Cruise itinerary
17-Night Caribbean Cruise from Quebec City, Québec
17 nights · Caribbean · 13 ports of call
17-night Caribbean cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing Quebec City, Québec and calling at La Baie, Québec, Sept-Iles, Québec, At Sea, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia and New York, New York and 6 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA III
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · South America
- Departs
- Quebec City, Québec
- Returns
- San Juan (Puerto Rico)
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Quebec City, Québec
Depart 20:00
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 09:00 · 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
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
- Day6
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
New York, New York
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Miami, Florida
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The cruise capital of the world — Miami sends more ships to sea than any port on earth. Most sailings board mid-afternoon, leaving the morning for South Beach, Little Havana or the Wynwood murals before you cast off.
- South Beach
- Little Havana
- Wynwood murals
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
Cruz Bay, Saint John
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day15
Saint John's
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
The capital of Antigua, set around a deep natural harbour in the eastern Caribbean. The island is known for its many sandy beaches and for Nelson's Dockyard, a restored Georgian naval base on the south coast that is now a World Heritage site.
- Nelson's Dockyard
- Dickenson Bay
- Shirley Heights
- Day16
Terre-de-Haut
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day17
Philipsburg
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The Dutch-side capital of St. Maarten, set behind the long curve of Great Bay. Front Street is wall-to-wall duty-free; a short water taxi or drive reaches the French side's Marigot market and the famous low-flying jets over Maho Beach.
- Great Bay Beach
- Front Street duty-free
- Maho Beach plane-spotting
- Day18
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Arrive 08:00
The capital of Puerto Rico and a major Caribbean homeport. Old San Juan's pastel colonial streets sit behind the massive El Morro and San Cristóbal forts, with rum distilleries and the beaches of Condado close to the cruise piers.
- Old San Juan
- El Morro fort
- Condado beaches
Upcoming departures
- 15 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night Caribbean Cruise from Quebec City, Québec FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Caribbean cruise calls at Quebec City, Québec, La Baie, Québec, Sept-Iles, Québec, At Sea, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia, New York, New York, Miami, Florida, Cruz Bay, Saint John, Saint John's, Terre-de-Haut, Philipsburg and San Juan (Puerto Rico).
How many days are spent at sea?
6 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Quebec City, Québec and ends in San Juan (Puerto Rico).
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 15 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.