Package Summary: 11 nights Fly, Cruise & Stay
Package Starts: 3rd November 2025 – with flight from Australia to Auckland
Cruise Starts: 4th November 2025 – from Auckland, New Zealand
Cruise Ends: 14th November 2025 – into Port of Bluff, New Zealand
Package Ends: 14th November 2025 with flight from Queenstown to Australia
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EXCLUSIVE FLY FREE OFFER:
Deck 4 Superior twin – your special price now $10,798*pp
Deck 5 Superior twin – your special price now $11,418*pp
Worsley Suite twin – your special price now $14,615*pp
Superior Single – your special price now $14,615*pp
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NEW ZEALAND ODYSSEY Fly FREE*, expedition cruise & stay package prices include:
– FREE* One way economy class airfare from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne to Auckland (other cities on request)
– 1 nights hotel accommodation in Auckland pre-cruise including dinner and breakfast
– One way transfer from hotel to port
– 10 night expedition cruise aboard Heritage Adventurer from Auckland to Port of Bluff
– All shipboard main meals
– House beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard
– All expedition shore excursions, activities and landing fees
– Discovery Local Fund/landing fees of AUD$650 per person
– Programme of lectures by noted naturalists
– Transfer from Port of Bluff to Queenstown Airport
– FREE* One way economy class airfare from Queenstown to Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne
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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
Special Validity Dates
Pre-cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 03 Nov 2025 | Fly Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne to Auckland, make own way to hotel |
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 03 Nov 2025 | Auckland, New Zealand |
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| 04 Nov 2025 | Auckland, New Zealand |
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| 04 Nov 2025 | Tauranga, New Zealand |
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| 05 Nov 2025 | Tauranga, New Zealand |
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| 05 Nov 2025 | Rotorua, New Zealand |
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| 06 Nov 2025 | At sea | ||
| 07 Nov 2025 | Wellington, New Zealand |
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| 08 Nov 2025 | Kaikoura, New Zealand |
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| 09 Nov 2025 | Akaroa New Zealand |
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| 10 Nov 2025 | Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand |
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| 11 Nov 2025 | Oban, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island |
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| 12 Nov 2025 | Fiordland National Park, New Zealand |
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| 13 Nov 2025 | Fiordland National Park, New Zealand |
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| 14 Nov 2025 | Invercargill, New Zealand |
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| 14 Nov 2025 | Queenstown, New Zealand |
Post-cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 14 Nov 2025 | Transfer to airport, Fly Queenstown to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
Heritage Expeditions pioneered expedition cruising in New Zealand in 1984 and have been supporting New Zealand conservation for more than 50 years. Our New Zealand Coastal Odyssey voyage rolls all this experience into one voyage as we share the hidden gems of Aotearoa/New Zealand and its three main islands (the North Island, South Island, and Stewart Island) with you on this unforgettable 12-day expedition cruise. From the bright lights of New Zealand’s largest city to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua, Wellington’s capital of cool, Dunedin’s avant garde fashion labels, Fiordland and Milford Sound’s iconic scenery to the adventure playground of Queenstown – this is the ultimate Kiwi adventure to experience it all.
With the 9th longest coastline in the world measuring some 15,000 kilometres you will wind through narrow fiords, circumnavigate small islands, explore secluded bays, and visit quaint seaside towns. Bordering the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean, and once part of Gondwanaland, New Zealand has a fascinating natural and cultural history from its first Polynesian arrivals through European settlement, early sealing and whaling and world leading conservation efforts. Places of interest include the sunken valleys and towering mountains of Fiordland’s Milford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds; the volcanoes, hot springs and geysers of Rotorua; the ‘World’s Coolest Little Capital’ (Wellington); the stunning marine mammal playground of Kaikoura and home of New Zealand whale watching where the mountains meet the sea; the Scottish city of Dunedin; the iconic wildlife havens of Stewart Island and nearby predator free Ulva Island; and many Kiwi towns along the way including the French-infused village of Akaroa.
