Will your clients be one of the privileged few to experience New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands? Due to strict regulations, fewer than 1,500 people per year are permitted to visit these archipelagos at the end of the Earth. New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands are completely protected from human activity, making them some of the planet’s wildest and untamed islands. This paradise for naturalists—where your guests will search for rare penguin species and gain insight into the history and diversity of the unique flora and fauna of the region—is a must for travelers in search of new and exciting adventures.
4 departures in December 2025 & 2026 and January 2026 & 2027
14 nights on board Le Soléal
Guests can discover the wild and untouched beauty of New Zealand’s Fiordlands and Subantarctic Islands. Explore Snares Island, home to more nesting seabirds than the entire realm of the British Isles; explore the South West World Heritage Area home to Milford, Dusky, and Doubtful sounds; and gain insight into the history and diversity of the flora and fauna of this area while exploring by zodiac.
Invite your clients to embark on an extraordinary adventure to the seldom visited Ross Sea, the Southernmost Sea on Earth. Starting and ending in New Zealand, this Ross Sea exploration will be bookended by visiting two of New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands—Campbell, home to six species of albatross, and Macquarie, home to an impressive colony of king penguins)—promising a memorable and exclusive adventure.
Hear from Expedition Operations Manager for PONANT Asia Pacific, Sandrine Erwin-Rose, in two fascinating blog posts. Be introduced to the remarkable wild and secret islands of the Subantarctic and learn about Albatross Conservation and the importance of protecting this iconic endangered species.
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