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Explore Doubtful Sound - one of the world’s most breathtaking regions on this incredible 4-day luxury cruise. Experience serenity in splendid waterfalls cascading down dramatic peaks, and discover untouched landscapes thriving with an abundance of wildlife. Cruise the inlets and waterways onboard the luxury Fiordland Jewel before reminiscing on fond memories made at the luxury Fiordland Lodge in Te Anau.
You begin your journey in Queenstown, here you will be transferred to Manapouri where you will enjoy a scenic boat transfer over Lake Manapouri. Jump on a bus and cross the undeniably beautiful Wilmot Pass to board the Fiordland Jewel. Over the next few days, kayak and cruise the incredible inlets and waterways of the Doubtful Sound. Enjoy delicious meals and watch out for the myriad of wildlife from seals and ...
You begin your journey in Queenstown, here you will be transferred to Manapouri where you will enjoy a scenic boat transfer over Lake Manapouri. Jump on a bus and cross the undeniably beautiful Wilmot Pass to board the Fiordland Jewel. Over the next few days, kayak and cruise the incredible inlets and waterways of the Doubtful Sound. Enjoy delicious meals and watch out for the myriad of wildlife from seals and whales to dolphins and birds/ At the end of the cruise head to Te Anau where you can relax at Fiordland Lodge, a luxury lodge of New Zealand before returning to Queenstown the following day.
On water, you’ll be lulled to sleep by the gentle waves each night on board the Fiordland Jewel. This luxury, 24-metre, three-deck catamaran caters to just 18 guests in nine climate-controlled cabins, all with ensuite bathrooms. Soak in the top deck hot tub. Get up close and personal to Fiordland and its picturesque waters using the onboard kayaks and tender boat. View underwater film footage captured with the Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) and, indulge in a mouth-watering 3-course dinner and full cooked and continental breakfast prepared by the onboard chef. On land, you will be staying at the luxury Fiordland Lodge.
This luxury package includes return transfers from/to Queenstown, transfer from Manapouri to Te Anau, 2 nights aboard the Fiordland Jewel on a twin share basis and all meals and activities while onboard. The tour also includes 1 night's stay at the luxury Fiordland Lodge, bus over Wilmot Pass and Boat ride across Lake Manapouri.
Immerse yourself in the all-encompassing beauty of the Doubtful sound in absolute luxury onboard the Fiordland Jewel before delving into opulence at Fiordland lodge on this incredible 4-day journey you won't soon forget.
This tour is eligible to earn ONLYLUXE reward points.
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Begin your journey in Queenstown where you will be picked up and transferred to Manapouri, and take a scenic boat transfer across Lake Manapouri to West Arm. Once at West Arm, change over to the bus where you will travel over the Wilmot Pass, the main divide of New Zealand’s South Island, connecting the Doubtful Sound to the Valley of the West Arm. Here you can expect breathtaking vistas of the Doubtful Sound and surrounding mountains as you board the Fiordland Jewel in Deep Cove.
Over the next 3 days they will explore the many arms and islands that make up Doubtful Sound.
The second longest and deepest fiord in New Zealand, the Doubtful Sound offers the power of serenity. Sometimes called the ‘Sound of Silence’, visitors will find the echoing birdsong or cascading waterfalls the only sounds to break the mesmirising silence. Doubtful Sound’s long and winding length has three distinct ‘arms’ and several impressive waterfalls to be seen. The waters here have two distinct layers of freshwater (from the land run-off) and saltwater from the ocean below. The refractive index of these two waters meeting allows many species usually found only in deeper seas to thrive, such as black coral which grow here at relatively shallow depths.
Explore the striking landscape of the ancient, glacially carved valley and intriguing waterways up close and personal with the many inlets and bays by kayak or small boat/tender excursion. Enjoy fishing and watch the crew dive or pull craypots to enjoy a lobster dinner. Keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, famous birds such as the Fiordland crested penguin (Jul-Dec) and whales including the southern right, minke and humpback. Closer to the Tasman we may see Albatross.
Today you will disembark the Fiordland Jewel and return to Manapouri before being transferred to your accommodation in Te Anau at Fiordland Lodge.
Set on a superb site with commanding views across Lake Te Anau, the lodge boasts a rural setting with rolling grass lands surrounding the lodge. Take a stroll alongside the lake or relax in your luxury accommodation before pre-dinner drinks and your delicious multi-course dinner.
All good things must come to an end. Today you will be transferred to Queenstown for your onward journey.
NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation.
Please contact us for private charter or group bookings.
Cabin & Prices
Governor Cabin $3,800 per person, twin share - King BedCaptain Cook Cabin $3,600 per person, twin share - King BedEndeavour Twin Cabin $3,600 per person, twin share - 2 King SinglesResolution Cabin $3,100 per person, twin share - Single Bunkbeds
- The departure and finishing point is Queenstown
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Queenstown
The weather in Doubtful Sound is mild to slightly cold for the majority of the year, with the exception of the spring and summer months. Summer temperatures can reach 22°C, while winter temperatures can plummet to -1°C. Temperatures average at 16 °C in the summer and 3 °C in the winter. Unlike Milford Sound, which is the wettest location in New Zealand, Doubtful Sound receives mild rainfall.
Arrive or depart cruise by helicopter from Te Anau
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.Payment DetailAll pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.Single SupplementAll accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.General Cancellation Policies- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurancePlease Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.LiabilityThe participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.Child PolicyPlease consult travel consultant on age limit.Changes to ItinerariesLocal conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.Changes in PricesWhile we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age LimitsYou need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.Cancellation by The Tour OperatorThe walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.Force Majeure'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.EvacuationsIn rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.Travel InsuranceIn view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.