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Max Passengers: 140
Ship Type: Expedition Cruise Ship
Operated by: Heritage Expeditions

Heritage Adventurer is a true pioneering expedition vessel of exceptional pedigree. Often referred to as the 'Grande Dame of Polar Exploration' 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 ice-class 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 expeditions ensuring spacious, stylish and comfortable voyages, while a fleet of 14 Zodiacs ensures all guests are able to maximize their expedition adventure. Heritage Adventurer proudly continues our traditions of exceptional, personalized expedition experiences as Heritage Expeditions flagship.
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  • Apr 24, 2025from $9,185Discover the Islands of Japan: A 12-day Voyage of Japan Between Tokyo & Osaka, Including South Korea
  • May 4, 2025from $9,185Discover the Islands of Japan: A 12-day Voyage of Japan Between Tokyo & Osaka, Including South Korea
  • May 14, 2025from $12,250Japan's National Parks, Art and Culture
  • May 28, 2025from $8,395Eternally Sacred Japan & South Korea: Japan Voyage Between Tokyo and Osaka, incl. South Korea
  • Jun 9, 2025from $14,550Asian Island Odyssey: Cruising the Remote Islands of the Philippines & Indonesia, Taipei to Darwin
  • Jun 27, 2025from $6,995Kimberley Explorer: Expedition Cruising Australia's Iconic Kimberley Coast
  • Aug 12, 2025from $6,995Kimberley Explorer: Expedition Cruising Australia's Iconic Kimberley Coast
  • Aug 22, 2025from $6,995Kimberley Explorer: Expedition Cruising Australia's Iconic Kimberley Coast
  • Sep 29, 2025from $12,750Indonesian Explorer: Bali, Raja Ampat & Papua New Guinea
  • Oct 15, 2025from $11,995Discover the Secrets of Melanesia: Papua New Guinea, The Solomon Islands & Vanuatu
  • Nov 26, 2025from $9,990Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands
  • Dec 6, 2025from $15,250Birding Down Under: Subantarctic and Chatham Islands
  • Dec 21, 2025from $5,850Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific: Subantarctic Islands
  • Dec 21, 2025from $9,500Beyond Fiordland - New Zealand's Wildest Islands
  • Dec 27, 2025from $3,750Unseen Fiordland and Stewart Island: Exploring New Zealand's Remote Backyard
  • Dec 31, 2025from $9,990Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands
  • Jan 10, 2026from $31,500In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica
  • Feb 5, 2026from $31,500In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica
  • Mar 3, 2026from $5,985New Zealand Coastal Odyssey: The Ultimate Expedition Cruise of the New Zealand Coast
  • Apr 19, 2026from $8,815Discover the Islands of Japan: A 12-day Voyage of Japan Between Tokyo & Osaka, Including South Korea
  • Apr 19, 2026from $8,815Discover the Islands of Japan:An 11-day Voyage of Japan Between Tokyo & Osaka, Including South Korea
  • May 6, 2026from $8,495Sacred Japan and South Korea: A Voyage from Osaka to Niigata to Tokyo, Including South Korea
  • May 31, 2026from $12,795Japan's National Parks, Art and Culture
  • Jun 25, 2026from $15,175Asian Island Odyssey: Cruising the Remote Islands of the Philippines & Indonesia, Taipei to Darwin
  • Jul 13, 2026from $7,345Kimberley Explorer: Expedition Cruising Australia's Iconic Kimberley Coast
  • Jul 23, 2026from $7,345Kimberley Explorer: Expedition Cruising Australia's Iconic Kimberley Coast
  • Oct 6, 2026from $14,375Indonesian Explorer: Raja Ampat to Papua New Guinea
  • Oct 22, 2026from $14,375Discover the Secrets of Melanesia: Papua New Guinea, The Solomon Islands & Vanuatu
  • Nov 11, 2026from $6,285New Zealand Coastal Odyssey: The Ultimate Expedition Cruise of the New Zealand Coast
  • Nov 22, 2026from $10,490Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands
  • Dec 2, 2026from $15,995Birding Down Under: Subantarctic and Chatham Islands
  • Dec 17, 2026from $10,490Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands
  • Dec 27, 2026from $6,145Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific: Subantarctic Islands
  • Dec 27, 2026from $9,975Beyond Fiordland - New Zealand's Wildest Islands
  • Jan 2, 2027from $3,940Unseen Fiordland and Stewart Island: Exploring New Zealand's Remote Backyard
  • Jan 6, 2027from $33,075In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica
  • Feb 1, 2027from $33,075In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica
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Cabins

Main deck
Main Deck Triple
Main Deck Triple Cabins on Deck 3 is a spacious 22m2 and feature two porthole windows, two single beds, and one Pullman bed which folds down from the wall, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage, and a flat-screen entertainment system.
Superior Triple
Superior Triple
Superior Triple Cabins on Deck 5 are a spacious 22m2 and feature large panoramic windows, two single beds, and one Pullman bed which folds down from the wall, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage, and a flat-screen entertainment system.
Deck 4 Superior
Deck 4 Superior
Superior Cabins on Deck 4 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.
Deck 5 Superior
Deck 5 Superior
Superior Cabins on Deck 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.
Main deck
Main Deck Single
Main Deck Single Cabins on Deck 3 is a spacious 22m2 and feature two porthole windows, king bed, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage, and a flat-screen entertainment system.
Heritage Adventurer - Superior Single
Superior Single
Superior Single Cabins on Deck 5 are a spacious 22m2 and feature large panoramic windows, king bed, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage, and a flat-screen entertainment system.
Worseley Suite
Worsley Suite
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.
Heritage Suite
Heritage Suite
Located on Deck 6, Heritage Suites are an expansive 44m2 and feature large double panoramic windows, king bed, large living area with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, and grand marble bathroom with a double basin, bathtub, and shower, large writing desk, floor to ceiling cabinetry for storage and a flat-screen entertainment system.

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