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SAVE 20%: First Wave 2027-28 Season Pre-launch!🛳️

SAVE UP TO 20%* – FIRST WAVE 2027/28 SEASON LAUNCH SALE!

Our First Wave 2027-28 Season Sale aboard our 140-guest flagship Heritage Adventurer starts on 19 January 2026 at 8am (AEDT).

Your exclusive preview below details an incredible Early Bird exclusive:
SAVE UP TO 20%* across the first nine voyages
(including TWO BRAND NEW VOYAGES!) of our 2027-28 Season exploring Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, the Kimberley coast, Papua New Guinea, Micronesia, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.

Take advantage of this early access and get ready to SAVE $$$ for your clients on their next Heritage Expeditions adventure

WHAT’S NEW?
We’re thrilled to introduce two brand-new voyages:

Kimberley Adventure Cruise (Darwin, return), showcasing iconic highlights and seldom-visited locations like Osborn and Boongaree Islands along the legendary Kimberley coastline.

Micronesia’s Atolls & Islands Odyssey (resort hotel night in Fiji, charter flight to Honiara, Solomon Islands and sailing to Palau), exploring some of the world’s most remote atolls and tropical island outposts including Ontong Java, Nukuoro, Pohnpei, Sorol and Ngulu Atolls, iconic WWII site Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon and more.

Itinerary Updates
Indonesian Explorer our 2027 voyage follows our 2025 itinerary with a hotel night in Bali and sailing north over Papua New Guinea including Kodia Island, Seram Island, Manokwari & Arfak Mountains, Cenderawasih Marine Park, Biak & Rusbasbedas, Liki Island, Jayapura and Sepik River finishing in Madang with a charter flight to Cairns.

Discover the Secrets of Melanesia our 2027 voyage follows our 2025 itinerary with a hotel night in Cairns and charter flight to Madang, sailing to Port Vila, Vanuatu including Sepik River, Manus Island, New Hanover, New Georgia Islands, Malaita, Nendo and the Torres Islands.

Sacred Japan & South Korea is 10 days, operates in reverse to 2026 departure, with a hotel night in Osaka, flight to Niigata and sailing to Osaka. End of voyage hotel night removed and Fukukoka replaces Hagi.

Discover the Islands of Japan is 12 days, operates in reverse to 2026 departure, with a hotel night in Osaka sailing to Niigata with flight to Osaka. Extra day adds a visit to Sado Island.

Japan’s National Parks, Art & Culture visits Sado Island instead of Niigata.

Birding programmes (optional) have been added to Indonesian Explorer and Asian Island Odyssey.

Book by 27 February 2026 and SAVE UP TO 20%*

*UNDER EMBARGO: SALE GOES LIVE 8AM ON 19 JANUARY 2026 (AEDT)*

MICRONESIA’S ATOLLS & ISLANDS ODYSSEY NEW VOYAGE
18 DAYS | 27 March – 13 April 2027
Fiji (flight) – Honiara – Palau
The ultimate 18-day expedition cruise exploring the world’s most remote atolls and islands of Micronesia and the Solomon Islands. Snorkel pristine reefs, experience ancient cultures, explore World War II relics, explore uninhabited and rarely-visited outposts and search for endemic wildlife on the ultimate Micronesia adventure.
+ Includes resort hotel night in Fiji and charter flight to Honiara*
SAVE 20% on Suites & 10% on all other berths*

DISCOVER THE ISLANDS OF JAPAN
12 DAYS | 25 April – 6 May 2027
Osaka – Niigata (flight) – Osaka
Combining a thrilling mix of culture, history and the natural world, explore ancient castles, serenely beautiful gardens and opulent temples and shrines alongside some of Japan’s stunning natural landscapes sailing between Osaka and Niigata, including Busan, South Korea.
+ Includes Niigata to Osaka flight*
SAVE 20% on all berths*

JAPAN’S PARKS, ART & CULTURE
16 DAYS | 31 May – 15 June 2027
Osaka – Osaka
Set sail on an unforgettable circumnavigation of Japan’s main island Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and South Korea. Highlights include both Japan’s smallest and one of its largest national parks, Great Gardens, iconic art galleries and art island Naoshima, Hiroshima and a day exploring Ulsan, South Korea.
SAVE 20% on all berths*

SACRED JAPAN & SOUTH KOREA
10 DAYS | 5-14 May 2027
Osaka (flight) – Niigata – Osaka
Discover Japan’s seamless blend of ancient customs, and ultramodern living, culinary creativity, arts and gardens. Small-ship expedition cruise from iconic cities to seldom visited remote coastlines of Japan between Niigata and Osaka including Ulsan, South Korea on this unforgettable voyage of discovery.
+ Includes Osaka to Niigata flight*
SAVE 20% on all berths*

ASIAN ISLAND ODYSSEY
19 DAYS | 17 June – 5 July 2027
Taipei – Darwin
Cruise through your bucket list on this ultimate island-hopping expedition from Taipei, through the islands of the Philippines and Indonesia to Darwin. Cross the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator, swim with Whale Sharks, snorkel pristine reefs, look for the Crested Black Macaque, tiny Tarsier, explore jungles and reserves, and experience ancient cultures.
SAVE 20% on all berths*

KIMBERLEY COAST ADVENTURE CRUISE NEW VOYAGE
11 DAYS | 5-15 July 2027
Darwin, return
Explore Australia’s iconic Kimberley Coast, where ancient rock art galleries and traditions meet time-forgot landscapes home to unique wildlife and endless adventures. Experience iconic highlights and rarely explored gems Osborn and Boongaree Islands on this ultimate Kimberley adventure.
SAVE 20% on all berths*

KIMBERLEY EXPLORER
11 DAYS | 15-25 July 2027
Darwin – Broome
Discover Australia’s iconic Kimberley coast and its towering, fractured iron-tinged red cliffs, torrential waterfalls, azure waters, hidden coves and caves, secluded white sand beaches, magnificent reefs and rare and endangered wildlife with indigenous customs and connections to an ancient land, and rich history.
SAVE 20% on all berths*

INDONESIAN EXPLORER
18 DAYS | 7-24 October 2027
Bali – Madang (flight) – Cairns
Discover paradise on an authentic expedition cruise through Indonesia’s remote and little known tropical islands and islets. Walk alongside Komodo Dragons, experience forgotten cultures on the Sepik River, swim with Whale Sharks, bask in the beauty of Raja Ampat, Seram Island and more!
+ Includes Madang to Cairns flight*
SAVE 20% on all berths*

DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF MELANESIA
17 DAYS | 23 October – 8 November 2027
Cairns (flight) – Madang – Port Vila
Sail into a world few will ever experience where unique time-honoured traditions and elaborately costumed dancers welcome us into their world. Explore tropical island outposts and rarely visited islands as we discover Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
+ Includes Cairns to Madang flight*
SAVE 20% on Suites & 10% on all other berths*
*T&Cs apply, new bookings only, excludes landing fees and optional extras, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, limited availability or until sold out, when booked by 27 February 2026. Save 20% on Discover the Islands of Japan, Japan’s National Parks, Art & Culture, Sacred Japan & South Korea, Asian Island Odyssey, Kimberley Coast Adventure, Kimberley Explorer and Indonesian Explorer save 20% on all berths, only. Micronesia’s Atolls & Islands Odyssey and Discover the Secrets of Melanesia save 20% on suites and 10% on all remaining berths. Included flights are charter flights. Heritage Explorer sale book by 9 January 2026.
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