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, and Australia and New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands. 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.
New Zealand's Remote Backyard
Unseen Fiordland and Stewart Island
Explore the furthest reaches of New Zealand's backyard, discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland and time-forgot rawness of wildlife-rich Stewart Island/Rakiura. Discover some of the country's most remote and iconic locations, many only accessible by expedition ship, including Stewart and Ulva Islands, Fiordland, Dusky Sound, Luncheon Cove, Archeron Passage and more.
Inspired by the Vega Expedition
In the Footsteps of Nordenskiöld
Our new 19-day, history- and geography-focussed expedition has been created in conjunction with our Russian history experts and will explore some of the least known and seldom visited shores on the planet as it retraces the remarkable history of the first ever transit of the Northern Sea Route. Experience numerous wildlife encounters with Polar Bears, walrus, whales and rich birdlife.
Captain’s Log & Ship Locator
Follow our latest expedition and enjoy regular updates directly from our ship through our Captain's Log. Pinpoint our vessel's current location and track our voyage in real time with our Ship Locator.
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 ...
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 ...
Hi Cally and Ellen. You have been so good I thought you should get some feedback.
Impressions from an Oldie.
1. With modern medication, no need for seasickness!
2. Loved the food ,great variety, best of meat cooked to perfection, great service etc.
3. Being "manually " assisted into zodiacs took away all concerns.
4. All ...
Ailsa
Ailsa
This was a wonderful trip to the Ross sea. Highlights were the magical rata forest of Enderby Island with its bellbirds, parakeets and sealions that stuck their heads out of the bushes and roared, the Ross Ice Shelf with the penguins calling and the booming of the surf in the caverns under the ice, Mt ...
Camilla Tooley
Camilla Tooley
Was a dream come true to be so close to the wild life and feel free with them, Money could not buy this experience of a lifetime. Now for a trip to the south pole. Check my site for photos of my trip, they are in sets marked, Campbell, Auckland and Snare Islands.
Lionel Benjamin
Lionel Benjamin
What a fabulous trip, absolutely awesome Judd was a brilliant leader as were all expedition staff
Pam Holdsworth
Pam Holdsworth
The staff including the Russian crew were really great, personable, accommodating, competent and very interesting, and the chefs produced all sorts of terrific food with a smile despite any adverse weather. It far exceeded my expectations and I will be looking forward to learning more Russian and going on other trips in the future.
Heather
Heather
As you can see, the weather was incredible and the trip was all I hoped for and more. I am enormously appreciative of this opportunity to visit the sub-antarctic islands and see first hand their stark beauty and extraordinary wildlife. The ship's crew and staff were outstanding both professionally and personally and I have ...
Chris
Chris
It was truly amazing and I loved every minute of it! The journey, the ship, the places and the activities, the crew and fellow passengers and, of course, the wildlife and remarkable flora were highlights… the whole experience was just magical.
Nicky Snoyink
Nicky Snoyink
Had the best time of my life, have spoken to so many people about my experience and have produced 4 books, one on each island and used that as a talking tool to encourage others to take that amazing step into the unknown.
Lionel
Lionel
Thanks for a truly wonderful trip. A great insight into the lives of the people of the Solomon islands and of Vanuatu. Wonderful snorkelling opportunities. A great crew! Thank you Aaron for yr very capable and calm leadership. Thanks to Suzanne for yr knowledge of local customs and the informative notices pinned up daily. Katrin ...
Sandra Morris
Sandra Morris
I've seen nature up close! The cleanest water! The most ice & snow ever! Seals! Penguins! Albatross! & all the others! Some amazing locations & swam in the water off a Subantarctic Islands! I fell in love with every island we went to.
Isobel
Isobel
