Explorers Polar Cruise
22 Day • The Ultimate Polar Adventure including New Zealand's Sub-Antarctic Islands
Explorers Polar Cruise
22 Day Luxury Cruise - The Ultimate Polar Adventure including New Zealand's Sub-Antarctic Islands
Ross Sea Expedition from Dunedin to Dunedin
An extraordinary luxury cruise adventure in the footsteps of legendary Polar Explorers Scott, Shackleton and Borchgrevink to the Ross Sea. Your cruise will depart Dunedin, travelling through New Zealand’s remote Sub Antarctic Islands to Antarctica. This expedition is a remarkable adventure to a part of the world few have the chance to experience. Outings and shore visits in a rubber dinghy are with an experienced team of naturalist guides to discover the history and incredible biodiversity of these parts.
Explore the icy landscapes and most pristine piece of ocean on earth New Zealand’s southernmost group of islands, the New Zealand Subantarctic Islands (UNESCO World Heritage), with unique wildlife opportunities to spot fur seals, sea elephants, seals and penguins. In the Ross Sea, sail past gigantic icebergs and travel in the footsteps of heroic journeys made by some of the world’s most intrepid polar explorers.
- Departure Date:
25 January 2027 - Cruise includes:
- 21 night Ponant cruise on Le Soléal from Dunedin to Dunedin (New Zealand)
- Wifi onboard (depending on navigation and latitude), Arrival and Departure transfers between Airport and pier, onboard expert expedition team
- Meals: All meals onboard cruise
Trip Details
Included in your trip
EXCLUDED FROM YOUR TRIP
WHERE WILL YOU VISIT?
- Dunedin
- Enderby Island
- The Ross Sea
- Antarctica
- Macquarie Island
- Snares Islands
TRIP ITINERARY
Polar Expedition Cruise - Depart Dunedin, New Zealand
22 Day Adventure
Expedition Cruise Highlights
- New Zealand’s UNESCO World-Heritage listed remote Subantarctic Islands
- Campbell Island, with spectacular endemic flora and fauna, including six species of albatross
- Birdlife on The Snares islands, a wildlife haven where there are more nesting seabirds than the entire British Isles.
- Wildlife such as Fur, Southern Elephant, Weddell and crabeater seals, New Zealand Sea Lions, African, Adélie, Royal, Gentoo, Chinstrap, Southern Rockhopper and Macaroni penguins.
- The largest Adelie Penguin rookeries in the world
- Icebergs and Glaciers
- Historic buildings such as Shackleton’s hut.
- Shore visits in zodiac inflatables with experienced naturalist guides.
Sample Cruise Itinerary (Subject to Change):
Want to add flights or extend your time exploring New Zealand Pre/Post Cruise?
Add a unique stay in one of the hidden small boutique lodges, visit the alpine playground of Queenstown, a wine region in Nelson, Blenheim or the Hawkes Bay, the capital city of Wellington or perhaps the largest city Auckland, in the North Island. We can add flights and design a trip to include time in New Zealand before or after your cruise.
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about Explorers Polar Cruise
Trip Code: NZL2601
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