South Pacific Cruises Tours in 2025

from $30,595

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Mawson’s Antarctica

Hobart - Dunedin - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Explore Hobart’s waterfront
• Spot wildlife on Macquarie Island
• Marvel at East Antarctica ice cliff
• Visit New Zealand subantarctic

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Hobart / Dunedin

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Land & Sea Exploration, Photography Seminars

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Join this 24-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, tracing Sir Douglas Mawson's historic journey through Antarctica's breathtaking scenery. Encounter diverse wildlife, penguins, and albatrosses while exploring remote landscapes and discovering Mawson's legendary base.

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from $13,263

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Active New Zealand Adventure

New Zealand Self-drive Tour - 18 Day Itinerary

• Hike through Auckland's west coast
• Take a cruise on Lake Taupo.
• Hike in Tongariro National Park
• Cross the stunning Banks Peninsula
• Take part in a stargazing tour
• Enjoy outdoor activities in Wanaka
• Enjoy Dart River jet boat tour
• Sail overnight in Doubtful Sound

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Auckland / Queenstown

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Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Helicopter Tours, Kayaking, Fishing

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Moderate

Set out on an 18-day driving holiday in New Zealand from Auckland to Queenstown. Experience Lake Tekapo, Taupo, and the Tongariro alpine crossing. Sail Doubtful Sound overnight, enjoy a Wanaka AWD safari, hike the Routeburn Track, and elevate your journey with a Kepler Track heli-hike adventure.

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from $3,835

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Discover Marlborough Sounds: An In-Depth Exploration of the Marlborough Sounds

7 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

• Explore Queen Charlotte Sound
• Visit Tory Channel
• Sail through d’Urville
• Discover Pelorus Sound

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Blenheim / Blenheim

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Discover the calm waterways, abundant wildlife, and fascinating history of New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds on a memorable seven-day Kiwi tour that includes visits to Queen Charlotte and Pelorus Sounds, French Pass, and d'Urville Island.

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from $4,695

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Unseen Stewart Island: Pristine Wilderness and Wildlife Adventure

8 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

• Discover Halfmoon Bay
• Enjoy the historic views
• Visit Norwegian whaling station
• Explore Port Pegasus

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Invercargill / Invercargill

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Board the luxurious 18-guest Heritage Explorer on an 8-day expedition cruise. Discover the unseen rawness of New Zealand's wildlife-rich Stewart Island/Rakiura and Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara. The magnificent Aurora Australis is awe-inspiring as it spectacularly adorns the southern skies.

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from $3,295

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Undiscovered Dusky Sound: Cruising Remote Fiordland

Supper Cove Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

• View scenic helicopter transfers
• See Cooper, Long, & Indian Islands
• Explore Fiordland's Dusky Sound
• Spot wildlife and more

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Te Anau / Te Anau

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Join this 5-day exploration cruise of the Undiscovered Dusky Sound from Supper Cove and back aboard Heritage Explorer. Start and conclude your trip with a scenic helicopter flight between Te Anau and Supper Cove. Discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland on an unforgettable voyage cruising Acheron Passage, Breaksea, and Dusky Sounds.

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from $31,500

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In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica

28 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• Visit the Ross Sea region
• Experience nature on a grand scale
• View relics of early exploration
• Observe penguins, seals, and whales
• Enjoy shore landings on islands

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Port of Bluff / Port of Bluff

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Visit the subantarctic islands of Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell, in the unique Southern Ocean during your 28-day Antarctica expedition to the Ross Sea. Aboard the Heritage Adventurer, spot penguins, seabirds, seals, and whales as you explore via Zodiacs and on wildlife walks.

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from $58,990

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Mawson’s Antarctica: Along the East Coast

25 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II

• Explore Queenstown
• Discover Milford Sound
• Witness Balleny Islands
• Explore the Terra Nova Hut

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Queenstown / Hobart

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Variable

Embark on a 25-day cruise from Queenstown to Hobart aboard the Scenic Eclipse II. Explore Antarctica's remote and captivating landscape, following in the footsteps of explorer Sir Douglas Mawson. Navigate wild realms and experience the unpredictability.

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from $68,190

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Antarctica's Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife

Hobart - Christchurch - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II

• Visit Beaufort Island’s cliffs
• Explore Hobart’s vibrant harbor
• Sail along the Ross Sea
• Admire Mount Erebus

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Hobart / Christchurch

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Set sail on a 24-day Scenic Eclipse II cruise from Hobart to Christchurch, exploring Antarctica’s Ross Sea and its historic routes. Experience breathtaking glaciers and unique wildlife.

