Discover the World with Heritage Expeditions. Authentic, responsible exploration with the experts of the Southern Ocean.
For more than 40 years, Heritage Expeditions has championed the belief that responsible travel and conservation go hand in hand. By bringing travellers into some of the planet’s most remote and fragile environments, they help create passionate ambassadors who return home inspired to protect them.
Founded in New Zealand in 1984, Heritage Expeditions remains one of the few locally founded, family‑run expedition companies with deep roots in the regions they explore. Their unmatched experience across the Subantarctic, the Ross Sea, and the Pacific makes them true specialists — not visitors.
A Growing Fleet Built for Adventure
Heritage Expeditions operates its own purpose‑built vessels, each designed for immersive, small‑group exploration:
- Heritage Adventurer — 140‑guest expedition ship
- Heritage Explorer — 18‑guest expedition yacht
- Heritage Discoverer — joining the fleet on May 27, expanding itineraries significantly
Small ships mean more time ashore, more wildlife encounters, and a more intimate, flexible expedition experience.
Antarctica via the Ross Sea
Heritage Expeditions offers one of the most unique paths to Antarctica — through the legendary Ross Sea. This rarely visited region features:
- The world’s largest ice shelf
- Historic huts of Scott and Shackleton
- Extraordinary wildlife encounters
- Access to the Australia & New Zealand Subantarctic Islands, visited by very few cruise lines
This is Antarctica at its most raw, remote, and powerful
The Subantarctic Islands: A UNESCO World Heritage Wildlife Haven
With four different itineraries, travellers can explore one of the world’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries:
- Vast penguin breeding colonies
- Sea lion and fur seal populations
- Dramatic volcanic coastlines
- Spectacular flowering megaherbs found nowhere else on Earth
These islands are often described as the “Galápagos of the Southern Ocean”.
Japan, Melanesia, the Kimberley & Beyond
Heritage Expeditions also offers a diverse range of warm‑water voyages, all bookable now:
- Japan (March–May 2026 & 2027) — culture, gardens, temples, and coastal beauty
- The Kimberley (2026 & 2027) — waterfalls, red cliffs, ancient rock art
- Melanesia — Papua New Guinea, Raja Ampat, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Philippines, Taipei
- Colourful sing sing performances
- Coral reefs, volcanic landscapes, and vibrant village life
All are relatively close to home for Australian travellers and offer rich cultural immersion.
Industry Rates Available Until 28 January
Eligible travellers can access industry rates on select departures booked before 28 January. These fares include:
- All onboard inclusions
- Pre‑cruise accommodation
- Transfers as specified in each itinerary
A rare opportunity to experience world‑class expedition travel at exceptional value.
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Heritage Expeditions – Industry rates to 2028
Savings and prices are per person, twin share
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Discounts up to 50%
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Available to all TIC members
Single & Triple cabins on request
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Kimberley Darwin/Broome or v.v 2026 & 2027 10 days from
$13895, TIC $9523 -
In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton Queenstown return 2027/2028 28 days from $48345
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Sacred Japan – Osaka/Tokyo 06 May, 11 days from
$14350, TIC $6842 -
Aust & NZ Subantarctic Islands 22 Nov, 11 days from
$18795, TIC $14918 -
NZ Fiords Discovery Te Anau return Jul to Sep, 7 days from
$7095, TIC $4683 -
Micronesia’s Atolls Nadi/Palau 27 Mar 27, 18 days from
$27500, TIC $21735 -
Philippines & Indonesia Taipei/Darwin 25 Jun, 19 days from
$25845, TIC $17718 -
Discover Marlborough Sounds, Blenheim return Apr to Dec from
$6275, TIC $4142 -
Papua New Guinea, Solomons & Vanuatu 22 Oct 18 days from
$24470, TIC $16810 -
Ultimate Fiordland Te Anau return Jan to Mar 2027 9 days from
$9595, TIC $8445 -
Raja Ampat/Papua New Guinea 06 Oct 18 days from
$24470, TIC $19337
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