Cruise itinerary
17-Night Americas Cruise from Quebec City, Québec
17 nights · Americas · 14 ports of call
17-night Americas cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing Quebec City, Québec and calling at La Baie, Québec, Sept-Iles, Québec, At Sea, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Sydney, Nova Scotia and Halifax, Nova Scotia and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA III
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- Americas · North America · Canada · East Coast US
- Departs
- Quebec City, Québec
- Returns
- Quebec City, Québec
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Quebec City, Québec
Depart 19:00
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
- Day2
La Baie, Québec
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day3
Sept-Iles, Québec
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
An industrial port on the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Québec, Canada, gateway to the wild Côte-Nord. Boreal forest and salmon rivers surround it, with the Mingan Archipelago's eroded limestone monoliths offshore to the east.
- Mingan monoliths
- Gulf of St. Lawrence
- Boreal forest
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Prince Edward Island in eastern Canada, the seaside town where the country's confederation was negotiated. Victorian streetscapes, the harbourfront and Province House mark the centre, with the island's red cliffs and Anne of Green Gables countryside nearby.
- Province House
- Victoria Row
- Green Gables country
- Day6
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A former coal and steel town on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, set along a sheltered harbour. It is a gateway to the scenic Cabot Trail and the island's Gaelic heritage, marked by the world's largest fiddle standing on the waterfront.
- Cabot Trail
- Big Fiddle
- Cape Breton
- Day7
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
The largest city in Atlantic Canada, built around one of the world's great natural harbours in Nova Scotia. A star-shaped hilltop Citadel overlooks the waterfront boardwalk, and the city holds strong ties to the Titanic and the age of sail.
- Halifax Citadel
- Harbourfront boardwalk
- Titanic graves
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Newport, Rhode Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day10
New York, New York
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
Cruise ships berth on Manhattan's West Side or across the harbour in Brooklyn and Bayonne, putting the full sweep of New York within reach. The Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square and the museums of Fifth Avenue are all part of a day ashore.
- Statue of Liberty
- Central Park
- Times Square
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
Isle of Portland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day13
Saint-John, New Brunswick
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
A historic port on the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada, where the world's highest tides drive the river backwards. The Reversing Falls rapids, a restored uptown of brick and a covered city market are the local draws.
- Reversing Falls
- Bay of Fundy tides
- City Market
- Day14
At Sea
- Day15
Iles des la Madeleine
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
- Day16
Havre-Saint-Pierre, Québec
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day17
Baie Comeau, Québec
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day18
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
Upcoming departures
- 28 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night Americas Cruise from Quebec City, Québec FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Americas cruise calls at Quebec City, Québec, La Baie, Québec, Sept-Iles, Québec, At Sea, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Newport, Rhode Island, New York, New York, Isle of Portland, Saint-John, New Brunswick, Iles des la Madeleine, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Québec and Baie Comeau, 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 is a round-trip sailing from Quebec City, Québec.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.