South Pacific Tours in 2026

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 $24,300

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Darwin to Lautoka

24 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud

• Learn WWII tunnel network
• Snorkel vibrant coral reefs
• Visit Garove volcanic caldera
• Wandre Lautoka’s botanical gardens

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Darwin / Lautoka

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Embark on a 24-day cruise aboard Silver Cloud, sailing from Darwin to Lautoka. Explore the untouched beauty and cultural richness of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters off Ali Island and Kennedy Island, and delve into World War II history in Madang and Rabaul.

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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 $33,075

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In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica

Port of Bluff Roundtrip - 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 $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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from $14,874

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Easter & Pitcairn Islands: Marooned, Moai & Mutineers

Papeete - San Antonio - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit

• Discover remote Ducie Island
• Explore Pitcairn’s historic village
• Snorkel vibrant coral reefs
• Spot Juan Fernandez wildlife

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Papeete / San Antonio

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Kayaking, Small Ship Sailing, Spa Relaxation

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Explore Easter & Pitcairn Islands on a 20-day cruise from Papeete to San Antonio aboard Seabourn Pursuit. Visit Anaa, Fakarava, Pitcairn, Easter Island, and Robinson Crusoe Island. Enjoy snorkeling, Zodiac excursions, cultural tours, and rare wildlife sightings.

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from $8,525

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Secrets of the Coral Triangle

Jayapura to Sorong - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva

• Explore Jayapura museums
• Discover Pulau Roon's landscapes
• Meet Kwatisore whale sharks
• Hike Mount Arfak

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Jayapura / Sorong

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Village Visits, Hiking, Local Market Visits

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Embark on a 12-day cruise across Indonesia’s Papua and Raja Ampat. Explore remote islands, vibrant coral reefs, and rich Papuan culture. Encounter whale sharks in Kwatisore, hike highlands in Baliem Valley, and discover Misool’s Yapap Lagoon. Experience unique wildlife, local traditions, and marine biodiversity.

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from $20,090

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Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands

Darwin Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Banda Neira history
• Snorkel Raja Ampat reefs
• Visit Kei Islands' white-sand beach
• Learn about Spice Islands culture

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Darwin / Darwin

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Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Archaeological Site Visits, Rainforest Exploration

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Set sail from Darwin through Indonesia on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Soleal, exploring Banda Neira, Raja Ampat, West Papua, and the Kei Islands. Snorkel coral reefs, hike jungle islands, visit historic spice ports, and swim beneath Kitikiti Waterfall in remote tropical settings.

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from $4,145

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Northern Fiords Explorer: Expedition Cruising Fiordland's Northern Fiords

7 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

• Experience the primordial majesty
• Enjoy the Eglington Valley drive
• Explore Fiordland's history
• Sail the calm waters of Fiordland

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Milford Sound / Milford Sound

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Fishing

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Discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland's Northern Fiords, where clouds cover the ragged peaks of glacier-cleaved mountains streaked with waterfalls on this 7-day Northern Fiords exploration cruise. Visit Milford Sound and the more remote Bligh, George, Caswell, Nancy, Thompson, and Doubtful Sounds.

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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 $14,600

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Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Benoa, Bali - Darwin - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier

• See the Coral Triangle’s ecosystems
• Experience Indonesia's culture
• See Komodo dragons upclose
• Island hop around Indonesia
• Discover Triton Bay and Kei Islands

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Benoa / Darwin

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This 13-day cruise from Bali to northern Australia explores the Coral Triangle’s rich biodiversity. Discover Indonesia’s cultural heritage from Sumbawa's villages to the historic Spice Islands. Highlights include Komodo National Park’s Komodo dragons, snorkeling around Flores and Alor, and diving in West Papua’s Triton Bay.

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from $10,650

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Tropical Indonesian Odyssey

Benoa - Darwin - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Spot Komodo dragons on Rinca
• Discover Alor's moko drums
• Walk Bali's rice terraces
• Snorkel at Kei Islands

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Benoa / Darwin

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Join a 13-day expedition cruise from Benoa, Bali to Darwin, Australia aboard Le Soleal. Visit Komodo National Park, Alor, Flores, and West Papua. Encounter wildlife, snorkel vibrant reefs, and explore remote villages shaped by centuries of culture and history.

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from $8,100

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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 $14,375

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Indonesian Explorer: Raja Ampat to Papua New Guinea

Bali - Port Moresby - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• Visit Raja Ampat
• Lookout for the endemic birds
• Explore Komodo National Park
• Swim at Triton Bay

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Bali / Cairns

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Aboard Heritage Adventurer on this 18-day expedition cruise to Indonesia's remote and little-known tropical islands, from Raja Ampat to Papua New Guinea, see whale sharks in Triton Bay, visit Komodo National Park, home to the famed Komodo Dragon, and more.

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from $10,885

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Indonesia's Forgotten Islands

Darwin to Singapore - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• Komodo dragon encounters
• See Orangutans at Camp Leakey
• Discover rare birds and wildlife
• Snorkel at vibrant reefs

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Darwin / Singapore

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Whale Watching

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Travel from Darwin to Singapore on a 14-day cruise through Indonesia aboard Heritage Adventurer. Explore remote islands, snorkel coral reefs, encounter Komodo dragons, visit volcanic lakes, experience tribal cultures, and observe wild orangutans in protected rainforests.

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from $3,600

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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 $18,470

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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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