New Zealand

New Zealand

Embark on a small ship cruise through New Zealand's stunning landscapes and vibrant cities with Wild Earth Travel. Experience the beauty of the Land of the Long White Cloud as you cruise to iconic destinations like Akaroa, Napier, Fiordland National Park, and Auckland. Explore Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound, immersing yourself in their breathtaking natural scenery. Discover the charm of Stewart Island and the cultural richness of Wellington.

With smaller vessels, you'll have the opportunity to access remote locations and enjoy personalized experiences, whether it's wildlife viewing, kayaking, or simply relaxing on deck. Let Wild Earth Travel guide you through the diverse wonders of New Zealand on an unforgettable expedition cruise.

 

New Zealand Highlights

 

New Zealand Small Ship Cruises

NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Discover Marlborough Sounds: An In-Depth Exploration of the Marlborough Sounds

7 days from
$NZD 806 per day

Discover the tranquil waterways, wildlife and rich history of New Zealand’s Marlborough Sounds on an unforgettable 7-day …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Fiordland / Te Wahipounamu New Zealand Cruise

7 days from
$NZD 678 per day

Explore Doubtful, Breaksea and Dusky Sounds, including Preservation and Chalky Inlets, aboard the Fiordland Jewel Soak in …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Stewart Island / Rakiura New Zealand Cruise

7 days from
$NZD 621 per day

SCENIC, HISTORY & NATURE EXPEDITIONS Our seven-day Scenic Expeditions are designed for individuals, couples or small groups …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

The Best of the Chatham Islands from Christchurch

8 days from
$NZD 623 per day

Discover the Chatham Islands... The Chatham Islands are New Zealand’s eastern most outpost, the first place in …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Unseen Fiordland & Stewart Island

6 days from
$NZD 958 per day

Join Heritage Expeditions, pioneers in authentic small ship expedition cruising, as we explore New Zealand’s remote southern …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

All of The Fiords: The Ultimate Fiordland Experience

10 days from
$NZD 819 per day

Heritage Expeditions, pioneers in authentic small ship expedition cruising, invites you to join us on the ultimate …

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NZ & Australia / Australia

Auckland to Singapore All Inclusive 35 Day Luxury Cruise

35 days from
$AUD 640 per day

From Auckland’s city of sails to Singapore’s futuristic vision, this cruise offers stunning vistas from start to …

  • Australia Small Ship CruiseSmall Ship Cruise
  • Auckland to Singapore All Inclusive 35 Day Luxury Cruise in Australia: ship
  • Next departure on Feb. 1, 2025
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NZ & Australia / Australia

Auckland to Sydney Luxury All Inclusive Cruise

17 days from
$AUD 705 per day

New Zealand never fails to seduce all who are lucky enough to visit. Enjoy this two week …

  • Australia Small Ship CruiseSmall Ship Cruise
  • Auckland to Sydney Luxury All Inclusive Cruise in Australia: ship
  • Next departure on Nov. 21, 2024
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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Beyond Fiordland aboard Heritage Adventurer

12 days from
$NZD 1,145 per day

Heritage Expeditions pioneered expedition cruising in 1985 by cruising the rugged and unique southern coastline of New …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Birding Down Under aboard Heritage Adventurer

17 days from
$NZD 1,380 per day

Listen to the names: Snares, Bounty, Antipodes, Auckland, Campbell, Macquarie and Chatham Islands. They are music to …

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NZ & Australia / Australia

Brisbane to Sydney Luxury Cruise

16 days from
$AUD 731 per day

Bookended by two amazing Australian cities, this voyage takes you on a tour of New Zealand. Beginning …

  • Australia Small Ship CruiseSmall Ship Cruise
  • Brisbane to Sydney Luxury Cruise in Australia: ship
  • Next departure on Nov. 7, 2024
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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Chatham Islands: The Wild Side - Guided Land Tour from Christchurch

