Cruise |
Heritage Explorer, 4 Night Unseen Queen Charlotte Sound ex Blenheim, New Zealand Return |
Cruise Line |
Heritage Expeditions |
Ship |
Heritage Explorer |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
4 Night Cruise sailing from Blenheim, New Zealand onboard Heritage Explorer |
Type of Cruise |
Expedition |
Departure Date |
09 Dec 2025 |
Cruise Description |
This departure is from Picton to Picton.
Discover the tranquil waterways, wildlife and rich history of New Zealand’s Marlborough Sounds on an unforgettable, intimate 5-day Kiwi walking adventure exploring Queen Charlotte Sound aboard our luxurious 18-guest expedition yacht Heritage Explorer. Specially designed for more active travellers looking to explore these remote waterways, coves and coastlines only accessible by sea, this voyage gives walking and hiking enthusiasts the opportunity to trek sections of the iconic Queen Charlotte Walkway, discover the rich whaling history of Perano, and experience thrilling island explorations of renowned conservation success stories Motuara and Blumine Islands, the latter also featuring WWII military ruins.In addition to excellent opportunities to explore one of New Zealand’s wildest, most remote and beautiful destinations by foot, your adventure includes daily Zodiac cruises, opportunities to explore by kayak and, for avid fishers, the chance to try your luck fishing. Formed by a system of submerged valleys carved out following the last ice age around 10,000 years ago, the scenic playground of Marlborough Sounds encompasses some 1,500-kilometres of forested coastline, sheltered inlets and bays awaiting exploration, many only accessible by sea. The union of three main bodies of water - Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds - Marlborough Sounds has more than 50 Department of Conservation managed reserves including several predator-free wildlife sanctuaries.Join us as we discover the breath-taking beauty of Queen Charlotte Sound’s winding cobalt waterways, iconic landscapes, lush native forests, wildlife and remote coastlines rich in early New Zealand history and the location of some of the country’s most important conservation efforts.
***Note: Some voyages will operate the itinerary in reverse.*** |
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Sailing Dates |
13 Dec 2025 |
09 Dec 2025 |
07 Nov 2025 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
9 Dec 2025 |
Blenheim, New Zealand |
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10 Dec 2025 |
Ship Cove, New Zealand |
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10 Dec 2025 |
Tory Channel, New Zealand |
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11 Dec 2025 |
Queen Charlotte Sound, New Zealand |
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12 Dec 2025 |
Motuara Island, New Zealand |
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12 Dec 2025 |
Blumine Island, New Zealand |
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13 Dec 2025 |
Blenheim, New Zealand |
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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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