South Pacific
One of the most culturally fascinating regions in the world, Melanesia is a feast for the senses with colorful 'sing sing' performances and magnificent natural wonders...
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Ambassadors for conservation, pioneers of discovery, and leaders in expedition travel to the world’s best-kept secrets.
For more than 35 years, Heritage Expeditions has pioneered conservation-driven small ship expedition cruises to some of the most wild, least-explored and biologically rich regions on the planet including down into the heart of Antarctica the Ross Sea, Japan & SE Asian islands, South Pacific, Australia's Kimberley Coast and New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands, Fiordland and Stewart Island, and now Marlborough Sounds and Abel Tasman National Park. Whether you’re a birder, photographer, wildlife enthusiast, conservationist, or simply an adventurous spirit, these expeditions offer an unparalleled travel experience. We look forward to welcoming you aboard! For a complete list of upcoming voyages, please view our Expedition Calendar.
Fiordland Voyages on Sale
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Join us as we cruise into the rarely-visited heart of Fiordland and experience the untamed, primordial majesty of New Zealand's grand scale natural wonder, with an option including the Subantarctic Islands, and benefit from our 40 years of exploration of this region. Travel is aboard our luxurious 18-guest expedition yacht Heritage Explorer and 140-guest flagship Heritage Adventurer.
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Japan Early Bird Sale
SAVE 20% ON 2025 DEPARTURES
Experience the best Japan has to offer as we sail from iconic cities to remote coastlines and islands aboard our luxurious 140-guest flagship Heritage Adventurer. Our carefully curated voyages are designed to showcase contemporary cities, museums and art galleries alongside medieval castles, shrines and temples to world famous gardens, samurai legacy, hot springs, Japanese cuisine, sake and more. SAVE 20% ON 2025 DEPARTURES.
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Antarctica
Sometimes referred to as ‘the heart of Antarctica’, the Ross Sea region is the last great unspoiled part of the world’s oceans. To date there has only been minimal exploitation, and to enter this region of Antarctica is a privilege, with only a few hundred people able to visit each year. The East Antarctic coastline is some of the most …
Australia
Forged by nature and spanning more than 400,000 square kilometres, Australia's world-famous Kimberley Coast features a treasure trove of towering, fractured iron-tinged red cliffs, torrential waterfalls, azure waters, hidden coves and caves, secluded white sand beaches perfect for expedition cruising. Explore magnificent reefs and encounter rare and endangered wildlife; experience indigenous customs, rock art and connections to ancient lands; and …
Japan
With the world's sixth longest coastline, more than 6,800 islands and islets, Japan and its seamless blend of ancient customs, ultramodern living, neon-lit cities, temples, rich culture and wildlife-filled national parks is perfect for exploring by expedition ship. Our Japan cruises offer the ultimate way of both exploring and experiencing the best Japan has to offer as we sail from …
New Zealand
With 15,000 kilometres of coastline New Zealand's awe-inspiring fiords, gold sand beaches, hidden coves, tranquil waterways, native forests and marine reserves are perfect for small ship expedition cruising and travel. Bordering the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand comprises three main islands including the North Island, South Island and Stewart Island with numerous smaller islands and outcrops lying, …
South Pacific
The South Pacific islands known as Melanesia lie to the north and east of Australia. Together the three independent nations and two dependant colonies form one of the most culturally complex regions in the world, with some 1,293 languages spoken across the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and New Guinea. It is also a region of great antiquity with New …
Subantarctic Islands
The Subantarctic Islands are tiny havens for some of the most abundant and unique wildlife on the planet. They lie in the cool temperate or Subantarctic Zone to the south and east of New Zealand in the great southern ocean that encircles Antarctica. This is a windswept and at times forbidding swath of sea, surprising in its fecundity. The Subantarctic …
Let me be the first to say, the Subantarctic is the stuff of legends. A refuge for some of the most abundant wildlife colonies on earth, New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands are perhaps the most overlooked and pristine islands I've ever set foot on. Situated in the latitudes in between the Roaring Forties, Furious Fifties and …
Liz Carlson, Young Adventuress
Liz Carlson, Young Adventuress
Thank you for a glorious experience on this action-packed expedition cruise from Darwin. The care and attention to detail of every member of staff has been humbling. Collectively you are an outstanding lesson to the world in courtesy, consideration and generosity of spirit. God bless Heritage Adventurer and all who sail and work on her!
Raylene Waddell
Raylene Waddell
A wonderful unique experience, the food, weather, guides, staff were simply the best. I just loved being off grid for those days and looking forward to sharing with my data base.
I turned to fishing for the first time, and caught two blue cod with some help.
Kay
Kay
International travel is as important to me as the food I eat. Without it, I'm simply not fuelled. I feel most alive when I'm exploring and discovering new places and ways of being in the world. I think I've counted nearly 40 countries visited so far, but none of these previous travel experiences compare to …
~ Anonymous
~ Anonymous
The experience has changed my outlook on life, I am seriously considering returning.
Kaye
Kaye
What a wonderful week we experienced - everything was first class.
1. Booking procedure first class.
2. The well organised and smooth beginning – from the friendly welcome at the Tracknet office, the handling of our luggage – to the competence and friendliness of the helicopter pilot. And the last day went well also – …
Warren & Marita Jowett
Warren & Marita Jowett
Firstly I would like to thank Heritage for another memorable trip. This time we made it to the Snares and what mysterious and memorable islands they are. My last visit to Enderby Island 2 years ago (en route to the Ross Sea) was a very wet and windy affair, this time it was blue skies …
Michael Potts
Michael Potts
Thank you very much for the perfect organisation of the trip. Please forward my thanks and greetings to Rodney and Nathan (and all others of the staff) for the excellent trip.
Urs
Urs
First of all, thank you again for the trip of a lifetime! I found it all so enjoyable and really appreciated your organization and care… I would just love to travel with you again.
Barbara
Barbara
I cannot speak too highly of Rod and his team. They got us close to a multitude of species that I will only see once in my lifetime. The warmth and knowledge added to what can only be described as the world’s most unique birding experience.
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