NEW ZEALAND SUBANTARCTIC ISLANDS CRUISE

Come join our cruise travellers on our New Zealand Subantarctic Islands Cruise 2026. This New Zealand cruise lasts 14 nights going from Dunedin to Dunedin, seeing some of the most beautiful scenery and wildlife imaginable.

Duration:           14 nights

Cruise Dates:    12 January - 26 January, 2026

All Upcoming New Zealand Subantarctic Cruise Dates:

• 03 December, 2024 - 17 December, 2024
• 17 December, 2024 - 31 December, 2024
• 29 December, 2025 - 12 January, 2026
• 12 January, 2026 - 26 January, 2026

From:   Dunedin (New Zealand)

To:      Dunedin (New Zealand)

Ship:   Le Soleal

Cabins:  Click here

Deck Plans:  Click here

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PONANT NEW ZEALAND SUBANTARCTIC EXPEDITION CRUISE 2026

Cruise Description:

Ponant will host members of The Explorers Club, renowned for their trailblazing expeditions to the farthest reaches of the globe. Our esteemed Speakers will captivate audiences with engaging lectures and thrilling narratives drawn from their own daring explorations. Today, we invite you to join us, as we venture to the world's most remote corners of the earth, where discovery and adventure await you at every turn.

PONANT invites you to discover the wild and untouched beauty of New Zealand’s Fiordlands and Subantarctic Islands. Set sail on a 15-day expedition cruise with an exceptional itinerary and allow yourself to be transported to another world where the wildlife rules and you are but visitors.

From Dunedin, the Edinburgh of New Zealand that is a lively student city with a rich Scottish Heritage, you will reach Ulva Island. This first call on Paterson Inlet is renowned as an extraordinary nature sanctuary. Our team of naturalists and destination experts will be on hand to show you some of the rarest bird species in the world.

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES

You will follow your voyage towards Fiordland National Park, which is part of Te Wähipounamu, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, home to the majestic Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound.  You will enjoy a zodiac cruise and spot Fiordland crested penguins, get up close to spectacular waterfalls and enjoy the vistas from the ship’s outer decks.

THE SNARE ISLANDS

You will then head to the Snares islands, a haven for the country’s wildlife with some 35,000 endemic Snares Gorfous and a colony of around a thousand fur seals before discovering Macquarie Island, part of Australia.

Often described as the Galápagos of the Southern Ocean, the Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand are among some of the best preserved and protected environments on the planet, where you will experience scenery and wildlife like nowhere else on Earth. You will be captivated by the breathtaking scenery, meadows of megaherb forming a colourful tapestry, and towering cliffs buffeted by the power of the waves and wind - the playground of the Royal Albatross. With a myriad of penguins patrolling the black sandy beaches it is truly a nature-lover’s dream come true.

Your ship will finally reach Dunedin, the end of your voyage.

Any disembarkation on the Subantarctic Islands is subject to weather conditions and on obtaining the authorisation of the local authorities. To preserve the wild environment of these islands, the number of visitors is in fact strictly controlled. Wherever possible, we will run Zodiac excursions around their shorelines in order to guarantee the best possible experience for all guests if it is not possible to disembark.

Cruise Itinerary

Note:

Prices are subject to change withouth notice, as cabins are being booked all the time. For the latest availablity and update, please do call our amazing reservation team on 1300 799 758 or email us your enquiry.

We are available 7 days a week.