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From the Desk of Sue Francis

EXPEDITION CRUISING – WHAT MAKES IT SO SPECIAL?

Expedition cruising is travel with a difference. It combines adventure, exploration and education, taking you to remote and often hard-to-reach destinations where the experience is all about discovery.

Unlike traditional cruising, where the ship can be the destination, expedition cruising puts the destination firmly at centre stage. Itineraries are flexible and adaptive, responding to local conditions such as weather, sea ice and daylight hours – meaning no two journeys are ever quite the same.
Expedition ships are generally smaller, allowing them to reach places larger ships simply cannot – from shallow waters and narrow fjords to remote islands and fragile ecosystems.
And there is an incredible depth of knowledge on board. Shore excursions and onboard programs are often led by experts including marine biologists, glaciologists, naturalists, historians and cultural specialists, giving travellers a much deeper understanding of the environment, wildlife and communities they encounter.

DISCOVER THE WORLD OF HERITAGE EXPEDITIONS

Authentic. Responsible. Expert.
Founded in New Zealand in 1984, Heritage Expeditions remains one of the few locally founded, family-run expedition companies with such deep roots in the regions they explore.
With decades of experience across the Subantarctic, Ross Sea and Pacific, Heritage Expeditions is a true specialist in these extraordinary destinations – not simply a visitor.

EXCLUSIVE TIC INDUSTRY RATES
We are delighted to advise that exclusive Heritage Expeditions industry rates are available to TIC members now through to the end of 2027.
If expedition cruising is on your wish list, this is a great time to look at the options – with the best availability often found by booking early.

A FEW OF THE HIGHLIGHTS

THE KIMBERLEY
Experience one of Australia’s most spectacular wilderness regions, with departures available in July 2027. An extraordinary combination of dramatic landscapes, Aboriginal culture, wildlife and remote coastal exploration.

ANTARCTICA VIA THE ROSS SEA
For the true expedition traveller, the Ross Sea is one of the most remote and pristine regions on Earth. With only a few hundred visitors permitted each year, access is carefully managed to help preserve this remarkable environment.
Departing from New Zealand, the journey includes the opportunity to experience the world’s largest ice shelf and visit the historic huts of legendary explorers Scott and Shackleton.

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND SUBANTARCTIC ISLANDS
Wild, windswept and remarkably untouched, these islands are home to extraordinary wildlife and some of the most important seabird and marine ecosystems in the Southern Hemisphere.

NEW ZEALAND IN DEPTH
Discover New Zealand from a completely different perspective, exploring its spectacular coastline, Fiordland and the Marlborough Sounds, with the flexibility and access that only an expedition vessel can provide.

JAPAN
Go beyond the traditional Japanese itinerary with a fascinating expedition that includes a circumnavigation of Honshu, revealing a side of Japan that many travellers never experience.

MELANESIA & THE PACIFIC
For those looking for something truly adventurous, explore an extraordinary collection of destinations including Papua New Guinea, Raja Ampat, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, the Philippines and South Korea.