Heritage Explorer
Heritage Explorer Cruises View all Choose from 48 holidays cruising on board the Heritage Explorer
5 Days Blenheim to Blenheim
Operator: Heritage Expeditions
8 Days Invercargill to Invercargill
Operator: Heritage Expeditions
7 Days Blenheim to Blenheim
Operator: Heritage Expeditions
Life on Board Heritage Explorer What can you expect when cruising on board Heritage Explorer
New Zealand-built expedition yacht Heritage Explorer joins Heritage's small ship fleet creating new opportunities of discovery around the shores of New Zealand. Read more
Recently renovated, Heritage Explorer's has been designed to provide the perfect balance of comfort, relaxation but intimate enough to enable guests to form new friendships with their fellow explorers. Read more
With 15,000 kilometres of coastline, NZ's awe-inspiring fiords, gold sand beaches, hidden coves, tranquil waterways, native forests and marine reserves are perfect for small ship expeditions. Read more
Deck Plans
Cabins
Suite
Royal Suite
Located on the Bridge Deck, our Master Suite features a spacious bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, mirror and washbasin, private en suite, personal climate control, TV, PABX satellite telephone, window and French doors opening out on to the covered Bridge Deck.
Oceanview
Wandering Cabin
Located on the Lower Deck, Wandering cabins feature one lower single berth, ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole.
Oceanview
Buller's Cabin
Located on the Lower Deck, the Buller's cabin features one bunk (one upper and one lower berth), ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a porthole.
Oceanview
Salvins Cabin
Located on the Lower Deck, Salvin's cabins have the option of either a double bed or two lower berths. Both feature ample storage with wardrobe and drawers, TV, PABX satellite telephone, private en suite and a picture porthole.
Heritage Explorer Cruise Schedule All 48 cruise sailings by departure date on board Heritage Explorer
| Starts | Days | Name | Itinerary | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 28 Feb 2025 | 5 | Undiscovered Dusky Sound | Te Anau to Te Anau | 5,145 |
| Tuesday 04 Mar 2025 | 5 | Undiscovered Dusky Sound | Te Anau to Te Anau | 4,625 |
| Monday 14 Apr 2025 | 9 | The Top Of The South | Blenheim to Nelson | 7,700 |
| Thursday 01 May 2025 | 7 | Discover Marlborough Sounds | Blenheim to Blenheim | 5,975 |
| Tuesday 13 May 2025 | 5 | Unseen Queen Charlotte Sound | Blenheim to Blenheim | 3,830 |
| Saturday 17 May 2025 | 7 | Discover Marlborough Sounds | Blenheim to Blenheim | 5,365 |
| Friday 04 Jul 2025 | 7 | Southern Fiords Discovery | Te Anau to Te Anau | 5,995 |
| Wednesday 16 Jul 2025 | 10 | All Of The Fiords | Te Anau to Te Anau | 7,785 |
| Sunday 27 Jul 2025 | 5 | Fiordland Explored | Te Anau to Te Anau | 4,365 |
| Thursday 31 Jul 2025 | 5 | Undiscovered Dusky Sound | Te Anau to Te Anau | 5,145 |
| Friday 15 Aug 2025 | 10 | All Of The Fiords | Te Anau to Te Anau | 7,785 |
| Wednesday 03 Sep 2025 | 7 | Southern Fiords Discovery | Te Anau to Te Anau | 5,995 |
| Tuesday 09 Sep 2025 | 5 | Fiordland Explored | Te Anau to Te Anau | 4,365 |
