Heritage Adventurer is a true pioneering expedition vessel of exceptional pedigree. Often referred to as the 'Grande Dame of Exploration Cruising' due to her celebrated history and refined design, she was purpose-built for adventure in 1991 at Finland's Rauma shipyard and specifically designed for Polar exploration.

Setting a peerless standard in authentic expedition travel, Heritage Adventurer (formerly known as MS Hanseatic) combines the highest passenger ship iceclass rating (1A Super) with an impressive history of Polar exploration. Having held records for the most northern and southern Arctic and Antarctic navigations, and for traversing both the Northwest and Northeast Passages, makes Heritage Adventurer perfect for pioneering New Zealand-based Heritage Expeditions signature experiential expedition travel.

Originally designed to accommodate 184 guests, Heritage Adventurer now welcomes just 140 expeditioners ensuring spacious, stylish and comfortable voyages, while a fleet of 14 Zodiacs ensures all guests are able to maximise their expedition adventure. Heritage Adventurer proudly continues our traditions of exceptional, personalised expedition experiences as Heritage Expeditions flagship.

Heritage Adventurer wraps stylish, contemporary surrounds in a striking, ice-reinforced vessel to create an unrivalled platform for exploration. On board discover spacious, well-appointed accommodations, visit the captain and crew in the Bridge with Heritage Expeditions Open Bridge Policy, dine on international gourmet fare from leading chefs across two restaurants and celebrate the day’s activities in the Bar and Lounge.

Watch your adventure unfold from numerous spectacular viewing locations including Heritage Adventurer’s famed Observation Lounge resplendent with 270-degree views. Discover the relaxed atmosphere of the Bar and Lounge, or head outside on the stylish teak decks of the open-topped Observation Deck and numerous weather protected locations including the expansive space aft of Deck 6.

Join Heritage Expeditions world-renowned team of naturalists, botanists, historians and experts as they interpret the natural and human history uncovered during your voyage, as well as hosting regular lectures in the Presentation Theatre and Lounge.

Should you require a little R&R, unwind in the library, heated salt water pool, well-equipped gym, enclosed hot tub, sauna and steam room, indulge in some retail therapy or find a quiet place to enjoy a coffee or wine.