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Take a small ship cruise to the beautiful "forgotten islands," part of the nation of New Zealand, on the southern shore. This small group of inhabited islands is about 200 kilometers from the closest coastal point of New Zealand. The total surface area of these small islands is 3.5 kilometers squared, and they were named the Snares because they're a shipping hazard. The Snares have no introduced species and are a pristine wildlife haven with the Snares crested penguin, the New Zealand fur seal, the New Zealand sea lion, petrels, and Shearwaters. Additionally there are many endemic plants on the island including the Olearia lyallii, the Stilbocarpa robusta, and the rare Lepidium oleraceum. Contact our travel specialists to start planning your ideal trip to Snares today!

10 Best Snares Small Ship Cruises & Wildlife Trips for 2021-2022

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Observe beautiful fur seals
Expedition to the Albatross Latitudes: The Subantarctic & Chatham Islands
Queenstown to Wellington
15 Days from $9,300
Journey into the wilds of New Zealand’s Southern Ocean from the deep and quiet fiords of Murihiku – Southland – to the mysterious and protected wildlife reserves of the subantarctic Campbell and Auckland Islands during this 15-day cruise aboard Coral Geographer.
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New Zealand South Island Expedition
Dunedin - Dunedin
8 Days from $3,740
Set sail aboard Le Soléal for an 8-day brand-new expedition cruise to discover the South Island of New Zealand between enchanting landscapes and observation of extraordinary wildlife, in one of the best-preserved environments on the planet.
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New Zealand's remotest island.
Beyond Fiordland - New Zealand's Wildest Islands
11 Days from $5,995
On this 11-day cruise aboard the Spirit of Enderby starting and ending in the beautiful city of Invercargill, you'll admire some of New Zealand's best pelagic birding including Wandering Albatross, Royal Albatross, Light-mantled Sooty Albatross, Campbell Island Albatross and Little Shearwater.
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Sea lion nestled in the seaweed.
Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: Subantarctic Islands
13 Days from $7,500
Embark on the Spirit of Enderby for a 13-day wildlife cruise of New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands: the Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell. The rich biodiversity of these islands provide ample opportunity to watch and photograph unique Subantarctic flora and fauna. Expert naturalists aboard the ship provide a wealth of information.
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A beautiful ocean view.
Birding Down Under
19 Days from $11,250
Embark the Spirit of Enderby for a 19-day birding cruise of New Zealand. Visit isolated islands that host some of the most diverse and unique bird species in the world. To get a closer look at these islands and their wildlife, enjoy excursions in Zodiac dinghies and explore further with hikes on the islands in search of exotic wildlife.
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New Zealand South Island Expedition
Dunedin - Dunedin
8 Days from $3,740
Set sail aboard Le Soléal for an 8-day brand-new expedition cruise to discover the South Island of New Zealand between enchanting landscapes and observation of extraordinary wildlife, in one of the best-preserved environments on the planet.
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New Zealand has something to offer any style of traveler. It is a land of snow-capped mountains, long sandy beaches and wild coastline, rolling grasslands and sapphire fjords. This awesome landscape provides endless opportunities for adventure and play, while sophisticated but laid-back cities accommodate the tastes of the more urban visitor.
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