Manapouri, New Zealand
46 Westmere Place
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+6432496828
Wow, just wow! We had a totally fantastic overnight trip out on Doubtful Sound with Captain Chris and first mate Jenny. Nothing was too much trouble for them and the scenery was breath-takingly beautiful. The meals were mouth-watering and included fresh crayfish and blue cod. We were encouraged to fish for our dinner which was fun and produced great results. The kayaking was peaceful and the (very short) swim was "bracing." We were lucky enough to see pods of dolphins with their babies which was simply delightful. Thank you so much Diane, Chris and Jenny for such an awesome experience one which we'll never forget.
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The most wonderful experience of our NZ trip. We took Deep Cover for an overnight cruise of Doubtful Sound and it was an experience of a lifetime, from exploring the various arms, to kayaking the Sound, to catching our dinner and sailing with the dolphins. Truly unforgettable! Thank you Diane, Chris and Travis for making our trip so memorable. The experience began from the time we got into the van for the journey to Deep Cove where Chris gave a commentary of the locale and from his own experience in the area. We got on the boat in time for a sumptuous lunch of crayfish (Rock Lobster to the rest of the world) and salad. The lobster was super fresh and crunchy, so delectable! This followed an hour long kayaking session and fishing. I've not had much success in the past but this trip, I managed to snag about 5 or 6 fishes, of which 2 would be for dinner. My daughter caught a school shark and was an experience, from the "fight", retrieving the shark to letting it go. We cruised around around the Sound to catch glimpses of seals, penguins, dolphins and fishing at the Tasman sea (for our dinner and the shark) and closed the evening with a meal of venison, our freshly caught fish and of course, with fresh fish, we had sashimi.. multiple rounds of sashimi. Travis and Chris showed us their crayfish traps, the bait (the unused parts of our fish catch) and releasing the few that were too small and not legal to take. Sustainability in action. All in, a wonderful trip; most memorable of all our trips.
What a fabulous experience we had with Deep Cove Charters on an overnight cruise in Doubtful Sound. Spectacular scenery, excellent weather, terrific food, and great service. Along with the added bonus of seeing a whale, dolphins, seals and penguins. The fishing and kayaking was great too. Thank you Chris and the team for a such a memorable experience.
Had an absolutely amazing overnight cruise with 6 couples (maximum). We had an unbelievable amount of crayfish for lunch with a yummy salad. We really enjoyed fishing (me for the first time!) and all the information Chris told us about Doubtful Sound. Whilst I was busy fishing, 7 others went kayaking and had a lovely time. Fresh fish (that we caught!) for dinner and a delicious venison pie also. We were encouraged to bring a bottle of wine and there was a large fridge to store all of this too! Comfy cabins, lovely breakfast and a highly recommended trip! If you want a small boat, personalised experience, without the hoards of tourists, this is the trip for you!! 10/10!
Our decision to join Deep Cove Charters was based on the small group setting and family owned company. Throughout the trip, you could tell that Chris and his son Travis were experts with regards to the Doubtful Sound's geography, wildlife and local cuisine. This excursion was a highlight of our two week trip through the South Island. Not only did we get to kayak through the sound, fish for the group's food, enjoy the sunset and sunrise, but we also made great friendships with the other guests on the boat. It was a terrific time.
Unparalleled experience. Uncertainty soon became wonder and exhilaration. We had a fantastic 24 hours cruising the scenic waterways, whales and more whales, penguins, fishing for dinner and enjoying the company of Chris, Tracy and the other guests. I highly recommend Deep Cove Charters above all the others. Just book it, show up and leave the rest to them.
Absolutely amazing, Chris is wealth of knowledge on Fiordland and wow the food was exceptional. Highly recommend this trip. Would go again in a heartbeat. Thanks team
That was such an amazing and breathtaking experience! Diane was really great to communicate with and Chris and Travis were amazing hosts on the boat. Their explanations were on point, the food very yummy and we were able to go kayaking and do some fishing. It's definitely worth the money and if we come back, we will definitely book this tour again. That was the highlight of our vacation and a must do while being there!
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