Fiordland Cruises
Aboard 140-Guest Heritage Adventurer
Unseen Fiordland & Stewart Island: Exploring New Zealand's Remote Backyard
6 DAYS
3 – 8 Jan 2025 SAVE 20%*
27 Dec 2025 – 1 Jan 2026 SAVE 20%*
Aboard Heritage Adventurer
Oban, New Zealand to Bluff, New Zealand
- The time-forgot rawness of wildlife-rich Stewart Island
- A wealth of birding highlights on predator-free Ulva Island
- Discover the primordial majesty and unspoiled beauty of Fiordland, visiting Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound and Acheron Passage, Astronomer’s Point and Pickersgill Harbour
- Experience the thundering spectacle of Stirling Falls
- Explore sea caves and observe wildlife in spectacular numbers
- Zodiac cruise glittering waterways between podocarp forests looking for penguins and dolphins
- Visit some of New Zealand's most remote and iconic locations, many only accessible by expedition ship
- Look for the Stewart Island Brown Kiwi often seen during the day
- Learn about the rich history and conservation efforts of these remote regions
*Book by 30 April 2025 and save 20%. Landing fees not included, per person, new bookings only.
Beyond Fiordland: New Zealand's Wildest Islands
12 DAYS
21 Dec 2025 SAVE 20%*
27 Dec 2026 SAVE 20%*
Aboard Heritage Adventurer
Bluff, New Zealand and Return
- Visit remote World Heritage Sites: The Snares, Auckland Islands and Campbell Island, and explore Stewart and Ulva Islands, Fiordland (Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound and Acheron Passage, Astronomer’s Point and Pickersgill Harbour)
- Dec 2024 voyage includes the option to join a sea kayaking excursion
- Discover the primordial majesty and unspoiled beauty of Fiordland
- Explore sea caves and observe wildlife in spectacular numbers
- Zodiac cruise glittering waterways between podocarp forests looking penguins and dolphins
- Spend the day hiking the unforgettable landscapes of Enderby and Campbell Islands
- Look for the elusive Campbell and Auckland Island Snipe
- Wade waist deep through fields of flowering megaherbs
- Experience the rarely-seen early Albatross courting ritual known as gamming
- Explore wildlife-rich rugged coastlines
- Human history - Coastwatcher's Huts, early settlements and shipwreck tales
- Visit some of New Zealand's most remote and iconic locations, many only accessible by expedition ship
*Book by 30 April 2025 and save 20%. Landing fees not included, per person, new bookings only.
New Zealand Coastal Odyssey: The Ultimate Expedition Cruise of the New Zealand Coast
14 DAYS
03 Mar 2026 SAVE 15%*
11 Nov 2026 SAVE 20%*
Aboard Heritage Adventurer
Queenstown to Auckland, New Zealand
- Discover the primordial majesty and unspoiled beauty of Fiordland
- Wealth of birding highlights on predator-free Ulva Island
- Discover Stewart Island's quirky town centre Oban
- Explore the 'World's Coolest Little Capital,' Wellington
- Visit the quirky avant garde fashion-forward city of Dunedin
- Experience the Art Deco glamour of Napier
- Enjoy a traditional Maori welcome and unforgettable cultural immersion
- Golden beaches and island conservation sanctuaries of the upper North Island
- Discover the wildlife and rich history of New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds
- Explore the incredibly beautiful coastal scenery of Abel Tasman National Park
- Visit the renowned Eastwoodhill Arboretum
- Enjoy New Zealand's world-famous wines and gourmet fare
- Marvel at Rotorua's steam vents, geysers and bubbling mud pools
*Book by 30 April 2025 and save up to 20%. Landing fees not included, per person, new bookings only.
Heritage Adventurer
Heritage Adventurer, formerly known as MS Hanseatic, is a true pioneering expedition vessel of exceptional pedigree. Originally designed for 184 guests, Heritage Adventurer now welcomes just 140 travellers ensuring spacious, stylish and comfortable voyages, and with a fleet of 14 Zodiacs to maximise the adventure. Savor daily international gourmet cuisine from talented chefs across two lavish restaurants, and settle into spacious and well-appointed accommodations each night. Enjoy 360-degree views and comfortable sun loungers on the Observation Deck, relax in the Observation Lounge with library, bar and panoramic views, and reinvigorate in the heated salt water pool, well-equipped gym, hot tub, sauna and steam room.
Technical Specs
Year Built: 1991
Shipyard: Rauma, Finland
Classification: Lloyds 1AS, GL E4
Accommodation: 140 guests
Length: 124 metres
Cruising Speed: 12 knots
Zodiacs: 14
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