Expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
🌊 At Sea
Day 2
Oban, Stewart Island
New Zealand
Encounter rare kiwi birds in their natural habitat at this remote island sanctuary off New Zealand's southern coast.
Arrive
2029-01-12 13:30:00
Depart
2029-01-12 18:30:00
Day 3
Doubtful Sound
New Zealand
Glide past towering waterfalls and pristine rainforests while spotting dolphins and seals in this dramatic fjord wilderness.
Arrive
2029-01-13 18:30:00
Depart
2029-01-13 22:00:00
Day 3
Dusky Sound
New Zealand
Paddle through pristine fjords lined with cascading waterfalls and native rainforest teeming with rare wildlife.
Arrive
2029-01-13 06:00:00
Depart
2029-01-13 12:00:00
Day 4
Milford Sound
New Zealand
Cruise through towering fjords where waterfalls cascade directly into the sea and dolphins glide beneath your ship.
Arrive
2029-01-14 06:30:00
Depart
2029-01-14 12:00:00
Day 5
Snares Islands
New Zealand
Encounter rare yellow-eyed penguins and endemic wildlife in one of New Zealand's most pristine and isolated marine ecosystems.
Arrive
2029-01-15 08:00:00
Depart
2029-01-15 17:00:00
Day 6
Enderby Island
New Zealand
Encounter rare yellow-eyed penguins and playful sea lions in their natural habitat on pristine, untouched beaches.
Arrive
2029-01-16 07:00:00
Depart
2029-01-16 12:00:00
Day 6
Musgrave Inlet, Auckland Islands
New Zealand
Encounter the world's rarest penguins and fur seals in pristine subantarctic wilderness far from civilization.
Arrive
2029-01-16 14:15:00
Depart
2029-01-16 19:00:00
Day 7
🌊 At Sea
Day 8
Macquarie Island, Tasmania
Australia
Encounter massive elephant seals and thousands of penguins in their pristine Antarctic wilderness sanctuary.
Arrive
2029-01-18 07:00:00
Depart
2029-01-18 18:00:00
Day 9
Macquarie Island, Tasmania
Australia
Encounter massive elephant seals and thousands of penguins in their pristine Antarctic wilderness sanctuary.
Arrive
2029-01-19 00:00:00
Depart
2029-01-19 18:00:00
Day 10
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
Campbell Island
New Zealand
Encounter rare seabirds and pristine subantarctic wilderness on this remote island sanctuary at the edge of the world.
Arrive
2029-01-21 07:00:00
Depart
2029-01-21 19:00:00
Day 12
🌊 At Sea
Day 13
Antipodes Islands
New Zealand
Encounter rare yellow-eyed penguins and fur seals in one of Earth's most remote and pristine subantarctic island ecosystems.
Arrive
2029-01-23 06:00:00
Depart
2029-01-23 18:00:00
Day 14
🌊 At Sea
Day 15
🌊 At Sea
About This Cruise
<p>Discover the wild, unspoilt beauty of New Zealand's Fiordlands and Subantarctic Islands on this exceptional journey. Immerse yourself in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Fiordland National Park and its spectacular fjords. Often called “the Galápagos of the Southern Ocean”, New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands are among the world's best-preserved and most protected regions. Here, sweeping grasslands form a colourful tapestry, while towering cliffs battered by wind and waves provide a playground for the royal albatross. The New Zealand sea lions and the myriad penguins patrolling the black-sand beaches complete this dreamlike landscape.<p></p>Any disembarkation on the Subantarctic Islands is subject to weather conditions and on obtaining the authorisation of the local authorities. To preserve the wild environment of these islands, the number of visitors is in fact strictly controlled. Wherever possible, we will run Zodiac excursions around their shorelines in order to guarantee the best possible experience for all guests if it is not possible to disembark.<p></p>*Landing subject to approval by the Australian and New Zealand authorities.<p></p>**Subject to weather conditions and to sailing opportunities.</p>
From $10,240 per person
14 nights on
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with
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