Cruise itinerary
20-Night World Cruise Cruise from Reykjavík
20 nights · World Cruise · 16 ports of call
20-night World Cruise 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 9 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA III
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 20 nights
- Region
- World Cruise
- Departs
- Reykjavík
- Returns
- New York, New York
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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 · 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
- Day13
La Baie, Québec
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day14
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
- Day15
At Sea
- Day16
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
- Day17
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
- Day18
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
- Day19
At Sea
- Day20
Newport, Rhode Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day21
New York, New York
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 17 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
20-Night World Cruise Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 20-night World Cruise cruise calls at Reykjavík, Isafjørdur, At Sea, Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Paamiut (Fredrikshaab), Nanortalik, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Québec, Quebec City, Québec, La Baie, Québec, Sept-Iles, Québec, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Newport, Rhode Island and New York, New York.
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 Reykjavík and ends in New York, New York.
How long is this cruise?
20 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 17 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.