Heritage Expeditions

Heritage Explorer

With the combination of ultimate comfort and breathtaking destinations, the Heritage Explorer offers guests a new way to discover the coastal shores of New Zealand. To maintain its high performance the Heritage Explorer is equipped with top of the line technology including dual Scania 653 horsepower engines ensuring you cruise in comfort.
Ship Type
Expedition Cruise Ship
Passengers
18
Crew
5
Launched
2004
Refurbished
2021

Heritage Explorer Cruises View all Choose from 43 vacations cruising on board the Heritage Explorer

10 Days Te Anau to Te Anau

Operator: Heritage Expeditions

From 5,835pp

5 Days Blenheim to Blenheim

Operator: Heritage Expeditions

From 2,725pp

8 Days Invercargill to Invercargill

Operator: Heritage Expeditions

From 4,695pp

7 Days Blenheim to Blenheim

Operator: Heritage Expeditions

From 3,835pp

Life On Board Heritage Explorer What can you expect when cruising on board Heritage Explorer

Heritage Explorer
Heritage Explorer

New Zealand-built expedition yacht Heritage Explorer joins Heritage's small ship fleet creating new opportunities of discovery around the shores of New Zealand. Read more

Life On Board
Life On Board

Recently renovated, Heritage Explorer's has been designed to provide the perfect balance of comfort, relaxation but intimate enough to enable guests to form new friendships with their fellow explorers. Read more

Unforgettable Wildlife Excursions
Unforgettable Wildlife Excursions

With 15,000 kilometres of coastline, NZ's awe-inspiring fiords, gold sand beaches, hidden coves, tranquil waterways, native forests and marine reserves are perfect for small ship expeditions. Read more

Deck Plans

W
Wandering Cabin
B'
Buller's Cabin
S'T
Salvins Cabin
Lower Deck
Main Deck
R
Royal Suite
Bridge Deck
Sun Deck

Cabins

Heritage Explorer Royal Suite
Royal Suite
Cabin Type: Suite

Located on the Bridge Deck, our Master Suite features a spacious bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, mirror and washbasin, private en suite, personal climate control, TV, PABX satellite read more telephone, window and French doors opening out on to the covered Bridge Deck.

Heritage Explorer Wandering Cabin
Wandering Cabin
Cabin Type: Oceanview

Located on the Lower Deck, Wandering cabins feature one lower single berth, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole.

Heritage Explorer Buller's Cabin
Buller's Cabin
Cabin Type: Oceanview

Located on the Lower Deck, the Buller's cabin features one bunk (one upper and one lower berth), ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole.

Heritage Explorer Salvins Cabin
Salvins Cabin
Cabin Type: Oceanview

Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin's cabins have the option of either a double bed or two lower berths. Both feature ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole.

Heritage Explorer Cruise Schedule All 43 cruise sailings by departure date on board Heritage Explorer

Starts
Days
Name
From - To
From
Starts
Wednesday
04 Mar 2026
Days
5
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
3,295pp
Starts
Sunday
08 Mar 2026
Days
5
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
3,670pp
Starts
Sunday
17 May 2026
Days
7
From - To
Blenheim to Blenheim
From
3,835pp
Starts
Saturday
04 Jul 2026
Days
7
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
4,360pp
Starts
Sunday
26 Jul 2026
Days
7
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
4,145pp
Starts
Saturday
01 Aug 2026
Days
5
Cruise Name
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
3,125pp
Starts
Wednesday
19 Aug 2026
Days
7
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
4,360pp
Starts
Monday
31 Aug 2026
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
6,245pp
Starts
Sunday
04 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Invercargill to Invercargill
From
4,695pp
Starts
Sunday
11 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Invercargill to Invercargill
From
4,695pp
Starts
Sunday
18 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Invercargill to Invercargill
From
4,695pp
Starts
Friday
20 Nov 2026
Days
7
From - To
Blenheim to Blenheim
From
3,835pp
Starts
Wednesday
02 Dec 2026
Days
7
From - To
Blenheim to Blenheim
From
3,835pp
Starts
Monday
14 Dec 2026
Days
5
From - To
Blenheim to Blenheim
From
2,725pp
Starts
Wednesday
30 Dec 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Invercargill to Invercargill
From
4,930pp
Starts
Wednesday
06 Jan 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Invercargill to Invercargill
From
4,930pp
Starts
Saturday
16 Jan 2027
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
5,835pp
Starts
Wednesday
27 Jan 2027
Days
5
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
3,460pp
Starts
Sunday
31 Jan 2027
Days
5
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
3,460pp
Starts
Thursday
04 Feb 2027
Days
5
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
3,460pp
Starts
Thursday
18 Feb 2027
Days
7
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
4,580pp
Starts
Wednesday
24 Feb 2027
Days
5
Cruise Name
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
3,280pp
Starts
Sunday
28 Feb 2027
Days
5
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
3,460pp
Starts
Sunday
14 Mar 2027
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
6,555pp
Starts
Thursday
01 Apr 2027
Days
7
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
4,580pp
Starts
Wednesday
07 Apr 2027
Days
5
Cruise Name
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
3,280pp
Starts
Monday
19 Apr 2027
Days
7
From - To
Blenheim to Blenheim
From
4,025pp
Starts
Monday
17 May 2027
Days
7
From - To
Blenheim to Blenheim
From
4,025pp
Starts
Saturday
29 May 2027
Days
5
From - To
Blenheim to Blenheim
From
2,860pp
Starts
Sunday
04 Jul 2027
Days
7
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
5,110pp
Starts
Friday
16 Jul 2027
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
5,835pp
Starts
Monday
26 Jul 2027
Days
7
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
4,350pp
Starts
Sunday
01 Aug 2027
Days
5
Cruise Name
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
3,280pp
Starts
Thursday
05 Aug 2027
Days
5
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
3,460pp
Starts
Thursday
19 Aug 2027
Days
7
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
4,580pp
Starts
Tuesday
31 Aug 2027
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
5,835pp
Starts
Sunday
19 Sep 2027
Days
7
From - To
Te Anau to Te Anau
From
4,580pp
Starts
Monday
04 Oct 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Invercargill to Invercargill
From
4,930pp
Starts
Monday
11 Oct 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Invercargill to Invercargill
From
4,930pp
Starts
Monday
18 Oct 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Invercargill to Invercargill
From
4,930pp
Starts
Thursday
18 Nov 2027
Days
7
From - To
Blenheim to Blenheim
From
4,025pp
Starts
Friday
10 Dec 2027
Days
5
From - To
Blenheim to Blenheim
From
2,860pp
Starts
Tuesday
14 Dec 2027
Days
5
From - To
Blenheim to Blenheim
From
2,860pp
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from Heritage Expeditions. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.

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