Heritage Expeditions – Discover Australia and The South Pacific
Discover the Secrets of Melanesia: Exploring Papua New Guinea, The Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
Sail into a world few will ever experience where unique time-honoured traditions and elaborately costumed dancers welcome us into their world as we as we explore the rich history, iconic WWII sites, cultures and wildlife of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu on this 17- day authentic expedition cruise.
Delve into the culturally rich Trobriand Islands, sometimes called the ‘Islands of Love’ where indigenous culture continues unchanged for countless generations. Explore the coral-fringed islands of the Louisiade Archipelago and the volcanic wonders of the D’Entrecasteaux Islands, named after the French Explorer Antoine d’Entrecasteaux who discovered them while looking for La Perouse, where sheer mistcovered peaks, wild untamed rivers and rainforest join bubbling mud pools and spouting geysers. Experience the biological wonderland and rare endemic species on remote Woodlark Island and spend a fascinating day exploring Bougainville Island.
Enjoy incredible cultural encounters on Loh Island, join Malaita’s Kwaio people in a sacred dance and observe the ancient Rom Dance on Ambrym Island. Discover one of the conservation jewels of the South Pacific on Tetepare Island and snorkel Marovo Lagoon – the largest saltwater lagoon in the world. Visit villages on culturally-rich Malaita Island traditional Malaitan shell-money is still made, used as a dowry and worn as a status symbol. Experience a kaleidoscope of cultures as we explore Vanuatu, where more than 100 indigenous languages are spoken. With over 80 habitable islands, islanders have closely guarded their own cultures and languages. Our expedition embraces some of these cultures and languages, as we explore one of the happiest places on the planet.
| Date | Cruise | Nights | Superior Deck 4 | Superior Deck 5 | Worsley Suite |
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| 15 Oct 25 *New* | Discover the Secrets of Melanesia: Exploring Papua New Guinea, The Solomon Islands and Vanuatu Click here for more details | 17 | Standard $19995 Your Price $13549 | Standard $21500 Your Price $14542 | Standard $27650 Your Price $18601 |
| Itinerary: | Cairns (overnight), Flight to Port Moresby, Louisiade Archipelago, Deboyne & Tagula Islands, D’Entrecasteaux Islands, Trobriand Islands, Woodlark Islands, Bougainville Island, New Georgia Islands, Tetepare Island & Marovo Lagoon, Malaita, Makiram Nendo, Torres Island, Espiritu Santo, Ambrym, Port Vila. | ||||
Kimberley Explorer: Expedition Cruising Australia’s Iconic Kimberley Coast
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 discover the area’s rich history on a Kimberley cruise with Heritage Expeditions.
Best explored by expedition vessel, Kimberley cruises aboard the luxurious Heritage Adventurer allow an up close and intimate exploration and immersion of this rugged wilderness where guests are dwarfed by nature on an unfathomable scale.
Led by a team of on board experts and local guides, our authentic expedition cruises along the Kimberley coast have been carefully curated to showcase the Kimberley’s finest including ancient Aboriginal rock art; natural wonders Horizontal Falls, Montgomery and Ashmore Reef and King George Falls; World War II history at Vansittart Bay; early explorer history at Colonial Bay; the Lacepede and Bigge Islands and more.
| Date | Cruise | Nights | Superior Deck 4 | Superior Deck 5 | Worsley Suite |
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| 27 Jun 25 *New* | Kimberley Adventurer: Expedition Cruising Australia's Iconic Kimberley Coast: Click here for more details | 11 | Standard $12750 Your Price $8679 | Standard $13295 Your Price $9039 | Standard $15450 Your Price $10461 |
| Itinerary: | Darwin, King George River, Vansittart Bay, Ashmore Reef, Bigge Island & Careening Bay, Swift Bay Hunter River, Collier Bay (overnight), Lacepede Islands, Broome | ||||
| 12 Aug 25 *New* | Kimberley Adventurer: Expedition Cruising Australia's Iconic Kimberley Coast: Click here for more details | 12 | Standard $12750 Your Price $7343 | Standard $13295 Your Price $7642 | Standard $15450 Your Price $8828 |
| Itinerary: | Broome, Lacepede Islands, Collier Bay (overnight), Hunter River, Swift Bay, Bigge Island & Careening Bay, Ashmore Reef, Vansittart Bay, King George River, Darwin | ||||
| 22 Aug 25 *New* | Kimberley Adventurer: Expedition Cruising Australia's Iconic Kimberley Coast: Click here for more details | 11 | Standard $12750 Your Price $6006 | Standard $13295 Your Price $6246 | Standard $15450 Your Price $7194 |
| Itinerary: | Darwin, King George River, Vansittart Bay, Ashmore Reef, Bigge Island & Careening Bay, Swift Bay Hunter River, Collier Bay (overnight), Lacepede Islands, Broome | ||||
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 cruise bullet train transfer and post cruise transfer, one night hotel accommodation equivalent to your on board accommodation (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.
