Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
4 fortnightly payments of $81.25
Highlights
- Keep a look out for penguins, seals and the resident pod of Bottlenose dolphins.
- 3 hour cruise exploring Doubtful Sounds vast waterways on a three hour cruise out to the Tasman Sea.
- Soak up the 'Sound of Silence' in Doubtful Sounds untouched wilderness.
Cruise across the crystal waters of Lake Manapouri to West Arm before boarding a coach and crossing the alpine route of the Wilmot Pass through some of Fiordland’s most dense rainforest. On reaching Deep Cove board a modern catamaran vessel, the Patea Explorer, for a three hour cruise.
What's Included?
- Luxury coach connections
- 3 hour cruise on Doubtful Sound
- Dedicated nature guide
- Licensed bar and espresso café on board
- Opportunity to see penguins, seals and the resident pod of Bottlenose dolphins
Departing from Queenstown, cruise across the crystal waters of Lake Manapouri to West Arm before boarding a coach and crossing the alpine route of the Wilmot Pass through some of Fiordland’s most dense rainforest. On reaching Deep Cove board a modern catamaran vessel, the Patea Explorer, for a three hour cruise exploring the waterways of this serene and isolated fiord.
There is plenty of time available to explore points of interest and view the spectacular alpine scenery including waterfalls, rainforest and mountains all the way out to the Tasman Sea. It is home to Bottlenose dolphins and fur seals and when in season, the rare Fiordland Crested penguin. A nature guide with specialist knowledge of the region’s history, flora and fauna provides detailed interpretation in English.
On the return cruise, the vessel’s engines are turned off and passengers are treated to the ‘sound of silence’ where guests experience floating in silence on the fiord, only the rush of waterfalls and birdsong breaks the silence.
Session Length
- Please allow a full day for this experience
Cancellation
Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to their policy.
- Over 24 hours prior to the experience date: No charge
- Within 24 hours of the experience date, No Shows and Late Arrivals: Participants forfeit their experience and therefore are not entitled to a refund or to re-book
- Participants are advised to make their own insurance provisions in case of unforeseen circumstances
- Change of participant is not permitted
Weather
In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider. If your experience is cancelled you will be rescheduled by the provider.
Dress Code
Comfortable weather appropriate clothing is recommended.
This experience takes place in Doubtful Sound, departing Queenstown.
