Fiordland Explored: Cruising Fiordland's Iconic Doubtful & Dusky Sounds
20% off selected departures
DAYS 5 / SHIP Heritage Explorer
DEPARTURES 31 Jul 2024 / 8 Aug 2024 / 12 Sep 2024 / 20 Sep 2024 / 3 Feb 2025 / 24 Feb 2025 / 8 Mar 2025 / 27 Jul 2025 / 9 Sep 2025 / 13 Sep 2025
PLACES VISITED
PRICES FROM $2,975 $2,380 USD (More Rates)
Discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland's iconic Doubtful and Dusky Sounds on an unforgettable 5-day exploration with Heritage Expeditions, pioneers in authentic small ship expedition cruising.
Established in 1952, New Zealand's Fiordland National Park is now over 1.2 million hectares in size and rightly famous for its epic, grand scale scenery, untamed wilderness and unique wildlife including Bottlenose Dolphins, Fiordland Crested Penguins and New Zealand Fur Seals. However, Fiordland is also rich in natural history, geology and the location of some historical firsts and important restoration and conservation projects.
It was our early exploration of these rarely visited and remote ice-carved mountains, verdant forests and winding fiords rich in wildlife, conservation and history which inspired our dream for responsible travel. For this special expedition we have paired two of the most remote, hard to reach and spectacular of Fiordland's destinations on the one voyage. Retrace the steps of Captain Cook along the shorelines of World Heritage Area Dusky Sound, one of Fiordland's largest fiords some 40-kilometres long and studded with more than 350 islands. Equally impressive, New Zealand's deepest fiord Doubtful Sound boasts lush rainforests, towering waterfalls and resident populations of New Zealand Fur Seals and rare Fiordland Crested Penguins.
Only accessible by sea, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds are among the most isolated areas on New Zealand's mainland ensuring their pristine, epic beauty remains unspoiled and their historic sites undisturbed. Waterfalls, streams, rivers and fiords are enveloped with misty veils that come and go, revealing steep gradients of mountain peaks and sheltered valleys. Discover the calm waters of Fiordland in solitude and explore some of its most unique and wild parts on this bucket list voyage.
Note: some voyages operate in reverse, see brochure or departure for direction.
Discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland's iconic Doubtful and Dusky Sounds on an unforgettable 5-day exploration with Heritage Expeditions, pioneers in authentic small ship expedition cruising.
Established in 1952, New Zealand's Fiordland National Park is now over 1.2 million hectares in size and rightly famous for its epic, grand scale scenery, untamed wilderness and unique wildlife including Bottlenose Dolphins, Fiordland Crested Penguins and New Zealand Fur Seals. However, Fiordland is also rich in natural history, geology and the location of some historical firsts and important restoration and conservation projects.
It was our early exploration of these rarely visited and remote ice-carved mountains, verdant forests and winding fiords rich in wildlife, conservation and history which inspired our dream for responsible travel. For this special expedition we have paired two of the most remote, hard to reach and spectacular of Fiordland's destinations on the one voyage. Retrace the steps of Captain Cook along the shorelines of World Heritage Area Dusky Sound, one of Fiordland's largest fiords some 40-kilometres long and studded with more than 350 islands. Equally impressive, New Zealand's deepest fiord Doubtful Sound boasts lush rainforests, towering waterfalls and resident populations of New Zealand Fur Seals and rare Fiordland Crested Penguins.
Only accessible by sea, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds are among the most isolated areas on New Zealand's mainland ensuring their pristine, epic beauty remains unspoiled and their historic sites undisturbed. Waterfalls, streams, rivers and fiords are enveloped with misty veils that come and go, revealing steep gradients of mountain peaks and sheltered valleys. Discover the calm waters of Fiordland in solitude and explore some of its most unique and wild parts on this bucket list voyage.
Note: some voyages operate in reverse, see brochure or departure for direction.
