Heritage Expeditions News
Heritage Expeditions Releases New Cherry Blossoms of Japan Cruise for Spring 2026
Pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has released its new Cherry Blossoms of Japan Cruise due to overwhelming interest from guests. The family-owned and operated cruise company’s Commercial Director and Expedition Leader Aaron Russ said the new voyage was the result of increased guest interest and had been carefully curated to celebrate Japan’s iconic Sakura/Cherry Blossom Season and Hanami Parties.
Heritage Expeditions Praised for Setting the Standard in Responsible Expedition Tourism
Heritage Expeditions and the Russ family were praised for setting the New Zealand standard in responsible expedition tourism during an exclusive event celebrating the company’s 40-year anniversary and 50+ year contribution to New Zealand conservation. The Hon. James Meager, Minister for the South Island, told 75 VIP guests on board Heritage Expeditions flagship Heritage Adventurer he could not be prouder of the Christchurch-based, family-owned and operated expedition cruise pioneers and their legacy promoting conservation, tourism and New Zealand as a gateway to the Subantarctic Islands and Antarctica’s Ross Sea.
Heritage Expeditions Announces First Wave Season Launch and Cruise Industry First for 2025-26
Pioneering New Zealand-based expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has released the first wave of their 2025-26 season with a 20% Early Bird discount and news of a cruise industry first on one of its first five itineraries of the season.
Heritage Expeditions celebrates reopening of NZ with three new voyages
Heritage Expeditions is celebrating the reopening of New Zealand’s borders to international visitors from 1 May 2022, with the launch of three brand new voyages taking in the hidden beaches, breath-taking fjords and remote island sanctuaries of this enduringly popular destination.