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.
Hokkaido Circumnavigation
Explore Japan's Last Frontier
The ultimate exploration of Japan's last frontier, Hokkaido (meaning 'Northern Sea Circuit' in English), join us on this rare opportunity to circumnavigate Japan's most enchanting isle exploring the rich history, unspoiled nature, primeval wilderness, astounding rare wildlife, limpid lakes and alpine flowers on this unforgettable 13-day expedition cruise.
New Years in the Southern Ocean
The Snares • Auckland Islands • Campbell Island
Ring in 2022 in the Southern Ocean! Venture south from New Zealand to the wildlife havens and World Heritage Sites of the Subantarctic Islands. Embark on our 11-day expedition, "Beyond Fiordland: New Zealand's Wildest Islands," and explore some of the most remote and protected islands of the Southern Ocean as well Fiordland’s isolated West Coast (only accessible by sea).
Captain’s Log & Ship Locator
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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 ...
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 ...
~ Anonymous
~ Anonymous
The Heritage expedition was truly wonderful, and we had a memorable voyage. The expedition leaders kept telling us that we were very lucky with the weather, and we felt lucky to be there. The journey was smooth, and we were able to do great hikes, and go out on the Zodiacs and reach new places ...
Christine & Barry Miller
Christine & Barry Miller
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
I recently returned from my second fantastic trip with Heritage Expeditions. From July 10 to 24, 2017 on "Chukotka, Where Russia's Day Begins." We cruised on the Spirit of Enderby along the Russian Arctic coastline making frequent Zodiac landings including the ship breaking through the ice to Wrangel Island. The staff and guides work ...
Marshall Malden
Marshall Malden
I can't express enough thanks to Heritage for providing a Wonderful, Wonderful Trip.
Well organised. The Staff, including the Galley Team (Great Food) and Russia Crew, were so 'User Friendly;. A Must, Must do trip.
Willie
Willie
The experience has changed my outlook on life, I am seriously considering returning.
Kaye
Kaye
Hello Lorna,
I am just checking in to say -- my trip to the subantartic Islands was just amazing!! and I just loved the fields of mega herbs and the wildlife. There were times when there were no words to describe it
all.One highlight was the day I got to the top of the board ...
Thelma
Thelma
I was especially delighted at the freedom you gave us on shore to do our “own thing”. Each day was such a treat.
Mary
Mary
Big thank you to the team for a great trip, seeing Orcas from the Zodiacs was a highlight for me and seeing a bear.
Louise
Louise
Fabulous trip, taking in the little visited islands of Chatham, Bounty, Antipodes, Campbell, Maquarie, Auckland and Snares. The ship is fairly basic, but comfortable with lots of storage space in the cabin. Third level cabins share toilets and showers. The staff were very good, and lectures were interesting. The chefs were excellent, and the food ...
Holly Faithfull
Holly Faithfull
