A 30-metre expedition yacht for just 18 guests, Heritage Explorer offers intimate wildlife experiences, exceptional access to New Zealand’s wild coastlines, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere on board.
Purpose-built for small-group exploration, Heritage Explorer is perfectly suited to New Zealand’s rugged and lesser-visited waterways. At just 30 metres long and with a shallow draft, she ventures where larger vessels cannot, reaching hidden coves, secluded fiords and rich coastal habitats while maintaining comfortable accommodations.
Her relaxed and sociable ambience encourages guests to share the experience, whether in the lounge and bar, the panoramic dining room or out on deck watching dolphins and seabirds. With an open-bridge policy, guests can spend time with the Captain, gaining insight into navigation and the natural world around them.
Accommodating only 18 guests across three decks, the yacht offers 10 comfortable en-suite cabins, including a spacious Royal Suite with French doors opening directly onto the Bridge Deck. Ample outdoor viewing areas, a Sun Deck and two expedition tenders provide superb wildlife-watching and swift access to shore, while onboard kayaks allow for more active adventures. Fresh, locally sourced cuisine and New Zealand wines complete the experience.
Warm, personal and designed for discovery, Heritage Explorer is the ideal choice for those seeking New Zealand’s wild beauty and remarkable coastal environments.
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