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Fiordland Explored - 31 Jul 2024 to 4 Aug 2024 - Heritage Explorer
| Cabin Category | Price Per Person | Description | Availability | |
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Buller's | Located on the Lower Deck, the Buller’s cabin features one bunk (one upper and one lower berth), ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Limited | |
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Salvin's Double | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Double cabins feature a double bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available | |
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Salvin's Twin | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Twin cabins feature two lower berths, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available | |
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Wandering | Located on the Lower Deck, Wandering cabins feature one lower single berth, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Waitlisted | |
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Royal | Located on the Bridge Deck, our Master Suite features a spacious bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, mirror and washbasin, private en suite, personal climate control, TV, PABX satellite telephone, window and French doors opening out on to the covered Bridge Deck. | Waitlisted |
- 20% off selected departures
Book before 31 May 2024 and SAVE 20% on Fiordland winter departures
T&C's apply, new bookings only made on Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages departing in July and August 2024, excludes landing fees and optional extras, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Includes:
Landing fees, pre cruise helicopter transfer and post cruise coach transfer, all on board ship accommodation with meals and all shore excursions and activities. GST, house drinks, expert on board naturalist guides.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, domestic flights, Queenstown packages, extensions and travel insurance.
Fiordland Explored - 8 Aug 2024 to 12 Aug 2024 - Heritage Explorer
| Cabin Category | Price Per Person | Description | Availability | |
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Buller's | Located on the Lower Deck, the Buller’s cabin features one bunk (one upper and one lower berth), ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Waitlisted | |
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Salvin's Double | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Double cabins feature a double bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available | |
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Salvin's Twin | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Twin cabins feature two lower berths, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Waitlisted | |
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Wandering | Located on the Lower Deck, Wandering cabins feature one lower single berth, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Waitlisted | |
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Royal | Located on the Bridge Deck, our Master Suite features a spacious bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, mirror and washbasin, private en suite, personal climate control, TV, PABX satellite telephone, window and French doors opening out on to the covered Bridge Deck. | Available |
- 20% off selected departures
Book before 31 May 2024 and SAVE 20% on Fiordland winter departures
T&C's apply, new bookings only made on Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages departing in July and August 2024, excludes landing fees and optional extras, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Includes:
Landing fees, pre cruise helicopter transfer and post cruise coach transfer, all on board ship accommodation with meals and all shore excursions and activities. GST, house drinks, expert on board naturalist guides.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, domestic flights, Queenstown packages, extensions and travel insurance.
Fiordland Explored - 12 Sep 2024 to 16 Sep 2024 - Heritage Explorer
| Cabin Category | Price Per Person | Description | Availability | |
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Buller's | $2,975 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, the Buller’s cabin features one bunk (one upper and one lower berth), ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Twin | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Twin cabins feature two lower berths, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Double | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Double cabins feature a double bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
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Wandering | $3,495 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Wandering cabins feature one lower single berth, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Available |
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Royal | $3,995 USD | Located on the Bridge Deck, our Master Suite features a spacious bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, mirror and washbasin, private en suite, personal climate control, TV, PABX satellite telephone, window and French doors opening out on to the covered Bridge Deck. | Waitlisted |
- 20% off selected departures
Book before 31 May 2024 and SAVE 20% on Fiordland winter departures
T&C's apply, new bookings only made on Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages departing in July and August 2024, excludes landing fees and optional extras, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Includes:
Landing fees, pre cruise helicopter transfer and post cruise coach transfer, all on board ship accommodation with meals and all shore excursions and activities. GST, house drinks, expert on board naturalist guides.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, domestic flights, Queenstown packages, extensions and travel insurance.
