Cruise itinerary
11-Night Arctic Cruise from Reykjavík
11 nights · Arctic · 9 ports of call
11-night Arctic cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing Reykjavík and calling at Isafjørdur, At Sea, Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Paamiut (Fredrikshaab), Nanortalik and Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA III
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Arctic · Polar
- Departs
- Reykjavík
- Returns
- Quebec City, Québec
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Reykjavík
Depart 18:00
Iceland's northerly capital, the launch point for sailings around the island's volcanic coast. The Hallgrímskirkja church rises above its low-rise centre, with the Blue Lagoon, geysers and waterfalls of the Golden Circle reachable on day trips.
- Hallgrímskirkja
- Blue Lagoon
- Golden Circle
- Day2
Isafjørdur
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A small town at the head of a deep fjord in Iceland's remote Westfjords, ringed by steep flat-topped mountains. Ísafjörður is known for its preserved timber houses, access to nearby seabird cliffs and Arctic-fox country, and dramatic fjord scenery.
- Old timber houses
- Westfjords mountains
- Seabird cliffs
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Cruising Prince Christian Sound
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 13:00
- Day5
Paamiut (Fredrikshaab)
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A small fishing town on the southwest coast of Greenland, set among rocky islands south of the Arctic Circle. Brightly painted houses cluster by the harbour, with a turf-and-timber church and the open tundra and fjords stretching beyond.
- Colourful harbour
- Tundra hikes
- Greenlandic church
- Day6
Nanortalik
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
A southern Greenland town on a small island, its name meaning 'place of bears'. Wooden houses in red and blue ring a sheltered harbour, set against jagged granite peaks, with icebergs drifting in from the nearby fjords and a fine local museum.
- colourful harbour
- granite peaks
- drifting icebergs
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day10
Havre-Saint-Pierre, Québec
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
- Day11
Quebec City, Québec
Arrive 09:00
The walled capital of Québec on a bluff above the St. Lawrence River, the only fortified city north of Mexico. Cobbled Old Québec, the landmark Château Frontenac, and the historic Petit-Champlain quarter give it a distinctly French character.
- Château Frontenac
- Old Québec walls
- Petit-Champlain
- Day12
Quebec City, Québec
Arrive 08:00
The walled capital of Québec on a bluff above the St. Lawrence River, the only fortified city north of Mexico. Cobbled Old Québec, the landmark Château Frontenac, and the historic Petit-Champlain quarter give it a distinctly French character.
- Château Frontenac
- Old Québec walls
- Petit-Champlain
Upcoming departures
- 17 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Arctic Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Arctic cruise calls at Reykjavík, Isafjørdur, At Sea, Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Paamiut (Fredrikshaab), Nanortalik, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Québec and Quebec City, Québec.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Reykjavík and ends in Quebec City, Québec.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 17 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.