
	<li data-end="3144" data-section-id="xzt00a" data-start="3072">Scenic cruise across Lake Manapouri and coach journey over Wilmot Pass</li>
	<li data-end="3198" data-section-id="16ffd4w" data-start="3145">Kayaking or tender boat activity, weather dependent</li>
	<li data-end="3279" data-section-id="1qflusl" data-start="3199">Onboard nature guide providing commentary and assisting with wildlife spotting</li>
	<li data-end="3365" data-section-id="1xjugw6" data-start="3280">Return coach transfers from Queenstown or Te Anau, depending on the selected option</li>
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<ul>
	<li data-end="156" data-section-id="huq1yz" data-start="26">Child price applies to children aged 2&ndash;15 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult, including in their room overnight</li>
	<li data-end="256" data-section-id="a0ayz6" data-start="157">Infants aged 0&ndash;23 months are carried free when sleeping in a cot; otherwise child rates apply</li>
	<li data-end="363" data-section-id="8whmhr" data-start="257">Cots are only available in twin cabins. Passengers must provide their own cot unless arranged in advance</li>
	<li data-end="432" data-section-id="1rqm236" data-start="364">Twin-Share and Double Cabins require 2 paying guests per cabin</li>
	<li data-end="518" data-section-id="13q9q1d" data-start="433">Single passengers must pay the sole-occupancy rate for a Twin-Share or Double Cabin</li>
	<li data-end="629" data-section-id="1t05cv2" data-start="519">If travelling with one adult and one child in a Twin-Share cabin, contact the tour operator directly to book</li>
	<li data-end="719" data-section-id="113185z" data-start="630">Guests should bring one carry-on-sized bag per passenger, as cabin space is limited</li>
	<li data-end="866" data-section-id="u2g0yf" data-start="720">Guests need a reasonable level of mobility for the multi-stage journey, including boarding via a floating wharf and moving around the vessel</li>
	<li data-end="1069" data-section-id="1x82ep8" data-start="867">Bring non-slip walking shoes or boots, a waterproof jacket, warm sweater or fleece jacket, change of clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, optional swimwear, camera and personal medication</li>
	<li data-end="1159" data-section-id="1g7asz5" data-start="1070">Lunch and snacks for the first day are not included and should be brought by passengers</li>
	<li data-end="1223" data-section-id="1s339hm" data-start="1160">Kayaking and tender boat activities are weather dependent</li>
	<li data-end="1263" data-section-id="sf9f93" data-start="1224">Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed</li>
	<li data-end="1403" data-section-id="2m4gj1" data-start="1264">Drinks and snacks are available for purchase onboard. BYO alcohol is not permitted, and the vessel operates as a cashless environment</li>
	<li data-end="1462" data-section-id="1uv667p" data-start="1404">Travel insurance is strongly recommended by the supplier</li>
	<li data-end="1537" data-section-id="4q0w9p" data-start="1463">No refunds are given for cancellations made within 14 days of travel</li>
	<li data-end="1677" data-section-id="4qhjsv" data-start="1538">Travel-date changes may be offered if requested at least 5 days before travel; amendments within 5 days of travel result in no refund</li>
	<li data-end="1796" data-section-id="15bzvyu" data-start="1678">If a booking is made within 14 days of travel, a 24-hour date-amendment period applies immediately after booking</li>
	<li data-end="1940" data-section-id="d2xvwx" data-start="1797">The supplier reserves the right to amend timetables, cancel departures, substitute vessels or equipment, amend offers and alter ticket prices</li>
	<li data-end="2068" data-section-id="1vk1fxq" data-start="1941">All transactions are conducted in New Zealand Dollars (NZD) and exchange-rate or bank charges may affect refunded amounts</li>
	<li data-end="2207" data-section-id="tguf01" data-start="2069">The majority of vessels and all coaches are smoke-free. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas on overnight and multi-day cruises</li>
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2 Day Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise: Queenstown, Te Anau & Manapouri

