Unseen Fiordland, Stewart Island: Heritage Adventurer
Southern New Zealand
Discover the time-forgot rawness of wildlife-rich Stewart Island/Rakiura and experience the primordial majesty of Fiordland firsthand on this unforgettable adventure. Discover the time-forgotten rawness of wildlife rich Stewart and Ulva Islands before exploring the primordial majesty of Fiordland where clouds scud ragged peaks of glacier-cleaved mountains only accessible by expedition ship, and the rare opportunity to combine these iconic destinations on one voyage
- New Zealand's most remote shorelines, islands and spectacular fjords
- Countless rare bird species, albatross, penguins, as well as cetaceans, seals and a host of other wildlife
- Stewart Island, New Zealand's third largest island
Stewart's Take
Exploring New Zealand's Remote Backyard!
Overview
Discover the time-forgot rawness of wildlife-rich Stewart Island/Rakiura and experience the primordial majesty of Fiordland firsthand on this unforgettable adventure. Discover the time-forgotten rawness of wildlife rich Stewart and Ulva Islands before exploring the primordial majesty of Fiordland where clouds scud ragged peaks of glacier-cleaved mountains only accessible by expedition ship, and the rare opportunity to combine these iconic destinations on one voyage.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.
Tour Dossier
Unseen Fiordland, Stewart Island: Heritage Adventurer
An expedition to New Zealand's Stewart Island and wild Fiordland, with unique birdlife and mammals
File Creation date: 2024-09-16 - for updated information and dates and prices see the following page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/unseen-fiordland-stewart-island-snares-islands_385
Unseen Fiordland, Stewart Island: Heritage Adventurer
Duration: 6 days
Location: Southern New Zealand
Available: January
Start: Queenstown, New Zealand
Finish: Queenstown or Invercargill, New Zealand
Highlights
- New Zealand's most remote shorelines, islands and spectacular fjords
- Countless rare bird species, albatross, penguins, as well as cetaceans, seals and a host of other wildlife
- Stewart Island, New Zealand's third largest island
Itinerary
Discover the time-forgot rawness of wildlife-rich Stewart Island/Rakiura and experience the primordial majesty of Fiordland firsthand on this unforgettable adventure. Discover the time-forgotten rawness of wildlife rich Stewart and Ulva Islands before exploring the primordial majesty of Fiordland where clouds scud ragged peaks of glacier-cleaved mountains only accessible by expedition ship, and the rare opportunity to combine these iconic destinations on one voyage
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.
Unseen Fiordland, Stewart Island: Heritage Adventurer
For the latest, up-to-date departure dates and prices please refer to the tour page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/unseen-fiordland-stewart-island-snares-islands_385
Included
Pre/post cruise transfers, one night hotel accommodation in a twin share room (incl. dinner/breakfast), all on board ship accommodation with meals, house beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner and all expedition shore excursions. Programme of lectures by noted naturalists. Pricing per personExcluded
All items of a personal nature, laundry, drinks, gratuities, helicopter excursion. International/domestic flights, visas and travel insurance.General Terms and Conditions
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