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Embark on a voyage through the South Pacific, where the ocean's gentle giants command the waters, on our 17 exceptional whale-watching tours for 2025. The South Pacific, a region of serene beauty and aquatic grandeur, offers an unparalleled opportunity to observe whales in their natural habitat, an experience that resonates with the soul of every nature enthusiast. Over the course of 11 to 34 days, travelers can immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of island cultures, snorkel in crystal-clear lagoons, and witness the majestic dance of whales beneath the waves. With a starting point of $5,363, these tours promise not only sightings of these magnificent creatures but also a deeper connection with the ocean's wonders. To set sail on a journey that will leave you with tales as vast as the Pacific itself, contact one of Adventure Life's South Pacific specialists for help planning your next seamless adventure.
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Mount Aspiring - Lake Wanaka
from $5,362
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Complete South Island Explorer

New Zealand Self-drive Tour - 14 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Christchurch / Christchurch
Activities
Whitewater Rafting, Helicopter Tours
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore the South Island of New Zealand on an unforgettable 14-day adventure. Discover stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and unique wildlife. From glaciers to beaches, this journey offers thrilling outdoor activities, cultural experiences, and breathtaking natural beauty at every turn
  • Discover Christchurch's history
  • Enjoy Hanmer Springs hot pools
  • See marine mammals in Kaikoura
  • Visit Abel Tasman National Park
  • Hike the Franz Josef Glacier
  • Enjoy Dart River jet boat tour
  • Explore Queenstown and Milford Soun
  • See glacier in Mt Cook National Par
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Wellington Cable Car
from $6,879
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Best of New Zealand: North to South

New Zealand Self-drive Tour - 18 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Auckland / Queenstown
Activities
Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience the best of New Zealand on this 18-day epic self-drive tour. Explore geothermal wonders, cultural heritage, and adventure across both islands, from Auckland to the South. Enjoy Māori cultural performances, visit Waitomo Caves, and Discover Tongariro National Park. Then head to the South to experience the stunning vistas and rugged landscapes.
  • Hike through Auckland's west coast
  • Enjoy the glowworm cave at Waitomo
  • Visit Te Puia Geothermal
  • See skillful Māori crafts
  • Learn Māori customs and traditions
  • Tour Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Take part in a stargazing tour
  • Enjoy a Dart River jet boat tour
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Nightcliff Jetty, Darwin, Australia
from $7,165
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The Kimberley

11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer
Starts / Ends
Darwin / Broome
Activity Level
Variable
Marvel at the natural beauty and some of the earliest known Indigenous art, the enigmatic Bradshaw drawings. Soak up the history and unique geology, view the wildlife, and experience the wonder of the Kimberley on this 11-day cruise on Coral adventurer.
  • Experience the tidal phenomenon
  • Visit Lacepede Island Nature Reserv
  • Witness Montgomery Reef
  • Marvel at the King George Falls
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The unusual red color of Broome, Australia
from $7,165
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The Kimberley

11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Geographer
Starts / Ends
Darwin / Broome
Activity Level
Variable
Travel ashore to view natural wonders and some of the oldest known Indigenous art, the mysterious Bradshaw paintings. This 11-day cruise on Coral Geographerr lets you soak up the history and unique geology, view the wildlife - experience the wonder of the Kimberley. 
  • Experience the tidal phenomenon
  • Visit Lacepede Island Nature Reserv
  • Witness Montgomery Reef
  • Marvel at the King George Falls
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Snares Penguin on The Snares Island
from $15,295
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Subantarctic Discovery

Roundtrip Dunedin - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
Starts / Ends
Dunedin / Dunedin
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 15-day Subantarctic Discovery Expedition Cruise roundtrip from Dunedin, New Zealand aboard the Douglas Mawson. Explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed Subantarctic Islands, Stewart and Ulva Islands, Fiordland, Campbell Island and Auckland Islands. Discover rugged beauty and wildlife, including brown kiwi and flightless weka.
  • Explore Dunedin’s lively harbor
  • Discover Stewart Island’s forests
  • Encounter Fiordland’s cliffs
  • Experience Macquarie’s landscapes
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Sea lion nestled in the seaweed.
from $9,990
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Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
Starts / Ends
Invercargill / Invercargill
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • 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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Shot of Paradise Bay, Antarctica, complete with many ice formations in the water.
from $35,495
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Ross Sea Odyssey

Hobart - Dunedin - 26 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
Starts / Ends
Hobart / Dunedin
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 26-day Ross Sea Odyssey from Hobart to Dunedin aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore remote regions, starting with yellow-eyed penguins in subantarctic forests and royal albatross in mega herb moors. Cross the Antarctic Circle, cruise pack ice, and spot emperor penguins, orcas, and snow petrels.
  • Explore Hobart’s waterfront
  • Admire Tasman Peninsula cliffs
  • Encounter Macquarie’s wildlife
  • Experience Antarctica’s landscapes
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Common Wombat Grazing, Maria Island, Tasmania
from $10,195
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Coastal Tasmania: Untamed Wilderness