| Wednesday 01 Oct 2025 | 8 | Unseen Stewart Island | Invercargill to Invercargill | 6,555 |
| Wednesday 15 Oct 2025 | 8 | Unseen Stewart Island | Invercargill to Invercargill | 6,555 |
| Wednesday 22 Oct 2025 | 8 | Unseen Stewart Island | Invercargill to Invercargill | 6,555 |
| Friday 07 Nov 2025 | 5 | Unseen Queen Charlotte Sound | Blenheim to Blenheim | 3,830 |
| Tuesday 11 Nov 2025 | 9 | The Top Of The South | Blenheim to Nelson | 6,895 |
| Thursday 27 Nov 2025 | 7 | Discover Marlborough Sounds | Blenheim to Blenheim | 5,365 |
| Wednesday 03 Dec 2025 | 7 | Discover Marlborough Sounds | Blenheim to Blenheim | 5,365 |
| Tuesday 09 Dec 2025 | 5 | Unseen Queen Charlotte Sound | Blenheim to Blenheim | 3,830 |
| Saturday 13 Dec 2025 | 5 | Unseen Queen Charlotte Sound | Blenheim to Blenheim | 3,830 |
| Tuesday 30 Dec 2025 | 8 | Unseen Stewart Island | Invercargill to Invercargill | 6,885 |
| Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 | 8 | Unseen Stewart Island | Invercargill to Invercargill | 6,885 |
| Tuesday 03 Feb 2026 | 5 | Undiscovered Dusky Sound | Te Anau to Te Anau | 4,855 |
| Tuesday 17 Feb 2026 | 10 | All Of The Fiords | Te Anau to Te Anau | 8,175 |
| Saturday 28 Feb 2026 | 5 | Fiordland Explored | Te Anau to Te Anau | 4,585 |
| Sunday 08 Mar 2026 | 5 | Undiscovered Dusky Sound | Te Anau to Te Anau | 4,855 |
| Sunday 22 Mar 2026 | 10 | All Of The Fiords | Te Anau to Te Anau | 8,175 |
| Sunday 19 Apr 2026 | 7 | Discover Marlborough Sounds | Blenheim to Blenheim | 5,635 |
| Friday 01 May 2026 | 9 | The Top Of The South | Blenheim to Nelson | 7,240 |
| Sunday 17 May 2026 | 7 | Discover Marlborough Sounds | Blenheim to Blenheim | 5,635 |
| Saturday 04 Jul 2026 | 7 | Southern Fiords Discovery | Te Anau to Te Anau | 6,295 |
| Thursday 16 Jul 2026 | 10 | All Of The Fiords | Te Anau to Te Anau | 8,175 |
| Sunday 26 Jul 2026 | 7 | Northern Fiords Explorer | Te Anau to Te Anau | 5,995 |
| Saturday 01 Aug 2026 | 5 | Fiordland Explored | Te Anau to Te Anau | 4,585 |
| Wednesday 05 Aug 2026 | 5 | Undiscovered Dusky Sound | Te Anau to Te Anau | 4,855 |
| Wednesday 19 Aug 2026 | 7 | Southern Fiords Discovery | Te Anau to Te Anau | 6,295 |
| Monday 31 Aug 2026 | 10 | All Of The Fiords | Te Anau to Te Anau | 8,175 |
| Thursday 10 Sep 2026 | 10 | All Of The Fiords | Te Anau to Te Anau | 8,175 |
| Saturday 19 Sep 2026 | 7 | Southern Fiords Discovery | Te Anau to Te Anau | 6,295 |
| Sunday 04 Oct 2026 | 8 | Unseen Stewart Island | Invercargill to Invercargill | 6,885 |
| Sunday 11 Oct 2026 | 8 | Unseen Stewart Island | Invercargill to Invercargill | 6,885 |
| Sunday 18 Oct 2026 | 8 | Unseen Stewart Island | Invercargill to Invercargill | 6,885 |
| Wednesday 04 Nov 2026 | 9 | The Top Of The South | Blenheim to Nelson | 7,240 |
| Friday 20 Nov 2026 | 7 | Discover Marlborough Sounds | Blenheim to Blenheim | 5,635 |
| Wednesday 02 Dec 2026 | 7 | Discover Marlborough Sounds | Blenheim to Blenheim | 5,635 |
| Monday 14 Dec 2026 | 5 | Unseen Queen Charlotte Sound | Blenheim to Blenheim | 3,995 |
Cabin images are sourced from Heritage Expeditions. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.
