1 - 2 persons
Heritage Suite
44m2 - Suite
Galapagos of the Southern Ocean with the Heritage Adventurer
12-day cruise holiday from Queenstown, New Zealand
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*) Price indication based on Cruise only price for 2 guests and 1 cabin.
This offer is covered by the STO Garant guarantee. You can find the conditions of this guarantee scheme on the STO Garant website.
Program and itinerary of this cruise
This is without doubt one of the most inspirational and informative journeys or expeditions into the Southern Ocean ecosystem that one can make anywhere in the world. Long recognised for their rich biodiversity, the Subantarctic Islands, as featured in Conde Nast Traveler's influential 'The 25 Best Places to Go in 2025' list along with Heritage Expeditions and our voyages, lying to the south of New Zealand are UNESCO World Heritage sites. This places them in a select group of only 180 natural sites that have been designated as ‘the most important and significant natural habitats' on the planet. They are also afforded the highest conservation status and protection by the Australian and New Zealand governments and access to these islands is by permit only. On this expedition we offer you the unique chance to explore, photograph and understand these wonderful places in the company of some of the most knowledgeable and passionate guides. 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. We organised New Zealand's first commercial expedition to these islands in 1989, now, many years and 100s of expeditions later, Galapagos of the Southern Ocean has become one of our signature voyages. As the original concessionaire we enjoy excellent relationships with the conservation departments and some of the access permits we hold are unique to these expeditions. The name we have given to this voyage ‘Galapagos of the Southern Ocean' reflects the astounding natural biodiversity and the importance of these islands as a wildlife refuge. (The book Galapagos of the Antarctic written by Rodney Russ and Aleks Terauds and published by Heritage Expeditions describes all of these islands in great detail.) The islands all lie in the cool temperate zone with a unique climate and are home to a vast array of wildlife including albatross, penguins, petrels, prions, shearwaters and marine mammals like sea lions, fur seals and elephant seals. The flora is equally fascinating; the majority of it being like the birds and endemic to these islands. Join award-winning wildlife photographer Doug Gimesy, as featured in National Geographic's May 2025 issue, on our 26 November 2025 for some pro tips from this accomplished wildlife photographer. NOTE: Voyage HA#251126 departing 26 November 2025 includes the option to join a sea kayaking excursion with an expert guide. Kayaking around the Subantarctic Islands offers a wide array of habitats to explore beyond the reach of our Zodiacs. Please see brochure for full details.
Day 1 - Queenstown
Day 2 - Bluff
Day 3 - Snares Islands
Day 4 - Enderby Island
Day 5 -
Day 7 - Macquarie Island, Tasmania
Day 8 - Macquarie Island, Tasmania
Day 10 -
Day 12 - Invercargill
Day 12 - 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!