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 35 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, Japan & SE Asian islands, South Pacific, Australia's Kimberley Coast and New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands, Fiordland and Stewart Island, and now 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.
Fiordland Voyages on Sale
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Join us as we cruise into the rarely-visited heart of Fiordland and experience the untamed, primordial majesty of New Zealand's grand scale natural wonder, with an option including the Subantarctic Islands, and benefit from our 40 years of exploration of this region. Travel is aboard our luxurious 18-guest expedition yacht Heritage Explorer and 140-guest flagship Heritage Adventurer.
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Japan Early Bird Sale
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Experience the best Japan has to offer as we sail from iconic cities to remote coastlines and islands aboard our luxurious 140-guest flagship Heritage Adventurer. Our carefully curated voyages are designed to showcase contemporary cities, museums and art galleries alongside medieval castles, shrines and temples to world famous gardens, samurai legacy, hot springs, Japanese cuisine, sake and more. SAVE 20% ON 2025 DEPARTURES.
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Antarctica
Sometimes referred to as ‘the heart of Antarctica’, the Ross Sea region is the last great unspoiled part of the world’s oceans. To date there has only been minimal exploitation, and to enter this region of Antarctica is a privilege, with only a few hundred people able to visit each year. The East Antarctic coastline is some of the most …
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 …
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 …
Last week, I returned home from this expedition voyage. I am writing to formally express my thanks for a wonderful trip. As I commented to Marie and Katya on the last afternoon, it was all that I had hoped and better than I had expected.
Amidst the bustle of disembarkation, it was difficult to speak …
Chris
Chris
How do you describe seeing one’s first Emperor or Orca, sailing beside an iceberg as big as a country and making contact with immortal legends?
Max
Max
'The megaherbs were an enormous surprise to us being considerably more spectacular than we could ever have anticipated. Contrary to the stunted growth of most vegetation in these climatic conditions, the megaherbs are large, flowering, brilliantly coloured and thriving.
On this trip we were totally spoilt for choice as far as expert knowledge is concerned. …
Lillian
Lillian
These guys are badass. Pioneers in conservation tourism, they have been leading the charge over the past decade in responsibly sharing our precious places, encouraging us to be guardians of the natural world.
Liz Carlson, Young Adventuress
Liz Carlson, Young Adventuress
“we have soared with the albatross, gamboled with the dolphins and felt what it takes to live in the Southern Ocean”.
Steve, USA (past expeditioner)
Steve, USA (past expeditioner)
When they say this trip will change your life, they are right. You cannot travel to this part of the world without realising that mankind must care for the planet, and that when they do, nature responds. Macquarie Island and Campbell Island were like stepping into the Garden of Eden. It is possible for nations …
F Solly
F Solly
Everything was impressive about this trip: the bird life, the ocean, the informative lectures, the meals and the amazing staff. Aaron (our expedition leader) knew the islands so well that he could find us a sheltered anchor and an amazing spot to explore no matter what the weather was doing. The knowledge of Aaron and …
D. Bartley
D. Bartley
International travel is as important to me as the food I eat. Without it, I'm simply not fuelled. I feel most alive when I'm exploring and discovering new places and ways of being in the world. I think I've counted nearly 40 countries visited so far, but none of these previous travel experiences compare to …
~ Anonymous
~ Anonymous
Standing on the ship’s front deck at dawn, listening to the birds on the Meyer Islands wake up was very cool.
Kirsty
Kirsty
An adventure to truly remarkable and beautiful places. The forest and mega herbs of the subantarctic islands were unexpected and stunning. It felt like time travel to see the historic huts of Ross Island and the present day bases. The Southern Ocean lived up to its reputation - roaring forties, furious fifties, screaming sixties, but …
Marion
Marion
