Doubtful Sound Wilderness overnight cruise New Zealand
Located deep in the heart of the Fiordland World Heritage Area,
Doubtful Sound is an overwhelmingly beautiful place. You can feel
the power of nature here - the remoteness, the wildness and the peace.
Known for its wilderness and wildlife, Doubtful Sound is the second
largest of the 14 fiords in Fiordland National Park and it is three
times longer and 10 times larger than Milford Sound.
In Maori legend, the godly figure Tu Te Raki Whanoa created this incredibly
beautiful fiord with the assistance of four young sea gods who carved
out its sheltered arms.
Today, Doubtful Sound remains an unspoilt wilderness of many moods;
one minute clear, blue and sun-drenched, the next mysterious and mist-cloaked.
Real Journeys also offers
day
cruises at Doubtful Sound.
Following a short cruise across island-studded Lake Manapouri and
a coach trip on the remote sub-alpine route over Wilmot Pass you will
board the Fiordland Navigator at Deep Cove.
There is plenty of time on your overnight cruise to soak up the stunning
surrounds and to discover the hidden arms of Doubtful Sound – Hall,
Crooked and First. Bottlenose dolphins are often encountered, fur
seals bask on the rocks and, at times, rare penguins make an appearance.
We anchor at a chosen mooring for the night giving you the opportunity
to kayak around the shoreline, go exploring in the tender craft with
our nature guide or simply relax on deck. A sumptuous three-course
buffet is served in the evening showcasing some of the region’s finest
produce.
The Fiordland Navigator is purpose built for cruising in the fiords
and offers spacious viewing decks, a comfortable dining saloon/fully
licensed bar and observation lounge. You have the choice of private
cabins with ensuite bathrooms or shared bunk-style accommodation.
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30 kayaks and 2 tender
craft
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Three course buffet dinner
& cooked breakfast
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Capacity - sleeps 70
- 18 private cabins with ensuite bathrooms and 8 quad share bunk
- style compartments (
)
- Suitable for all ages with exception of infants in quad share.
Infants charged at child rate unless in a cot.
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Delicious
for day 1 (must be pre-ordered)
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Visit to
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Queenstown
and Te Anau coach connections (transfers from most accommodation)
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