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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!
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Cascading waterfall in the Milford Sound
Expedition to the Albatross Latitudes: The Subantarctic & Chatham Islands
Queenstown to Wellington
17 Days from $9,490
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 on this 15-day cruise aboard Coral Geographer.
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Queenstown, New Zealand
Unseen Fiordland, Stewart Island and The Snares: Exploring New Zealand's Remote Backyard
Queenstown to Invercargill
8 Days from $5,075
Join Heritage Adventurer on an unforgettable 8-day Kiwi adventure that takes you to New Zealand's most isolated regions. Stewart and Ulva islands, as well as the glacier-cut highlands of Fiordland in New Zealand's South Island, are just a few of the places visited on this voyage.
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Coastal beauty of Dunedin
Southern Odyssey
Auckland to Dunedin
20 Days from $29,370
Board the National Geographic Orion and sail the Southern Odyssey route from Auckland to Dunedin and experience the pristine coastlines and natural splendor of New Zealand.
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In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica
28 Days from $26,950
Visit the subantarctic islands of Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell, in the unique Southern Ocean en route your 28-day Antarctica expedition on the Ross Sea. Aboard Heritage Adventurer, spot penguins, seabirds, seals, and whales as you explore via zodiacs and on wildlife walks.
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Sea lion nestled in the seaweed.
Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands
Invercargill to Invercargill
12 Days from $8,450
Take a 13-day wildlife trip on the Spirit of Enderby 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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Explore the stunning Milford Sound
Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands
Dunedin - Dunedin
15 Days from $13,300
Set sail from Dunedin on Le Soleal for a 15-day exploration cruise to New Zealand's Fiordland and Subantarctic Islands. Explore the South West World Heritage Area, which is home to the magnificent Milford, Dusky, and Doubtful Sounds. Take a Zodiac cruise across the fiords and look for the endangered Fiordland Crested penguin.
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The ultimate marine experience of whale watching
Ancient Fjords and Unspoiled Islands of Southern New Zealand
Dunedin-Dunedin
12 Days from $7,960
Board Le Soleal for a 12-day cruise through the South Islands of New Zealand. Explore the magnificent Fiordland National Park, learn about its cultural heritage, and encounter the wildlife as you set sail through New Zealand's ancient landscapes.
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Birding Down Under: Subantarctic and Chatham Islands
Queenstown to Invercargill
17 Days from $12,875
Embark on the Heritage Adventurer for a 17-day New Zealand birding cruise. Visit remote islands that are home to some of the world's most diverse and distinctive bird species. To get a closer look at these islands and their fauna, take Zodiac excursions and hike the islands in search of exotic wildlife. 
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New Zealand's remotest island.
Beyond Fiordland - New Zealand's Wildest Islands
Invercargill to Invercargill
12 Days from $7,995
On this 12-day cruise aboard Heritage Adventurer starting and ending in the beautiful city of Invercargill, 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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Queenstown, New Zealand
Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific: Subantarctic Islands
Queenstown to Invercargill
8 Days from $4,875
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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1 Best Travel Deals to the Snares for 2022-2023

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Unseen Fiordland, Stewart Island and The Snares: Exploring New Zealand's Remote Backyard$500$50758Feb 28, 2023Join Heritage Adventurer on an unforgettable 8-day Kiwi adventure that takes you to New Zealand's most isolated regions. Stewart and Ulva islands, as …
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1 Best Luxury Trips to the Snares for 2022-2023

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Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands$1330015Dec 28, 2022Set sail from Dunedin on Le Soleal for a 15-day exploration cruise to New Zealand's Fiordland and Subantarctic Islands. Explore the South West World …
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