Roundtrip Hobart - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
Starts / Ends
Hobart / Hobart
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson from Hobart, circumnavigating Tasmania's stunning coastlines and exploring diverse landscapes. Enjoy trekking on remote trails, wildlife sightings, and breathtaking views from dolerite peaks.
  • Explore Bruny Island’s rugged coast
  • Discover Recherche Bay’s history
  • Admire Freycinet’s beaches
  • Experience Maria Island’s wildlife
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Aerial view of pack ice in Ross Sea, Antarctica
from $31,495
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Ross Sea Odyssey

Roundtrip Dunedin - 25 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
Starts / Ends
Dunedin / Dunedin
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 25-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson to explore the Ross Sea, where you can see yellow-eyed penguins and nesting albatrosses. Cross the Antarctic Circle to encounter emperor penguins and majestic glaciers at the Ross Ice Shelf, experiencing the raw beauty of this remote frontier.
  • Explore the deep South
  • Encounter subantarctic wildlife
  • Traverse the Antarctic Circle
  • Cruise along Victoria Land Coast
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Emperor penguins in Antarctica
from $30,595
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Mawson’s Antarctica

Hobart - Dunedin - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
Starts / Ends
Hobart / Dunedin
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Explore Hobart’s waterfront
  • Spot wildlife on Macquarie Island
  • Marvel at East Antarctica ice cliff
  • Visit New Zealand subantarctic
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Moai hillside on Easter Island
from $16,800
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Papeete (Tahiti) To Valparaiso

24 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
Starts / Ends
Papeete / Valparaiso
Activities
Adventure Options, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 24-day cruise from Papeete to Valparaiso aboard the Silver Cloud. Discover the pristine beauty of French Polynesia with stops in Rangiroa, Nuku Hiva, Fatu Hiva, Tahuata, and Hiva Oa. Explore the history-rich Pitcairn Island, home to the Bounty mutineers, and set foot on the rarely visited Alexander Selkirk and Robinson Crusoe Islands.
  • Snorkel Rangiroa’s vivid lagoon
  • Discover Gauguin’s final home
  • Explore Pitcairn’s pristine waters
  • Hike Robinson Crusoe Island
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Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Pulau Balbulol and discover vibrant marine life beneath the surface
from $21,900
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Darwin to Lautoka

24 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
Starts / Ends
Darwin / Lautoka
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Hiking, Kayaking, Spa Relaxation, Small Ship Sailing, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Learn WWII tunnel network
  • Snorkel vibrant coral reefs
  • Visit Garove volcanic caldera
  • Wandre Lautoka’s botanical gardens
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from $45,895
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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Dunedin - Ushuaia - 34 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
Starts / Ends
Dunedin / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Explore Dunedin’s vibrant culture
  • Follow in footsteps of explorers
  • Discover Ross Sea’s wildlife
  • Spot Macquarie Island’s wildlife
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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
Starts / Ends
Port of Bluff / Port of Bluff
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • 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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Ross Sea Antarctica
from $42,495
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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Dunedin - Ushuaia - 34 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
Starts / Ends
Dunedin / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 34-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson to explore the subantarctic islands and the Ross Sea, starting in Dunedin. Experience penguins, albatrosses, and glaciers while crossing the Antarctic Circle, concluding your adventure in Ushuaia.
  • Cross Antarctic waters
  • Witness Ross Sea’s ice shelves
  • Encounter Macquarie’s landscapes
  • Explore Dunedin’s coastal charm
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Loboc river in the rainforest Philippines, Bohol
from $14,550
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Asian Island Odyssey: Cruising the Remote Islands of the Philippines & Indonesia, Taipei to Darwin

19 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
Starts / Ends
Taipei / Darwin
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Visit Yehliu Geopark
  • Marvel at Tojoman Lagoo
  • Explore Fort Belgica
  • Swim with Whale Sharks
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Adelie penguins
from $64,710
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Unexplored East Antarctica & French Southern Lands

Hobart, Tasmania - Cape Town - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
Starts / Ends
Hobart / Cape Town
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 29-day half-circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Tasmania to the southern tip of Africa. Follow the paths of explorers, witness icebergs and glaciers, and visit Australian research stations Casey and Davis.
  • Trace footsteps of explorers
  • Set sail from Hobart
  • Navigate through coastal ice floes
  • wildlife of the Southern Ocean
  • eastern side of Antarctica
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