EXPLORA V — 23-Night Arctic Cruise from Reykjavík

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23-Night Arctic Cruise from Reykjavík

23 nights · Arctic · 16 ports of call

23-night Arctic cruise aboard EXPLORA V, 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 9 more.

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Ship: EXPLORA V
Cruise line: Explora Journeys
Duration: 23 nights
Region: Arctic · Polar
Departs: Reykjavík
Returns: Quebec City, Québec

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- Reykjavík
  Depart 21:00
  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
Day
2
- Reykjavík
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  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
Day
3
- At Sea
Day
4
- Cruising Prince Christian Sound
  Arrive 12:00 · Depart 13:00
Day
5
- 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
Day
6
- 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
Day
7
- At Sea
Day
8
- At Sea
Day
9
- 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
Day
10
- Saint Pierre
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
  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
Day
11
- 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
Day
12
- 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
Day
13
- At Sea
Day
14
- New York, New York
  Arrive 07:00 · 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
Day
15
- 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
Day
16
- At Sea
Day
17
- Isle of Portland
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
18
- 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
Day
19
- At Sea
Day
20
- 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
Day
21
- Iles des la Madeleine
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
22
- Gaspé, Québec
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
23
- At Sea
Day
24
- 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

11 Sep 2028

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

23-Night Arctic Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 23-night Arctic cruise calls at Reykjavík, At Sea, Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Paamiut (Fredrikshaab), Qaqortoq (Julianehaab), Saint-John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saint Pierre, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia, New York, New York, Isle of Portland, Saint-John, New Brunswick, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Iles des la Madeleine, Gaspé, Québec and Quebec City, Québec.

How many days are spent at sea?

8 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?

23 nights aboard EXPLORA V.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 11 Sep 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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