37 Camp St

Abba Court Motel

Absoloot Hostel QT

Adventure Q2 Hostel

Adventure Queenstown Hostel

Alexis Motel and Apartments

Alpine Lodge

Alpine Village

Alta Apartments

Amity Queenstown Serviced Apartments

Aspen Lodge Backpackers

Autoline Motel and Apartments

Azur Luxury Lodge (Pick up for Lodge guests only)

Balmoral Lodge

Beechwood Apartments (Battery Hill Bus Stop)

Bella Vista Motel Queenstown

Black Sheep Backpackers

Blue Gum Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge

BnB on the Hill

BreakFree The Point Queenstown

Browns Boutique Hotel

Brunswick Lodge/In Queenstown

Bumbles Backpackers

Butterfli Lodge - BBH

Campbells B & B

Caples Court Motel

Chalet Queenstown

Club Pacific Queenstown

Club Pacific Queenstown (I'll make my own way to the Frankton Bus Shelter)

Colonial Village Motel

Commonage Villas

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Coronation Lodge

Coronet View Apartments

Cranbury Court Apartments

Crowne Plaza Queenstown

Deco Backpackers

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Queenstown

Driftaway Queenstown

Earnslaw Lodge

Edinburgh House

Eichardt's Private Hotel

Element Escapes (16 Kent Street)

Element Escapes (29 Panorama Terrace)

Element Escapes Marina Apartments

Esplanade Apartments

Five Rivers Café

Four Seasons Motel Queenstown

Frankton Pick-Up: Frankton Bus Shelter

Garden Court Suites & Apartments

Graceland B&B

Haka House Queenstown (Henry Street)

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront (Lake Esplanade)

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview (I'll make my own way to the RealNZ Queenstown Visitor Centre at 88 Beach Street)

Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Hensman Road Bus Stop

Hidden Lodge

Highview Queenstown Apartments

Highview Queenstown Apartments (I'll make my own way to the RealNZ Queenstown Visitor Centre at 88 Beach Street)

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hippo Lodge Backpackers

Historic Stone House

Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park

Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery (I'll make my own way to the RealNZ Queenstown Visitor Centre at 88 Beach Street)

Hulbert House

Hurley's of Queenstown

Kamana Lakehouse

Kingston Café - Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure

Kingston Pick-up: Kingston Café

La Quinta By Wyndham

Lakefront Apartments

Lakeridge Condos

Lakeridge Condos (I'll make my own way to the RealNZ Queenstown Visitor Centre at 88 Beach Street)

Lakeside Motel

Lomond Lodge Motel & Apts

LQ Hotel Queenstown

Luxe Suites (previously Amber Lodge Motel)

Lylo Queenstown (Jucy Snooze)

Marina Apartments (Mantra Marina)

Marina Heights Bus Stop

Matterhorn Chalet

Melbourne Lodge

Mercure Queenstown Resort

mi-pad

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

mi‑pad (I'll make my own way to the RealNZ Queenstown Visitor Centre at 88 Beach Street)

Mossburn Pick-Up, Bracken Hall

Mossburn/Bracken Hall

Nomads Queenstown Hostel

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside (I'll make my own way to the RealNZ Queenstown Visitor Centre at 88 Beach Street)

Oaks Queenstown Club Suites

Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort

Park Lane B & B

Peppers Beacon Queenstown

Travel from Te Anau to Manapouri by transfer before continuing to Doubtful Sound for your overnight cruise. Includes the transfer from Te Anau to the departure point.

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise – Te Anau Transfer

Make your own way to Manapouri for the departure of your Doubtful Sound overnight cruise. This option is suitable for guests arranging their own transport to the departure point.

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise – Self-Drive to Manapouri

Travel from Queenstown to Manapouri by coach before continuing to Doubtful Sound for your overnight cruise. A convenient option for guests staying in Queenstown.

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