Heritage Expeditions

Heritage Expeditions, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand↗, operates a expedition fleet targeting polar and sub‑polar itineraries. Its current maritime assets include the 140‑passenger Heritage Adventurer and the 18‑passenger Heritage Explorer yacht, both purpose‑built for high‑latitudes navigation and equipped with ice‑strengthened hulls, advanced navigation suites, and low‑emission propulsion. In February 2026 the company announced the addition of Exploris One—rebranded Heritage Discoverer—scheduled for entry into service in May 2027, expanding capacity by approximately 150 berths. Heritage Expeditions leverages a vertically integrated logistics platform, maintaining crew training, vessel maintenance, and charter management in‑house to ensure compliance with IMO↗ standards and deliver experiential cruising.