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.
Chatham Islands Adventure
Discover amazing endemic wildlife including the Black Robin, numerous petrel (including Chatham Island Taiko or Magenta Petrel), shearwater and albatross species, meet the locals and experience conservation in action as we small ship expedition cruise New Zealand's Chatham, Antipodes, Mangere, Little Mangere and Bounty Islands on this 10-day voyage of discovery.
Into the Wilds of Kamchatka
Even by Russian standards this is remote; discover the untamed wilderness of Russia's Chukotka, Koryak and Kamchatka coastline and wildlife-rich Commander Islands. Once a forbidden Soviet military zone, this land of volcanoes and fjords is home to a stunning array of wildlife from Kamchatka Brown Bears and Pacific Walrus to Steller Sea Lions and thousands of migratory birds.
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 ...
Having had 3 previous voyages with Heritage. . Birding the Kurils, First Sea of Okhotsk and Across the top of the world, I now want to visit Macquarie Island. The voyages are just so enjoyable.
Margaret Hertel
Margaret Hertel
It is always well worth to see and feel different parts of our blue earth, to meet different people and see another landscape and animals. A worthwhile trip, a lot of people will enjoy this, just like I did.
Atie
Atie
I'm just back from the Wrangel Island adventure - incredible. The highlight had to be the Polar Bears on the ice floes - but as well, the many hikes over the tundra, the pristine landscape, the on-board talks by very knowledgeable, relevant and enthusiastic speakers, the delicious meals, and the friendly and helpful staff. I love ...
Margaret Logan
Margaret Logan
I have been home a week now from my expedition "In the Wake of Scott and Shackleton voyage" from the February 8th voyage.
I had a fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. There were several highlights, overall the calm seas and the great weather that was put on; the time saved because we were ...
Robin
Robin
The Norfolk Island connection was important to me. As a child, I grew up knowing Roy Bell, so it was an amazing experience to see where he grew up and appreciate how difficult it must have been.
Robert
Robert
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
Dear Lorna
I wish you to pass on my thanks to Rodney and all the staff who made my week in the Southern Ocean an experience of a lifetime. I think I might have been the oldest member of our party but it was all within my ability and I am so pleased I was ...
Jill
Jill
I have to say that it was a life changing experience for me and I could not have had a better experience at this point in my life.
Margaret
Margaret
I just wanted to thank the Team again for such a wonderful RFE trip. It was splendid. I am only too conscious of how privileged we all were to be there and it was all due to you and Rodney and your hardworking team. It is one trip that I would love to do again.
Jenny
Jenny
Best ever!
AAAAAAAAAAAABSOLUTELY STUNNING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
16 000 photos taken …
Gunther
Gunther