8 days from
$NZD 896 per day

This is one of our most comprehensive Chatham Island itineraries, taking you to the remote corners to …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Coastal New Zealand: Scenic Fjords, Maori History, and Abundant Wildlife

14 days from
$AUD 1,716 per day

New Zealand’s unparalleled natural beauty beckons with soaring peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and swathes of unpopulated white-sand beaches. …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Cruise and Discover Doubtful, Breaksea and Dusky Sounds

7 days from
$NZD 555 per day

Due to the early departure and late return times of our Fiordland Cruises we recommend you overnight …

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  • Cruise and Discover Doubtful, Breaksea and Dusky Sounds in New Zealand: ship
  • Next departure on June 14, 2024
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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands

15 days from
$AUD 1,216 per day

PONANT invites you to discover the wild and untouched beauty of New Zealand's Fiordlands and Subantarctic Islands. …

  • New Zealand Luxury ExpeditionLuxury Expedition
  • Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands in New Zealand: ship
  • Next departure on Dec. 3, 2024
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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Expedition to the Heart of New Zealand - 12 Days from Auckland to Dunedin

12 days from
$AUD 1,081 per day

On this cruise, PONANT invites you to discover New Zealand, a unique destination with a multitude of …

  • New Zealand Luxury ExpeditionLuxury Expedition
  • Expedition to the Heart of New Zealand - 12 Days from Auckland to Dunedin in New Zealand: ship
  • Next departure on Jan. 15, 2025
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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Fiordland Explored: Cruising Fiordland's Iconic Doubtful & Dusky Sounds

5 days from
$NZD 919 per day

Discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland's iconic Doubtful and Dusky Sounds on an unforgettable 5-day exploration with …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Fiordland & The South Coast New Zealand Cruise

13 days from
$AUD 824 per day

Join Coral Adventurer to explore the natural beauty of New Zealand’s South Island and Fiords departing Bluff. …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific

8 days from
$NZD 1,034 per day

You won’t find them mentioned in a travel brochure on your high street; you won’t find them …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Galapagos of the Southern Ocean aboard Heritage Adventurer

12 days from
$NZD 1,287 per day

This is without doubt one of the most inspirational and informative journeys or expeditions into the Southern …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Grand Tour New Zealand Cruise

9 days from
$NZD 769 per day

Experience more... spend 9-nights aboard the Fiordland Jewel With 1.2 million hectares of UNESCO World Heritage-listed National …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Milford Sound Overnight Cruise

2 days from
$NZD 424 per day

There is no better way to soak up the majesty of Milford Sound/Piopiotahi than aboard the Fiordland …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

New Zealand Coastal Odyssey: The Ultimate Expedition Cruise of the New Zealand Coast

14 days from
$NZD 768 per day

With the 9th longest coastline in the world measuring some 15,000 kilometres you will wind through narrow …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

New Zealand Mosaic - 16 Day Cruise from Dunedin to Auckland

16 days from
$AUD 1,145 per day

From the South Island and its mountainous terrain to the North Island with its volcanoes and subtropical …

  • New Zealand Luxury ExpeditionLuxury Expedition
  • New Zealand Mosaic - 16 Day Cruise from Dunedin to Auckland in New Zealand: ship
  • Next departure on Dec. 31, 2024
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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

New Zealand's North and South Islands by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

10 days from
$AUD 1,412 per day

In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys. This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Northern Fiords Explorer: Expedition Cruising Fiordland's Northern Fiords

7 days from
$NZD 871 per day

Experience the primordial majesty of Fiordland's Northern Fiords where clouds scud the ragged peaks of glacier-cleaved mountains …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Northern Fiords New Zealand Cruise

7 days from
$NZD 635 per day

Explore Doubtful, Nancy, Caswell, Bligh and Milford Sounds aboard the Fiordland Jewel Truly explore New Zealand’s largest …

