South Pacific Wildlife & Safari Trips

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

• 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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Invercargill / Invercargill

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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.

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from $31,495

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Ross Sea Odyssey

Roundtrip Dunedin - 25 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Explore the deep South
• Encounter subantarctic wildlife
• Traverse the Antarctic Circle
• Cruise along Victoria Land Coast

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Dunedin / Dunedin

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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.

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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

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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 $35,495

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Ross Sea Odyssey

Hobart - Dunedin - 26 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Hobart’s waterfront
• Admire Tasman Peninsula cliffs
• Encounter Macquarie’s wildlife
• Experience Antarctica’s landscapes

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Hobart / Dunedin

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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.

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from $9,045

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Beyond Frontiers of Papua New Guinea

Rabaul to Port Moresby - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer

• Embark in vibrant Rabaul
• Nissan Island WWII history
• Lusancay pristine reef snorkeling
• See Gunu Bara Bara manta rays

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Rabaul / Port Moresby

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Village Visits, Urban Exploration

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Sail aboard Coral Adventurer on an 11-day Papua New Guinea expedition. Explore WWII memorials, remote islands, pristine reefs, cultural traditions, waterfalls, turtle sanctuaries, and manta ray habitats. Experience diving, snorkeling, and community encounters across diverse destinations, from Rabaul to Port Moresby.

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from $26,400

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Darwin to Fremantle

Darwin to Perth - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud

• Explore Darwin's history and market
• Ord River wildlife cruise
• Witness Swift Bay rock art
• Snorkel in Dampier Archipelago

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Darwin / Fremantle

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Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Hiking, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

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Sail through Australia’s Kimberley and Western Australia on an 18-day cruise from Darwin to Fremantle aboard Silver Cloud. Discover dramatic red cliffs, Aboriginal rock art, remote islands, and thriving marine life. Explore by Zodiac, snorkel reefs, cruise rivers, and hike national parks.

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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 $45,895

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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Dunedin - Ushuaia - 34 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Dunedin’s vibrant culture
• Follow in footsteps of explorers
• Discover Ross Sea’s wildlife
• Spot Macquarie Island’s wildlife

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Dunedin / Port of Ushuaia

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Kayaking, Photography Seminars

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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.

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from $42,495

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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Dunedin - Ushuaia - 34 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Cross Antarctic waters
• Witness Ross Sea’s ice shelves
• Encounter Macquarie’s landscapes
• Explore Dunedin’s coastal charm

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Dunedin / Port of Ushuaia

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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.

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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 $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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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 $13,860

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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 $64,710

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Unexplored East Antarctica & French Southern Lands

Hobart, Tasmania - Cape Town - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• 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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Hobart / Cape Town

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Spa Relaxation

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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.

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