Heritage Expeditions – Discover Antarctica and Subantarctic Islands
In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica
The Ross Sea region of Antarctica is one of the most remote places on Planet Earth and one of the most fascinating places in the continent’s human history.
With shipping restricted by impenetrable pack ice to just two brief months each austral summer, few people have ever visited this strange and beautiful territory, with opportunities for non-scientific personnel limited to a handful of tourist expedition ships. Heritage Expeditions offers such a voyage on its own fully equipped and ice-strengthened ship Heritage Adventurer, crewed by some of the most experienced officers and sailors in the world and staffed by a passionate and knowledgeable expedition team. Heritage Expeditions are the original and most experienced Ross Sea operators and have been exploring the Ross Sea region for more than 35 years.
There is so much to do and so much to see here, from exploring historic huts and sites to visiting penguin rookeries, marvelling at the glacial ice tongues and ice shelves, and understanding the icebergs and sea ice. Then there are all the seabirds, seals and whales to observe and photograph, modern scientific bases and field camps to visit and simply the opportunity to spend time drinking in the marvellous landscape that has always enthralled visitors.
| Date | Cruise | Nights | Superior Deck 4 | Superior Deck 5 | Worsley Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan, 05 Feb 26 *New* | Heritage Adventurer: In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica: Queenstown Return Click here for more details | 28 | Standard $49995 Your Price $44260 | Standard $51570 Your Price $45646 | Standard $62150 Your Price $WL |
| Itinerary: | Queenstown (overnight), Coach transfer to Bluff, The Snares, Auckland Islands, Day at Sea, Macquarie Island (overnight), 2 Days at Sea, 11 days Antarctica's Ross Sea Region, 2 Days at Sea, Campbell Island, Day at Sea, Port of Bluff, Coach Transfer to Queenstown | ||||
| 06 Jan, 01 Feb 27 *New* | Heritage Adventurer: In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica: Queenstown Return Click here for more details | 28 | Standard $54500 Your Price $48345 | Standard $56230 Your Price $49867 | Standard $67785 Your Price $60036 |
| Itinerary: | Queenstown (overnight), Coach transfer to Bluff, The Snares, Auckland Islands, Day at Sea, Macquarie Island (overnight), 2 Days at Sea, 11 days Antarctica's Ross Sea Region, 2 Days at Sea, Campbell Island, Day at Sea, Port of Bluff, Coach Transfer to Queenstown | ||||
Luxury Subantarctic Islands Cruises: Explore Macquarie Island, Auckland Islands & More
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 Islands are comprised of six groups: The Bounty Islands, The Antipodes, The Snares, The Auckland Islands, Campbell Island and Macquarie Island. Flora and fauna are densely concentrated in the Subantarctic Islands: the number of indigenous plants and seabirds found in the Subantarctic Islands is far greater than that found on similar groups in the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
It is little wonder that these islands of the Subantarctic are all Nature Reserves and World Heritage sites. As such, the New Zealand and Australian Governments that administer them afford the Subantarctic Islands the highest protection. Tourism is allowed, but only under special license, and numbers are restricted to minimise impact and to ensure a world class wilderness and wildlife experience. The Subantarctic Islands not only play an important role in the Southern Ocean ecosystem – they also have a rich human history.
| Date | Cruise | Days | Superior Deck 4 | Superior Deck 5 | Worsley Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov, 31 Dec 25 *New* | Heritage Adventurer: Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands: Queenstown Return Click here for more details | 12 | Standard $17250 Your Price $11913 | Standard $17965 Your Price $12385 | Standard $22500 Your Price $15378 |
| Itinerary: | Queenstown (overnight), Coach transfer to Bluff, The Snares, Auckland Islands, Day at Sea, Macquarie Island, Day at Sea, Campbell Island, Day at Sea, Port of Bluff, Coach Transfer to Queenstown. | ||||
| 06 Dec 25 *New* | Heritage Adventurer: Birding Down Under: Subantarctic and Chatham Islands: Queenstown Return Click here for more details | 17 | Standard $25350 Your Price $22572 | Standard $26095 Your Price $23228 | N/A |
| Itinerary: | Queenstown (overnight), Transfer to Port of Bluff, The Snares, Auckland Islands, Day at Sea, Macquarie Island, Day at Sea, Campbell Island, Day at Sea, Antipodes Island, Bounty Islands, Pyramid Rock and South East Island, Chatham Islands, 2 Days at Sea, Port of Bluff, Coach transfer to Queenstown | ||||
| 21 Dec 25 *New* | Heritage Adventurer: Beyond Fiordland: New Zealand's Wildest Islands: Queenstown Return Click here for more details | 12 | N/A | Standard $16750 Your Price $9653 | Standard $19750 Your Price $11303 |
| Itinerary: | Queenstown (overnight), Coach transfer to Port of Bluff, Day at Sea, Campbell Island, Auckland Islands, The Snares, Stewart Island, 3x Days in Fiordland, Port of Bluff, coach transfer to Queenstown. | ||||
| 21 Dec 25 *New* | Heritage Adventurer: Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific: Subantarctic Islands: Queenstown Return Click here for more details | 8 | N/A | N/A | Standard $12850 Your Price $7343 |
| Itinerary: | Queenstown (overnight), Coach transfer to Port of Bluff, Day at Sea, Cambell Island, Auckland Islands, The Snares, Stewart Island, Coach transfer to Queenstown | ||||
