Heritage Adventurer
- capacity
- 140
- year built
- 1991
- length
- 407 feet
- beam
- 50 feet
- draft
- 16 feet
- cruising speed
- 12 knots
- ice class
- 1A Super
Designed for 184 guests, but only carrying 140, the Heritage Adventurer ship offers space to spread out, while also encouraging her small group of travelers to mingle. With various options for dining, viewing, learning and wellness, plus an ice class that remains top of the field, this well-rounded ship is a great option for exploration.
Heritage Adventurer Review
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Choose the Heritage Adventurer for a spacious expedition ship with added amenities and a pioneering spirit. She holds records for navigating the farthest northern Arctic and southern Antarctic regions, and for traversing both the Northwest and Northeast Passages. Pair off-ship adventure with onboard comfort via the ship’s pool, Jacuzzi and sauna.
History & Design
With a polar-forward design and celebrated history, the Heritage Adventurer cruise ship is often referred to as the Grande Dame of Expedition Cruising. This purpose-built ship began her life in Finland’s Rauma shipyard, as the MS Hanseatic. Her 1A Super ice class keeps up with modern-built ships, and her 8,600-nautical-mile range helps enable her intrepid history of exploration.
Onboard Facilities
A variety of sophisticated spaces invite guests to indulge, relax, rejuvenate and learn while aboard Heritage Adventurer; all conveniently accessed via stairs or elevators located both front and mid-ship.
For wildlife viewing, the Deck 7 Observation Lounge features protected, panoramic views, with outdoor 360-degree views available from the Observation Deck above. The Bridge and adjoining chart room (Deck 6) provides opportunities to observe the captain and officers while underway, plus a great space to watch for wildlife.
For education and wellness, a few options exist. The Deck 7 library offers reference materials, while the Deck 2 presentation theater provides a lecture hall for daily talks. Heritage Adventurer’s upper zone features health and wellbeing amenities, including a protected Jacuzzi, beauty area, gym, showers and heated outdoor pool with plenty of lounge chairs protected from crosswinds.
Finally, the ship includes a hospital space and onboard doctor on Deck 2, for first response treatment. The shop on Deck 4 is stocked with outerwear, travel essentials and gifts to bring home to loved ones.
For made-to-order drinks, guests can choose from bars on Deck 5 and 7. And when hunger strikes, international fare and everyday favorites are served in the Deck 6 Bistro dining room and lounge, as well as the Deck 4 main dining room. A public restroom is available outside the dining room.
Off-Ship Activities
A fleet of 14 Zodiacs are the ticket to off-ship exploration, letting all guests disembark together. The two-sided mud room provides space for guests to suit up for, or come in from, outdoor activities. Guests can anticipate daily opportunities to experience the wilds in which the Heritage Adventurer ship sails, with options like Zodiac cruises and treks on land.
Crew, Guides & Expedition Leaders
The convivial crew aboard Heritage Adventurer cruise ship is ready to make travelers feel right at home. Crew members aim for personalized, attentive service with a smile. The team of expedition guides aims to answer questions, lead out in the field, and provide regular talks using their expertise as naturalists, botanists and historians.
Cabins & Heritage Adventurer Deck Plan
The Heritage Adventurer ship offers a plethora of cabin options, with 8 categories across 70 cabins and 12 suites, including 2 accessible cabins. Common to all cabin amenities are a comfortable lounge area with sofa, a writing desk, a flatscreen TV, ample storage and a private ensuite bathroom with shower (or marble tub in Heritage Suites).
