Heritage Discoverer

Luxury Expedition
Luxury Expedition

130 Guests

  • Year Built

    1989 (refurbished 2026)

    Decks

    5

  • Cabins

    1

  • Speed

    14KN

    Length

    103.4m

  • Restaurants

    2

    Lounges

    2

Discover the Heritage Discoverer

Heritage Discoverer is a expedition vessel with a refined but practical style, designed for remote cruising where comfort, flexibility, and access all matter. Recently refurbished, she combines an ice-strengthened hull with welcoming public spaces, including a dining room, outside grill, presentation lounge, bar and lounge, observation lounge, fitness area, outdoor jacuzzis, and open bridge access. The result is a ship that feels comfortable without losing the purposeful rhythm of expedition travel.

Her scale is particularly appealing for guests who want to maximise their time onshore and enjoy a close connection with the expedition team. Zodiacs support landings, coastal cruising, and wildlife viewing, while onboard talks and daily recaps help place each experience in context. Heritage Discoverer will suit active, curious travellers drawn to remote Antarctic and subantarctic regions, especially those who appreciate small-ship camaraderie, natural history, and the feeling of travelling with a vessel built for changing conditions rather than rigid schedules.

Cabins

    Single Stateroom

    Guests: 2, Queen/Twin

    Size: 14-15m2

    Decks: 3

    Cabin features two porthole windows,A queen-size bed and marble bathroom with shower.

    Superior - Deck 3

    Guests: 1, Queen/Twin

    Size: 18m2

    Decks: 3

    A picture window, queen-size bed and marble bathroom with shower.

    Superior - Deck 4

    Guests: 2, Queen/Twin

    Size: 18m2

    Decks: 4

    Superior Staterooms feature a large window, queen-size bed and marble bathroom with shower.

    Superior Single

    Guests: 1, Queen

    Size: 16-18m2

    Decks: 4

    Single Superior Staterooms have a large picture window, queen-size bed and marble bathroom with shower.

    Bedroom of the Veranda Suite, Silver Explorer

    Superior Balcony Stateroom

    Guests: 2, Queen/Twin

    Size: 19-20m2

    Decks: 5

    Superior Balcony Staterooms feature french balcony, queen-size bed and marble bathroom with shower.

    Silver Suite, Silver Explorer

    Discovery Suite

    Guests: 2, Queen/Twin

    Size: 39m2

    Decks: 5

    Light-filled and inviting, with a French balcony framing the seascape. A separate living area, desk, sofa and walk-in closet sit alongside a daily-replenished minibar and spa credit.

    Navigator Suite

    Guests: 2, Queen/Twin

    Size: 37m2

    Decks: 7

    An elevated retreat opening onto a furnished private balcony. A marble bathroom with separate shower and bathtub adds comfort after returning from shore.

    Worsley Suie

    Guests: 2, Queen/Twin

    Size: 57m2

    Decks: 7

    A generous suite with furnished balcony and separate living room. Espresso machine, walk-in closet, complimentary in-room dining, laundry and a spa credit lend genuine, thoughtful luxury.

    Heritage Balcony Suite

    Guests: 3, Queen + sofa

    Size: 67m2

    Decks: 7

    These suites include a 15m2 furnished private balcony, living room with desk and convertible sofa, espresso machine, walk-in wardrobe and marble bathroom with a shower and bathtub. Complimentary in-room dining and minibar replenished daily, free laundry, and a US$100 per person spa credit.

    Activities

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      Sea Kayaking

      Paddle quietly into sheltered coves and habitats beyond the reach of the Zodiacs, guided by an expert kayak leader. Gliding past kelp forests, rock stacks and resting wildlife, you experience the polar wilderness at its most intimate, the only sounds your paddle and the calls of seabirds overhead. A memorable way to engage directly with this vast wilderness.

      Open Bridge Policy

      Visit the bridge to watch the captain and officers at work, learn how the ship is navigated through ice and open ocean, and take in some of the finest views aboard. This relaxed access reflects the ship’s personable character and gives curious travellers a genuine sense of life at the helm of an expedition vessel.

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      Shore Landings & Guided Walks

      Step onto beaches, tussock-covered slopes and historic sites accompanied by naturalists, historians and botanists who bring each place to life. Walks range from gentle strolls to longer coastal hikes, letting you set foot among penguin rookeries, seabird colonies and the relics of early explorers. Guests should be reasonably mobile to make the most of time ashore.

      Wildlife Watching & Photography

      From the open decks and 270-degree observation lounge, scan for penguins, albatross, seals and whales as the ship moves through some of the planet’s richest waters. Expedition days begin early to catch wildlife at its most active and the soft morning light prized by photographers. Expert guides help you spot, identify and understand each encounter.

      Zodiac Cruising

      Nosing into ice-filled bays and along wildlife-rich coastlines just above the waterline, you feel the cold air, hear calving glaciers and watch penguins and seals at close range, the small ship advantage that large vessels simply cannot offer in these remote, pristine waters.