In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton aboard Heritage Adventurer
07 January, 2023 to 03 February, 2023
02 February, 2023 to 01 March, 2023
The Ross Sea region of Antarctica is one of the most remote places on Planet Earth and one of the most fascinating places in the continent’s human history. With shipping restricted by impenetrable pack ice to… Read the rest
Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: Subantarctic Islands
30 Nov – 12 Dec, 18-30 Dec 2021
Pricing from NZD$12,725 pp twinshare including landing fees.
Day 1: Invercargill or Dunedin
Day 2: Port of Bluff or Otago Harbour
Day 3: The Snares – North East Island
Day 4: Auckland Islands – Enderby Island
Day 5: Auckland Islands – Carnley… Read the rest
Arctic
Discover Travel are one of the few true specialists in New Zealand in arranging trips to the Arctic.
“The Arctic” – from the Greek Arktikos – ‘Country of the Great Bear’ because it sits underneath the constellation Ursa Major. This is very apt, because the most famous resident of this… Read the rest
Expedition Cruising
Expedition (small ship cruising to ‘adventure’ destinations) is growing rapidly – in these places, it’s all about the destinations that are ‘hard to get to except by ship’!
Expedition ships essentially used to be a floating expedition base for shore excursions by zodiac, but a great ship will certainly enhance… Read the rest
Antarctica
Discover Travel are one of the few true specialists in New Zealand in arranging trips to Antarctica.
Antarctica truly is the ‘last great place on earth’. The stunning scenery, incredibly abundant and inquisitive wildlife and the pristine nature of the vast ice-covered plateaus are simply indescribable. You will spend your… Read the rest
Islands of the Hauraki Gulf
7-14 January 2022 – National Geographic Departure – Limited Availability
28 Feb – 7 March 2022
12 – 19 March 2022
Day 1: Auckland/Hauraki Gulf
Join Heritage Explorer, your home away from home, in Auckland this afternoon where your Captain and Expedition Leader will be waiting to welcome you on… Read the rest
Fiordland / Te Wahipounamu small ship cruise
3-9 Dec 2021, 9-15 Dec 2021, 29 Dec 2021 – 4 Jan 2022
11-17 Feb, 17-23 Feb, 23 Feb – 1 March, 26 May-1 June, 9-15 June, 17-23 June, 23-29 June, 3-9 Sep 2022
7 day scenic expeditions that are designed for individuals, couples or small groups of family friends… Read the rest
Beyond Fiordland: New Zealand’s Wildest Islands
31 December, 2021 to 10 January, 2022
Heritage Expeditions pioneered expedition cruising in 1985 by cruising the rugged and unique southern coastline of New Zealand’s South Island, including Fiordland and Stewart Island. From those first days exploring the wilderness from their tiny yacht base with just five travellers aboard, the… Read the rest
Antarctica on board Greg Mortimer! by Janine Hay (on sabbatical from Oct ’20)
Arriving in Ushuaia with the anticipation of boarding The Greg Mortimer Ship the following day, I was buzzing with excitement. With a morning to spare before meeting my fellow passengers, I decided to explore on foot. It became obvious very quickly around the shore who my fellow passengers were. Everyone… Read the rest
Beyond Fiordland aboard Heritage Adventurer
28 December, 2022 to 08 January, 2023
Heritage Expeditions pioneered expedition cruising in 1985 by cruising the rugged and unique southern coastline of New Zealand’s South Island, including Fiordland and Stewart Island. From those first days exploring the wilderness from their tiny yacht base with just 5 travellers aboard, the… Read the rest
