Heritage Adventurer

Often referred to as the ‘Grande Dame of Polar Exploration’ due to her celebrated history and refined design, the Heritage Adventurer was purpose built for adventure in 1991 at Finland’s Rauma shipyard and specifically designed for Polar exploration.

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Kimberley Explorer: Expedition Cruising Australia’s Iconic Kimberley Coast (Darwin to Broome

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Beyond Fiordland: New Zealand’s Wildest Islands

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Megaherbs Of The Subantarctic Islands With Jerry Coleby-Williams

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Grand Pacific Odyssey GPO: A Tropical Pacific Island Cruise from New Zealand to Papua New Guinea

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Birding Down Under: Subantarctic and Chatham Islands

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In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica

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Heritage Adventurer is a true pioneering expedition vessel of exceptional pedigree. Often referred to as the 'Grande Dame of Polar Exploration' 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 combines the highest passenger ship ice class 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 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.

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Cabin Details

Main Deck Triple

Located on deck 3
22m-squared
Two porthole windows
Two single beds and one Pullman bed which folds down from the wall
Comfortable lounge
Writing desk
Private en-suite bathroom with shower
Ample storage
Flat screen entertainment system

Main Deck Triple
Main Deck Triple
Superior Triple

Located on deck 5
22m-squared
Large panoramic windows
Two single beds and one Pullman bed which folds down from the wall
Comfortable lounge
Writing desk
Private en-suite bathroom with shower
Ample storage
Flat screen entertainment system

Superior Triple
Superior Triple
Deck 4 Superior

Located on deck 4
Spacious 22m-squared
Large panoramic windows
King or two single beds
Comfortable lounge
Writing desk
Private en-suite bathroom with shower
Ample storage
Flat screen entertainment system

Deck 4 Superior
Deck 4 Superior
Deck 5 Superior

Located on deck 5
Spacious 22m-squared
Large panoramic windows
King or two single beds
Comfortable lounge
Writing desk
Private en-suite bathroom with shower
Ample storage
Flat screen entertainment system

Deck 5 Superior
Deck 5 Superior
Main Deck Single

Located on deck 3
Spacious 22m-squared
Two porthole windows
King bed
Comfortable lounge
Writing desk
Private en-suite bathroom with shower
Ample storage
Flat screen entertainment system

Main Deck Single
Main Deck Single
Superior Single

Located on deck 5
Spacious 22m-squared
Large panoramic windows
King bed
Comfortable lounge
Writing desk
Private en-suite bathroom with shower
Ample storage
Flat screen entertainment system

Superior Single
Superior Single
Worsley Suite

Located on deck 6
Spacious 22m-squared
Large panoramic windows
King or two single beds
Comfortable chaise-style lounge suite
Writing desk
Private en-suite with shower
Ample storage
Flat screen entertainment system

Worsley Suite
Worsley Suite
Heritage Suite

Located on deck 6
Expansive 44m-squared
Large double panoramic windows
King bed
Large living are with sofa
Coffee table and chairs
Grand marble bathroom with a double basin, bathtub and shower
Large writing desk
Floor to ceiling cabinetry for storage
Flat screen entertainment system

Heritage Suite
Heritage Suite

Heritage Adventurer Deckplan

deck plan

Specifications

  • Year built: 1991
  • Shipyard: Rauma, Finland
  • Classification: Lloyds 1AS, GL E4
  • Accommodation: 140 guests
  • Length: 124 metres
  • Beam: 18 metres
  • Draft: 4.97 metres
  • Gross tonnage: 8378gt
  • Engines: 3940 horsepower (x2)
  • Maximum speed: 15 knots
  • Cruising speed: 12 knots
  • Range: 8600 nautical miles
  • Zodiacs: 14