New Zealand Mosaic

Dunedin - Auckland - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

Explore Dunedin
Discover Dusky Sound
Experience Doubtful Sound
Discover Oban
Explore Milford Sound

Starts / Ends:: Dunedin / Auckland
Activities:: Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:: Variable

Embark on a 16-day cruise aboard Le Soléal to explore the stunning beauty of New Zealand, from the majestic mountains of the South Island to the lush forests and volcanoes of the North Island. Immerse yourself in the rich Maori culture and enjoy guided excursions such as whale watching in …

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$9,500

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Beyond Fiordland - New Zealand's Wildest Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

Explore Campbell Island
Visit Carnley Harbor
Zodiac cruise along Adams Island
Admire Stewart Island's beauty

Starts / Ends:: Invercargill / Invercargill
Activities:: Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Visit Fiordland's lonely ice-carved mountains, beautiful forests, and flowing fiords; this incredible place inspires your desire to travel responsibly. Travel alone, away from the crowds, through the tranquil waters of Fiordland and Stewart Island, on the search for marine life, elusive birds, …

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$15,250

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Birding Down Under: Subantarctic and Chatham Islands

17 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

Visit the best islands for birding
See the Albatross Latitudes
Marvel at diverse seabird colonies
Learn about nature and history

Starts / Ends:: Queenstown / Queenstown
Activities:: Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Snares, Bounty, Antipodes, Auckland, Campbell, Macquarie, and the Chatham Islands are only a few of the names. They are a delight to 'Birders.' Except for the Chathams, these islands are probably more isolated than they were when they were discovered in the late 1700s and early 1800s and …

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$15,295

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Subantarctic Discovery

Roundtrip Dunedin - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

Cross the Drake Passage
Explore Antarctic wildlife
Explore Antarctic Peninsula
Attend lectures

Starts / Ends:: Dunedin / Dunedin
Activities:: Adventure Options, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Embark on a 15-day Subantarctic Discovery Expedition Cruise roundtrip Dunedin, New Zealand aboard Douglas Mawson to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands. Discover the rugged beauty and rich wildlife of Stewart and Ulva Islands. Observe endemic …

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$5,295

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All of the Fiords: The Ultimate Fiordland Experience

10 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

Discover New Zealand
Sail through Fiordland's waters
Explore North and South Port harbor
Visit the majestic fiord

Starts / Ends:: Te Anau / Te Anau
Activities:: Rainforest Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Set sail for a 10-day exploration cruise of New Zealand's Fiordland National Park, now over 1.2 million hectares in size and rightly famous for its epic, grand-scale scenery, untamed wilderness, and unique wildlife, including bottlenose dolphins, Fiordland crested penguins, and New Zealand fur …

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$5,985

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New Zealand Coastal Odyssey: The Ultimate Expedition Cruise of the New Zealand Coast

Queenstown to Auckland - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

Explore Queenstown
Discover Fiordland
Experience Ulva Island
Watch Northern Royal Albatross
Visit Akaroa
Explore Wellington

Starts / Ends:: Queenstown / Auckland
Activities:: Small Ship Cruises, Small Ship Sailing, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Embark on a 14-day expedition aboard the Heritage Adventurer. Begin with an overnight stay at a designated hotel, enjoy a welcome dinner, and meet fellow adventurers. Heading towards Fiordland, enjoy two days exploring its rich history and abundant wildlife. From Doubtful Sound to Acheron Passage, …

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$2,595

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Unseen Queen Charlotte Sound

Picton roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

Learn the history of Tory Channel
Experience Queen Charlotte Walkway
Discover Motuara and Blumine Island
Trek to Arapawa Island's lookout

Starts / Ends:: Blenheim / Blenheim
Activities:: Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:: Variable

Embark on a 5-day expedition through Queen Charlotte Sound and its islands, starting with a warm welcome aboard the Heritage Explorer in Blenheim. Sail along the scenic waterways, exploring Tory Channel's whaling history and Ship Cove's rich heritage. Trek through native bush to Ship Cove …

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$30,250

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Southern Odyssey

Auckland to Dunedin - 20 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion

See New Zealand’s cultural riches
Explore Fiordlands National Park
Watch vibrant wildlife
Spot unique species

Starts / Ends:: Auckland / Dunedin
Activities:: Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Navigate New Zealand’s verdant coastlines to encounter pristine beaches, quiet coves, and waters filled with whales, dolphins, and seals. The soaring peaks and countless waterfalls of the country’s dazzling fjords are at their jaw-dropping best in Fiordlands National Park, where …

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$33,290

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New Zealand In Depth

Queenstown - Auckland - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II

Explore Akaroa
Experience Oban
Discover Milford Sound
Explore Queenstown

Starts / Ends:: Queenstown / Auckland
Activities:: Helicopter Tours, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:: Variable

