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    There’s magic in the familiar — in landscapes that whisper stories we haven’t yet heard, in waters we’ve only seen from afar, in wildlife we pass by without noticing. With Close To Home Voyages, we invite you to step into expedition-style travel without the long haul.

    Imagine sunrises over coastlines you can almost reach in a day, vibrant islands just off your flight-path, the kind of local culture you absorb deeply because you’re not rushing. From Australia’s rugged shores to the quiet wilderness of New Zealand’s coasts, from hidden Pacific gems to lush jungles just beyond your door, these are journeys made for exploring without the fatigue.

    Every trip is designed to bring you closer — closer to nature, peace, culture, wonder. Let us take you there, where the adventure begins just at your doorstep.

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  • Australia

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  • Komodo Island

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  • Bali

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Birding Down Under | Heritage Adventurer | IExpedition

Birding Down Under

Heritage Adventurer
140
17 days

Snares, Bounty, Antipodes, Auckland, Campbell, Macquarie and Chatham Islands. They are music to the ears of ‘Birders'. This expedition is the only one to include all of these islands.

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Kimberley Explorer | Heritage Adventurer | iExpedition

Kimberley Explorer

Heritage Adventurer
140
11 days

Join us on a thrilling in- depth exploration of Australia's world-famous Kimberley Coast, one of the world's most pristine and untouched wildernesses, aboard our luxurious, 140-guest expedition ship Heritage Adventurer.

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Kimberley Explorer | Heritage Adventurer | iExpedition

Kimberley Explorer

Heritage Adventurer
140
11 days

Join us on a thrilling in- depth exploration of Australia's world-famous Kimberley Coast, one of the world's most pristine and untouched wildernesses, aboard our luxurious, 140-guest expedition ship Heritage Adventurer.

Philippines to Japan Cultural Discovery cruise | SH Minerva | IExpedition

Philippines to Japan Cultural Discovery cruise

SH Minerva
152
12 days

Join us on a remarkable cultural discovery cruise from the vibrant shores of Manila to the historic city of Hiroshima.

Aria Amazon Discovery Cruise | Aria Amazon | IExpedition

Aria Amazon Discovery Cruise

Aria Amazon
32
4 days

A brief yet unforgettable Amazon experience.

Aria Amazon Discovery Cruise | Aria Amazon | IExpedition

Aria Amazon Discovery Cruise

Aria Amazon
32
4 days

A brief yet unforgettable Amazon experience.

Amazon Explorer Cruise | Aqua Nera | IExpedition

Amazon Explorer Cruise

Aqua Nera
40
5 days

Afford yourself more time to explore the Amazon and be richly rewarded.

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New Zealand Coastal Odyssey | Heritage Adventurer | IExpedition

New Zealand Coastal Odyssey

Heritage Adventurer
140
12 days

Discover the hidden gems of Aotearoa/New Zealand and its three main islands (the North Island, South Island, and Stewart Island) on this unforgettable 11-day expedition cruise of coastal New Zealand.

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Unseen Fiordland and Stewart Island | Heritage Adventurer | IExpedition

Unseen Fiordland and Stewart Island

Heritage Adventurer
140
6 days

Discover the time-forgot rawness of wildlife rich Stewart and Ulva Islands before exploring the primordial majesty of Fiordland where clouds scud ragged peaks of glacier-cleaved mountains only accessible by expedition ship, and the rare opportunity to combine these iconic destinations on one voyage.