Fiordland Cruises Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Experience Doubtful Sound with Fiordland Cruises aboard the Southern Secret
- Private Cabin with ensuite bathroom
- Small and personalised cruise (max. 12 passengers)
- Activities include kayaking, fishing, crayfishing and cruising
- Wildlife includes dolphins, seals and penguins
- Fully catered excluding alcohol (picnic lunch, evening meal, breakfast and snacks) BYO
- Transport from Te Anau or Manapouri for no additional cost
- Queenstown transport and scenic flights by arrangement.

KIA ORA:
Please use the calendar above to check rooms available on the date you wish to cruise Doubtful Sound with us on-board the MV Southern Secret (up to 365 days in advance of today's date). If you have any problems please don't hesitate to call us free on 0800 368 283 (0800 DOUBTFUL within NZ) or + 64 3 249 7777 (overseas).

DOUBTFUL SOUND
Experience the raw beauty of Doubtful Sound Overnight; nature in its most pristine form. See piercing mountain peaks, deep valleys, rivers that turn into waterfalls and ancient glacier carved fiords. Fiordland Cruises invite you to join your hosts for a personalised and relaxed Doubtful Sound Overnight Journey of Discovery.

SOUTHERN SECRET
The Southern Secret is an excellent vessel for your Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise. She boasts a large living area for comfortable living and dining with big windows for viewing the fiord. The top deck, bow and stern are accessible; the stern has step access right to the water line. Onboard we have 5 spacious Double or Twin Cabins accommodating just 12 guests. Each cabin is equipped with private toilet and shower en-suite; features of our roomy cabins include small windows that open to the outside, reading lights, linens and towels, soap and the convenience of a private shower and toilet en-suite.

YOUR JOURNEY
Your Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise departs at 8.15am from our office in Te Anau by bus to Lake Manapouri. At Manapouri you will join a launch in Pearl Harbour for the cruise to West Arm, followed by a courtesy bus over the Wilmot Pass to join the Southern Secret at Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound.

Onboard the Southern Secret you will meet your crew and launch master for your cruise of Doubtful Sound’s fiords, your overnight adventure includes sightseeing and exploring the history and splendor, pause at features for photographs and to observe marine mammals, cast a line for fishing, check our crayfish traps and savor the spectacular scenery and wildlife. Activities onboard can include fishing, mammal watching and star gazing on clear evenings. Wildlife often sighted in Doubtful Sound may include bottlenose dolphins, penguins, seals and sea birds. You will return to our office in Te Anau by 12.30pm on the following day, more details about the overnight cruise are below in the terms and conditions including what to bring

MEALS
You will be supplied with a picnic lunch at Lake Manapouri, pre-dinner snacks, delicious evening meal and breakfast are made fresh onboard, complimented, where possible with the catch of the day. Most diets are catered for.
Your cruise is fully catered excluding alcohol. Complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the cruise

PLEASE NOTE
Once you have booked your cabin, we will email you to re-confirm your Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise with us within 24 hours.

Our cruises are smokefree and not suitable for children 9 years and under. The access to the Boat at Deep Cove is steep; please contact us with any concerns. It is ESSENTIAL we are advised of any dietary/medical conditions prior to departure as Doubtful Sound is a remote location.

Property Features

Free Parking
Non-Smoking Property

Accommodation Details

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EARLY BOOKING SPECIAL Book Now

INTERNET ONLY SPECIAL FOR A LIMITED TIME
- "Early Bookings" must travel between September 2012 & April 2013
- Applies to inventory as shown on this "special" field
- Reservation must be made via this website
- Save 10% on advertised Double Bed Cabin rate
- Promotion will run until removed from website

Private En-suite Cabin - price for 2 adults
This room has a double bed with a private bedroom with ensuite bathroom and shower, reading lights.
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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise - Departs at 8.15am from our office in Te Anau. Included is all transport from Te Anau, boat across Lake Manapouri, courtesy bus over Wilmot Pass, picnic lunch, evening meal, snacks & hot drinks, light breakfast, fishing lines and plenty of incredible scenery! Activities onboard can include fishing, kayaking, crayfishing mammal watching and star gazing on clear evenings.

The Southern Secret accommodates a maximum of 12 passengers onboard in private cabins with ensuite shower and toilet.
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Please advise details of any dietary requirements and your contact details while in New Zealand in the section provided, you need to meet us in Te Anau at our office at 8.15am on the morning of departure. You will return to Te Anau by 12.30pm on day 2.
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*Most special diets are catered for (Please advise when making your reservation). ***

If you would like to discuss your booking call us toll free within NZ on 0800 DOUBTFUL (0800 368 283).

Shower - separate
Double Bed
Linen and Towels Provided
Tea/Coffee Making
Non-Smoking

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Southern Secret Master Suite Book Now

Private En-suite Cabin - price for 2 adults
The Master Suite: Our best room at the bow of the "Southern Secret", this is a private double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and separate shower, reading lights.
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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise - Departs at 8.15am from our office in Te Anau. Included is all transport from Te Anau, boat across Lake Manapouri, courtesy bus over Wilmot Pass, picnic lunch, evening meal, snacks & hot drinks, light breakfast, fishing lines and plenty of incredible scenery! Activities onboard can include fishing, crayfishing mammal watching and star gazing on clear evenings.

If you would like to discuss your booking call us toll free within NZ on 0800 DOUBTFUL (0800 368 283).

