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Heritage Explorer, All of the Fiords (Preservation Inlet - Milford Sound) ex Te Anau Return

Cruise Heritage Explorer, All of the Fiords (Preservation Inlet - Milford Sound) ex Te Anau Return
Cruise Line Heritage Expeditions
Ship Heritage Explorer
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description 9 Night Cruise sailing from Preservation Inlet to Milford Sound aboard Heritage Explorer.
Type of Cruise Expedition
Departure Date 16 Jul 2024
Cruise Description 9 Night Cruise sailing from Preservation Inlet to Milford Sound aboard Heritage Explorer.

Note: Includes pre-cruise helicopter transfer from Te Anau to Preservation Inlet and post-cruise coach transfer from Milford Sound to Te Anau.

Cruise Overview:
Heritage Expeditions, pioneers in authentic small ship expedition cruising, invites you to join us on the ultimate 10-day exploration of New Zealand's remote ice-carved mountains, verdant forests and winding fiords of Fiordland.

This treasured natural wonderland, its wildlife, conservation and history inspired our dream for responsible travel with its endless possibilities exploring remote shores, coves inlets and waterways.

Established in 1952, Fiordland National Park is now over 1.2 million hectares in size and rightly famous for its epic, grand scale scenery, untamed wilderness and unique wildlife including Bottlenose Dolphins, Fiordland Crested Penguins and New Zealand Fur Seals. However, Fiordland is also rich in natural history, geology and the location of some historical firsts and important restoration and conservation projects.

Maori legend describes how demi-god Tu-te-raki-whanoa carved out the region's fiords with his adze, Te Hamo, from rock walls to create the fiords we know today. Captain Cook and his crew were the first Europeans to visit, landing here aboard HMS Resolution in 1773 and subsequently spending five weeks in Dusky Sound. Cook's records of his discovery and maps would attract sealers and whalers not long after, who would go on to form the first European settlements of New Zealand, historically this region is very important and shaped the future of the country.

The majority of Fiordland's sounds are only accessible by sea, making them among the most remote areas of New Zealand's mainland. Waterfalls, streams, rivers and fiords are enveloped with misty veils that come and go, revealing steep gradients of mountain peaks and sheltered valleys. The isolation of these fiords has been beneficial in ensuring their epic beauty remains unspoiled and historic sites undisturbed.

Join us as we sail the calm waters of Fiordland in solitude exploring some of the most unique and wild parts of Fiordland on this unforgettable adventure.
Sailing Dates
20 May 2023
30 May 2023
10 Jul 2023
14 Sep 2023
05 Jan 2024
15 Feb 2024
16 Jul 2024
18 Aug 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
16 Jul 2024 Te Anau, New Zealand Helicopter flight to Preservation Inlet
16 Jul 2024 Preservation Inlet, New Zealand Embark
17 Jul 2024 Preservation Inlet, New Zealand
18 Jul 2024 Taiari (Chalky Inlet), New Zealand
19 Jul 2024 Dusky Sound, New Zealand
20 Jul 2024 Acheron Passage, New Zealand
20 Jul 2024 Breaksea Island, New Zealand
21 Jul 2024 Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
22 Jul 2024 Charles Sound, New Zealand
23 Jul 2024 George Sound, New Zealand
24 Jul 2024 Milford Sound, New Zealand
25 Jul 2024 Milford Sound, New Zealand Disembark Coach transfer to Te Anau
25 Jul 2024 Te Anau, New Zealand
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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