Cruise |
Heritage Explorer , 4 Night Undiscovered Dusky Sound ex Te Anau, New Zealand Return |
Cruise Line |
Heritage Expeditions |
Ship |
Heritage Explorer |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
4 Night Cruise sailing from Te Anau, New Zealand onboard Heritage Explorer |
Type of Cruise |
Expedition |
Departure Date |
22 Jan 2025 |
Cruise Description |
Discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland on an unforgettable voyage cruising Acheron Passage, Breaksea and Dusky Sounds with New Zealand's pioneering small ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions.Starting and concluding with a thrilling, scenic helicopterflight between Te Anau and Supper Cove, our 5-day voyage sees us exploring the sheltered waters, hidden coves, islands and astounding scenery of World Heritage Area Dusky Sound, one of Fiordland's largest fiords some 40-kilometres long and studded with more than 350 islands. Only accessible by sea, Dusky Sound is among the most isolated areas on 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. However, it is this isolation that has ensured the pristine, epic beauty remains unspoiled and historic sites undisturbed.Rightly famous for its epic, grand scale scenery, untamed wilderness and unique wildlife including Bottlenose Dolphins, Fiordland Crested Penguins and New Zealand Fur Seals, Fiordland is also rich in natural history, geology and the location of several historical New Zealand firsts and important restoration and conservation projects which we plan to visit. Our luxurious 18-guest expedition yacht Heritage Explorer is perfect for navigating Fiordland's narrow waterways, fiords and island clusters off limits to larger vessels. We will also use our two tenders to explore further and make landings, visit historic sites and enjoy a range of walks. On board you will also find kayaks to explore at your leisure and fishing gear to perhaps catch the evening meal.Discover the calm waters of Dusky Sound in solitude and explore some of the most unique and wild parts of Fiordland on this bucket list voyage. |
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Sailing Dates |
22 Jan 2025 |
26 Jan 2025 |
30 Jan 2025 |
28 Feb 2025 |
04 Mar 2025 |
31 Jul 2025 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
22 Jan 2025 |
Te Anau, New Zealand |
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22 Jan 2025 |
Supper Cove, New Zealand |
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23 Jan 2025 |
Dusky Sound, New Zealand |
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24 Jan 2025 |
Dusky Sound, New Zealand |
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25 Jan 2025 |
Breaksea Island, New Zealand |
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25 Jan 2025 |
Acheron Passage, New Zealand |
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26 Jan 2025 |
Supper Cove, New Zealand |
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26 Jan 2025 |
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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