Heritage Expeditions
About
Heritage Expeditions, Australasia’s only family-owned and -operated expedition cruise company, are pioneers in authentic, small ship expedition cruising. Founded by dedicated conservationists Rodney and Shirley Russ in 1984, and now run by their sons Aaron and Nathan, our unique itineraries, exclusive experiences and real citizen science opportunities are honed by more than 40 years of unparalleled experience and were featured in travel bible Condé Nast Traveler’s iconic ‘The 25 Best Places to Go in 2025’ list.
The Russ family, a family of botanists, biologists and adventurers, have a more than 50-year conservation legacy and are driven by their passion for, and knowledge of, sharing the world’s wildest and most isolated places aboard our luxurious 140-guest flagship Heritage Adventurer and 18-guest expedition yacht Heritage Explorer. These include the islands and shores of Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, the Kimberley coast, around New Zealand and down to the world’s most remote Subantarctic Islands and into the ‘heart of Antarctica’ the Ross Sea where we are the world’s most experienced operators with more than 35-years experience.
