Subantarctic Islands

• Day 1 - Dunedin; Embarkation Day

  Embarkation 05/01/2018 from 16H00 to 17H00 . Departure 05/01/2018 at 18H00 .

  Dunedin is New Zealand's oldest city and is often referred to as the Edinburgh of New Zealand. This city of the south, wears its Scottish heritage with pride. The city contains some of the best preserved Victorian and Edwardian architecture in the Southern Hemisphere. The picturesque Silverpeaks hinterland to the North West provides a picturesque backdrop and The Otago Peninsula, which lies within the city boundaries, has internationally renowned wildlife reserves, including the only mainland breeding colony of Northern Royal Albatross.

• Day 2/17 - At Sea

  During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observer marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.

• Day 3 - Sailing in the Milford Sount

  Milford Sound fjord is among one of the most beautiful natural sites in New Zealand. So much beauty will quite simply take your breath away. Located on the south-west coast of South Island, in the Fiorldland National Park, this sumptuous inlet carved out by glaciers advances over at least 15 kilometres inland, in the Southern Alps. Majestic cliffs seem to surge out of the dark waters, rising several hundred metres high: an abrupt relief from where impressive waterfalls cascade.

• Day 4 - Sailing Doubtful & Dusky Sounds

  Arrival 08/01/2018 at 00H00 . Departure 08/01/2018 at 00H00 .

• Day 5 - The Snares

  Arrival 09/01/2018 at 00H00. Departure 09/01/2018 at 00H00.

• Day 7/8 - Macquarie Island

  Arrival 11/01/2018 at 00H00. Departure 12/01/2018 at 00H00.

• Day 10/12 - Enderby Island

  Arrival 14/01/2018 at 00H00. Departure 15/01/2018 at 00H00.

• Day 13 - Carnley Harbour & Musgrave Inlet

  Arrival 15/01/2018 at 00H00 . Departure 15/01/2018 at 00H00 .

• Day 14 - Cambell Island

  Arrival 16/01/2018 at 00H00. Departure 16/01/2018 at 00H00.

• Day 15 - Antipodes Island

  Arrival 18/01/2018 at 00H00. Departure 18/01/2018 at 00H00.

• Day 16 - Bounty Island

  Arrival 19/01/2018 at 00H00. Departure 19/01/2018 at 00H00.

• Day 18 - Wellington; Disembarkation Day

  Disembarkation 21/01/2018 at 06H30.

  Crowned with gentle green hills, Wellington harbour is located in the far south of North Island. This city offers a charming pell-mell of traditional and modern cultures, bestowing on the New Zealand capital, a unique atmosphere, at once friendly and avant-guard. Where some sites, like the large National Te Papa Tongarewa museum, reflect the city’s Maori past, others, like the many cafés and restaurants, affirm the inhabitants’ incredible lust for life.

Please consider that our voyages are expeditionary in nature. This means, that there are no concrete itineraries, your Captain and Expedition Leader will utilise their vast experience to chart the best course for your expedition depending on the climatic and environmental conditions. Mentioned highlights and wildlife cannot be guaranteed.