Heritage Expeditions
Heritage Expeditions was formed in 1985, as a way of increasing awareness and conservation of the natural world through responsible expedition travel. Its founder Rodney Russ was a biologist working for the New Zealand Wildlife Service. Through his work on Kakapo, Black Robin and other endangered species he appreciated that rather than locking wilderness areas away, it was important to share them with people so that they might become "ambassadors" advocating and supporting conservation efforts. He has long held the view that conservation and responsible travel are partners, that together can achieve what might otherwise be unachievable.
From those small beginnings the company, which is still family owned, operates its own Polar Research Vessel, Spirit of Enderby, on expeditions to Antarctica, the Subantarctic, through the Pacific and the Russian Far East. Each expedition is meticulously planned and led ensuring that passengers (maximum of 50) maximize every opportunity they have to learn and experience as much as possible about the region, while at the same time minimising the impact of their visit.
Departure: 05 Jan 2022 From: Bluff, New Zealand Cruise line: Heritage Expeditions Cruise Ship: Akademik Shokalskiy.
7 Night cruise departing roundtrip from Bluff aboard Akademik Shokalskiy.
Departure: 10 Jan 2022 From: Bluff, New Zealand Cruise line: Heritage Expeditions Cruise Ship: Spirit of Enderby.
28 Night Cruise sailing from Bluff roundtrip aboard Spirit of Enderby. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Invercargill.
Departure: 08 Feb 2022 From: Bluff, New Zealand Cruise line: Heritage Expeditions Cruise Ship: Spirit of Enderby.
28 Night Cruise sailing from Bluff to Christchurch aboard Spirit of Enderby. 1 night hotel stay pre-cruise in Invercargill.
Departure: 10 Feb 2022 From: Bluff, New Zealand Cruise line: Heritage Expeditions Cruise Ship: Akademik Shokalskiy.
28 Night Cruise sailing from Bluff roundtrip aboard Akademik Shokalskiy. 1 night hotel stay pre-cruise in Invercargill.
Departure: 12 Mar 2022 From: Bluff, New Zealand Cruise line: Heritage Expeditions Cruise Ship: Akademik Shokalskiy.
9 Night cruise sailing from Bluff to Christchurch aboard Akademik Shokalskiy.
Departure: 25 Mar 2022 From: Tauranga, New Zealand Cruise line: Heritage Expeditions Cruise Ship: Spirit of Enderby.
30 Night Cruise sailing from Tauranga to Yokohama aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Departure: 01 Jun 2022 From: Petropavlovsk, Russia Cruise line: Heritage Expeditions Cruise Ship: Spirit of Enderby.
12 Night Cruise sailing from Petropavlovsk to Korskov aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Departure: 14 Jun 2022 From: Korsakov, Russia Cruise line: Heritage Expeditions Cruise Ship: Spirit of Enderby.
11 Night Cruise sailing from Korsakov to Magadan aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Departure: 28 Jun 2022 From: Petropavlovsk, Russia Cruise line: Heritage Expeditions Cruise Ship: Spirit of Enderby.
13 Night Cruise sailing from Petropavlovsk to Anadyr aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Departure: 11 Jul 2022 From: Anadyr, Russia Cruise line: Heritage Expeditions Cruise Ship: Spirit of Enderby.
14 Night Cruise sailing from Anadyr roundtrip aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Departure: 25 Jul 2022 From: Anadyr, Russia Cruise line: Heritage Expeditions Cruise Ship: Spirit of Enderby.
14 Night Cruise sailing from Anadyr roundtrip aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Departure: 08 Aug 2022 From: Anadyr, Russia Cruise line: Heritage Expeditions Cruise Ship: Spirit of Enderby.
14 Night Cruise sailing from Anadyr roundtrip aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Departure: 22 Aug 2022 From: Anadyr, Russia Cruise line: Heritage Expeditions Cruise Ship: Spirit of Enderby.
14 Night Cruise sailing from Anadyr roundtrip aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Departure: 05 Sep 2022 From: Anadyr, Russia Cruise line: Heritage Expeditions Cruise Ship: Spirit of Enderby.
13 Night Cruise sailing from Anadyr to Petropavlovsk aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Our Australian and New Zealand chefs will delight you with international cuisine, prepared with the freshest products available. Our chefs onboard can prepare food according to your special dietary needs (providing this information in advance of departure date, specified on the booking form). We regret to inform that Kosher, Halal and Vegan meals are NOT available onboard