Overview of the HERITAGE ADVENTURER
MS Heritage Adventurer (formerly known as MS Hanseatic) 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, the ice strengthened Heritage Adventurer was purpose-built for polar exploration in 1991 at Finland’s Rauma shipyard. Heritage Adventurer explores the Subantarctic Islands of Australia and New Zealand (including The Snares, Macquarie Island, Auckland Islands and Campbell Island) as well as the Ross Sea – the “heart of Antarctica” where only a few hundred people visit each year.
Trip Features
- 8-28 Days
- Starting at $5,850 per person
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PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate -
ACTIVITIES
Kayaking, Photography, Hiking, Zodiac Excursions -
HIGHLIGHTS
Icebergs, Whales, Penguins, Ross Sea, Subantarctic Islands, Ross Ice Shelf, Explorer Huts, Research Stations
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HERITAGE ADVENTURER Itineraries
Heritage Adventurer combines the highest passenger ship ice class 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.
Day 1 Arrive QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND – HOTEL NIGHT
Day 2 PORT OF BLUFF – EMBARK
Day 3 THE SNARES – NORTH EAST ISLAND
Day 4 AUCKLAND ISLANDS – ENDERBY ISLAND
Day 5 AT SEA
DayS 6/7 MAQUARIE ISLAND
DayS 8-10 AT SEA
DayS 11-22 ANTARCTICA’S ROSS SEA REGION
DayS 23-25 AT SEA
Day 26 CAMPBELL ISLAND – PERSEVERANCE HARBOUR
Day 27 AT SEA
Day 28 PORT OF BLUFF – DISEMBARK / TRANSFER TO INVERCARGILL / QUEENSTOWN
Day 1 Arrive QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND – HOTEL NIGHT
Day 2 PORT OF BLUFF – Embark
Day 3 THE SNARES – NORTH EAST ISLAND
Day 4 AUCKLAND ISLANDS – ENDERBY ISLAND
Day 5 AT SEA
DayS 6/7 MAQUARIE ISLAND
Day 8 AT SEA
Day 9 CAMPBELL ISLAND – PERSEVERANCE HARBOUR
Day 10 AT SEA
Day 11 ANTIPODES ISLANDS
Day 12 BOUNTY ISLANDS
Day 13 PYRAMID ROCK AND SOUTH EAST ISLAND
Day 14 CHATHAM ISLANDS – WAITAMGI
DayS 15/16 AT SEA
Day 17 PORT OF BLUFF – DISEMBARK / TRANSFER TO INVERCARGILL / QUEENSTOWN
Day 1 ARRIVE QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND – HOTEL NIGHT
Day 2 PORT OF BLUFF – EMBARK
Day 3 THE SNARES – NORTH EAST ISLAND
Day 4 AUCKLAND ISLANDS – ENDERBY ISLAND
Day 5 AUCKLAND ISLANDS – CARNLEY HARBOUR
Day 6 AT SEA
DayS 7/8 MACQUARIE ISLAND
Day 9 AT SEA
DayS 10 CAMPBELL ISLAND/PERSEVERANCE HARBOUR
Day 11 AT SEA
Day 12 PORT OF BLUFF – DISEMBARK / TRANSFER TO INVERCARGILL / QUEENSTOWN
Day 1 ARRIVE HOBART, TASMANIA – HOTEL NIGHT
Day 2 PORT OF HOBART – EMBARK
DayS 3/4 AT SEA
DayS 5/6 MACQUARIE ISLAND
Day 7 AT SEA
DayS 8/9 CAMPBELL ISLAND/PERSEVERANCE HARBOUR
Day 10 AUCKLAND ISLANDS – CARNLEY HARBOUR
Day 11 AUCKLAND ISLANDS – ENDERBY ISLAND
Day 12 THE SNARES – NORTH EAST ISLAND
Day 13 PORT OF BLUFF – DISEMBARK / TRANSFER TO INVERCARGILL / QUEENSTOWN
Day 1 ARRIVE QUEENSTOWN – HOTEL NIGHT
Day 2 PORT OF BLUFF – Embark
Day 3 AT SEA
Day 4 CAMPBELL ISLAND
Day 5 AUCKLAND ISLANDS – CARNLEY HARBOUR
Day 6 AUCKLAND ISLANDS – ENDERBY ISLAND
Day 7 THE SNARES – NORTH EAST ISLAND
Day 8 STEWART ISLAND – PATERSON INLET / ULVA ISLAND
DayS 9-11 FIORDLAND
Day 12 PORT OF BLUFF – DISEMBARK / TRANSFER TO INVERCARGILL / QUEENSTOWN
Day 1 Arrive QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND – HOTEL NIGHT
Day 2 PORT OF BLUFF – Embark
Day 3 AT SEA
Day 4 CAMPBELL ISLAND
Day 5 AUCKLAND ISLANDS – CARNLEY HARBOUR
Day 6 AUCKLAND ISLANDS – ENDERBY ISLAND
Day 7 THE SNARES – NORTH EAST ISLAND
Day 8 STEWART ISLAND – PORT OF BLUFF – DISEMBARK / TRANSFER TO INVERCARGILL / QUEENSTOWN
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Ship Highlights
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Size/Type
406.8 ft. -
Guest Capacity
140 -
Features
Open Bridge
Observation Lounge
Library
Heated salt water pool
Theater
Fitness Center
Hot tub, Sauna
14 Zodiacs
Cabin Details
Among the 80 cabins in six cabin categories, you will find a variety of special, well-appointed accommodations from porthole staterooms to large panoramic windows.
Main Deck Porthole Triple
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Main Deck Porthole Single
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Superior Window Deck 4 / Deck 5
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Superior Window Triple Deck 5
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Superior Window Single Deck 5
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Worsley Window Suite
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Heritage Window Suite
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