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Embark on a voyage through the South Pacific, where the ocean's gentle giants command the waters, on our 15 exceptional whale-watching tours for 2025. The South Pacific, a region of serene beauty and aquatic grandeur, offers an unparalleled opportunity to observe whales in their natural habitat, an experience that resonates with the soul of every nature enthusiast. Over the course of 11 to 34 days, travelers can immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of island cultures, snorkel in crystal-clear lagoons, and witness the majestic dance of whales beneath the waves. With a starting point of $5,236, these tours promise not only sightings of these magnificent creatures but also a deeper connection with the ocean's wonders. To set sail on a journey that will leave you with tales as vast as the Pacific itself, contact one of Adventure Life's South Pacific specialists for help planning your next seamless adventure.
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Wellington Cable Car
from $6,725
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Best of New Zealand: North to South

New Zealand Self-drive Tour - 18 Day Itinerary
  • Hike through Auckland's west coast
  • Enjoy the glowworm cave at Waitomo
  • Visit Te Puia Geothermal
  • See skillful Māori crafts
  • Learn Māori customs and traditions
  • Tour Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Take part in a stargazing tour
  • Enjoy a Dart River jet boat tour
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Auckland / Queenstown
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience the best of New Zealand on this 18-day epic self-drive tour. Explore geothermal wonders, cultural heritage, and adventure across both islands, from Auckland to the South. Enjoy Māori cultural performances, visit Waitomo Caves, and Discover Tongariro National Park. Then head to the South to experience the stunning vistas and rugged landscapes.
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Mount Aspiring - Lake Wanaka
from $5,236
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Complete South Island Explorer

New Zealand Self-drive Tour - 14 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Christchurch's history
  • Enjoy Hanmer Springs hot pools
  • See marine mammals in Kaikoura
  • Visit Abel Tasman National Park
  • Hike the Franz Josef Glacier
  • Enjoy Dart River jet boat tour
  • Explore Queenstown and Milford Soun
  • See glacier in Mt Cook National Par
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Christchurch / Christchurch
Activities
Village Visits, Hiking, Helicopter Tours, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore the South Island of New Zealand on an unforgettable 14-day adventure. Discover stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and unique wildlife. From glaciers to beaches, this journey offers thrilling outdoor activities, cultural experiences, and breathtaking natural beauty at every turn
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Nightcliff Jetty, Darwin, Australia
from $8,355
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The Kimberley

11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer
  • Experience the tidal phenomenon
  • Visit Lacepede Island Nature Reserv
  • Witness Montgomery Reef
  • Marvel at the King George Falls
Activity Level
Variable
Marvel at the natural beauty and some of the earliest known Indigenous art, the enigmatic Bradshaw drawings. Soak up the history and unique geology, view the wildlife, and experience the wonder of the Kimberley on this 11-day cruise on Coral adventurer.
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Snares Penguin on The Snares Island
from $15,295
25% OFF
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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
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Dunedin / Dunedin
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 15-day Subantarctic Discovery Expedition Cruise roundtrip from Dunedin, New Zealand aboard the Douglas Mawson. Explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed Subantarctic Islands, Stewart and Ulva Islands, Fiordland, Campbell Island and Auckland Islands. Discover rugged beauty and wildlife, including brown kiwi and flightless weka.
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Sea lion nestled in the seaweed.
from $9,990
Up to 20%
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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
Activity Level
Variable
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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Shot of Paradise Harbor, complete with many ice formations in the water.
from $35,495
25% OFF
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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
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Hobart / Dunedin
Activities
Adventure Options
Activity Level
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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Common Wombat Grazing, Maria Island, Tasmania
from $10,195
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Coastal Tasmania: Untamed Wilderness

