Heritage Adventurer Cruise Ship, Sunday 16 March 2025

The cruise ship Heritage Adventurer arrived on Norfolk Island on Sunday 16 March. I had been following the vessel on the shipping app, and last week it has been in New Zealand heading north and sailed to Norfolk Island on the weekend.

When the cruise ship arrived the Heritage Adventurer anchored at Cascade Bay and the passengers were able to disembark on the cruise ships’ zodiacs. 106 passengers and 1 crew spent their day on bus tours including bird tours. The morning had some passing rain, but I am sure they all enjoyed exploring our beautiful Norfolk Island.

I have checked my cruise ship schedule list and read that the voyage “Western Pacific Odyssey is a 15-day cruise from Auckland, New Zealand, to Kavieng, Papua New Guinea, or 25-days Auckland to Osaka, Japan. Details show Heritage Adventurer departed Auckland, on 13 March, visiting Norfolk Island, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea.

Heritage Adventurer last visited Norfolk Island a year ago, on 25 March 2024 and anchored at Cascade Bay and approximately 71 passengers were able to disembark on the cruise ships zodiacs, for a day exploring our beautiful Norfolk Island. The previous visit I have listed was on 12 November 2023, and the vessel anchored near Crystal Pool and Point Hunter coastal area and approximately 34 passengers disembarked on the ship’s zodiacs and explored Norfolk Island on personlised tours.

If you would like to read about the cruise ship, Heritage Adventurer | Expedition Cruise Specialists Heritage Adventurer, check out this website.

Heritage Adventurer Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review | CruiseMapper

Heritage Adventurer current cruise started in New Zealand, and they will sail to Norfolk Island. The cruise ship will then head north, to New Caledonia, Solomon Island, to Kavieng, Papua New Guinea and onto Japan for the next scheduled cruise.

The last cruise ships were the Azamara Cruises which arrived on Norfolk Island on 31 January 2025 followed by the Le Jacques-Cartier, a Le Ponant cruise ship with 75 passengers on 5 February 2025.

This month the Hanseatic Inspiration visited on Saturday 15 March 2025, with 172 passengers and 36 crew coming ashore also at Cascade Pier.

The next cruise ship on my schedule, please note - to be confirmed

8 May 2025 P&O Cruises (Pacific Explorer)

11 June 2025 P&O Cruises (Pacific Explorer)

Heritage Adventurer

The Heritage Adventurer cruise ship aged 34 years was built in 1991. Heritage Adventurer sails under the flag of Madeira. It is a smaller cruise ship is operated by Heritage Expeditions New Zealand, with the capacity to carry 146 passengers and about 100 crew. The ship is 122 metres long and 17 meters beam width. There are 84 cabins, on four of the eight decks. Heritage Adventurer is owned by Bunnys Adventure and Cruise Shipping Co Ltd (Bahamas) and last refurbishment was in 2023. Previous names of Heritage Adventurer were RCGS Resolute (One Ocean Expeditions), MS Hanseatic (Hapag-Lloyd), and Society Adventurer.

Check out these internet sites to read more details about Heritage Adventurer and future cruises.

Heritage Adventurer | Expedition Cruise Specialists

Heritage Adventurer - Wikipedia

Tropical Island cruise of Norfolk Island, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, PNG

https://www.heritage-expeditions.com/destinations/new-zealand-cruises/grand-pacific-odyssey-gpo-cruise/

“Set sail on a true adventure with Heritage Expeditions as we expedition cruise reef-fringed tropical islands, visit historic sites and experience forgotten cultures and incredible wildlife encounters cruising from New Zealand to Papua New Guinea via Norfolk Island, New Caledonia, Solomon Island and Papua New Guinea.”

“Highlights during the voyage include exploring former Australian penal colony now UNESCO World Heritage Site Norfolk Island, discovering the French-infused charms of New Caledonia and visiting idyllic islands and isolated villages where unique time-honoured traditions and elaborately costumed dancers welcome us with unforgettable cultural encounters.”

Here are a few of the photos I took of the lovely cruise ship Heritage Adventurer anchored at Cascade Bay when the passengers were transported on the ship’s zodiacs to and from the Cascade Pier, Norfolk Island on Sunday afternoon.

We wish the passengers on-board Heritage Adventurer safe travels on their cruise adventure and hope they are able to enjoy a day visiting our friendly shores.

Betty Matthews

21 March 2025