Ponant invites you to discover the wild and untouched beauty of New Zealand's Fiordlands and Subantarctic Islands. Set sail on a 15-day expedition cruise with an exceptional itinerary and allow yourself to be transported to another world where the wildlife rules and you are but visitors. From Dunedin, the Edinburgh of New Zealand that is a lively student city, with a rich Scottish Heritage, you will reach Ulva Island. This first call on Paterson Inlet is renowned as an extraordinary nature sanctuary. Our team of naturalists and destination experts will be on hand to show you some of the rarest...read more bird species in the world.
You will follow your voyage towards Fiordland National Park, which is part of Te Wähipounamu, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, home to the majestic Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound. You will enjoy a Zodiac® cruise and spot Fiordland Crested penguins, get up close to spectacular waterfalls and enjoy the vistas from the ship's outer decks. You will then head to the Snares Islands, a haven for the country's wildlife with some 35,000 endemic Snares Gorfous and a colony of around 1,000 fur seals before discovering Macquarie Island, part of Australia. Often described as the "Galápagos of the Southern Ocean", the Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand are among some of the best preserved and protected environments on the planet where you will experience scenery and wildlife like nowhere else on earth.
You will be captivated by the breathtaking scenery, meadows of megaherbs forming a colourful tapestry and towering cliffs buffeted by the power of the waves and wind - the playground of the Royal Albatross. With a myriad of penguins patrolling the black sandy beaches it is truly a nature-lover's dream come true. Your ship will finally reach Dunedin, the end of your voyage.
Cruise Itinerary
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Day 1:Dunedin
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Day 2: Ulva Island
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Day 3:Dusky Sound
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Day 3:Doubtful Sound
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Day 4:Milford Sound
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Day 5: Snares Islands
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Day 6: Enderby Island, Auckland Islands
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Day 6: Musgrave Inlet, Auckland Islands
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Day 7: Cruising At Sea
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Day 8: Macquarie Island
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Day 9: Macquarie Island
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Day 10: Cruising At Sea
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Day 11: Campbell Island
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Day 12: Cruising At Sea
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Day 13: Antipodes Islands
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Day 14: Cruising At Sea
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Day 15:Dunedin
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Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Transfers to and/or from the ship port may be required.
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