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South Pacific / Melanesia

Ocean Voyage: Dunedin - Noumea 7 Days in Luxury

7 days from
$AUD 328 per day

From sea to sea, or from continent to continent, PONANT welcomes you aboard its ships for a …

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  • Ocean Voyage: Dunedin - Noumea 7 Days in Luxury in Melanesia: ship
  • Next departure on March 9, 2025
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NZ & Australia / Australia

Ocean Voyage: Hobart - Lyttelton in Luxury

6 days from
$AUD 461 per day

From sea to sea, or from continent to continent, PONANT welcomes you aboard its ships for a …

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South Pacific / French Polynesia

Roots of the Pacific: Exploring New Zealand and Melanesia

16 days from
$AUD 1,005 per day

Following in the wake of Captain Cook, journey from New Zealand’s North Island to the Solomon Sea. …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Scenic Cruise to Stewart Island

6 days from
$NZD 683 per day

Step back in time to a slower pace of life and unwind There are walks to isolated …

  • New Zealand Small Ship CruiseSmall Ship Cruise
  • Scenic Cruise to Stewart Island in New Zealand: ship
  • Next departure on May 1, 2024
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NZ & Australia / Australia

Singapore to Sydney 35 Day All Inclusive Luxury Cruise

35 days from
$AUD 600 per day

Peppered with restful days at sea and off-the-beaten-path destinations, this cruise promises the unexpected. Starting in Singapore, …

  • Australia Small Ship CruiseSmall Ship Cruise
  • Singapore to Sydney 35 Day All Inclusive Luxury Cruise in Australia: ship
  • Next departure on Oct. 20, 2024
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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Southern Discovery Cruise

11 days from
$NZD 672 per day

Discover and Explore Fiordlands five remote Southern Fiords, dramatic raw beauty that will take your breath away

  • New Zealand Small Ship CruiseSmall Ship Cruise
  • Southern Discovery Cruise in New Zealand: ship
  • Next departure on June 1, 2024
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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Southern Fiords Discovery: A Deep Exploration of Fiordland's Southern Fiords

7 days from
$NZD 910 per day

Experience the grand scale scenery, untamed wilderness, ice-carved mountains, forests, sounds and unique wildlife of Fiordland’s Preservation …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Southern Odyssey: New Zealand and the Subantarctic Islands

20 days from
$AUD 1,667 per day

Navigating New Zealand’s verdant coastlines we will encounter pristine beaches, quiet coves, and waters filled with whales, …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

The Best of New Zealand - 10 Days from Auckland to Lyttelton

10 days from
$AUD 1,192 per day

Mountains, volcanoes and subtropical forests, green hills where the famous New Zealand sheep graze peacefully, cities full …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

The Top of the South: Explorations Beyond Marlborough Sounds

9 days from
$NZD 806 per day

Explore the hidden coves, beaches, tranquil waterways, wildlife and rich history of the top of New Zealand's …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Undiscovered Dusky Sound: Cruising Remote Fiordland

5 days from
$NZD 970 per day

Discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland on an unforgettable voyage cruising Acheron Passage, Breaksea and Dusky Sounds …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Unseen Queen Charlotte Sound: A Walking Cruise of Queen Charlotte Sound

5 days from
$NZD 799 per day

Discover the tranquil waterways, wildlife and rich history of New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds on an unforgettable, intimate …

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NZ & Australia / New Zealand

Unseen Stewart Island: Pristine Wilderness and Wildlife Adventure

8 days from
$NZD 861 per day

Discover the time-forgot rawness of wildlife-rich Stewart Island/Rakiura and Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara with Heritage Expeditions, New Zealand's …

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Asia / Japan

Western Pacific Odyssey - Extension: The Ultimate Birding Voyage from New Zealand, via Papua New Guinea, to Japan

25 days from
$NZD 723 per day

Known in birding circles simply as the 'WPO', this expedition incorporates many of the key birding areas …

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