1 - 2 persons
Heritage Suite
44m2 - Suite
Birding Down Under with the Heritage Adventurer
17-day cruise holiday from Queenstown, New Zealand
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*) Price indication based on Cruise only price for 2 guests and 1 cabin.
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Program and itinerary of this cruise
Listen to the names: Snares, Bounty, Antipodes, Auckland, Campbell, Macquarie and Chatham Islands. They are music to the ears of ‘Birders'. Apart from the Chathams, these islands are probably more isolated now than they were when they were discovered in the late 1700s and early 1800s and were regularly visited by sealers, whalers and government steamers searching for castaway sailors. It is relatively simple to get to the Chatham Islands, but opportunities to visit the others are rare. This expedition, as featured in Conde Nast Traveler's influential 'The 25 Best Places to Go in 2025' list, and one of a number operated each year by Heritage Expeditions, is the only one to include all of these islands. The islands occupy the tempestuous latitudes of the Roaring Forties and the Furious Fifties, but they are also known as the Albatross Latitudes and with good reason. Ten of the world's albatross species breed in the region; five of them nowhere else but here! In fact, this zone where the air is never still hosts the most diverse collection of seabirds in the world. More than 40 species breed here - that is at least 11 per cent of the entire world's seabird population. With the exception of the Chathams, the islands are all designated UNESCO World Heritage sites and are afforded the highest conservation status and protection by the Australian and New Zealand governments, so passage to their shores is not granted lightly. There are also islands that we visit within the Chatham Islands' Archipelago with similar status and protection. This expedition has huge appeal to pelagic enthusiasts, penguin fanatics and those interested in island endemics. Though you don't have to be a keen birder to enjoy this voyage. People interested in islands and island ecology, botany, geology and an increasing number of photographers have enjoyed this trip immensely, as have those interested in the history of southern ocean discovery and exploration. Heritage Expeditions is the most experienced Southern Ocean operator and the only Australasian family-owned and operated cruise company and have been exploring the Subantarctic Islands for more than 35 years. This is one of our ‘signature expeditions' ensuring you will benefit from our unrivalled knowledge and expertise of the region. Our 2025 voyage offers guests the opportunity to join Nikon Ambassador and multi-award-winning seabird photographer, Rachel Bigsby, on an exclusive wildlife photography workshop. With accolades including Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Bird Photographer of the Year, Rachel’s hands-on approach and specialisation in seabirds offer the perfect blend of creativity, technical skill and adventure whether you’re a seasoned photographer or beginner. Join interactive sessions on board as well as guided excursions and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to capture rare wildlife and stunning landscapes in some of the world’s most remote locations.
Day 1 - Queenstown
Day 2 - Bluff
Day 3 - Snares Islands
Day 4 - Enderby Island
Day 6 - Macquarie Island, Tasmania
Day 7 - Macquarie Island, Tasmania
Day 9 -
Day 11 - Antipodes Islands
Day 12 - Bounty Islands
Day 13 -
Day 14 - Waitangi, Bay of Islands
Day 17 - Invercargill
Day 17 - Queenstown
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On cruise holiday with the Heritage Adventurer
Heritage Adventurer is a true pioneering expedition vessel of exceptional pedigree. Often referred to as the 'Grande Dame of Exploration Cruising' due to her celebrated history and refined design, she was purpose-built for adventure in 1991 at Finland's Rauma shipyard and specifically designed for Polar exploration.
- 1991
- Launched
- 140
- Passengers
- 7
- Decks
- 18
- Width
- 124
- Length
- 15
- Speed
Cabins
1 - 2 persons
Worsley Suite
22m2 - Suite
1 person
Superior Single
22m2 - Outside
1 - 4 persons
Superior Triple
22m2 - Outside
1 - 2 persons
Deck 5 Superior
22m2 - Outside
1 - 2 persons
Deck 4 Superior
22m2 - Outside
1 person
Main Deck Single
22m2 - Outside
1 - 4 persons
Main Deck Triple
22m2 - Outside
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*) Price indication based on Cruise only price for 2 guests and 1 cabin. Pricing may vary. Always request a quote for the lowest price!