Embark on an 18-day cruise aboard the Scenic Eclipse II. Sail around the South Island, visit isolated Stewart Island, and explore delightful cities like Dunedin, Christchurch, Nelson, Napier, and Wellington. Discover the history of Norfolk Island, cruise through the Bay of Islands, and disembark in …

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$3,650

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Discover Marlborough Sounds: An In-Depth Exploration of the Marlborough Sounds

7 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

Explore Queen Charlotte Sound
Visit Tory Channel
Sail through d’Urville
Discover Pelorus Sound

Starts / Ends:: Blenheim / Blenheim
Activities:: Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Spend a week exploring the 1,500-kilometer-long Marlborough Sounds, which were carved out by submerged valleys 10,000 years ago. These destinations are renowned for their breathtaking natural beauty, which includes beautiful cobalt streams, classic vistas, thick indigenous forests, wildlife, and …

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$4,475

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Unseen Stewart Island: Pristine Wilderness and Wildlife Adventure

8 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

Discover Halfmoon Bay
Enjoy the historic views
Visit Norwegian whaling station
Explore Port Pegasus

Starts / Ends:: Invercargill / Invercargill
Activities:: Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Experience Unseen Stewart Island/Rakiura and Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara on this 8-day adventure with Heritage Explorer, New Zealand's pioneering small ship expedition cruise ship. With only 25 kilometers of road, Stewart Island is best explored by sea, especially Ulva Island, where there are no …

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$3,150

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Undiscovered Dusky Sound: Cruising Remote Fiordland

Supper Cove Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

View scenic helicopter transfers
See Cooper, Long, & Indian Islands
Explore Fiordland's Dusky Sound
Spot wildlife and more

Starts / Ends:: Te Anau / Te Anau
Activities:: Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Join Heritage Explorer on a 5-day cruise to discover the stunning Fiordland in New Zealand from Supper Cove and back. The adventure begins with a scenic helicopter flight between Te Anau and Supper Cove. Then cruise through Acheron Passage, Breaksea, and Dusky Sounds. One of the largest fiords in …

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$4,150

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Southern Fiords Discovery: A Deep Exploration of Fiordland's Southern Fiords

7 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

Experience the grand scale scenery
Tour unique parts of New Zealand
Explore Preservation Inlet
Navigate through Acheron Passage

Starts / Ends:: Doubtful Sound / Te Anau
Activities:: Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

On this seven-day journey across the Southern Fiords, take in the breathtaking landscape, untamed nature, ice-carved mountains, forests, sounds, and distinctive wildlife of Fiordland's Preservation and Chalky Inlets, as well as Doubtful and Dusky Sounds. With a wealth of natural history and …

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$25,590

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Treasures of the Pacific: The Yasawas to New Zealand

Lautoka - Auckland - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II

Explore Lautoka
Discover Tanna Island
Experience Lifou
Marvel at Isle of Pines

Starts / Ends:: Lautoka / Auckland
Activities:: Helicopter Tours, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Embark on a 13-day cruise from Lautoka to Auckland aboard the Scenic Eclipse II. Enjoy island-hopping adventure across the South Pacific, visiting glamorous destinations and remote outposts in Fiji, Vanuatu, the Loyalty Islands, and New Caledonia. Relax on some of the world's best beaches or …

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$16,560

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Roots of the Pacific: Exploring New Zealand and Melanesia

Auckland - Brisbane - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion

Experience culture of Maori
Venture to the Norfolk Island
Visit New Caledonia, Isle of Pines
Meet the people of Utupua

Starts / Ends:: Auckland / Honiara
Activities:: Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling
Activity Level:: Variable

Uncover the tropical beauty and important cultural history of the South Seas. Following in the wake of Captain Cook, we will journey from New Zealand’s North Island to the Solomon Sea. Delve into a fascinating history of intrepid explorers, convicts, and traders, and learn about the rich …

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A Weddell seal watches the ship cruise by

$57,790

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Antarctica's Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife

Dunedin - Dunedin - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II

Experience Antarctica's Ross Sea
Discover Macquarie Island
Experience Balleny Islands
Explore Sturge Island

Starts / Ends:: Dunedin / Dunedin
Activities:: Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Embark on a 24-day cruise to and from Dunedin aboard the Scenic Eclipse II. This expedition takes you to the Ross Sea Region of Antarctica, a place that will take your breath away. You can witness stunning landscapes, including glaciers, icebergs, and mountain ranges, and experience some of the …

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$23,590

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Along the East Coast of Australia: Beaches & the Great Barrier Reef

Auckland - Cairns - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II

Explore Auckland
Discover Bay of Islands
Marvel at Lady Elliot Island
Experience Norfolk Island

Starts / Ends:: Auckland / Cairns
Activities:: Helicopter Tours, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Embark on a 12-day cruise from Auckland to Cairns aboard the Scenic Eclipse II. The journey promises paradise along New Zealand's North Island and Australia's East Coast. Explore the beautiful Bay of Islands from Auckland, sail to Norfolk Island, and then reach Queensland's serene …

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