Validity Dates |
30 Mar 2024 to 08 Jul 2024 |
Start Price |
AU $4,365 per person
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Cruise |
Heritage Explorer, Fiordland Explored (Dusky Sound - Doubtful Sound) ex Te Anau Return |
Cruise Line |
Heritage Expeditions |
Ship |
Heritage Explorer |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
Cruise 4 nights with Heritage Expeditions and discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland`s iconic Doubtful and Dusky Sounds on an unforgettable 5-day exploration. |
Type of Special |
5 day Cruise Only |
Departure Date |
08 Aug 2024 |
Inclusions |
Discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland`s iconic Doubtful and Dusky Sounds on an unforgettable 5-day exploration with Heritage Expeditions, pioneers in authentic small ship expedition cruising.
Established in 1952, New Zealand`s Fiordland National Park is now over 1.2 million hectares in size and rightly famous for its epic, grand scale scenery, untamed wilderness and unique wildlife including Bottlenose Dolphins, Fiordland Crested Penguins and New Zealand Fur Seals. However, Fiordland is also rich in natural history, geology and the location of some historical firsts and important restoration and conservation projects.
It was Heritage Expeditions early exploration of these rarely visited and remote ice-carved mountains, verdant forests and winding fiords rich in wildlife, conservation and history which inspired their dream for responsible travel. For this special expedition they have paired two of the most remote, hard to reach and spectacular of Fiordland`s destinations on the one voyage. Retrace the steps of Captain Cook along the shorelines of World Heritage Area Dusky Sound, one of Fiordland`s largest fiords some 40-kilometres long and studded with more than 350 islands. Equally impressive, New Zealand`s deepest fiord Doubtful Sound boasts lush rainforests, towering waterfalls and resident populations of New Zealand Fur Seals and rare Fiordland Crested Penguins.
Only accessible by sea, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds are among the most isolated areas on New Zealand`s mainland ensuring their pristine, epic beauty remains unspoiled and their historic sites undisturbed. Waterfalls, streams, rivers and fiords are enveloped with misty veils that come and go, revealing steep gradients of mountain peaks and sheltered valleys. Discover the calm waters of Fiordland in solitude and explore some of its most unique and wild parts on this bucket list voyage.
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Cruise only price includes:
- One way helicopter transfer from Te Anau to Dusky Sound
- 4 night expedition cruise aboard the Heritage Explorer (18 guests) from Dusky Sound to Doubtful Sound
- All shipboard main meals
- House beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard
- All expedition shore excursions, activities
- Discovery Local Fund/landing fees
- Programme of lectures by noted naturalists
- One way transfer from Doubtful Sound to Te Anau
Premium Drinks Package available for $130 per person
Queenstown accommodation packages are available - please ask your consultant about these at time of enquiry.
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Price excludes: All items of a personal nature, laundry, drinks, gratuities. International/domestic flights, helicopter excursion, kayaking, visas and travel insurance. |
Special Conditions |
*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person twin share (unless stated as single sole use occupancy) in AUD (unless otherwise specified), based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (13Jul23). Some cabins may have obstructed views. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates as noted above. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. |
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Prices |
Category |
Twin Per Person |
Single Per Person |
Buller's |
AU $4,365 |
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Salvin's Double |
AU $4,885 |
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Royal |
AU $5,930 |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
08/08 |
Te Anau, New Zealand |
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Helicopter flight to Dusky Sound |
1 |
08/08 |
Dusky Sound, New Zealand |
Embark |
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2 |
09/08 |
Dusky Sound, New Zealand |
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3 |
10/08 |
Acheron Passage, New Zealand |
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4 |
11/08 |
Doubtful Sound, New Zealand |
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5 |
12/08 |
Doubtful Sound, New Zealand |
Disembark |
Transfer to Te Anau |
5 |
12/08 |
Te Anau, New Zealand |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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