South Pacific Sojourn
DEPARTING FROM:Port Vila, VanuatuFINAL DESTINATION:Tauranga, New Zealand
DURATION:10 Days/ 9 NightsREGION:Australia, New Zealand & PacificSHIP:Heritage Adventurer
Set sail on an authentic 10-day adventure cruise as we traverse the cobalt blue waters of the South Pacific exploring the untouched beauty of remote tropical islands, white sand beaches and ancient cultures of Vanuatu and New Caledonia before visiting the quiet paradise of Australia's Norfolk Island and New Zealand's aptly named subtropical Bay of Islands.
Specially designed with cruise enthusiasts and adventurers in mind, South Pacific Sojourn carefully blends exciting island adventures with luxurious sea days spent poolside, in the Observation Lounge or watching your voyage unfold in the Bridge alongside your Captain. Discover a region rich with history and opportunities for exploration where life abounds both above and below the water while enjoying all-inclusive travel.
Highlights during the voyage include exploring the lively markets of Port Vila and snorkelling through a kaleidoscope of colourful reefs in New Caledonia's Lifou Island to uncover a myriad of exotic fish and coral species. Enjoy either a drive or hike to the top of Vanuatu's active volcano Mount Yasur on Tanna Island and discover historic UNESCO heritage sites on Australia's Norfolk Island along with over 40 species of endemic plants in the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Discover New Zealand's early history with a visit to the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi, location of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, and explore the iconic and historic Kiwi town of Russell in the Bay of Islands.
Adventure awaits aboard the sophisticated surrounds of the purpose-built 140-guest Heritage Adventurer where house beer and wine is served alongside gourmet lunches and dinners while sailing the South Pacific.
Heritage Adventurer
Operated by: Heritage Expeditions
Heritage Adventurer is a true pioneering expedition vessel of exceptional pedigree. Often referred to as the 'Grande Dame of Polar Exploration' due to her celebrated history and refined design, she was purpose-built for adventure in 1991 at Finland's Rauma shipyard and specifically designed for Polar exploration.
Setting a peerless standard in authentic expedition travel, Heritage Adventurer (formerly known as MS Hanseatic) combines the highest passenger ship ice-class rating (1A Super) with an impressive history of Polar exploration. Having held records for the most northern and southern Arctic and Antarctic navigations, and for traversing both the Northwest and Northeast Passages, makes Heritage Adventurer perfect for pioneering New Zealand-based Heritage Expeditions signature experiential expedition travel.
Originally designed to accommodate 184 guests, Heritage Adventurer now welcomes just 140 expeditioners ensuring spacious, stylish and comfortable voyages, while a fleet of 14 Zodiacs ensures all guests are able to maximise their expedition adventure. Heritage Adventurer proudly continues our traditions of exceptional, personalised expedition experiences as Heritage Expeditions flagship.
Key Facts
Your cruise price includes:
- Pre/Post cruise transfers
- All on board ship accommodation for 09 nights
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
- Expedition shore excursions
- House wine and beer with lunch and dinner.
Your cruise price does not include:
- All items of a personal nature
- Laundry
- Premium Drinks
- Gratuities
- International/domestic flights, visas
- Travel Insurance (compulsory for this voyage - SAVE 20% when you purchase with your expedition).