Roundtrip Hobart - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Bruny Island’s rugged coast
  • Discover Recherche Bay’s history
  • Admire Freycinet’s beaches
  • Experience Maria Island’s wildlife
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Hobart / Hobart
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson from Hobart, circumnavigating Tasmania's stunning coastlines and exploring diverse landscapes. Enjoy trekking on remote trails, wildlife sightings, and breathtaking views from dolerite peaks.
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Coastal beauty of Dunedin
from $31,495
25% OFF
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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
Activity Level
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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Emperor penguins in Antarctica
from $30,595
25% OFF
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Mawson’s Antarctica

Australia - New Zealand - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Cruise through Antarctica
  • Witness Adélie and emperor penguins
  • Explore Commonwealth Bay
  • Encounter New Zealand wildlife
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Hobart / Dunedin
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 24-day Antarctic expedition retracing Sir Douglas Mawson's historic adventure. Experience the beauty of East Antarctica, and encounter penguins, orcas, and snow petrels. Visit Cape Denison, explore Mawson's base, then journey to Dunedin, enjoying New Zealand's subantarctic islands with albatross and yellow-eyed penguins.
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from $45,895
25% OFF
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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

34 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Expedition across southern seas
  • Follow in footsteps of explorers
  • Uncover mysteries of Ross Sea
  • Explore the beauty of the Peninsula
Starts / Ends
Dunedin / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 34-day expedition from Dunedin to Ushuaia aboard the Greg Mortimer for the Epic Antarctica cruise. Designed for adventurers and history lovers, follow in the footsteps of explorers like Scott and Shackleton. Sail past the Antarctic Circle, explore the Ross Sea, stunning landscapes, and the raw beauty of Antarctica’s untouched wilderness.
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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
Starts / Ends
Port of Bluff / Port of Bluff
Activity Level
Variable
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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A remote Chilean naval base found during an Antarctica tour
from $42,495
25% OFF
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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

New Zealand - Argentina - 34 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Expedition across southern seas
  • Follow in footsteps of explorers
  • Uncover mysteries of Ross Sea
  • Explore the beauty of the Peninsula
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Dunedin / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Join an epic 34-day expedition across the southern seas, following in the footsteps of legendary explorers like Scott, Ross, Amundsen, and Shackleton. Sail beyond the Antarctic Circle, uncovering wonders of the Ross Sea and exploring the Peninsula.
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Loboc river in the rainforest Philippines, Bohol
from $14,550
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Asian Island Odyssey: Cruising the Remote Islands of the Philippines & Indonesia, Taipei to Darwin

19 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Visit Yehliu Geopark
  • Marvel at Tojoman Lagoo
  • Explore Fort Belgica
  • Swim with Whale Sharks
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Taipei / Darwin
Activities
Local Market Visits, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 19-day Asian Island Odyssey, cruising from Taipei to Darwin aboard Heritage Adventurer. Traverse the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator. Explore islands with blue waters, pristine coral gardens, and intriguing wildlife. Highlights include Taiwan’s Yehliu Geopark and Taroko National Park, swimming with Whale Sharks, and more.
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The unusual red color of Broome, Australia
from $8,355
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The Kimberley

11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Geographer
  • Experience the tidal phenomenon
  • Visit Lacepede Island Nature Reserv
  • Witness Montgomery Reef
  • Marvel at the King George Falls
Activity Level
Variable
Travel ashore to view natural wonders and some of the oldest known Indigenous art, the mysterious Bradshaw paintings. This 11-day cruise on Coral Geographerr lets you soak up the history and unique geology, view the wildlife - experience the wonder of the Kimberley. 
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Adelie penguins
from $64,710
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Unexplored East Antarctica & French Southern Lands

Hobart, Tasmania - Cape Town - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Trace footsteps of explorers
  • Set sail from Hobart
  • Navigate through coastal ice floes
  • wildlife of the Southern Ocean
  • eastern side of Antarctica
Starts / Ends
Hobart / Cape Town
Activities
Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 29-day half-circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Tasmania to the southern tip of Africa. Follow the paths of explorers, witness icebergs and glaciers, and visit Australian research stations Casey and Davis.
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