| 27 Dec 25 *New* | Heritage Adventurer: Unseen Fiordland and Stewart Island: Exploring New Zealand's Remote Backyard: Queenstown Return Click here for more details | 6 | Standard $5995 Your Price $3111 | Standard $6550 Your Price $3313 | Standard $7095 Your Price $3575 |
| Itinerary: | Queenstown (overnight), Coach transfer to Port of Bluff, Stewart Island, Fiordland (2x Overnight), Coach transfer to Queenstown | ||||
| 11 Nov 26 *New* | Heritage Adventurer: New Zealand Coastal Odyssey: The Ultimate Expedition Cruise of the New Zealand Coast: Auckland to Queenstown Click here for more details | 13 | Standard $13310 Your Price $9115 | Standard $14085 Your Price $9626 | Standard $18080 Your Price $12263 |
| Itinerary: | Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua, Day at Sea, Marlborough, Wellington, Akaroa, Dunedin, Stewart Island, Fiordland (overnight), Bluff, Queenstown. | ||||
| 22 Nov 26 *New* | Heritage Adventurer: Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands: Queenstown Return Click here for more details | 12 | Standard $18795 Your Price $14918 | Standard $19590 Your Price $15530 | Standard $24530 Your Price $19334 |
| Itinerary: | Queenstown (overnight), Coach transfer to Bluff, The Snares, Auckland Islands, Day at Sea, Macquarie Island, Day at Sea, Campbell Island, Day at Sea, Port of Bluff, Coach Transfer to Queenstown. | ||||
| 02 Dec 26 *New* | Heritage Adventurer: Birding Down Under: Subantarctic and Chatham Islands: Queenstown Return Click here for more details | 17 | Standard $27665 Your Price $24642 | Standard $28455 Your Price $25337 | Standard $33465 Your Price $29746 |
| Itinerary: | Queenstown (overnight), Transfer to Port of Bluff, The Snares, Auckland Islands, Day at Sea, Macquarie Island, Day at Sea, Campbell Island, Day at Sea, Antipodes Island, Bounty Islands, Pyramid Rock and South East Island, Chatham Islands, 2 Days at Sea, Port of Bluff, Coach transfer to Queenstown | ||||
| 17 Dec 26 *New* | Heritage Adventurer: Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands: Queenstown Return Click here for more details | 12 | Standard $18795 Your Price $12999 | Standard $19590 Your Price $13523 | Standard $24530 Your Price $16784 |
| Itinerary: | Queenstown (overnight), Coach transfer to Bluff, The Snares, Auckland Islands, Day at Sea, Macquarie Island, Day at Sea, Campbell Island, Day at Sea, Port of Bluff, Coach Transfer to Queenstown. | ||||
| 27 Dec 26 *New* | Heritage Adventurer: Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific: Subantarctic Islands: Queenstown Return Click here for more details | 8 | Standard $10965 Your Price $6361 | Standard $11755 Your Price $6795 | Standard $13995 Your Price $8027 |
| Itinerary: | Queenstown (overnight), Coach transfer to Port of Bluff, Day at Sea, Cambell Island, Auckland Islands, The Snares, Stewart Island, Coach transfer to Queenstown | ||||
| 27 Dec 26 *New* | Heritage Adventurer: Beyond Fiordland: New Zealand's Wildest Islands: Queenstown Return Click here for more details | 12 | Standard $17230 Your Price $9944 | Standard $18260 Your Price $10511 | Standard $21555 Your Price $12323 |
| Itinerary: | Queenstown (overnight), Coach transfer to Port of Bluff, Day at Sea, Campbell Island, Auckland Islands, The Snares, Stewart Island, 3x Days in Fiordland, Port of Bluff, coach transfer to Queenstown. | ||||
Heritage Adventurer is a true pioneering expedition vessel of exceptional pedigree. Often referred to as the ‘Grande Dame of Expedition Cruising’ due to her celebrated history and refined design, she was purpose-built for adventure in 1991 at Finland’s Rauma shipyard and specifically designed for Polar exploration.
Setting a peerless standard in authentic expedition travel, Heritage Adventurer (formerly known as MS Hanseatic) combines the highest passenger ship iceclass rating (1A Super) with an impressive history of Polar exploration. Having held records for the most northern and southern Arctic and Antarctic navigations, and for traversing both the Northwest and Northeast Passages, makes Heritage Adventurer perfect for pioneering New Zealand-based Heritage Expeditions signature experiential expedition travel.
Originally designed to accommodate 184 guests, Heritage Adventurer now welcomes just 140 expeditioners ensuring spacious, stylish and comfortable voyages, while a fleet of 14 Zodiacs ensures all guests are able to maximise their expedition adventure. Heritage Adventurer proudly continues our traditions of exceptional, personalised expedition experiences as Heritage Expeditions flagship.
Accommodation Details –
Superior Cabins on Deck 4 and 5 are a spacious 22m2 and feature large panoramic windows, king or two single beds, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system.
Located on Deck 6, Worsley Suites are a spacious 22m2 and feature large panoramic windows, king or two single beds, comfortable chaise-style lounge suite, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system. Receive complimentary in-room dining, minibar replenished daily, Heritage Expeditions keep cup, notebook and pen
Price Includes:
Landing fees, pre/post cruise transfers, one night hotel accommodation in a twin share room (incl. dinner/breakfast), all on board ship accommodation with meals, house beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner and all shore excursions and activities. Programme of lectures by noted naturalists.
Single & Triple Supplement cabins available-Contact us for pricing
Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars and include all port charges and taxes and are subject to limited availability.
These are based on lead available staterooms at time of publication.
A booking fee of $100 per person will apply.
Eligibility: Travel Industry Club members
Please Note: Prices are an indication only, subject to availability, eligibility and change without notice. Terms and conditions apply to upgrades
