Cruise itinerary
11-Night Arctic Cruise from Reykjavík
11 nights · Arctic · 8 ports of call
11-night Arctic cruise aboard EXPLORA IV, departing Reykjavík and calling at At Sea, Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Paamiut (Fredrikshaab), Qaqortoq (Julianehaab), Saint-John's, Newfoundland and Labrador and Saint Pierre and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA IV
- 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
At Sea
- Day3
Cruising Prince Christian Sound
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 13:00
- Day4
Paamiut (Fredrikshaab)
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day5
Qaqortoq (Julianehaab)
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
The largest town in southern Greenland, a cluster of colourful wooden houses around a sheltered harbour below rocky hills. Icebergs drift in the surrounding fjords, and the old colonial quarter, fountain square and nearby hot spring at Uunartoq draw visitors ashore.
- Colourful harbour
- Colonial square
- Surrounding fjords
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Saint-John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Newfoundland, one of North America's oldest cities, set on a sheltered harbour on Canada's Atlantic edge. Steep streets of brightly painted rowhouses climb from the waterfront toward Signal Hill, overlooking the open sea.
- Signal Hill
- Jellybean Row houses
- Cape Spear
- Day9
Saint Pierre
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
The capital of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, a small French archipelago off Newfoundland and the last remnant of France in North America. Its harbour town has pastel houses, French shops and cafés, and a windswept Atlantic setting steeped in fishing and rum-running history.
- French colonial town
- Île aux Marins
- harbour waterfront
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Quebec City, Québec
Arrive 18:00
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
- 4 Sep 2027
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, At Sea, Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Paamiut (Fredrikshaab), Qaqortoq (Julianehaab), Saint-John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saint Pierre and Quebec City, Québec.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 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 IV.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 Sep 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.