Doubtful Sound is a yet to be discovered wilderness wonderland for most tourists. More breathtaking, undisturbed and far less visited than Milford Sound, this is the Earth untouched and unchanged for millions of years.Dolphins performed, seals lazed on the rocks and tiny blue penguins greeted our return to the dock. We did a 10 hour day tour with Real Tours... More

This was a terrific overnight trip. The rooms are spartan and the food merely decent, but the service and overall experience are excellent. One thing that cannot be emphasized enough is the need for insect repellent and keeping yourself covered when out in the kayak or on the skiff. The sandflies are relentless, even getting inside my jacket and jeans,... More

This was one of the undoubted highlights of our three weeks in the South Island of New Zealand. Would recommend this as a must if you're visiting the, far larger and quieter than Milford and just as impressive. We booked on the Fjordland overnight cruise (14 passengers) as opposed to the larger Real Journeys boat. Rose and John (our captain)... More

Whether you do a day trip or overnight stay, Doubtful Sound is a must if you are in the south of the South Island. Beautiful and magical!

Hello Trip Advisor, I spent a lot of time writing a review on the Real Journeys overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound. However I now find it was a complete waste of my time because I did not verify it was my review in time. I was away and not able to check online! I am really annoyed, in fact I'm... More

There were 2 main options open to us in May for overnight cruises- Real Journeys (large ship 60-70 people) or Fiordland Expeditions (14 people). We chose the smaller one, and we had only 4 people on our cruise. Not a luxury trip- older boat, simple but comfortable rooms (only one or two of the rooms have ensuites), but such a... More

I could rave forever about Doubtful Sound - you need to go there Photos can't possibly do justice!

We went really early, which was nice as no one was out accept for the wildlife. It was a bit painfully early to get up and leave from Te Anau. However, we got to see a pod of dolphins (awesome) as well as penguins, and seals, and albatross, so it was worth it. The scenery was pretty, but not as... More

This review has been a long time in coming, as we went in November of 2009. First of all, Doubtful Sound is beautiful. It is worth seeing, and worth spending the time and money for an overnight experience, because it is a big sound. Fiordland Expeditions are the way to go. You start the trip with a boat trip and... More