Double Bed
Non-Smoking
Shower - separate
Stairs
Tea/Coffee Making
Linen and Towels Provided

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Southern Secret Double Book Now

If you would like to discuss your booking call us toll free within NZ on 0800 DOUBTFUL (0800 368 283).

Shower - separate
Double Bed
Linen and Towels Provided
Tea/Coffee Making
Non-Smoking

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Southern Twin/Double Cabin Book Now

Private En-suite Cabin - price for 2 adults, there is an extra charge if there are 3 or 4 occupants.

This room contains a double bed with 2 single beds in bunk style above the double - private bedroom with ensuite bathroom and shower, reading lights. Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise - Departs at 8.15am from our office in Te Anau. Included is all transport from Te Anau, boat across Lake Manapouri, courtesy bus over Wilmot Pass, picnic lunch, evening meal, snacks & hot drinks, light breakfast, fishing lines and plenty of incredible scenery! Activities onboard can include fishing, kayaking, crayfishing, mammal watching and star gazing on clear evenings.

The Southern Secret accommodates a maximum of 12 passengers onboard in private cabins with en-suite shower and toilet.
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Please advise details of any dietary requirements and your contact details while in New Zealand in the section provided, you need to meet us in Te Anau at our office at 8.15am on the morning of departure. You will return to Te Anau by 12.30pm on day 2.
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*Most special diets are catered for (Please advise when making your reservation). *** Please note cruises are not suitable for children 9 and under***

If you would like to discuss your booking call us toll free within NZ on 0800 DOUBTFUL (0800 368 283).

Shower - separate
Linen and Towels Provided
Stairs
Tea/Coffee Making
Non-Smoking
Single Bed

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Southern Secret Package Book Now

THE PACKAGE:
One Nights Accommodation in a Studio Motel at Marakura, Te Anau's newest Lakefront Apartments and one nights accommodation onboard the Southern Secret in a Private En-suite Cabin - price for 2 adults.

HOW TO BOOK
The date selected on this website is the date you will depart on your Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise.

LAKE TE ANAU ACCOMMODATION:
The night before* your cruise, stay at Marakura, Te Anau's newest Lakefront Apartments located within the Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park. 77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway (Valued at $199 per night).

*You are asked to indicate if you wish to stay at Marakura the night before your cruise or the night after your cruise in the field provided below.

SOUTHERN SECRET ACCOMMODATION:
This room has a double bed with a private bedroom with ensuite bathroom and shower, reading lights.
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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise - Departs at 8.15am from Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park (Marakura) office. Included is all transport from Te Anau, boat across Lake Manapouri, courtesy bus over Wilmot Pass, picnic lunch, evening meal, snacks & hot drinks, light breakfast, fishing lines and plenty of incredible scenery! Activities onboard can include fishing, kayaking, crayfishing mammal watching and star gazing on clear evenings.

The Southern Secret accommodates a maximum of 12 passengers onboard in private cabins with ensuite shower and toilet.
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Please advise details of any dietary requirements and your contact details while in New Zealand in the section provided, you will return to Te Anau by 12.30pm on day 2.
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***Most special diets are catered for (Please advise when making your reservation). ***

Due to the remote location of Doubtful Sound, please advise any dietary requirements, allergies or medical conditions we should be aware of in the comments section.

Marakura accommodation is subject to availability. We will contact you to confirm your booking within 24 hours of booking.

Visit www.marakura.com for more Marakura details.

If you would like to discuss your booking call us toll free within NZ on 0800 DOUBTFUL (0800 368 283).

Double Bed
Linen and Towels Provided
Non-Smoking
Shower - separate
Tea/Coffee Making

Terms & Conditions

SMOKE FREE CRUISE

BOOKING CHECKLIST:
Please confirm dietary requirements and any other requirements in the comments section. We will email to re-confirm your departure details for our Overnight Cruise within 24 hours. If you are booking for the following day please contact us.

Our cruises are not be suitable for children 9 years and under.

DEPARTURE DETAILS:
Departing Te Anau at 8.15am from our office located at the Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park (77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway, Te Anau) - returning from Manapouri approx. 12.30pm the following day. Free car parking is available while you are on the cruise.

If you would prefer to meet at another location please call us on 0800 483 262. Please be ready 15 minutes prior to the departure time above.

WHAT TO BRING:
Here is check list of things you may wish to include in your overnight bag:

* Water proof jacket/thermals/warm undergarments
* Sweater or fleece
* Sun cream
* Insect Repellent
* Camera + film
* Beverages (NZ wine is best with your evening meal)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESERVATION:
At time of reserving your spaces onboard the MV Southern Secret, full payment will be debited to confirm your place on our Overnight Cruise. Additional extras (if any) will be charged at this time also.
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Due to weather, sea and other conditions beyond our control, actual route, activities and anchorage’s may vary. Fiordland Cruises reserves all rights.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Booking Conditions: Payment is fully refundable if cancelled more than 48 hours prior to departure*. If cancelled within 24-48 hours of departure a refund less 10% for administration costs will apply. If cancellation occurs within 24 hours, then there is no refund.

*Half / Full Private Charters will incur a minimum 10% penalty if cancelling. If cancelling less than 7 days prior to departure, there is no refund.

OPTIONAL EXTRA CANCELLATION POLICY
Fiordland Cruises require a minimum of 48 hours notice if you wish to cancel any optional extras you have reserved with us.
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Our cruises are not be suitable for children 9 years and under.

Cancellation Policy applies to all reservations

Fiordland Cruises Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise