Tickets & tours
Review day cruises and overnight options. All tickets include the mandatory lake and coach transfers to reach the fiord.
Most bookedExperience an 8-hour day trip into the remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound, the heart of Fiordland National Park, while nature guides answer questions and point out...
From$167per person
Best for: independent travelers already in manapouri
Top ratedYour Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it's over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of...
Be struck by the beautiful silence of Doubtful Sound as you cruise the crystal waters and take in the breathtaking scenery. Journey across Lake Manapouri, cross over the...
Best valueExperience the natural beauty of Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise departing from Manapouri on New Zealand’s South Island. Cruise on a traditional two-mast sailing...
Prices change based on the platform, season, and departure point.
Enter your group and compare totals on both platforms. From-prices; children are priced as adults unless the listing gives a child rate.
Compare the core cruise packages below.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cruise from manapouri | 7 h | $167 | Compare | 4.7 (573) | independent travelers already in manapouri |
| cruise from te anau | 9 h | $223 | Compare | 4.7 (333) | visitors staying in te anau |
| cruise from queenstown | 12 h | $278 | Compare | 4.7 (267) | travelers based in queenstown |
| overnight cruise | 48 h | $465 | Compare | 4.8 (283) | a fully immersive fiordland experience |
Adult day cruises starting from Manapouri range from NZD $289 to $399. Coach connections from Queenstown or Te Anau add NZD $30 to $100+.
All tickets cover the boat trip across Lake Manapouri, the coach over Wilmot Pass, and the 2.5 to 3-hour fiord cruise.
Yes. Overnight options range from NZD $499 to $749. These include a private berth, dinner, breakfast, and kayaking.
From Viator
573 reviews of the cruise from manapouri on Viator
Magical and otherworldly experience in an untouched area of the world since the beginning of time. Untouched due to severity of the topography and now a UNESCO area. Great staff!
Fantastic experience, staff could not do enough to make sure the day ran smoothly Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves & would highly recommend
A "must do" tour for locals or overseas traveller's. A beautiful experience that never ceases to amaze. The staff are fantastic. This trip combines bus and boat and the most wonderful scenery.
