Post Meeting Tour
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise ex Queenstown
5th April - 6th April 2011
The Fiordland Navigator offers a very special dinner, bed and
breakfast wilderness experience.
Departing from Manapouri, begin with a cruise across the
crystal waters of Lake Manapouri to West Arm before boarding
a coach and crossing the alpine route of Wilmot Pass through
some of Fiordland's most dense rainforest. Real Journeys
Doubtful Sound overnight vessel, the Fiordland Navigator, is designed along the lines of a traditional New
Zealand coastal trading scow to reflect Fiordland's heritage. The vessel is purpose built for these waters to
accommodate passengers either in private cabins with ensuite bathrooms or in quad-
share bunk style compartments with shared bathroom facilities.
Board the overnight cruise vessel at Deep Cove for a leisurely exploration of Doubtful
Sound. The vessel has spacious deck areas offering stunning views of waterfalls,
abundant wildlife, rainforest and mountains. It is home to bottlenose dolphins and fur
seals and when in season, the rare Fiordland crested penguin. An on board nature
guide with specialist knowledge of the region's history, flora and fauna provides
detailed interpretation in English with a roving microphone.
Activities include kayaking and excursions in the tender vessels to explore the
coastline. The vessel then anchors overnight in one of Doubtful Sound's hidden arms.
The overnight cruise includes a three-course buffet evening meal and beverages are
sold at the licensed on board bar.
The next morning, following a cooked or continental breakfast, there is time for
further cruising before returning to Deep Cove and retracing the steps back to
Manapouri. The Manapouri Underground Power Station is not included.
Suitable for most ages except infants. Not suitable for wheelchair passengers due to
steep stairs.
Itinerary:
Day 1
8.30am
Guests picked up from accommodation by Real Journeys Coach and enjoy a scenic trip along
Lake Wakatipu to Pearl Harbour in Manapouri
12noon
Arrive Manapouri
12.30pm
Guests depart on a scenic cruise across Lake Manapouri
1.30pm
Arrive West Arm and depart on a scenic coach trip over Wilmot Pass
2.30pm
Arrive Deep Cove
2.45pm
Guests depart on a overnight cruise on the Fiordland Navigator on Doubtful Sound
Guests enjoy kayaking/tender crafting on Doubtful Sound
Evening dining and breakfast are provided
Day 2
7am
Breakfast served onboard
9.45am
The Fiordland Navigator returns to Deep Cove
10am
Depart Deep Cove on a coach back over Wilmot Pass
11am
Arrive West Arm and depart on a scenic cruise back across Lake Manapouri
12pm
Guests arrive Manapouri where our Real Journeys coach is waiting to return them to Queenstown
3.30pm
Guests arrive back in Queenstown
Prices - Group Rates (including GST)
Quad Share
$315.17per person
Twin Share
$550.37per person
Booking
To make a booking please contact Real Journeys Directly and advise that you are part of the "IMFSS" Group
booking for doubtful sound overnight to apply for the special rate
In NZ 0800 65 65 01 / +64 3249 7416
Or Email: reservations@realjourneys.co.nz
Cancellation fees
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Inside 60dsay $50.00per person (deposit non refunded)
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Inside 30days no refund, or 100% of full payment