Heritage Expeditions

Antarctica Arctic New Zealand Founded 1984 Official website

Conservation-driven small-ship expeditions to Antarctica, New Zealand, and remote Pacific regions since 1984.

About Heritage Expeditions

Small-Ship Expeditions to Remote Regions

Heritage Expeditions operates two vessels—the Heritage Adventurer (140 passengers) and Heritage Explorer (18 passengers)—providing access to some of the planet's least-explored, biologically rich destinations including Antarctica's Ross Sea, New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands, and the Australian Kimberley Coast.

Conservation-Driven Travel Philosophy

Founded as ambassadors for conservation and pioneers of discovery, the company designs expeditions with environmental stewardship at their core, appealing to naturalists, birders, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

40+ Years of Expedition Expertise

Operating from Christchurch, New Zealand since 1984, Heritage Expeditions has refined expedition itineraries to Antarctica, the South Pacific, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Australia's remote regions.

Expert-Led Discovery Experiences

Expeditions combine naturalist-guided wildlife observation, cultural encounters, and adventure activities tailored to specialist travelers—from educational tours to photography-focused expeditions.

Insurance requirements

Insurance status

Required

Min. Evacuation coverage

$250,000

Operator requirement verified October 5, 2026

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Passengers travelling with Heritage Expeditions are required to be covered by a reputable travel insurance policy that includes baggage loss, cancellation and curtailment of holiday, medical, accident and repatriation/emergency evacuation coverage worth at least USD$150,000 per person on all Subantarctic Expeditions and USD$250,000 per person on all Antarctic Expeditions and otherwise on terms that is sufficient to indemnify you. (*or local currency equivalent).
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Source: heritage-expeditions.com