Fiordland Explored - 20 Sep 2024 to 24 Sep 2024 - Heritage Explorer
| Cabin Category | Price Per Person | Description | Availability | |
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Buller's | $2,975 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, the Buller’s cabin features one bunk (one upper and one lower berth), ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Double | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Double cabins feature a double bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Twin | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Twin cabins feature two lower berths, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
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Wandering | $3,495 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Wandering cabins feature one lower single berth, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Waitlisted |
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Royal | $3,995 USD | Located on the Bridge Deck, our Master Suite features a spacious bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, mirror and washbasin, private en suite, personal climate control, TV, PABX satellite telephone, window and French doors opening out on to the covered Bridge Deck. | Waitlisted |
- 20% off selected departures
Book before 31 May 2024 and SAVE 20% on Fiordland winter departures
T&C's apply, new bookings only made on Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages departing in July and August 2024, excludes landing fees and optional extras, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Includes:
Landing fees, pre cruise helicopter transfer and post cruise coach transfer, all on board ship accommodation with meals and all shore excursions and activities. GST, house drinks, expert on board naturalist guides.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, domestic flights, Queenstown packages, extensions and travel insurance.
Fiordland Explored - 3 Feb 2025 to 7 Feb 2025 - Heritage Explorer
| Cabin Category | Price Per Person | Description | Availability | |
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Buller's | $2,975 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, the Buller’s cabin features one bunk (one upper and one lower berth), ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Double | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Double cabins feature a double bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Twin | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Twin cabins feature two lower berths, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
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Wandering | $3,495 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Wandering cabins feature one lower single berth, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Available |
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Royal | $3,995 USD | Located on the Bridge Deck, our Master Suite features a spacious bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, mirror and washbasin, private en suite, personal climate control, TV, PABX satellite telephone, window and French doors opening out on to the covered Bridge Deck. | Waitlisted |
- 20% off selected departures
Book before 31 May 2024 and SAVE 20% on Fiordland winter departures
T&C's apply, new bookings only made on Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages departing in July and August 2024, excludes landing fees and optional extras, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Includes:
Landing fees, pre cruise helicopter transfer and post cruise coach transfer, all on board ship accommodation with meals and all shore excursions and activities. GST, house drinks, expert on board naturalist guides.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, domestic flights, Queenstown packages, extensions and travel insurance.
Fiordland Explored - 24 Feb 2025 to 28 Feb 2025 - Heritage Explorer
| Cabin Category | Price Per Person | Description | Availability | |
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Buller's | $2,975 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, the Buller’s cabin features one bunk (one upper and one lower berth), ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Twin | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Twin cabins feature two lower berths, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Double | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Double cabins feature a double bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
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Wandering | $3,495 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Wandering cabins feature one lower single berth, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Available |
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Royal | $3,995 USD | Located on the Bridge Deck, our Master Suite features a spacious bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, mirror and washbasin, private en suite, personal climate control, TV, PABX satellite telephone, window and French doors opening out on to the covered Bridge Deck. | Waitlisted |
- 20% off selected departures
Book before 31 May 2024 and SAVE 20% on Fiordland winter departures
T&C's apply, new bookings only made on Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages departing in July and August 2024, excludes landing fees and optional extras, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Includes:
Landing fees, pre cruise helicopter transfer and post cruise coach transfer, all on board ship accommodation with meals and all shore excursions and activities. GST, house drinks, expert on board naturalist guides.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, domestic flights, Queenstown packages, extensions and travel insurance.
Fiordland Explored - 8 Mar 2025 to 12 Mar 2025 - Heritage Explorer
| Cabin Category | Price Per Person | Description | Availability | |
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Buller's | $2,975 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, the Buller’s cabin features one bunk (one upper and one lower berth), ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Twin | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Twin cabins feature two lower berths, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Double | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Double cabins feature a double bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
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Wandering | $3,495 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Wandering cabins feature one lower single berth, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Available |
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Royal | $3,995 USD | Located on the Bridge Deck, our Master Suite features a spacious bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, mirror and washbasin, private en suite, personal climate control, TV, PABX satellite telephone, window and French doors opening out on to the covered Bridge Deck. | Available |
- 20% off selected departures
Book before 31 May 2024 and SAVE 20% on Fiordland winter departures
T&C's apply, new bookings only made on Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages departing in July and August 2024, excludes landing fees and optional extras, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Includes:
Landing fees, pre cruise helicopter transfer and post cruise coach transfer, all on board ship accommodation with meals and all shore excursions and activities. GST, house drinks, expert on board naturalist guides.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, domestic flights, Queenstown packages, extensions and travel insurance.
