Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
Board the Mariner for a special dinner, bed and breakfast wilderness experience. Cruise across the crystal waters of Lake Manapouri to West Arm, take a coach across the dense rainforest of Wilmot Pass then stay overnight on this traditional heritage vessel.
Tour Info
| Tour Name: | Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise |
| From: | Manapouri |
| Cruise Type: | Overnight Cruise |
| Price: | On Request |
| Tour Operator: | Real Journeys |
| Duration: | Overnight |
| Tour Code: | RJDO |
Inclusions
| Lake Manapouri catamaran cruise |
| Coach across Wilmot Pass |
| Doubtful Sound cruise on the Mariner |
| Spacious viewing decks |
| Dining saloon/fully licensed bar and observation lounge |
| Kayaking and tender craft/small boat activities |
| Private cabins with ensuite bathrooms (twin, double or single occupancy) |
| Picnic lunch options can be pre-ordered (day 1) |
| Three-course buffet dinner with a selection of mains, including a vegetarian option |
| Breakfast includes a choice of cooked and continental |
| Nature guide on board |
| Suitable for all ages with exception of infants in quad share |
| Not suitable for wheelchair passengers due to steep stairs |
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Prices available on request.
TOUR DEPARTURES
This cruise departs daily & offers three departure points :
- Self Drive passengers can depart from Manapouri at 12 noon (Summer months depart half an hour later)
Your Overnight Experience
With nature guides on board, the Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise offers a close-up experience of Doubtful Sound’s waterfalls, abundant wildlife, rainforest and mountains. Throughout the cruise, the guides share stories of the fiord’s history and are happy to answer your questions.
Cruises have a flexible itinerary that allows plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and to pause to view highlights.
Complimentary Activities
The Mariner offers a relaxed environment, where you can do as much or as little as you like. The following activities are complimentary and are available to all guests:
- Kayaking
- Tender craft (small boat) excursions
If relaxation is more your style, then you can choose to soak up the views from the deck, read a book, or interact with our knowledgeable crew.
As evening falls, enjoy a lavish three course buffet carvery in the dining saloon (vegetarian option available – please advise if required at the time of booking). Then relax in the company of fellow travellers or indulge in some star-gazing before retiring to your private cabin. In the morning enjoy a cooked breakfast, served in the dinning saloon.
Onboard Accommodation
The Mariner has 28 cabins with ensuite bathrooms (16 cabins with twin single beds, 12 cabins with double beds). Bed linen, duvet, towel and pillow are provided.
What to bring
One overnight bag only to be brought on board for passenger convenience and safety reasons. Limited lock-up storage facilities are available at the Visitor Centre in Manapouri. It is advisable to bring non-slip shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, change of clothes for kayaking, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent, swimwear (optional), camera, cash for bar and snacks.
The Mariner’s Specifications
Purpose built motor vessel, designed along the lines of a traditional NZ coastal trading scow, the vessel is also equipped with kayaks & two shore tender vessels.
- Length/Beam/Draft: 38m/10m/2.75m
- Max Displacement: 693 Gross tonnage
- Engines: 2 x 6AYM 484KW Yanmar
- Cruising Speed: 11 knots
- Overnight Capacity: 64 passengers
- Spacious Viewing Decks: Three
- Commenced Service: October 2000
- Sails: Gaff rigged
Day by Day Tour Itinerary
| 12.00pm | Board the luxury catamaran and cross Lake Manapouri (Self Drive passengers may join the cruise here. Summer months depart half an hour later) |
| 2.00pm | Board the Mariner |
| 7.30pm | Buffet Dinner is served in the dining saloon |
| 9.00pm | Dinner complete. Relax, unwind, view the stars and take in the stillness of staying overnight on a luxury vessel anchored in a sheltered bay |
| 7.00am | Breakfast to be served in the dining saloon |
| 8.30am | Retrace journey back towards Lake Manapouri |
| 10.00am | Disembark the Mariner |
| 11.45am | Arrive at Manapouri |
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