Russian Far East
One of the least visited wilderness areas on the planet! From rambling polar bear cubs and pods of whales to cliffs abounding with seabirds...
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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 Antarctica, Russia's Far East, South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands, Fiordland and Stewart Island, and now Marlborough Sounds, Abel Tasman, Bay of Islands and the Hauraki Gulf. 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.
Live Among The Polar Bears
The Ultimate High Arctic Adventure
Limited to just 5 expeditioners, The Ultimate High Arctic Expedition offers a once-in-a-lifetime to spend 20 days exploring the incomparable nature reserve and world's Polar Bear denning capital Wrangel Island. Lucky guests on this intrepid expedition will spend with 10 days living ashore as guests of the Wrangel Island Nature Reserve's Rangers.
The Best of New Zealand
An Intimate Exploration Cruise of New Zealand
Discover the best of Aotearoa/New Zealand on this unforgettable 15-day cruise from the 'World's Coolest Little Capital' (Wellington) to Dunedin's avant garde fashion, the unrestrained beauty of Fiordland and Stewart Island, Art Deco glamour of Napier and the golden beaches and island conservation sancturies of the upper North Island this voyage showcases the best of New Zealand.
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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 ...
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 ...
Russian Far East
At Heritage Expeditions we have had a long association with the Russian Far East. Since 1993 when we began chartering our ship from this region, we listened to our crew’s accounts of the magnificent wildlife and wilderness so eight years ago decided to see the Far East of Russia for ourselves. The stories were true! The Russian Far East ...
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 ...
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 ...
We did the two trips back to back, up to Wrangel and down the Kamchatka coast, our second time with Heritage Expeditions. What struck us the most was the camaraderie of the expedition crew, and their inclusiveness in sharing their knowledge and thought processes with us.
We were so lucky to have Helen and Samuel ...
Debbie Colbournd and Julian Miles
Debbie Colbournd and Julian Miles
Just wanted to post a message to say Thanks for the wonderful adventure down to the Ross Sea in January. It really was magical and a dream come true. The guides, crew, chefs and Rodney worked so hard to make the trip a success and I'll never forget the feeling when I stepped inside ...
Lynn
Lynn
This expedition cruise was something to remember. A comfortable way to see a remote part of New Zealand. The scenery was amazing, the wildlife was abundant, the meals were exceptional and the knowledge of the area by the leaders was top rate. Only 17 passengers on the cruise so we all got to know each ...
H. Wilson
H. Wilson
The first day on board our ship leaving Murmansk, Russia, our group leader, Rodney Russ told all the passengers we were not on a cruise but rather, on an expedition. That was spot on. Our guides were top notch. With their expert assistance, exploring the unique ecosystems and wildlife of the Siberian Tundra Islands was ...
Martin R.Cohen
Martin R.Cohen
It was a dream come true to have a week watching seabirds and the wildlife in the Subantarctic Islands, and an experience I'm sure I will remember for the rest of my life. Thanks to all the staff and crew for such an enjoyable trip south.
Nick
Nick
It has been a delight to travel with you!! Your true enjoyment of the natural world is wonderful and refreshing!
Rosanne
Rosanne
This voyage was perfect and truly unforgettable for me and for many others and the reason for this was the weather and the crew and the organisation that Rodney and Julia so expertly put togther to make it so.
Bruce
Bruce
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 NOT ...
Marion
Marion
I am just writing to you to say “Thank You” to Heritage Expeditions & The Press for running the “Nature’s Great Photography Competition”. I had an amazing time exploring the sub Antarctic islands with Heritage Expeditions.
What was unknown to me at the time of winning this competition was that my wife’s Great grandfather ...
Chris
Chris
The experience has changed my outlook on life, I am seriously considering returning.
Kaye
Kaye