Fiordland Explored - 27 Jul 2025 to 31 Jul 2025 - Heritage Explorer
| Cabin Category | Price Per Person | Description | Availability | |
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Buller's | $2,975 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, the Buller’s cabin features one bunk (one upper and one lower berth), ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Twin | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Twin cabins feature two lower berths, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Double | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Double cabins feature a double bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
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Wandering | $3,495 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Wandering cabins feature one lower single berth, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Available |
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Royal | $3,995 USD | Located on the Bridge Deck, our Master Suite features a spacious bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, mirror and washbasin, private en suite, personal climate control, TV, PABX satellite telephone, window and French doors opening out on to the covered Bridge Deck. | Available |
- 20% off selected departures
Book before 31 May 2024 and SAVE 20% on Fiordland winter departures
T&C's apply, new bookings only made on Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages departing in July and August 2024, excludes landing fees and optional extras, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Includes:
Landing fees, pre cruise helicopter transfer and post cruise coach transfer, all on board ship accommodation with meals and all shore excursions and activities. GST, house drinks, expert on board naturalist guides.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, domestic flights, Queenstown packages, extensions and travel insurance.
Fiordland Explored - 9 Sep 2025 to 13 Sep 2025 - Heritage Explorer
| Cabin Category | Price Per Person | Description | Availability | |
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Buller's | $2,975 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, the Buller’s cabin features one bunk (one upper and one lower berth), ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Double | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Double cabins feature a double bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Twin | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Twin cabins feature two lower berths, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
|
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Wandering | $3,495 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Wandering cabins feature one lower single berth, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Available |
|
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Royal | $3,995 USD | Located on the Bridge Deck, our Master Suite features a spacious bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, mirror and washbasin, private en suite, personal climate control, TV, PABX satellite telephone, window and French doors opening out on to the covered Bridge Deck. | Available |
- 20% off selected departures
Book before 31 May 2024 and SAVE 20% on Fiordland winter departures
T&C's apply, new bookings only made on Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages departing in July and August 2024, excludes landing fees and optional extras, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Includes:
Landing fees, pre cruise helicopter transfer and post cruise coach transfer, all on board ship accommodation with meals and all shore excursions and activities. GST, house drinks, expert on board naturalist guides.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, domestic flights, Queenstown packages, extensions and travel insurance.
Fiordland Explored - 13 Sep 2025 to 17 Sep 2025 - Heritage Explorer
| Cabin Category | Price Per Person | Description | Availability | |
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Buller's | $2,975 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, the Buller’s cabin features one bunk (one upper and one lower berth), ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Twin | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Twin cabins feature two lower berths, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
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Salvin's Double | $3,335 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin’s Double cabins feature a double bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole. | Available |
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Wandering | $3,495 USD | Located on the Lower Deck, Wandering cabins feature one lower single berth, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole. | Available |
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Royal | $3,995 USD | Located on the Bridge Deck, our Master Suite features a spacious bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, mirror and washbasin, private en suite, personal climate control, TV, PABX satellite telephone, window and French doors opening out on to the covered Bridge Deck. | Available |
- 20% off selected departures
Book before 31 May 2024 and SAVE 20% on Fiordland winter departures
T&C's apply, new bookings only made on Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages departing in July and August 2024, excludes landing fees and optional extras, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Includes:
Landing fees, pre cruise helicopter transfer and post cruise coach transfer, all on board ship accommodation with meals and all shore excursions and activities. GST, house drinks, expert on board naturalist guides.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, domestic flights, Queenstown packages, extensions and travel insurance.
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