The Best of New Zealand: Heritage Adventurer
New Zealand
Discover the best of Aotearoa/New Zealand exploring its three main islands (the North Island, South Island, and Stewart Island) on this unforgettable 15-day New Zealand cruise. From the ‘World's Coolest Little Capital' (Wellington) to Dunedin's avant garde fashion, the unrestrained beauty of Fiordland and Stewart Island, Art Deco glamour of Napier and the golden beaches and island conservation sanctuaries of the upper North Island this voyage showcases the best of New Zealand
- Several iconic New Zealand ports and cities
- incredible wilderness of fiordland
- areas rich in history, majestic scenery and abundant wildlife
- New Zealand’s third island Stewart Island
- All excursions included
- lush forest and rare native birds
- Explore from South to North Island aboard a luxury expedition ship
Stewart's Take
An Intimate Exploration Cruise of New Zealand's Islands
Overview
Discover the best of Aotearoa/New Zealand exploring its three main islands (the North Island, South Island, and Stewart Island) on this unforgettable 15-day New Zealand cruise. From the ‘World's Coolest Little Capital' (Wellington) to Dunedin's avant garde fashion, the unrestrained beauty of Fiordland and Stewart Island, Art Deco glamour of Napier and the golden beaches and island conservation sanctuaries of the upper North Island this voyage showcases the best of New Zealand.Scrolling is disabled on map, please click to enable.
Luxury Expedition Vessel: Heritage Adventurer
The purpose built polar expedition vessel Heritage Adventurer provides a most capable, safe, and exclusive expedition cruise experience. 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 purposebuilt for adventure in 1991 at Finland's Rauma shipyard and specifically designed for Polar exploration.
Setting a peerless standard in authentic expedition travel, Heritage Adventurer (formerly known as MS Hanseatic) combines the highest passenger ship iceclass rating (1A Super) with an impressive history of Polar exploration. She held records for the most northern and southern Arctic and Antarctic navigations, and for traversing both the Northwest and Northeast Passages. Originally designed to accommodate 184 guests, Heritage Adventurer now welcomes just 140 expeditioners ensuring spacious, stylish and comfortable voyages, while a fleet of 14 Zodiacs ensures all guests are able to maximise their expedition adventure.

- Pre/post cruise transfers
- one night hotel accommodation in a twin share room (incl. dinner/breakfast)
- all on board ship accommodation with meals
- all expedition shore excursions
- All items of a personal nature, laundry, drinks, gratuities
- International/domestic flights
- visas and travel insurance
- Local Payment Additional fees: $500 pp
Tour Dossier
The Best of New Zealand: Heritage Adventurer

Join this in-depth exploration aboard the fabulous Heritage Adventurer, starting in the south in Queenstown and finishing in the north in Auckland
File Creation date: 2023-10-02 - for updated information and dates and prices see the following page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/the-best-of-new-zealand-heritage-adventurer_428

The Best of New Zealand: Heritage Adventurer
Duration: 15 days
Location: New Zealand
Available: March
Start: Queenstown, New Zealand
Finish: Auckland, New Zealand

Highlights
- Several iconic New Zealand ports and cities
- incredible wilderness of fiordland
- areas rich in history, majestic scenery and abundant wildlife
- New Zealand’s third island Stewart Island
- All excursions included
- lush forest and rare native birds
- Explore from South to North Island aboard a luxury expedition ship

Itinerary
Discover the best of Aotearoa/New Zealand exploring its three main islands (the North Island, South Island, and Stewart Island) on this unforgettable 15-day New Zealand cruise. From the ‘World's Coolest Little Capital' (Wellington) to Dunedin's avant garde fashion, the unrestrained beauty of Fiordland and Stewart Island, Art Deco glamour of Napier and the golden beaches and island conservation sanctuaries of the upper North Island this voyage showcases the best of New Zealand





Ship Information
Luxury Expedition Vessel: Heritage Adventurer
The purpose built polar expedition vessel Heritage Adventurer provides a most capable, safe, and exclusive expedition cruise experience. 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 purposebuilt for adventure in 1991 at Finland's Rauma shipyard and specifically designed for Polar exploration.
Setting a peerless standard in authentic expedition travel, Heritage Adventurer (formerly known as MS Hanseatic) combines the highest passenger ship iceclass rating (1A Super) with an impressive history of Polar exploration. She held records for the most northern and southern Arctic and Antarctic navigations, and for traversing both the Northwest and Northeast Passages. Originally designed to accommodate 184 guests, Heritage Adventurer now welcomes just 140 expeditioners ensuring spacious, stylish and comfortable voyages, while a fleet of 14 Zodiacs ensures all guests are able to maximise their expedition adventure.

The Best of New Zealand: Heritage Adventurer
For the latest, up-to-date departure dates and prices please refer to the tour page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/the-best-of-new-zealand-heritage-adventurer_428
Included
- Pre/post cruise transfers
- one night hotel accommodation in a twin share room (incl. dinner/breakfast)
- all on board ship accommodation with meals
- all expedition shore excursions
Excluded
- All items of a personal nature, laundry, drinks, gratuities
- International/domestic flights
- visas and travel insurance
- Local Payment Additional fees: $500 pp

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