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Discover the rich bio-diversity of New Zealand’s ‘forgotten’ sub-Antarctic islands on this 8 day cruise along board the Spirit of Enderby from Invercargill to Bluff.
New Zealand’s sub-Antarctic Islands are recognized as one of the worlds’ greatest biodiversity ‘hotspots’. Our ship based expedition, which takes only 48 passengers, will aim to take in the Snares, Auckland and Campbell islands, known for their tremendous floral diversity and a unique ecosystem found nowhere else in the world. Remote, isolated, protected by the Southern Ocean and seldom visited; these ‘forgotten’ islands are home to many of the world’s albatross and penguin species and are also the only location in which‘mega herbs’ grow.
When the great English botanist Joseph Hooker found them in flower, he described them as “second to none outside of the tropics”. Discovered by Europeans only in the late 1700s and early 1800s, the islands were quickly occupied by sealing and whaling gangs that plundered the seal populations and introduced pigs, goats, cattle, cats and rats. Today conservation efforts are focused on eliminating these non-native animals and returning the islands to their natural state. Accompanied by expert naturalists, this voyage will provide you with ample time to explore these islands to gain a rare insight into a truly unique region of New Zealand territory.
- Walk on New Zealand’s rarely visited sub-antarctic islands
- See the ‘mega herbs’ found only on these islands
- Encounter amazing wildlife including various types ofalbatross, petrels, penguins and the rare Hooker Sea Lion
- Visit Auckland Islands, the largest of the New Zealand and Subantarctic Islands with a rich variety of vegetation and wildlife
- Explore islands classified by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) as a world centre of floristic diversity
- Photograph the 35 vascular plants only found in the region – and no where else in the world!
- Relax and enjoy the comfortable accommodation aboard The Spirit of Enderby, complete with bar, library, lecture theatre and even a sauna!
- 7 Nights on board Spirit of Enderby
- Transfers in Invercargill from hotel to ship and ship to city or airport
- All meals on board
- An experienced Expedition Leader and knowledgeable naturalist guides
- An extensive lecture programme
- A detailed post-expedition log book
- Port taxes
- Govt Landing fee USD $250 pp
**Please note: the 5 January 2012 departure also runs in reverse (Bluff to Invercargill)
From USD $3,500 per person (Main Deck Triple) to USD $5,400 per person (Heritage Suite) - see pricing structure below
*Sole Occupancy pricing
| Heritage Suite |
2 pax |
USD $5,400 pp
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*USD $10,550 pp |
| Mini Suites |
2 pax |
USD $5,130 pp |
*USD $10,010 pp |
| Superior Plus |
2 pax |
USD $5,000 pp |
*USD $8,800 pp |
| Superior |
2 pax |
USD $4,600 pp |
*USD $8,080 pp |
| Main Deck |
2 pax |
USD $4,000 pp |
*USD $7,000 pp |
| Main Deck Triple |
3 pax |
USD $3,500 pp |
*n/a |
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Dec 28th |
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Jan 5th |
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Bluff |
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A:Available
G:Guaranteed Departure
C:Closed
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