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Experience the wonders of the Auckland Islands and Carnley Harbor with Adventure Life's 3 small ship cruises for 2026. Join us on a cruise journey through the Galapagos of the Southern Ocean, where you can explore Macquarie Island, venture on Zodiac excursions, view a vast array of endemic birds, appreciate rich biodiversity, and discover Campbell Island. Delve into the forgotten islands of the South Pacific on a tour that takes you to remote New Zealand, through windswept Rata forests, abandoned WWII huts, amazing wildlife reserves, and flowering megaherbs. Embark on an educational expedition to the Subantarctic Islands, where you can explore Macquarie Island, venture on Zodiac excursions, view endemic birds, appreciate biodiversity, and enjoy additional discovery by kayak. These tours offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes and wildlife of the Southern Ocean, making it a journey of a lifetime. Don't miss the chance to explore these hidden gems and contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Dunedin - Ushuaia - 34 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Dunedin’s vibrant culture
  • Follow in footsteps of explorers
  • Discover Ross Sea’s wildlife
  • Spot Macquarie Island’s wildlife
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Dunedin / Port of Ushuaia
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Photography Seminars
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Embark on a 34-day expedition from Dunedin to Ushuaia aboard the Greg Mortimer, exploring the wonders of Antarctica. Follow in the footsteps of historic explorers while experiencing the stunning landscapes and untouched wilderness of the 7th continent.
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Queenstown, New Zealand
from $6,145
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Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific: Subantarctic Islands

Port of Bluff Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Discover remote New Zealand
  • Hike through windswept Rata forests
  • Visit abandoned WWII huts
  • Explore amazing wildlife reserves
  • Witness flowering megaherbs
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Invercargill / Invercargill
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Heritage Adventurer hosts this eight-day voyage to the islands south of New Zealand: The Snares, Auckland Islands, and Campbell Island, all of which feature pristine ecosystems teeming with unique wildlife. Hike through windy rata forests and along exposed coastal cliffs before visiting abandoned WWII Coastwatcher huts and even a shipwreck.
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The Red-crowned Parakeet.
from $10,490
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Galapagos of the Southern Ocean

Porto of Bluff Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Explore Macquarie Island
  • Venture on Zodiac excursions
  • View a vast array of endemic birds
  • Appreciate the rich biodiversity
  • Enjoy additional discovery by kayak
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Invercargill / Invercargill
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Take a 12-day wildlife trip on Heritage Adventurer through New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands: the Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell. These islands' high biodiversity provides enough opportunities to observe and photograph unique Subantarctic flora and wildlife. Expert naturalists aboard the ship provide a wealth of information.
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