Those looking for a thrilling exploration filled with wildlife encounters will enjoy observations of dolphins and whale watching, exceptional birdwatching including a number of rare endemic species and an albatross colony on the Otago Peninsula. Those with a taste for gourmet delights will enjoy experiencing some of New Zealand’s award-winning cuisine including the wines of Canterbury and Marlborough and cheese in Akaroa.
Our vessel Heritage Adventurer is built for exploring regions like New Zealand’s intricate coastline, navigating through fiords, cruising up harbours, and allowing for Zodiac cruising to remote and isolated bays. We invite you to join us on this in-depth exploration of New Zealand.
Heritage Adventurer is a true pioneering expedition vessel of exceptional pedigree. Often referred to as the ‘Grande Dame of Polar Exploration’ 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. Having held records for the most northern and southern Arctic and Antarctic navigations, and for traversing both the Northwest and Northeast Passages, makes Heritage Adventurer perfect for pioneering New Zealand-based Heritage Expeditions signature experiential expedition travel.
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. Heritage Adventurer proudly continues our traditions of exceptional, personalised expedition experiences as Heritage Expeditions flagship.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 124 m
- Tonnage: 8,378
- Maiden Voyage: 1991
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 140
Ship Facilities
- Presentation Theatre
- Hospital
- Dining Room
- Shop
- Lounge/Bar
- Bistro Dining Room and Lounge
- Zodiacs
- Pool
- Health, Wellbeing & Beauty Area
- Jacuzzi
- Gym
- 2 Bars
- Library
- Observation Lounge
- Observation Deck
Every year Heritage Expeditions voyages with small groups of between 18 and 140 intrepid travellers to some of the most unique and remote islands, coasts and shorelines on earth aboard their expedition ships Heritage Adventurer and Heritage Explorer on voyages ranging from 5 – 28 days.
Founded in 1985 by the Russ family in Christchurch, New Zealand, Heritage Expeditions is still proudly family-owned and operated. Contributing to conservation through experiential learning and providing funds for research and management, they are pioneers in environmentally-responsible expedition travel offering intimate group excursions to Antarctica and the Subantarctic Islands, through the Pacific, and around New Zealand on their purpose built expedition ships.
Each expedition is meticulously planned and led by a team of botanists, ornithologists, naturalists and experts in their field, ensuring guests maximise every opportunity to learn, discover and experience as much as possible, while minimising the impact of their visit and returning as ambassadors for these very special places.
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Main Deck Triple Cabins on Deck 3 are a spacious 22m2 and feature two porthole windows, two single beds and one Pullman bed which folds down from the wall, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system.
Located on Deck 6, Heritage Suites are an expansive 44m2 and feature large double panoramic windows, king bed, large living area with a sofa, coffee table and chairs and grand marble bathroom with a double basin, bathtub and shower, large writing desk, floor to ceiling cabinetry for storage and a flat screen entertainment system. Receive complimentary in-room dining, minibar replenished daily, free laundry, US$100.00 per person SPA credit, Heritage Expeditions keep cup, notebook and pen.
Located on Deck 6, Worsley Suites are a spacious 22m2 and feature large panoramic windows, king or two single beds, comfortable chaise-style lounge suite, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system. Receive complimentary in-room dining, minibar replenished daily, Heritage Expeditions keep cup, notebook and pen.
Superior Single Cabins on Deck 5 are a spacious 22m2 and feature large panoramic windows, king bed, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system.
Superior Cabins on Deck 5 are a spacious 22m2 and feature large panoramic windows, king or two single beds, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system.
Superior Triple Cabins on Deck 5 are a spacious 22m2 and feature large panoramic windows, two single beds and one Pullman bed which folds down from the wall, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system.
Superior Cabins on Deck 4 are a spacious 22m2 and feature large panoramic windows, king or two single beds, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system.
Main Deck Single Cabins on Deck 3 are a spacious 22m2 and feature two porthole windows, king bed, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system.
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