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Take a small ship cruise to the beautiful "forgotten islands," part of the nation of New Zealand, on the southern shore. This small group of inhabited islands is about 200 kilometers from the closest coastal point of New Zealand. The total surface area of these small islands is 3.5 kilometers squared, and they were named the Snares because they're a shipping hazard. The Snares have no introduced species and are a pristine wildlife haven with the Snares crested penguin, the New Zealand fur seal, the New Zealand sea lion, petrels, and Shearwaters. Additionally there are many endemic plants on the island including the Olearia lyallii, the Stilbocarpa robusta, and the rare Lepidium oleraceum. Contact our travel specialists to start planning your ideal trip to Snares today!
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Snares Penguin on The Snares Island

Subantarctic Discovery

Roundtrip Dunedin
15 Days from $15,295
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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New Zealand's remotest island.

Beyond Fiordland - New Zealand's Wildest Islands

Invercargill to Invercargill
12 Days from $9,500
On this 12-day cruise aboard Heritage Adventurer starting and ending in the beautiful city of Invercargill, admire some of New Zealand's best pelagic birding including Wandering Albatross, Royal Albatross, Light-mantled Sooty Albatross, Campbell Island Albatross and Little Shearwater.
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Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands

Hobart - Queenstown
13 Days from $10,725
Take a 13-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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Queenstown, New Zealand

Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific: Subantarctic Islands

Queenstown to Invercargill
8 Days from $5,850
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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Birding Down Under: Subantarctic and Chatham Islands

Queenstown to Queenstown
17 Days from $15,250
Embark on the Heritage Adventurer for a 17-day New Zealand birding cruise. Visit remote islands that are home to some of the world's most diverse and distinctive bird species. To get a closer look at these islands and their fauna, take Zodiac excursions and hike the islands in search of exotic wildlife. 
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Sea lion nestled in the seaweed.

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

Invercargill to Invercargill
12 Days from $9,990
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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Coastal beauty of Dunedin

Southern Odyssey

Auckland to Dunedin
20 Days from $30,250
Board the National Geographic Orion and sail the Southern Odyssey route from Auckland to Dunedin and experience the pristine coastlines and natural splendor of New Zealand.
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Explore the stunning Milford Sound

Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands

Dunedin - Dunedin
15 Days from $11,480
Set sail from Dunedin on Le Soleal for a 15-day exploration cruise to New Zealand's Fiordland and Subantarctic Islands. Explore the South West World Heritage Area, which is home to the magnificent Milford, Dusky, and Doubtful Sounds. Take a Zodiac cruise across the fiords and look for the endangered Fiordland Crested penguin.
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Breathtaking landscapes of Antarctica

Scott & Shackleton's Antarctica - Ross Sea Expedition

Dunedin Roundtrip
22 Days from $19,260
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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In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica

Port of Bluff to Port of Bluff
28 Days from $31,500
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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2 Best Travel Deals to the Snares for 2024-2025

Trip NameSaveFromDaysNext DepartureSummary
Beyond Fiordland - New Zealand's Wildest IslandsSavings$950012Dec 28, 2024On this 12-day cruise aboard Heritage Adventurer starting and ending in the beautiful city of Invercargill, admire some of New Zealand's best pelagic …
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Subantarctic DiscoverySavings$1529515Jan 2, 2026Join a 15-day Subantarctic Discovery Expedition Cruise roundtrip from Dunedin, New Zealand aboard the Douglas Mawson. Explore UNESCO World …
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10 Best Luxury Trips to the Snares for 2024-2025

Trip NameFromDaysNext DepartureSummary
Subantarctic Discovery$1529515Jan 2, 2026Join a 15-day Subantarctic Discovery Expedition Cruise roundtrip from Dunedin, New Zealand aboard the Douglas Mawson. Explore UNESCO World …
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Beyond Fiordland - New Zealand's Wildest Islands$950012Dec 28, 2024On this 12-day cruise aboard Heritage Adventurer starting and ending in the beautiful city of Invercargill, admire some of New Zealand's best pelagic …
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Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands$1072513Nov 22, 2024Take a 13-day wildlife trip on Heritage Adventurer through New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands: the Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell. These …
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Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific: Subantarctic Islands$58508Dec 28, 2024Heritage Adventurer hosts this eight-day voyage to the islands south of New Zealand: The Snares, Auckland Islands, and Campbell Island, all of which …
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Birding Down Under: Subantarctic and Chatham Islands$1525017Dec 3, 2024Embark on the Heritage Adventurer for a 17-day New Zealand birding cruise. Visit remote islands that are home to some of the world's most diverse and …
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Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands$999012Dec 18, 2024Take a 12-day wildlife trip on Heritage Adventurer through New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands: the Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell. These …
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Southern Odyssey$3025020Dec 3, 2024Board the National Geographic Orion and sail the Southern Odyssey route from Auckland to Dunedin and experience the pristine coastlines and natural …
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Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands$1148015Dec 3, 2024Set sail from Dunedin on Le Soleal for a 15-day exploration cruise to New Zealand's Fiordland and Subantarctic Islands. Explore the South West World …
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Scott & Shackleton's Antarctica - Ross Sea Expedition$1926022Jan 26, 2025On this 22-day journey aboard Le Soleal, follow in the footsteps of pioneers such as Scott, Shackleton, and Borchgrevink. From New Zealand, cruise to …
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In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica$3150028Jan 7, 2025Visit the subantarctic islands of Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell, in the unique Southern Ocean en route your 28-day Antarctica expedition …
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New Zealand has something to offer any style of traveler. It is a land of snow-capped mountains, long sandy beaches and wild coastline, rolling grasslands and sapphire fjords. This awesome landscape provides endless opportunities for adventure and play, while sophisticated but laid-back cities accommodate the tastes of the more urban visitor.
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