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EPIC NZ AND THE SUBANTARCTIC ISLANDS - Stay Free*

Validity Dates 08 Aug 2024 to 30 Sep 2024
Start Price AU $18,020 per person
Cruise Le Soleal, 14 Night Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands ex Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Soleal
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description Stay Free* when you book this amazing Subantarctics voyage with us!
Type of Special Cruise and Stay
Departure Date 03 Dec 2024
Inclusions Package duration: 15 nights Cruise & Stay
Package starts: 2 December 2024 - at Dunedin hotel, New Zealand
Cruise starts: 3 December 2024 - from Dunedin, New Zealand
Cruise ends: 17 December 2024 - into Dunedin, New Zealand
Package ends: 17 December 2024 - at port Dunedin
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore the South West World Heritage Area home to majestic and spectacular Milford, Dusky and Doubtful sounds.
- Experience a zodiac cruise in the fiords and try to spot the rare Fiordland crested penguin.
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Te Wahipounamu and its majestic Milford Sound, Dusky Sound and Doubful Sound, Macquarie Island (if possible) and New Zealand`s Subantarctic Islands (Snares, Auckland and Campbell islands).
- View breeding populations of New Zealand, Antarctic and Subantarctic fur seals, New Zealand sea lions and Southern elephant seals.
- Explore Snares Island, home to more nesting seabirds than the entire realm of the British Isles.
- Undertake a guided walk on the predator-free sanctuary of Ulva Island (Te Wharawhara).
- Gain an insight into the history and the diversity of flora and fauna from your expert expedition team on board and while exploring by zodiac.

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BIG SAVINGS!
Booking early has it`s advantages - current savings on this departure include:
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $25,270 - your special price from $18,020*pp
Twin PR5 Prestige Balcony was $25,755 - your special price from $18,380*pp
Twin DS Deluxe Suite was $38,340 - your special price from $27,820*pp
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EPIC NZ & THE SUB ANTARCTIC ISLANDS - Cruise & Stay package prices include:
- FREE* 1 nights accommodation in Dunedin pre-cruise
- FREE* transfer from Dunedin hotel to port
- 14 night Subantarctics expedition cruise aboard Le Soleal round trip from Dunedin
- All meals while on board the ship (from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation)
- Captain`s welcome cocktail and gala dinner onboard
- Open Bar (pouring wines, house champagne, alcohol except premium brands) during cruise
- Evening entertainment and events
- Room service 24h (special selection)
- Highly qualified bilingual French/English expedition team
- Zodiac excursions
- Park entry fees into protected areas (where applicable)
- Port taxes
Special Conditions *Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (08Aug24). Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Complimentary hotel and transfers are at the discretion of our agency, however, upgrades may be requested with surcharge where available. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates. Offer ends 30Sep24 or sold out/withdrawn and is subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Travel insurance is mandatory for expedition travel. A reasonable level of mobility is preferred to fully enjoy all aspects of this cruise.
Sailing Dates
03 Dec 2024
Cabin Twin
Prestige Deck 4 AU $18,020
Prestige Deck 5 AU $18,380
Prestige Deck 6 AU $18,900
Deluxe Suite AU $27,820
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
2 Dec 2024 Make your own way to Dunedin hotel by 2 December, check in for a 1 night stay
3 Dec 2024 Check out, Transfer to port at Port Chalmers, embark Le Soleal ship
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
3 Dec 2024 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand 7:00 PM
4 Dec 2024 Ulva Island, New Zealand
5 Dec 2024 Dusky Sound, New Zealand
5 Dec 2024 Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
6 Dec 2024 Milford Sound, New Zealand
7 Dec 2024 Snares Island, New Zealand
8 Dec 2024 Enderby Island
8 Dec 2024 Auckland Islands, New Zealand
9 Dec 2024 At Sea    
10 Dec 2024 Macquarie Island, Sub Antarctic Island
11 Dec 2024 Macquarie Island, Sub Antarctic Island
12 Dec 2024 At Sea    
13 Dec 2024 Campbell Island, New Zealand
14 Dec 2024 At Sea    
15 Dec 2024 Antipodes Island, New Zealand
16 Dec 2024 At Sea    
17 Dec 2024 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand 6:30 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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