In his dual roles as Operations Director and Expedition Leader, Nathan's accomplished skill set is directed to the logistics of operating our expeditions. The staffing and provisioning of our vessels, combined with coordination of land based resources is a complex and exacting role which ensures many challenges.

Captain Maxim is a Russian Far East native now living in New Zealand with his family. His life at sea has seen him working on ships around the world and when he's not up in the bridge in command of one of our expedition ships you'll find him at Heritage Expeditions' HQ overseeing our vessels and providing an essential link with our Russian crew.

Gill's background in project management and passion for travel and the outdoors make her perfectly suited to a career at Heritage Expeditions. An avid skier and mountain biker, Gill's intimate knowledge and firsthand experience of our voyages ensures she and our team of Expedition Specialists are able to answer any questions on the remote destinations we visit.

Our money man Heinrich brings more than 25 year of experience in accounting to his key administrative role at Heritage Expeditions. This former South African native loves the New Zealand way of life and enjoys a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, especially when the snow covers the Southern Alps.

Passionate about conservation and the environment, Isaac is a former travel writer, journalist and magazine editor. When he's not tempting people with Heritage Expeditions' once-in-a-lifetime adventures, you'll find him hiking the Port Hills with his partner and trusty rescue dog, or transforming their land into a native forest.

With a great passion for the outdoors and an enthusiasm to share this with others, Natalia is fluent in both English and Russian. Responsible for untangling Russia's complex documentation and she is our main point of call for Russian translations and assisting guests with their visa applications to visit the Russian Far East.

Emma's passion for adventure led her to living in the Canadian Rockies where she spent her time on the slopes in winter and raft guiding glacial rivers in the summer. One of our star Expedition Specialists, when Emma's not booking guests on amazing expeditions she can be found around New Zealand's rivers and mountains.