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.
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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
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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 …
To all at heritage Expeditions,Thanks heaps for the trip to east Antarctica and the NZ subantarctic islands.I had the best time,and without doubt the my best experience ever, what a place and what a trip.Thanks again to Rodney and all involved.
Barry
Barry
This was an awesome experience and the foundations were:
An extremely comfortable ship - we wore patches and never felt sea-sick
Professional and endlessly helpful staff and crew
The passionate and knowledgeable guides who communicated that so well and never lost patience with a continuous stream of questions
The Islands and the ocean - it …
Laura Jones
Laura Jones
When I read about this trip in the AA Directions Spring 2023 issue I knew immediately that I had to go. And how right I was. Thank you Heritage Expeditions for making a trip like this possible. There was not a moment that I wasn’t fully engaged and soaking up the wonders of the experience. …
Steph Collins
Steph Collins
Had a terrific trip to the southern islands and will certainly consider other expeditions with your company in future.
Selwyn
Selwyn
I want to pass on a very big thank you to everyone at Heritage. My research work went very well, and the trip was an absolute pleasure. Everything about the trip exceeded my expectations. The staff in the office and onboard were absolutely fantastic, from Jessie Prebble coming around and checking up on those of …
Jocelyn
Jocelyn
Hi Lorna and Heritage Expedition voyage 1567 Staff
Well, home now and settling back into some sort of routine. What an adventure.... I am not fibbing when I say the trip exceeded my expectations by a million miles. It was fabulous.
Rodney, you said the night of the dinner before we left that we might …
Laurelle
Laurelle
One realises how fortunate one is to have been on an expedition like this only later, I assume. It was simply stunning, wonderful and so much more. The ship - Heritage Adventurer - I loved it! The captain and the crew, the hospitality staff (thanks Israel!) the expedition team (Cheli - Superleader) all wonderful. Warm, …
Mona Syhre
Mona Syhre
Thank you for the excellent trip to South to Antarctica. The moment I was standing on the fast ice and an adult emperor penguin jumped up on to the ice close to me while the ship was in the background was really marvellous!
Göran
Göran
These guys are badass. Pioneers in conservation tourism, they have been leading the charge over the past decade in responsibly sharing our precious places, encouraging us to be guardians of the natural world.
Liz Carlson, Young Adventuress
Liz Carlson, Young Adventuress
Stunning wildlife, just in awe of the diversity and abundance on the different islands. Each was very different! The history was fascinating and some well chosen presentations really added to the expedition - thank you!
A Randell
A Randell
