Expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Dunedin
New Zealand
Encounter rare yellow-eyed penguins and fur seals in their natural habitat on the rugged Otago Peninsula.
Arrive
2027-01-11 00:00:00
Depart
2027-01-11 19:00:00
Day 2
Oban, Stewart Island
New Zealand
Encounter rare kiwi birds in their natural habitat at this remote island sanctuary off New Zealand's southern coast.
Arrive
2027-01-12 00:00:00
Day 3
Doubtful Sound
New Zealand
Glide past towering waterfalls and pristine rainforests while spotting dolphins and seals in this dramatic fjord wilderness.
Arrive
2027-01-13 00:00:00
Day 3
Dusky Sound
New Zealand
Paddle through pristine fjords lined with cascading waterfalls and native rainforest teeming with rare wildlife.
Arrive
2027-01-13 00:00:00
Day 4
Milford Sound
New Zealand
Cruise through towering fjords where waterfalls cascade directly into the sea and dolphins glide beneath your ship.
Arrive
2027-01-14 00:00:00
Day 5
Snares Islands
New Zealand
Encounter rare yellow-eyed penguins and endemic wildlife in one of New Zealand's most pristine and isolated marine ecosystems.
Arrive
2027-01-15 00:00:00
Day 6
Enderby Island
New Zealand
Encounter rare yellow-eyed penguins and playful sea lions in their natural habitat on pristine, untouched beaches.
Arrive
2027-01-16 00:00:00
Day 6
Musgrave Inlet, Auckland Islands
New Zealand
Encounter the world's rarest penguins and fur seals in pristine subantarctic wilderness far from civilization.
Arrive
2027-01-16 00:00:00
Day 7
🌊 At Sea
Day 8
Macquarie Island, Tasmania
Australia
Encounter massive elephant seals and thousands of penguins in their pristine Antarctic wilderness sanctuary.
Arrive
2027-01-18 00:00:00
Day 9
Macquarie Island, Tasmania
Australia
Encounter massive elephant seals and thousands of penguins in their pristine Antarctic wilderness sanctuary.
Arrive
2027-01-19 00:00:00
Day 10
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
Campbell Island
New Zealand
Encounter rare seabirds and pristine subantarctic wilderness on this remote island sanctuary at the edge of the world.
Arrive
2027-01-21 00:00:00
Day 12
🌊 At Sea
Day 13
Antipodes Islands
New Zealand
Encounter rare yellow-eyed penguins and fur seals in one of Earth's most remote and pristine subantarctic island ecosystems.
Arrive
2027-01-23 00:00:00
Day 14
🌊 At Sea
Day 15
Dunedin
New Zealand
Encounter rare yellow-eyed penguins and fur seals in their natural habitat on the rugged Otago Peninsula.
Arrive
2027-01-25 00:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>PONANT invites you to discover the wild and untouched beauty of New Zealand’s Fiordlands and Subantarctic Islands. Set sail on a 15-day expedition cruise with an exceptional itinerary and allow yourself to be transported to another world where the wildlife rules and you are but visitors.<p></p>From Dunedin, the Edinburgh of New Zealand that is a lively student city with a rich Scottish Heritage, you will reach Ulva Island. This first call on Paterson Inlet is renowned as an extraordinary nature sanctuary. Our team of naturalists and destination experts will be on hand to show you some of the rarest bird species in the world.<p></p>You will follow your voyage towards Fiordland National Park, which is part of Te Wähipounamu, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, home to the majestic Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound. You will enjoy a zodiac cruise and spot Fiordland crested penguins, get up close to spectacular waterfalls and enjoy the vistas from the ship’s outer decks.<p></p>You will then head to the Snares islands, a haven for the country’s wildlife with some 35,000 endemic Snares Gorfous and a colony of around a thousand fur seals before discovering Macquarie Island, part of Australia.<p></p>Often described as the Galápagos of the Southern Ocean, the Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand are among some of the best preserved and protected environments on the planet, where you will experience scenery and wildlife like nowhere else on Earth. You will be captivated by the breathtaking scenery, meadows of megaherb forming a colourful tapestry, and towering cliffs buffeted by the power of the waves and wind - the playground of the Royal Albatross. With a myriad of penguins patrolling the black sandy beaches it is truly a nature-lover’s dream come true.<p></p>Your ship will finally reach Dunedin, the end of your voyage.<p></p>Any disembarkation on the Subantarctic Islands is subject to weather conditions and on obtaining the authorisation of the local authorities. To preserve the wild environment of these islands, the number of visitors is in fact strictly controlled. Wherever possible, we will run Zodiac excursions around their shorelines in order to guarantee the best possible experience for all guests if it is not possible to disembark.</p>
From $12,320 per person
14 nights on
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