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Heritage Adventurer, Seabirds & Cetaceans of Australasia ex Port Vila to Hobart

Cruise Heritage Adventurer, Seabirds & Cetaceans of Australasia ex Port Vila to Hobart
Cruise Line Heritage Expeditions
Ship Heritage Adventurer
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description 8 Night Cruise sailing from Port Vila to Hobart aboard Heritage Adventurer.
Type of Cruise Expedition
Departure Date 15 Nov 2024
Cruise Description 8 Night Cruise sailing from Port Vila to Hobart aboard Heritage Adventurer.

Join expedition cruise pioneers Heritage Expeditions onthe ultimate voyage of discovery as we sail remote, uncharted waters in the search for rare and elusive pelagic seabirds and cetaceans from Port Vila to Hobart. Specially designed with birders, whale, dolphin and cruise enthusiasts and adventurers in mind this pelagic voyage offers a rare opportunity to sample an extraordinary cross section of the southwestern Pacific and contribute to citizen science. Our 9-day sea journey begins in Port Vila, Vanuatu, from where we will sail immediately offshore, crossing to the north of New Caledonia, past the super remote Chesterfield Reefsand from there towards Australian waters and southbound, far offshore, all the way to Hobart, Tasmania.

In areas with promising oceanographic features, or that we feel may be home to particularly desirable species, we will pause along our journey to try and obtain better observations of some of the seabirds which frequent these remote sections of ocean.

As we transit far offshore through the deep waters of the Coral Sea south to the edge of the Southern Ocean we will be able to witness an astounding diversity of sea birds and, hopefully, cetaceans as well. Much of our journey will be through waters poorly, or never before surveyed, for seabirds and marine mammals so we expect to make some intriguing discoveries for citizen science. By logging and sharing our sightings we will be able provide a better understanding of the incredible wildlife that is out there at this time of year.

With much of the voyage being in rarely explored Australian waters this expedition is a must-do for any Australian birders and naturalists wishing to visit some of the most far-flungand rarely visited areas of Australia. With such a diversity of species possible, including many rarely seen ones, it is sure to have wider appeal among anyone with an interest in pelagic birding or cetacean watching.

Join us as we chart new waters on an authentic expedition cruise and experience the thrill of sailing through unknown waters observing and recording poorly known birds and marine mammals.
Sailing Dates
15 Nov 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
15 Nov 2024 Port Vila Vanuatu
16 Nov 2024 At Sea    
17 Nov 2024 At Sea    
18 Nov 2024 At Sea    
19 Nov 2024 At Sea    
20 Nov 2024 At Sea    
21 Nov 2024 At Sea    
22 Nov 2024 At Sea    
23 Nov 2024 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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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