South Pacific Tours in 2026

from $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

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Queenstown / Auckland

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Small Ship Sailing

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Join the 14-day cruise aboard the Heritage Adventurer to uncover the hidden treasures of New Zealand. From the breathtaking beauty of the North Island, South Island, and Stewart Island to the wonders of Fiordland, Rotorua's geothermal attractions, and picturesque towns.

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from $10,490

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Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• Explore Macquarie Island
• Venture on Zodiac excursions
• View a vast array of endemic birds
• Appreciate the rich biodiversity
• Enjoy additional discovery by kayak

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Invercargill / Invercargill

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Take a 12-day wildlife trip on Heritage Adventurer through New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands: the Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell. These islands' high biodiversity provides enough opportunities to observe and photograph unique Subantarctic flora and wildlife. Expert naturalists aboard the ship provide a wealth of information.

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from $2,725

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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

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Blenheim / Blenheim

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Join this 5-day adventure exploring Queen Charlotte Sound and its islands aboard Heritage Explorer. Discover Tory Channel's whaling past, Ship Cove's history, and Arapawa Island's scenic lookout. Traverse the renowned Queen Charlotte Walkway, then explore Motuara and Blumine Islands' wildlife and WWII relics.

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from $4,354

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Austral Islands

13 Day Itinerary aboard Aranui 5

• Learn about sustainable fishing
• Try traditional javelin throwing
• Admire the works of art and craft
• Enjoy the amenities of Aranui

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Papeete / Papeete

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Snorkeling, Spa Relaxation

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Come explore the enchanting Austral and Raiatea during this 13-day cruise. Designed to bring you to the unspoiled paradise on what is often referred to as the trip of a lifetime, the Aranui 5 will be your home away from home.

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from $5,560

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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

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Te Anau / Te Anau

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Rainforest Exploration

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Join this ultimate 10-day exploration of New Zealand's remote ice-carved mountains, verdant forests, and winding fiords of Fiordland. This treasured natural wonderland, its wildlife, conservation, and history inspired expedition. Visit Preservation Inlet and Chalky inlet, Doubtful and Dusky Sound, and more!

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from $35,495

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Ross Sea Odyssey

Hobart - Dunedin - 26 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore the deep South
• Encounter subantarctic wildlife
• Traverse the Antarctic Circle
• Cruise along Victoria Land Coast

Starts / Ends

Hobart / Dunedin

Activities

Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Adventure Options

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Variable

Embark on a 26-day Ross Sea Odyssey from Hobart to Dunedin aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore remote regions, starting with yellow-eyed penguins in subantarctic forests and royal albatross in mega herb moors. Cross the Antarctic Circle, cruise pack ice, and spot emperor penguins, orcas, and snow petrels.

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from $9,820

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From Fiji to Micronesia

Lautoka - Guam - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• See Bougainville’s WWII sites
• Experience Lamotrek Atoll
• Snorkel at Njari Island
• Witness Ambrym’s Rom dance

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Lautoka / Guam

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Wildlife Viewing, Scuba Diving, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits

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Variable

Embark on a 17-day Fiji to Micronesia cruise aboard Le Soleal. This adventure takes you to stunning atolls, vibrant marine ecosystems, and cultural treasures.

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from $31,495

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Ross Sea Odyssey

Roundtrip New Zealand - 25 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Explore the deep South
• Encounter subantarctic wildlife
• Traverse the Antarctic Circle
• Cruise along Victoria Land Coast

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Dunedin / Dunedin

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Variable

Embark on a 25-day Ross Sea Odyssey Expedition Cruise aboard Douglas Mawson from Dunedin, New Zealand. Witness yellow-eyed penguins and royal albatrosses in the subantarctic, navigate through pack ice to spot emperor and Adélie penguins, orcas, and snow petrels against the Antarctic Ice Sheet. Explore the Victoria Land Coast and into the Ross Sea.

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from $3,835

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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

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Blenheim / Blenheim

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Variable

Discover the calm waterways, abundant wildlife, and fascinating history of New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds on a memorable seven-day Kiwi tour that includes visits to Queen Charlotte and Pelorus Sounds, French Pass, and d'Urville Island.

