South Pacific
One of the most culturally fascinating regions in the world, Melanesia is a feast for the senses with colorful 'sing sing' performances and magnificent natural wonders.
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Ambassadors for conservation, pioneers of discovery, and leaders in expedition travel to the world’s best-kept secrets.
For more than 40 years, Heritage Expeditions has pioneered conservation-driven small ship expedition cruises to some of the most wild, least-explored and biologically rich regions on the planet including down into the heart of Antarctica the Ross Sea, Peninsula Antarctica and the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and South Shetland Islands, High Arctic cruises in Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland, the British Isles, Scotland, Ireland and the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Portugal, Japan & SE Asian islands, South Pacific, Australia's Kimberley Coast and New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands, Fiordland and Stewart Island, Marlborough Sounds and Abel Tasman National Park. Whether you’re a birder, photographer, wildlife enthusiast, conservationist, or simply an adventurous spirit, these expeditions offer an unparalleled travel experience. We look forward to welcoming you aboard! For a complete list of upcoming voyages, please view our Expedition Calendar.
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Antarctica
Join Heritage Expeditions, the world’s most experienced Southern Ocean operator, on the voyage of a lifetime travelling to Antarctica’s Ross Sea from New Zealand, or expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula from Ushuaia. Benefit from our more than 35 years of polar exploration cruising to the Ross Sea Antarctica and visiting Australia and New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands on a voyage …
Arctic
The northernmost region on Earth, the Arctic’s vast wilderness of dramatic glaciers, towering mountains, endless tundra and drifting sea ice make it perfect for authentic expedition cruising. From Polar Bear cruises in Svalbard, to Arctic adventures cruising Greenland’s fjords and glaciers and a circumnavigation cruise of Iceland, these starkly beautiful icy outposts are home to remarkable wildlife, enduring Indigenous cultures …
Australia
Forged by nature and spanning more than 400,000 square kilometres, Australia's world-famous Kimberley Coast features a treasure trove of towering, fractured iron-tinged red cliffs, torrential waterfalls, azure waters, hidden coves and caves, secluded white sand beaches perfect for expedition cruising. Explore magnificent reefs and encounter rare and endangered wildlife; experience indigenous customs, rock art and connections to ancient lands; and …
Europe
Whether you embark on a voyage of discovery on a cruise of the Atlantic shores of Portugal, Spain, France, Guernsey, Sark, and the United Kingdom; sail the remote British Isles, Ireland, Wales and Scotland; or join a history and wildlife cruise through the wilds of Scotland, Faroe Islands and Iceland, an authentic expedition with Heritage Expeditions is the best way …
Japan
With the world's sixth longest coastline, more than 6,800 islands and islets, Japan and its seamless blend of ancient customs, ultramodern living, neon-lit cities, temples, rich culture and wildlife-filled national parks is perfect for exploring by expedition ship. Our Japan cruises offer the ultimate way of both exploring and experiencing the best Japan has to offer as we sail from …
New Zealand
With 15,000 kilometres of coastline New Zealand's awe-inspiring fiords, gold sand beaches, hidden coves, tranquil waterways, native forests and marine reserves are perfect for small ship expedition cruising and travel. Bordering the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand comprises three main islands including the North Island, South Island and Stewart Island with numerous smaller islands and outcrops lying, …
South Pacific
The South Pacific islands known as Melanesia lie to the north and east of Australia. Together the three independent nations and two dependant colonies form one of the most culturally complex regions in the world, with some 1,293 languages spoken across the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and New Guinea. It is also a region of great antiquity with New …
Subantarctic Islands
The Subantarctic Islands are tiny havens for some of the most abundant and unique wildlife on the planet. They lie in the cool temperate or Subantarctic Zone to the south and east of New Zealand in the great southern ocean that encircles Antarctica. This is a windswept and at times forbidding swath of sea, surprising in its fecundity. The Subantarctic …
Thank you so much for the log and photos. What a wonderful experience and so good to be able to participate fully although older than most! Simply lovely people, both guests and crew.
Jocelyn Mitchell
Jocelyn Mitchell
This is my 3rd trip to Antarctica. First time with Heritage Expeditions and first time to the Ross Sea. The vast amount of knowledge shared with us by the group of expedition leaders is unparalleled. Heritage is in a class by itself.
Russell Yeh
Russell Yeh
We had such a wondrous time on the ship...still reeling from it all, it was just fabulous and the thousands of penguins we saw were just amazing and exceeded all our expectations!!! Four new species for us seen was just amazing...Snares, Royals, SIX EMPERORS and an erect crested!!! We were in penguin heaven!!! We've now …
Julie and Tim
Julie and Tim
Had a terrific trip to the southern islands and will certainly consider other expeditions with your company in future.
Selwyn
Selwyn
It was an epic journey. Everything was good - the crew, the ship, the food, the passengers and the forests, amazing landforms and sea, forays ashore and all the history of the place. We even had our kiwi and yellow eyed penguin. Plus, the weather was kind to us. Prompted by the experience, I am …
Brian Bell
Brian Bell
Best trip ever! The crew and expedition team were delightful. To be able to see the wildlife was such a joy. Thanks to Steve who saved my waterproof camera bag with a repair and to our Expedition Leader Cheli, Captain and gang for our safe journey. Would do this again in a heart beat!
Ling Yoong
Ling Yoong
You certainly lived up to your mission statement! This was a profoundly moving experience in every aspect possible. I don't think I have absorbed so much information about geography, geology, botany, ornithology, history and conservation and so much more in a single month. The predation work being done on the Sub Antarctics was inspiring. It …
S Rhodes
S Rhodes
Good crew, good ship, very knowledgeable guides and backup, well organised in difficult circumstances; incredible wildlife and environment you just couldn't see anywhere else. An unparalleled experience.
Robin
Robin
Dear Leanne, I would be grateful if you could pass on my thanks for an outstanding expedition to those concerned. Lindsay and Cath produced beautiful meals and their careful presentation combined with their sunny disposition made it feel that I had been invited in to their home rather than eating in a restaurant. I did …
Brian Bates
Brian Bates
Voyaging with Heritage Expeditions is unbeatable - globally - the true essence and meaning of exploration fills every moment of every voyage: thanks to the most extraordinary Rodney, Aaron and Nathan for bringing these "beyond the realm" experiences into our human souls, to be treasured forever.
Lynne Taylor
Lynne Taylor
