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.
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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 ...
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 have travelled to a great many countries over the past forty five years both working and laterally for pleasure. This trip was something quite different and special, a great experience from both a cultural and naturalist viewpoint. At the end of the sea voyage we were able to enjoy some of what Kamchatka has ...
Madge & Jesz
Madge & Jesz
It is really a fantastic trip. Nathan is an excellent expedition leader, what I especially appreciate is when he find the target ,he arrange all the zodiac sail in parallel that everyone can view the target. Adam is an really expert, he can recognize all the wild animal immediately. Meghan is so considerate that make ...
James
James
'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
This was my third incredible Heritage Expeditions voyage aboard the Spirit of Enderby, two of them completed in Jan-Feb 2014 (In the Wake of Scott and Shackleton) and March 2014 (New Zealand's Remote Islands) and my earlier Russia Far East Voyage Across The Top of World in August 2012.
I was very excited to ...
Ngaire Lawson (Hart)
Ngaire Lawson (Hart)
Besides the privilege of the wildlife we had on view, especially all those birds! The people - staff and fellow passengers ‘made' this trip. Thanks again to Heritage Expedition staff for their energy, competence and knowledge they shared with us. Judd is a brilliant leader and was very well supported by our competent guides. On this ...
Annette Hatten
Annette Hatten
It was an awesome trip for John and me. We were very impressed with the expertise on board to help us with bird watching and to identify the megaherbs. Nathan's leadership kept us well informed and feeling safe. Also, we were very impressed with the efforts and dedication of Heritage Expeditions and the NZ ...
Celia Saw
Celia Saw
Heritage Expeditions helps you get to the most remote places of ineffable beauty with comfort and ease. I just got back from the "Chukotka: where Russia's Day Begins" expedition that included two days at Wrangel Island. For half of the expedition I was pinching myself to make sure that this is actually real. On ...
Maria Stambler
Maria Stambler
A big Thank You to Rodney and staff and crew for a fantastic trip to Wrangel and North Eastern Siberia. Amazing wildlife and fascinating culture in an area that get very few visitors. Everything was run very professionally by Rodney and his staff and crew. Already looking forward to my next trip with Heritage...
Geir Ulstein
Geir Ulstein
Hi Lorna and Heritage Expedition voyage 1567 Staff
Well, home now and settling back into some sort of routine. What an adventure.... I am not fibbing when I say the trip exceeded my expectations by a million miles. It was fabulous.
Rodney, you said the night of the dinner before we left that we might ...
Laurelle
Laurelle
“Clearly and wholeheartedly I have to say that I LOVE Wrangel Island.
It was not a love at first sight, as first sight of Wrangel Island was cold, foggy, and rather deserted from wildlife. We did not just do the tour around the island with several landings, but had the pleasure to stay on the ...
Gunther
Gunther