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from $30,750

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Scott & Shackleton's Antarctica - Ross Sea Expedition

Dunedin Roundtrip - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Spot incredible wildlife
• Explore unique flora and fauna
• Follow the paths of explorers
• Marvel at pristine ice formations

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Dunedin / Dunedin

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On this 22-day journey aboard Le Soleal, follow in the footsteps of pioneers such as Scott, Shackleton, and Borchgrevink. From New Zealand, cruise to Antarctica through the Ross Sea, visiting sub-Antarctic islands, observing the region's spectacular wildlife, and admiring unspoiled landscapes.

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from $4,695

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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

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Invercargill / Invercargill

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Variable

Board the luxurious 18-guest Heritage Explorer on an 8-day expedition cruise. Discover the unseen rawness of New Zealand's wildlife-rich Stewart Island/Rakiura and Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara. The magnificent Aurora Australis is awe-inspiring as it spectacularly adorns the southern skies.

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from $31,500

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In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica

28 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• Visit the Ross Sea region
• Experience nature on a grand scale
• View relics of early exploration
• Observe penguins, seals, and whales
• Enjoy shore landings on islands

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Port of Bluff / Port of Bluff

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Visit the subantarctic islands of Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell, in the unique Southern Ocean en route your 28-day Antarctica expedition on the Ross Sea. Aboard Heritage Adventurer, spot penguins, seabirds, seals, and whales as you explore via zodiacs and on wildlife walks.

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from $42,495

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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Dunedin - Ushuaia - 34 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Cross Antarctic waters
• Witness Ross Sea’s ice shelves
• Encounter Macquarie’s landscapes
• Explore Dunedin’s coastal charm

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Dunedin / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Whale Watching, Photography Seminars

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Variable

Join this 34-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson to explore the Subantarctic Islands and the Ross Sea, starting in Dunedin. Experience penguins, albatross, and glaciers while crossing the Antarctic Circle, concluding your adventure in Ushuaia.

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from $3,295

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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

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Te Anau / Te Anau

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Join this 5-day exploration cruise of the Undiscovered Dusky Sound from Supper Cove and back aboard Heritage Explorer. Start and conclude your trip with a scenic helicopter flight between Te Anau and Supper Cove. Discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland on an unforgettable voyage cruising Acheron Passage, Breaksea, and Dusky Sounds.

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from $4,145

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Northern Fiords Explorer: Expedition Cruising Fiordland's Northern Fiords

7 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

• Experience the primordial majesty
• Enjoy the Eglington Valley drive
• Explore Fiordland's history
• Sail the calm waters of Fiordland

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Milford Sound / Milford Sound

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Fishing

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Variable

Discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland's Northern Fiords, where clouds cover the ragged peaks of glacier-cleaved mountains streaked with waterfalls on this 7-day Northern Fiords exploration cruise. Visit Milford Sound and the more remote Bligh, George, Caswell, Nancy, Thompson, and Doubtful Sounds.

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from $6,145

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Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific: Subantarctic Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• Discover remote New Zealand
• Hike through windswept Rata forests
• Visit abandoned WWII huts
• Explore amazing wildlife reserves
• Witness flowering megaherbs

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Queenstown / Invercargill

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Variable

Heritage Adventurer hosts this eight-day voyage to the islands south of New Zealand: The Snares, Auckland Islands, and Campbell Island, all of which feature pristine ecosystems teeming with unique wildlife. Hike through windy rata forests and along exposed coastal cliffs before visiting abandoned WWII Coastwatcher huts and even a shipwreck.

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from $68,190

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Antarctica's Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife

Hobart - Dunedin - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II

• Explore Hobart
• Discover Macquarie Island
• Experience Balleny Islands
• Explore Sturge Island

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Hobart / Dunedin

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Variable

Embark on a 24-day cruise aboard the Scenic Eclipse II, journeying from Hobart to Dunedin to explore East Antarctica's Ross Sea. Encounter magnificent wildlife, from whales and orcas to penguins and seals, amidst the awe-inspiring icebergs and glaciers that have captivated explorers like Shackleton and Scott for generations.

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from $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

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Variable

Embark on a 24-day cruise to and from Dunedin aboard the Scenic Eclipse II to explore East Antarctica's Ross Sea. Encounter magnificent wildlife, from whales and orcas to penguins and seals, amidst the awe-inspiring icebergs and glaciers that have captivated explorers like Shackleton and Scott for generations.

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