Cruise itinerary
20-Night Americas Cruise from Quebec City, Québec
20 nights · Americas · 13 ports of call
20-night Americas cruise aboard EXPLORA V, departing Quebec City, Québec and calling at La Baie, Québec, Sept-Iles, Québec, At Sea, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia and Boston, Massachusetts and 6 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA V
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 20 nights
- Region
- Americas · North America
- 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 21:00
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
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
- Day3
La Baie, Québec
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day4
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
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
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 21:00
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
Boston, Massachusetts
Arrive 09:00
A historic New England port city in Massachusetts, central to the American Revolution. Boston is known for the Freedom Trail linking colonial landmarks, the Italian North End, Fenway Park, and the cobbled streets of Beacon Hill.
- Freedom Trail
- Fenway Park
- North End
- Day10
Boston, Massachusetts
Depart 02:00
A historic New England port city in Massachusetts, central to the American Revolution. Boston is known for the Freedom Trail linking colonial landmarks, the Italian North End, Fenway Park, and the cobbled streets of Beacon Hill.
- Freedom Trail
- Fenway Park
- North End
- Day11
New York, New York
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day12
New York, New York
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
Isle of Portland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day15
Saint-John, New Brunswick
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day16
At Sea
- Day17
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day18
Iles des la Madeleine
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day19
Gaspé, Québec
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day20
At Sea
- Day21
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
- 4 Oct 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
20-Night Americas Cruise from Quebec City, Québec FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 20-night Americas cruise calls at Quebec City, Québec, La Baie, Québec, Sept-Iles, Québec, At Sea, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Boston, Massachusetts, New York, New York, Isle of Portland, Saint-John, New Brunswick, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Iles des la Madeleine and Gaspé, 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 is a round-trip sailing from Quebec City, Québec.
How long is this cruise?
20 nights aboard EXPLORA V.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 Oct 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.