Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

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