Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise and Coach from Manapouri

Note

• Please note that bookings cannot be made within 5 days of tour
• Please note that cancellations made within 14 days of tour will be subject to 100% cancellation fee
• Amendments may not be granted within 14 days of tour

Inclusions

• Launch transfers across Lake Manapouri
• Coach over Wilmot Pass

Highlights

• Leisurely exploration of Doubtful Sound on board the Fiordland Navigator
• Traditional style motor vessel with staysail schooner-rigged sails
• Dining saloon, observation lounge and spacious viewing decks
• Wildlife viewing opportunities including - fur seals, penguins and dolphins
• English only commentary
• Dedicated nature guide with specialist knowledge of the regions history, flora and fauna
• Interpretation hand out in five languages (English, German, French, Spanish and Japanese)
• Kayaking and exploring by tender craft
• Four course buffet dinner including appetisers soup, salads, hot dishes, carver meat and a selection of deserts
• Cooked or continental breakfast
• A mix of ensuites and shared bathroom facilities based on room type

Seasons

• Operates between December - April each year
• Does not operate in May, June, July, August, September, October and November
• Itinerary may change depending on the season.

FAQs

• How long does it take to travel to Manapouri? From Queenstown to Manapouri by car or coach takes around 2 hrs 45 mins and from Te Anau around 30 minutes.
• Is there car parking at Manapouri? Overnight car parking is 950m from the Manapouri Visitor Centre and daytime car parking is provided adjacent to the Visitor centre.
• Are there luggage storage facilities at Manapouri? Yes, there is very limited luggage storage available at the Manapouri Visitor Centre for our overnight cruise passengers (maximum one bag only per person).

What To Bring

RealNZ is now cashless, please be prepared to make cashless payments onboard

• Non-slip shoes/ boots, waterproof jacket
• Warm sweater/fleece jacket
• Change of clothes
• Sunscreen/sunglasses
• Insect repellent
• Swimwear (optional)
• Camera
• Overnight bag only

Baggage

• Only one overnight bag should be brought on board for passenger convenience and safety reasons. There are limited luggage storage facilities available at the Real Journeys Visitor Centre in Manapouri

Additional Information

• If you have 3 people and would like to avoid having another person in your quad share room, you will need to purchase an extra child ticket

Vessel Information

• Fiordland Navigator - A traditional style motor vessel with staysail shunner-rigged sails. Features a dining saloon, observation lounge and viewing decks. Has 18 private cabins with ensuite bathrooms and 9 quad-share bunk style compartments with a shared bathroom facility. Holds 72 passengers overnight.
• Twin and Double bedding configuration available

Meals

• Evening dining includes three-course buffet meal with a selection of mains (please advise dietary requirements at time of booking). Breakfast includes a choice of cooked and continental. All meals are served in the dining saloon
• It is recommended that passengers order a Picnic Lunch for Day 1

Terms And Conditions

• Please note that cancellations made within 14 days of tour will be subject to 100% cancellation fee
• Amendments may not be granted within 14 days of tour
• The operator recommends purchasing additional travel insurance as refunds will not be provided for cancellations or some amendments made within 14 days of your tour
• Seasonal price variation - Peak: December - April
• Suitable for all ages with the exception of infants (0 - 4 years) in quad share
• Quad-share: we endeavour to assign compartments as "all female" or "all male" but we cannot guarantee this
• Child rates apply for 1 - 14 years
• Infants (0 - 4 years) may travel in twin/double cabins only. Infants (0 - 12 months) carried free of charge if sleeping in a cot, otherwise child rates apply. Passengers to provide their own cot, unless by prior arrangement.
• Suitable for all ages, with exception of infants in quad share

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking, however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
• Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The 'from price' displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you