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Heritage Expeditions was formed in 1984, as a way of increasing awareness and conservation of the natural world through responsible expedition travel. Founded by Rodney and Shirley Russ, Rodney was a biologist working for the New Zealand Wildlife Service. Through his work with Kakapo, Chatham Island Black Robin and other endangered species he appreciated that rather than locking wilderness areas away, it was important to share them with people so that they might become 'ambassadors' advocating and supporting conservation efforts. He has long held the view that conservation and responsible travel are partners, that together can achieve what might otherwise be unachievable.
Heritage Adventurer
Setting a peerless standard in authentic expedition travel, Heritage Adventurer combines the highest passenger ship iceclass rating (1A Super) with an impressive history of Polar exploration. Having held records for the most northern and southern Arctic and Antarctic navigations, and for traversing both the Northwest and Northeast Passages, makes Heritage Adventurer perfect for pioneering signature experiential expedition travel.
Inclusions
1 night pre cruise hotel accommodation in a twin share room (incl. dinner/breakfast)
all onboard ship accommodation with meals
all expedition shore excursions (pricing per person)
Exclusions
All items of a personal nature
laundry
drinks
gratuities
International/domestic flights
visas
travel insurance
*Offer valid until 30 April 2025, unless sold out prior.
New Zealand Coastal Odyssey
12 Days | Heritage Adventurer | Multiple Departures
From $10,489pp twin share
Discover the hidden gems of Aotearoa/New Zealand and its three main islands (the North Island, South Island, and Stewart Island) on this unforgettable 12-day expedition. From the bright lights of New Zealand’s largest city to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua, Dunedin’s avant-garde fashion labels and the adventure playground of Queenstown, this is the ultimate Kiwi adventure to experience it all.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Queenstown
Day 2 - Queenstown/Bluff
Days 3-4 - Fiordland
Day 5 - Stewart Island
Days 6 - Dunedin
Day 7 - Akaroa
Day 8 - Wellington
Day 9 - Marlborough
Day 10 - At Sea
Day 11 - Tauranga/Rotorua
Day 12 - Auckland
Departs
3 March 2026
11 November 2026 (itinerary operates in reverse)
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*Advertised price is based on this departure. Pricing is per person twin share in a Deck 4 Superior cabin on 3 March 2026 departure and is subject to change & availability at time of booking, correct as of 8 April 2025. Pricing is inclusive of savings amount.
Sacred Japan & South Korea
11 Days | Heritage Adventurer | Departs 6 May 2026
From $11,640pp twin share
Historic highlights on your journey include the five-storey Pagoda of Miyajima; the 17th Century Matsue Castle; the sobering Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with its eternal Flame of Peace; Kanazawa’s Teramachi District with its temples and shrines, including the famed ‘Ninja Temple’; Hagi’s Jokamachi District with its old Samurai houses, Hagi Castle ruins and beautiful Zen Buddhist Tokoji Temple featuring examples of Japan’s iconic Shinto Shrines and Torii Gates.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Osaka
Day 2 - Osaka
Day 3 - Tomano
Day 4 - Hiroshima/Miyajima
Day 5 - Hagi
Days 6 - Ulsan
Day 7 - Matsue
Day 8 - Kanazawa
Day 9 - Sado Island
Day 10 - Niigata to Tokyo
Day 11 - Tokyo
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*Pricing is based on per person twin share in a Deck 4 Superior cabin and is subject to change & availability at time of booking, correct as of 8 April 2025. Pricing is inclusive of savings amount.
In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton
28 Days | Heritage Adventurer | Multiple Departures
From $49,995pp twin share
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 just two brief months each austral summer, few people have ever visited this strange and beautiful territory, with opportunities for non-scientific personnel limited to a handful of tourist expedition ships. Heritage Expeditions offers such a voyage on its own fully equipped and ice-strengthened ship Heritage Adventurer, crewed by some of the most experienced officers and sailors in the world and staffed by a passionate and knowledgeable expedition team.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Queenstown
Day 2 - Port of Bluff
Day 3 - The Snares - North East Island
Day 4 - Auckland Islands - Enderby Island
Day 5 - At Sea
Days 6-7 - Macquarie Island
Days 8-10 - At Sea
Days 11-22 - Antarctica's Ross Region
Day 23-25 - At Sea
Day 26 - Campbell Island - Perseverance Harbour
Day 27 - At Sea
Day 28 - Invercargill/Queenstown
Departs
10 January 2026
5 February 2026
6 January 2027
1 February 2027
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*Pricing is based on per person twin share in a Deck 4 Superior cabin on 10 January 2026 departure and is subject to change & availability at time of booking, correct as of 8 April 2025. Pricing is inclusive of savings amount.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
