Published on Feb, 2025

We had perfect weather for our trip to Doubtful Sound. The team driving and ferrying the group to the Sound was informative and shared their knowledge about the area freely. Having a nature on board the cruise was great in spotting things you may not notice on your own. The quiet moment in a cove was magnificent. One really could soak in the majesty of the area.

Published on Feb, 2025

Highly recommend. The entire experience was amazing. Everything was well organised. It wasn't crowded, which meant being able to move around the boat freely. And the scenery was just something that will last in my memory for a long time.

Published on Feb, 2025

This is a long day. Twelve hours from leaving Queenstown to arriving back. However this was worth every minute of the long journey to get there. Our driver/tour leader was Chao and he was professional, very informative, a great driver and also very funny! The 2 hours on the bus to Lake Manapouri was filled with lots of information about the area we drove through. The boat trip across the lake was smooth and the crew were cheerful and chatty. We had ordered the picnic lunch as part of our package and we picked this up before boarding at Manapouri. I would recommend this option. Then back onto a bus with Chao to cross through the forest to Doubtful Sound where we saw waterfalls and our first glimpse of Doubtful Sound from high above. We then boarded the second boat for the three hour trip through the Sound and into the Tasman Sea. The scenery is awe inspiring and the quietness adds to the remote experience. We saw seals basking on rocks at the mouth of the Tasman Sea and an Albatross circling past the boat. It’s hard to describe the vastness and seclusion of the Sound but it is beautiful. On the journey back everyone was excited by what they had experienced but also tired from the long day. I am so glad we chose this particular trip and grateful we had the chance to see this amazing hidden place.

Published on Jan, 2025

This was AMAZING. It’s longer than Milford sound because it requires another 20 minute bus, a boat, and then yet ANOTHER bus, the area is so remote. But it’s GORGEOUS. So gorgeous. Like nothing you’ve ever seen. It’s so quiet all you hear is the engine humming along. It feels like uncharted territory. Absolutely beautiful and a MUST. Also, because this company is the only one with permits for Doubtful sound from the government, you’ll be the only boat there, and there are not a ton of people on the boat either.

Published on Jan, 2025

Right from the pick up to drop everything was well organized on this trip. Our guide was Chao, he was friendly, helpful and informative. I loved the Doubtful Sound cruise and our captain was knowledgeable. The crew was helpful and I loved the food options. After navigating around the beautiful Fjords, sailing close to the rough Tasman Sea was the highlight of this trip. I had a memorable day and I highly recommend this tour with RealNZ.