Galapagos of the Southern Ocean
12 day expedition cruise
Departure dates: 21 Nov – 2 Dec, 16 – 27 Dec (2027)
From $15,655 per person*
Limited time offer: Save 20% on all berths*
New Zealand and Australia’s Subantarctic Islands
Often described as one of the most inspiring expeditions in the world, this journey explores the UNESCO-listed Subantarctic Islands south of New Zealand — a region celebrated for its extraordinary biodiversity and strict conservation protection. Known as the “Galapagos of the Southern Ocean,” these permit-only islands are home to vast colonies of penguins, albatross and marine mammals, alongside unique endemic flora. With over 35 years of experience, Heritage Expeditions offers rare access led by expert guides, with opportunities for wildlife photography, Zodiac cruising and optional sea kayaking in one of the planet’s most pristine environments.
Your journey highlights
Explore Macquarie Island with Park Ranger guides
Observe the raucous antics of Macquarie Island’s Royal Penguin (the only place in the world they breed) and King Penguin colonies
Watch lumbering Elephant Seals challenging each other on Macquarie Island
Zodiac cruise Lusitania Bay – one of the largest penguin breeding colonies on the planet (Macquarie Island)
Spend the day hiking the unforgettable landscapes of Enderby and Campbell Islands
Look for the elusive Campbell and Auckland Island Snipe
Observe Yellow-eyed penguins/Hoiho make their way to and from the sea to feed hungry chicks on Enderby Island’s ‘Penguin Highway’
Wade waist deep through fields of flowering megaherbs
Zodiac cruise The Snares and observe Snares Crested Penguins navigate the ‘Penguin Slide’
Experience the rarely-seen early Albatross courting ritual known as gamming
Explore wildlife-rich rugged coastlines
Human history – Coastwatcher’s Huts, early settlements and shipwreck tales
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