Doubtful Sound Day Cruise
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Doubtful Sound Day Cruise
Cruise beautiful Lake Manapouri with RealNZ and explore the wilderness of Doubtful Sound
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruises: Doubtful Sound is an unspoilt and remote wilderness of many moods. One minute clear and sun-drenched, the next mysterious and mist shrouded. Cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri, coach over Wilmot Pass and board our catamaran for a 3-hour cruise taking in the dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound. Our nature guides are on hand to point out the highlights and wildlife sightings are common (dolphins, seals, penguins). Coach connections available from Te Anau and Queenstown. See our website for departures, prices and other great Real Journeys excursions.
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5.0/5
The place is breathtaking!
The crew fantastic and amazing,the facts that they shared are very informative.We love the tour overall.you have to be in warm jackets /attire if you wish to stay outaide to see the view.You can also bring your own lunch and snacks.They have some chocolates,drinks,cup noodles,muffins,chips etc for sale if needed. Drinks like coffee and tea are always available.In the big boat ,they have a machine with different types of coffee nd even chocolate drink and of course clean filtered water. My family and I all had fun! Shout out to the people with us who tolerated my kids, i found them were very well behaved during the cruise compared to experiences with other kids so apologies to the lady who wished that the kids could also shut down when we had the amazing five minutes of silence, as im pretty sure they were quiet and silent even in the bus.Aside from that we would surely come back again and would cross our fingers we wont encounter such comments from fellow passengers again.Just be wary if you have kids otherwise it was an awesome experience.
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5.0/5
Fantastic day on the wilderness cruise.Staff were amazing and nothing was a problem.A must do experience for all Kiwis.
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4.0/5
Beautiful part of NZ.
Both bus drivers over the pass were great, and extra marks for Ian our bus driver from Te Anau as he returned my camera I left on the bus to our camp before we even noticed it was gone! Only downside was not enough seating inside the cabin on the at the Doubtful Sound end when the weather is poor.
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4.0/5
Expensive but beautiful; Doubtful Sound!
The people of Real Journeys are friendly and kind. We were lucky, many dolphins!
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3.0/5
Well organised, however, quite touristic and very expensive.
Although the weather was cloudy and rainy at times there were some great views. In the end though too expensive.
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5.0/5
The cruise was fantastic on a beautiful sunny day.
We enjoyed everything, the cruise on Lake Manapouri, the drive over the Wilmot Pass and the wonderful Doubtful Sound.
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5.0/5
This day was one of our best days so far.
Beautiful nature, staff, well organised!
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4.5/5
We had a good day.
Good weather which is important in this town. Staff are very, very friendly and professional.
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4.5/5
In addition to the, without doubt, incredible scenery, we had penguins, seals and jumping dolphins - and sunshine, we were very lucky.
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5.0/5
We went on a cruise to Stewart Island with a nature walk, a daytime cruise on Doubtful Sound and a cruise on Milford Sound.
Each activity was punctual, professionally done with well informed guides. Value for money although not cheap.
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4.5/5
Very Nice daytrip into the doubtfull sound.
Good information during the bus rides and boattrip. The silence during that boattrip was amazzing. A must do during your travell. I say its better than the milfotd sound but then the drive up there is something you should do.
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5.0/5
Amazing sights and sound - the cruise/bus/cruise ride was really informative while breathtaking views passed.
Carol's nature narration is passionate, great food buffets, courteous staff.
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5.0/5
I have waited 40 years to do this tour and it was very well done.
Entertaining and informative.
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2.5/5
Well organised tour but coming from Switzerland, Doubtful Sound is not the must see in New Zealand!
The only spectacular thing were the dolphins, but the stop was much too short. All in all quite long - would not go again.
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5.0/5
The place is breathtaking!
The crew fantastic and amazing,the facts that they shared are very informative.We love the tour overall.you have to be in warm jackets /attire if you wish to stay outaide to see the view.You can also bring your own lunch and snacks.They have some chocolates,drinks,cup noodles,muffins,chips etc for sale if needed. Drinks like coffee and tea are always available.In the big boat ,they have a machine with different types of coffee nd even chocolate drink and of course clean filtered water. My family and I all had fun! Shout out to the people with us who tolerated my kids, i found them were very well behaved during the cruise compared to experiences with other kids so apologies to the lady who wished that the kids could also shut down when we had the amazing five minutes of silence, as im pretty sure they were quiet and silent even in the bus.Aside from that we would surely come back again and would cross our fingers we wont encounter such comments from fellow passengers again.Just be wary if you have kids otherwise it was an awesome experience.
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5.0/5
Fantastic day on the wilderness cruise.Staff were amazing and nothing was a problem.A must do experience for all Kiwis.
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4.0/5
Beautiful part of NZ.
Both bus drivers over the pass were great, and extra marks for Ian our bus driver from Te Anau as he returned my camera I left on the bus to our camp before we even noticed it was gone! Only downside was not enough seating inside the cabin on the at the Doubtful Sound end when the weather is poor.
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3.0/5
Well organised, however, quite touristic and very expensive.
Although the weather was cloudy and rainy at times there were some great views. In the end though too expensive.
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4.0/5
Expensive but beautiful; Doubtful Sound!
The people of Real Journeys are friendly and kind. We were lucky, many dolphins!
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4.5/5
Very Nice daytrip into the doubtfull sound.
Good information during the bus rides and boattrip. The silence during that boattrip was amazzing. A must do during your travell. I say its better than the milfotd sound but then the drive up there is something you should do.
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5.0/5
This day was one of our best days so far.
Beautiful nature, staff, well organised!
AV -
5.0/5
The cruise was fantastic on a beautiful sunny day.
We enjoyed everything, the cruise on Lake Manapouri, the drive over the Wilmot Pass and the wonderful Doubtful Sound.
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4.5/5
We had a good day.
Good weather which is important in this town. Staff are very, very friendly and professional.
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4.5/5
In addition to the, without doubt, incredible scenery, we had penguins, seals and jumping dolphins - and sunshine, we were very lucky.
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5.0/5
We went on a cruise to Stewart Island with a nature walk, a daytime cruise on Doubtful Sound and a cruise on Milford Sound.
Each activity was punctual, professionally done with well informed guides. Value for money although not cheap.
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5.0/5
Amazing sights and sound - the cruise/bus/cruise ride was really informative while breathtaking views passed.
Carol's nature narration is passionate, great food buffets, courteous staff.
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2.5/5
Well organised tour but coming from Switzerland, Doubtful Sound is not the must see in New Zealand!
The only spectacular thing were the dolphins, but the stop was much too short. All in all quite long - would not go again.
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5.0/5
I have waited 40 years to do this tour and it was very well done.
Entertaining and informative.
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4.5/5
Excellent experience - company were very good and guide knowledgable.
Very good facilities on board and new boats. A little expensive but worth it!
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4.5/5
Day trip to Doubtful Sound and powerstation.
Very well organised, quality of boat and other transportation excellent, good value for money.
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4.5/5
Very good (and long) day starting from Queenstown.
The staff is professional and we got what we expected.
But the price is high!
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3.5/5
Seemed to take a lot longer than should have, a lot of queuing unnecessarily.
Doubtful Sound and boat spectacular. No morning or afternoon tea as advertised.
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