Heritage Expeditions
Heritage Expeditions was formed in 1985, as a way of increasing awareness and conservation of the natural world through responsible expedition travel. Its founder Rodney Russ was a biologist working for the New Zealand Wildlife Service. Through his work on Kakapo, Black Robin and other endangered species he appreciated that rather than locking wilderness areas away, it was important to share them with people so that they might become "ambassadors" advocating and supporting conservation efforts. He has long held the view that conservation and responsible travel are partners, that together can achieve what might otherwise be unachievable.
From those small beginnings the company, which is still family owned, operates its own Polar Research Vessel, Spirit of Enderby, on expeditions to Antarctica, the Subantarctic, through the Pacific and the Russian Far East. Each expedition is meticulously planned and led ensuring that passengers (maximum of 50) maximize every opportunity they have to learn and experience as much as possible about the region, while at the same time minimising the impact of their visit.
Ships
Akademik Shokalskiy, Ross Sea Antarctica ex Invercargill (Bluff) to Christchurch
Departs 2 February 2018 from Bluff, New Zealand
on Heritage Expeditions onboard
Akademik Shokalskiy.
28 Night Cruise sailing from Bluff to Christchurch aboard Akademik Shokalskiy. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Invercargill.
Enderby, In Wake of Scott & Shackleton ex Bluff to Christchurch
Departs 8 February 2018 from Bluff, New Zealand
on Heritage Expeditions onboard
Spirit of Enderby.
28 Night Cruise sailing from Bluff to Christchurch aboard Spirit of Enderby. 1 night hotel stay pre-cruise in Invercargill.
Enderby, Kermadec Islands ex Tauranga Return
Departs 13 March 2018 from Tauranga, New Zealand
on Heritage Expeditions onboard
Spirit of Enderby.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Tauranga roundtrip aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Enderby, Russias Ring of Fire ex Korsakov to Petrovpavlovsk
Departs 14 June 2018 from Korsakov, Russia
on Heritage Expeditions onboard
Spirit of Enderby.
12 Night Cruise sailing from Korsakov to Petropavlovsk aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Enderby, Siberias Forgotten Coast ex Petropavlovsk to Anadyr
Departs 26 June 2018 from Petropavlovsk, Russia
on Heritage Expeditions onboard
Spirit of Enderby.
13 Night Cruise sailing from Petropavlovsk to Anadyr aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Enderby, Where Russias Day Begins ex Anadyr Return
Departs 9 July 2018 from Anadyr, Russia
on Heritage Expeditions onboard
Spirit of Enderby.
14 Night Cruise sailing from Anadyr roundtrip aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Enderby, Across the Top of the World ex Anadyr Return
Departs 6 August 2018 from Anadyr, Russia
on Heritage Expeditions onboard
Spirit of Enderby.
14 Night Cruise sailing from Anadyr roundtrip aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Enderby, Across the Top of the World ex Anadyr Return
Departs 20 August 2018 from Anadyr, Russia
on Heritage Expeditions onboard
Spirit of Enderby.
14 Night Cruise sailing from Anadyr roundtrip aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Enderby, Jewel of the Russian Far East ex Anadyr to Petropavlovsk
Departs 3 September 2018 from Anadyr, Russia
on Heritage Expeditions onboard
Spirit of Enderby.
12 Night Cruise sailing from Anadyr to Petropavlovsk aboard Spirit of Enderby.
Our Australian and New Zealand chefs will delight you with international cuisine, prepared with the freshest products available. Our chefs onboard can prepare food according to your special dietary needs (providing this information in advance of departure date, specified on the booking form). We regret to inform that Kosher, Halal and Vegan meals are NOT available onboard