Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
Overview
Experience the natural beauty of Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise departing from Manapouri on New Zealand’s South Island. Cruise on a traditional two-mast sailing scow (flat-bottomed trading boat) along the pristine waters of the fiords, and see a vast array of wildlife including dolphins, seals and penguins in their natural habitats.
Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time to check in.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Cruise on Manapouri Lake
- Coach transfers across Wilmot Pass
- Overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound
- Specialist nature guide
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
64 Waiau Street
Pearl Harbour, Manapouri 9679, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Manapouri to Doubtful Sound
2 Stops
Return from Doubtful Sound
2 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- What to bring: comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket, warm clothing, and swimsuit
- For passenger comfort and safety, only one overnight bag per person is allowed on board
- Maximum of 2 people per booking for twin rooms. Please create separate bookings if multiple twin rooms are required. Odd number of guests will require a mix of twin room and single occupancy. For example, 3 guests would need 1 twin room and 1 single occupancy.
- Kayaking age restriction: Children under 10 years old are not permitted to participate in kayaking activities
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-2264RJ350_351_358
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
- Cruise on Manapouri Lake.
- Coach transfers across Wilmot Pass.
- Overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound.
- Specialist nature guide.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 15. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Cruise on Manapouri Lake
- Coach transfers across Wilmot Pass
- Overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound
- Specialist nature guide
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- What to bring: comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket, warm clothing, and swimsuit
- For passenger comfort and safety, only one overnight bag per person is allowed on board
- Maximum of 2 people per booking for twin rooms. Please create separate bookings if multiple twin rooms are required. Odd number of guests will require a mix of twin room and single occupancy. For example, 3 guests would need 1 twin room and 1 single occupancy.
- Kayaking age restriction: Children under 10 years old are not permitted to participate in kayaking activities
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
