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Southern Fiords Discovery - Heritage Expeditions
Validity Dates 13 Jul 2023 to 10 Jun 2024
Start Price AU $5,995 per person
Cruise Heritage Explorer, Southern Fiords Discovery (Doubtful Sound - Preservation Inlet) ex Te Anau Roundtrip
Cruise Line Heritage Expeditions
Ship Heritage Explorer
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description Cruise 6 nights with Heritage Expeditions and experience the grand scale scenery, untamed wilderness, ice-carved mountains, forests, sounds and unique wildlife of Fiordland`s Preservation and Chalky Inlets and Doubtful and Dusky Sounds on this 7-day exploration of the Southern Fiords.
Type of Special 7 day Cruise Only
Departure Date 10 Jul 2024
Inclusions Experience the grand scale scenery, untamed wilderness, ice-carved mountains, forests, sounds and unique wildlife of Fiordland`s Preservation and Chalky Inlets and Doubtful and Dusky Sounds on this 7-day exploration of the Southern Fiords. Rich in natural history, geology and the location of some significant historical firsts and important restoration and conservation projects, it is easy to see why this incredible region inspired a dream for responsible travel.

Maori legend describes how demi-god Tu-te-raki-whanoa carved out the region`s fiords with his adze, Te Hamo, from rock walls to create the fiords we know today. Captain Cook and his crew were the first Europeans to visit, landing here aboard HMS Resolution in 1773 and subsequently spending five weeks in Dusky Sound. Cook`s records of his discovery and maps would attract sealers and whalers not long after, who would go on to form the first European settlements of New Zealand, historically this region is very important and shaped the future of the country.

Fiordland`s Southern Fiords are only accessible by sea, making them some of the most remote areas of New Zealand`s mainland. Waterfalls, streams, rivers and fiords are enveloped with misty veils that come and go, revealing steep gradients of mountain peaks and sheltered valleys. A rugged terrain, the thickly forested floors are covered with ferns, lichens and mosses while the calm waters are home to Bottlenose Dolphins, Fiordland Crested Penguins and New Zealand Fur Seals.

The isolation of the Southern Fiords has been beneficial in ensuring their epic beauty remains unspoiled and historic sites undisturbed. In these calm waters, away from the crowds, explore some of the most unique and wild parts of New Zealand as you sail though these beautiful fiords and landscapes.

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Cruise only price includes:
- One way coach transfer from Te Anau to port
- 6 night expedition cruise aboard the Heritage Explorer (18 guests) from Doubtful Sound to Preservation Inlet
- 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 helicopter transfer from port to Te Anau

Premium Drinks Package available for $195 per person

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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.

For all voyages, exact landings depend on weather conditions and wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed; however, Heritage Expeditions 35+ years of experience in operating expeditions mean that they are well equipped to make the most of the conditions at the time. Past trip logs and species lists are available for all expeditions.
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.
Sailing Dates
  • 10 Jul 2024
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Single Per Person
Buller's AU $5,995 Request Price
Salvin's Double AU $6,765 Request Price
Salvin's Twin AU $6,765 Request Price
Wandering AU $7,095 Request Price
Royal AU $8,250 Request Price
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 10/07 Te Anau, New Zealand Coach Transfer to Doubtful Sound
1 10/07 Doubtful Sound, New Zealand Embark
2 11/07 Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
2 11/07 Breaksea Island, New Zealand
3 12/07 Dusky Sound, New Zealand
4 13/07 Dusky Sound, New Zealand
5 14/07 Taiari (Chalky Inlet), New Zealand
6 15/07 Preservation Inlet, New Zealand
7 16/07 Preservation Inlet, New Zealand Disembark Helicopter Flight to Te Anau
7 16/07 Te Anau, New Zealand
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may 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. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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