Explore New Zealand's Fiordland National Park
Cruise into the rarely-visited heart of Fiordland with New Zealand's pioneering expedition cruise company, Heritage Expeditions. Experience the untamed, primordial majesty of this grand scale natural wonder aboard our luxurious 18-guest yacht Heritage Explorer and benefit from our 40 years of exploration of this region.
Discover tranquil waterways, sunken valleys and towering mountains of spectacular Fiordland National Park – Milford Sound, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Luncheon Cove, Acheron Passage and more – while enjoying new levels of bespoke comfort in expedition travel, including an incredible scenic helicopter flight.
Marvel as misty clouds shroud jagged peaks of glacier-cleaved mountains streaked with waterfalls and enjoy unforgettable wildlife encounters as our expert expedition team brings your voyage to life through early New Zealand and conservation history.
Aboard Heritage Explorer – our 18-guest expedition yacht with 10 cabins – enjoy a personalised, all-inclusive travel experience with gourmet fare, complimentary house wine, beer and soft drinks, Zodiac and hiking excursions and scenic helicopter flight. Hike, swim, paddle and spot wildlife from the Bridge Deck and Sun Deck.
Join us on a bucket list exploration of New Zealand's treasured natural wonderland.
SPECIAL PROMOS
SAVE NZ$500 per person*with a flight credit when booking our 2023 Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages.
*T&Cs apply, subject to availability, Price in NZ$, 2023 Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages only.
Fiordland Cruises
Aboard 18-Guest Heritage Explorer
Southern Fiords Discovery: A Deep Exploration of Fiordland's Southern Fiords
7 DAYS
8-14 Jun 2023 • 20-26 Jun 2023 • 4-10 Jul 2023 • 29 Jul-4 Aug 2023 • 4-10 Aug 2023 • 10-16 Aug 2023 • 27 Aug - 2 Sep 2023 • 8-14 Sep 2022 • 3-9 Oct 2023
Te Anau, New Zealand and Return
Aboard Heritage Explorer
Explore Fiordland’s Southern Fiords, only accessible by sea, on this 7-day exploration of ice-carved mountains, forests and unique wildlife of Fiordland's Preservation and Chalky Inlets, and Doubtful and Dusky Sounds. Enjoy a spectacular scenic helicopter flight and kayak through quiet coves and bays. Look for Bottlenose Dolphins, Fiordland Crested Penguins and New Zealand Fur Seals. Visit island sanctuaries for Kakapo and Little Spotted Kiwi and predator-free Chalky, Anchor and Pigeon Islands.
PROMO
SAVE NZ$500 per person* with a flight credit when booking our 2023 Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages.
*T&Cs apply, subject to availability, Price in NZ$, 2023 Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages only.
Doubtful and Dusky Sounds: Exploring Fiordland's Finest
5 DAYS
26–30 Jun 2023 • 30 Jun – 4 Jul 2023
6 DAYS
17-22 Aug 2023
Te Anau, New Zealand and Return
Aboard Heritage Explorer
Discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland's iconic Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, only accessible by sea, on an unforgettable 5-day exploration aboard our 18-guest expedition yacht, Heritage Explorer. Look for Bottlenose Dolphins, Fiordland Crested Penguins and New Zealand Fur Seals, and enjoy a spectacular scenic helicopter flight. Explore such highlights as predator-free Anchor Island, Breaksea Sound, Acheron Passage, 'Astronomers Point and Wet Jacket Arm. Learn about pioneering conservationist Richard Henry on Pigeon Island.
PROMO
SAVE NZ$500 per person* with a flight credit when booking our 2023 Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages.
*T&Cs apply, subject to availability, Price in NZ$, 2023 Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages only.
All of the Fiords: The Ultimate Fiordland Experience
10 DAYS
10–19 Jul • 20–29 Jul • 14–23 Sep 2023 • 24 Sep – 3 Oct 2023
Te Anau, New Zealand and Return
Aboard Heritage Explorer
Join us on the ultimate 10-day exploration of New Zealand's remote ice-carved mountains, verdant forests and winding fiords of Fiordland, including a spectacular scenic helicopter flight. Marvel at magnificent Milford Sound and visit rarely explored fiords Charles and Caswell Sounds. Look for Bottlenose Dolphins, Fiordland Crested Penguins, New Zealand Fur Seals, Kakapo and Little Spotted Kiwi. Visit historic Preservation Inlet, Kahukura and Taumoana Marine Reserves, Acheron Passage, Chalky Inlet and more.
PROMO
SAVE NZ$500 per person* with a flight credit when booking our 2023 Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages.
*T&Cs apply, subject to availability, price in NZ$, 2023 Heritage Explorer Fiordland voyages only.
Heritage Explorer
Setting a new standard for discovery travel in New Zealand, Heritage Explorer combines the ultimate in comfort with unique itineraries and a personalised experience for a maximum of just 18 guests. Built by the renowned wooden boat building family Carey's Boatyard in Picton, it features a contemporary wood-finished interior, 10 well-appointed cabins across three decks, dining room with spectacular 180-degree panoramas and theatre capabilities; lounge and bar featuring a flight of inclusive regional New Zealand wines, beers and spirits; and a well-stocked local library. Outside, guests can enjoy plenty of covered space on the Bridge Deck, or ajourn to the Sun Deck for wildlife spotting. Kayaks and fishing equipment are available for use, and two tenders allow for deeper exploration and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Technical Specs
Vessel Type: Expedition Yacht
Expedition Staff & Crew: 5
Guests: 18
Cabins: 10
Length: 30m
Cruising Speed: 10 knots
Tenders: 2
About Heritage Expeditions
Ambassadors for conservation, pioneers of discovery, and leaders in expedition travel to the world’s best-kept secrets.
Experience
For more than 35 years, Heritage Expeditions has pioneered voyages to some of the most wild and biologically rich regions on the planet. Our mission is to increase awareness and conservation of the natural world through responsible expedition travel.
Expert Team
Our team of naturalists and crew (5 total) bring an enormous wealth of experience, knowledge and passion to our expeditions, both in the field and onboard our ship during our lecture series.
Our Ships
Our 18-guest expedition yacht, Heritage Explorer, features 10 comfortable cabins, Sun Deck, kayaks and fishing equipment. Onboard, enjoy superb cuisine prepared by top New Zealand chefs.