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from $4,360

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Southern Fiords Discovery: A Deep Exploration of Fiordland's Southern Fiords

7 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

• Experience the grand scale scenery
• Tour unique parts of New Zealand
• Explore Preservation Inlet
• Navigate through Acheron Passage

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Doubtful Sound / Te Anau

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Discover Southern Fiordland, one of New Zealand's most remote regions, onboard Heritage Explorer. Misty veils surround waterfalls, streams, rivers, and fiords, revealing towering mountain peaks and sheltering valleys. The rough landscape is home to bottlenose dolphins, Fiordland crested penguins, and New Zealand fur seals.

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from $5,850

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Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific: Subantarctic Islands

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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Queenstown / 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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from $57,790

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Antarctica's Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife

Roundtrip Christchurch - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II

• Experience Antarctica's Ross Sea
• Explore Beaufort Island
• Scenic cruising Ross Ice Shelf
• Discover Adare Peninsula

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Christchurch / Christchurch

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Whale Watching

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Embark on a 24-day expedition cruise to Antarctica’s Ross Sea aboard the Scenic Eclipse II, where you can explore vast glaciers and dramatic wildlife. Join renowned explorers and gain unique insights into this pristine region's history and environment.

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from $7,900

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Papua's Whale Sharks and Birds of Paradise

Sorong - Kaimana - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih

• Swim under Kitikiti waterfall
• Explore the maze of karst islands
• View birds of paradise in nature
• Enjoy the isolated Ceram Sea

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Sorong / Triton Bay

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Take a cruise from Sorong to Kaimana in discovering Papua's whale sharks and different bird-of-paradise species aboard the Ombak Putih ship on this 10-day voyage. Visit Dampier Strait, Misool Archipelago, Mainland of Papua, Triton Bay, and Namatote Passage.

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from $4,970

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More Society Islands & Tahiti

Tahiti Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Paul Gauguin

• Visit Raiatea
• Enjoy Motu Mahana
• Scuba in Bora Bora
• Explore Moorea

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Papeete / Papeete

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Scuba Diving

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Discover azure waters and sun-kissed beaches as you aboard M/S Paul Gauguin on an 8-day cruise within the Society Islands of French Polynesia.

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from $4,930

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The Top of the South: Explorations Beyond Marlborough Sounds

9 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

• Explore New Zealand's South Island
• Visit Tory Channel
• Discover Pelorus Sound
• Sail through d’Urville

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Nelson / Nelson

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Spend nine days exploring New Zealand's South Island's secret coves, beaches, peaceful waters, wildlife, and rich history. Enjoy stops in the fascinating ports of Queen Charlotte Sound, Pelorus Sound, d'Urville Island, and Abel Tasman National Park on your way from Blenheim.

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from $15,870

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Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands

Dunedin - Dunedin - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Explore the Snares Islands
• Enjoy a guided walk on Ulva Island
• View fur seals, sea lions, & seals
• See Fiordland Crested penguins

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Dunedin / Dunedin

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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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from $15,175

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Asian Island Odyssey: Cruising the Remote Islands of the Philippines & Indonesia, Taipei to Darwin

19 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• Visit Yehliu Geopark
• Marvel at Tojoman Lagoo
• Explore Fort Belgica
• Swim with Whale Sharks

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Taipei / Darwin

Activities

Snorkeling, Village Visits, Local Market Visits

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Join this 19-day Asian Island Odyssey, cruising from Taipei to Darwin aboard Heritage Adventurer. Traverse the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator. Explore islands with blue waters, pristine coral gardens, and intriguing wildlife. Highlights include Taiwan’s Yehliu Geopark and Taroko National Park, swimming with Whale Sharks, and more.

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from $13,590

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New Guinea Odyssey

Darwin - Cairns - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Discover Papua New Guinea
• Visit the Tami islands
• Watch the Asaro Mudmen
• Swim and snorkel on beaches

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Cairns / Darwin

Activities

Spa Relaxation

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Embark Le Soleal for a brand-new 17-day tropical expedition cruise to discover the sublime natural landscapes of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, stopping in stunning ports of Banda Neira, Triton Bay, Jayapura, Kopar, Madang, and Tami Islands.

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from $10,200

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Australia's Iconic Kimberley: Broome - Darwin

Broome - Darwin - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Discover Important Bird Area
• Experience Horizontal Waterfalls
• Visit Gwion Gwion art galleries
• Explore the King George twin falls

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Broome / Darwin

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Join this 11-day expedition cruise across the Kimberley Coast. Explore the ?Horizontal Waterfalls?, Montgomery reef, the Bonaparte Archipelago, and a lot of amazing places in fascinating Australia. Embark Le Soleal from Broome to Darwin with stops in: Lacepede Islands, Collier Bay, Hunter River, Swift Bay, King George River, and more.

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