South Pacific Small Ship Cruises

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South Pacific

One of the most culturally fascinating regions in the world

Just Released - WPO & GPO 2025 + new Pelagic Birding Voyage Seabirds & Cetaceans of Australasia! 

Experience a feast for the senses with hypnotic music, traditional dances and magnificent natural wonders that leave you spellbound. Aboard our luxury expedition ship, Heritage Adventurer, explore the remote, tucked-away corners of the Pacific, where larger ships can't go. Wake up to far-flung uninhabited islands with golden-sand and pristine forest canopies, and meet locals whose spirit will touch your heart. From warm hospitality and dazzling cultural traditions to coral reefs teeming with marine life, each day is an epic adventure of discovery. Whether you have a passion for indigenous cultures, birding, wildlife, photography, history or you're simply an adventurous spirit, these expeditions offer an unparalleled travel experience.

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Explore the South Pacific

with Heritage Expeditions

South Pacific Season 2024-25

Join us on one of these extraordinary voyages

Undiscovered Philippines and Indonesia: Cruising the Remote Islands of the Philippines and Indonesia, Manila to Darwin

15 DAYS 

22 Jun - 6 Jul 2024

Manila, Philippines to Darwin, Australia
Aboard Heritage Adventurer

  • Discover tropical islands, snorkel pristine reefs, visit historic sites and experience forgotten cultures and incredible wildlife encounters
  • Explore the 'Galapagos of Asia' Sibuyan Island
  • Visit the 'Whale Shark Capital of the World' and swim with these gentle giants at Donsol
  • Experience the power of Catandayagan Falls
  • Discover the 'eight wonder of the world', Bohol Island's Chocolate Hills
  • Snorkel the 'mother of all living coral reefs'
  • Tojoman Lagoon/Sohoton Jellyfish Sanctuary
  • Bucas Grande Island's iconic Blue Lagoon
  • See the smallest primate in the world the saucer-eyed Tarsier
  • Visit the Sultan of Ternate's palace and learn history of the Spice Islands
  • Wildlife-filled Tangoko Nature Reserve, Banggai, Taliabu, Buru, Banda Neira and Tanimbar Islands

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Indonesian Explorer: Raja Ampat to Papua New Guinea

19 DAYS  

13 – 31 Oct 2024 FREE flight, Port Moresby to Cairns*

Bali - Port Moresby - Cairns
Aboard Heritage Adventurer

  • Enjoy the unforgettable of swimming with the gentle Whale Sharks of Cenderawasih Bay
  • Visit Komodo National Park - land of the Komodo Dragon
  • Travel with Tim Flannery
  • Discover Jacques Cousteau's "underwater nirvana" Wakatobi National Park
  • Explore the forgotten tropical paradise of Raja Ampat
  • Snorkel pristine coral gardens looking for Dugong, Parrotfish, Clownfish, Manta Rays and Pygmy seahorses
  • Discover ancient rock in hidden caves on rarely visited islands
  • Brilliant birding with up to 14 species of Bird-of-paradise including Red Bird-of-paradise, Wilson's Bird-of-paradise, Magnificent Bird-of-paradise and Lesser Bird-of-paradise
  • Swim with thousands of stingless jellyfish of and explore Tomolol Caves
  • Trek in to the lush rolling hills and tropical rainforest of the Arfak Mountains
  • Thrilling culture encounters at villages largely cut off from the outside world
  • Discover WWII relics and snorkel Japanese war plane wrecks

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Discover the Secrets of Melanesia: Papua New Guinea, The Solomon Islands & Vanuatu

17 DAYS
30 Oct – 15 Nov 2024  FREE flight, Cairns to Port Moresby*

Cairns, Australia - Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea - Port Vila, Vanuatu

Aboard Heritage Adventurer

  • Discover the hidden gems of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
  • Be some of the first travellers in over two decades to return to the spectacular island of Bougainville
  • Superb snorkeling in crystalline waters
  • Mangrove Zodiac cruise in search of Dugong and crocodiles
  • Meet friendly local villagers – remarkable and diverse cultural visits from island to island
  • A Naturalist and Marine Biologist will also be on this expedition
  • Exeptional birding including Manus Friarbird, Mussau Monarch, Superb Pitta, Roviana Rail, Solomon Sea Eagle, Beck's Petrel, Vanikoro White-eye, Kolombangara Monarch, Vanuatu Megapode and White-headed Fruit Dove
  • Visit isolated Ambrym - ‘island of volcanoes' and home to traditional Rom dance
  • Swimming at iconic Champagne Beach

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