Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Southern Secret Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise    

4.8/5
(2.4K) · Boat tours in Te Anau, New Zealand
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Cruise the fiords of Doubtful Sound aboard the Southern Secret, sightseeing and exploring the history and splendor, pause at features for photographs …

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Mar 29, 2025
What a wonderful (almost) 24 hours on the Secret. We enjoyed a delightful cruise through the sound, saw dolphins – one jumped right beside the boat. We fished and caught our evening’s meal and pull…Full review by RBonTheLake
Mar 22, 2025
The overnight cruise through Doubtful sound with Southern Secrets was just fantastic! There were 10 guests and 2 crew members (David & Jenny) who were both absolutely perfect. The whole trip was just…Full review by sozsoz321
Mar 19, 2025
David & Jenny were fabulous hosts on our overnight cruise. Hard working, interactive, and friendly. David is a source of information on the sound, and Jenny is a fabulous cook. How she managed to co…Full review by 300lorettac

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How can 2 people get from Te Anau to Manapouri if we do not have a car?
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Shuttle service was great
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Looking for a 2 night cruise, on board a small boat offering fishing, kayaking and crayfish. I would love any …
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Looking for a 2 night cruise, on board a small boat offering fishing, kayaking and crayfish. I would love any suggestions. April 2021. Thank you
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We had a one night cruise with “Real Journeys” Well worth it. A cruise around the sound and it’s arms - Kayaking Swimming On board commentary 10/10 Fabulous- and I don’t say that lightly!
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Answer by jacci6 · Mar 5, 2021
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Planning on visiting NZ with another couple next February Is it possible to stay at Te Anau and use the water taxi to drop …
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Planning on visiting NZ with another couple next February Is it possible to stay at Te Anau and use the water taxi to drop off and pick up as we walk the fiord?
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Agree with mikevdb that car is best due to distance. Helitours are good but expensive and we found we had to prioritise where to do them but of course depends on your budget. …
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Agree with mikevdb that car is best due to distance. Helitours are good but expensive and we found we had to prioritise where to do them but of course depends on your budget. Doubtful sound is very beautiful. We did overnight cruise but had to book a fair way out. You can read my review on this and Bailiez Cafe Te Anau. Te Anau has some good eating options but you definitely need to book ahead as popular tourist place and busy for dinner.
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I am flying into Logan Airport then traveling to Rockport, MA. I see on the maps that Rockport is about an hour’s drive …
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I am flying into Logan Airport then traveling to Rockport, MA. I see on the maps that Rockport is about an hour’s drive from the airport. Does anybody know if I can use Uber or Lyft between the airport and Rockport? Thank you.
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Unable to answer as I visited Doubtful Sound in new Zealand.
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Can anyone give me advice on a cruise company/boat for an overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound?
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Real Journeys
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Frequently asked questions

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What is the layout of the boat?
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An approximate layout of the boat can be viewed on our Southern Secret information page.
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