Cruise itinerary
17-Night Americas Cruise from Nuuk (Godthaab)
17 nights · Americas · 17 ports of call
17-night Americas cruise aboard L'Austral, departing Nuuk (Godthaab) and calling at Qeqertarsuatsiaat, At Sea, Iqaluit, Nunavut, Grinnell Glacier, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Akpatok Island, Nunavut and Torngat Mountains National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador and 10 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- L'Austral
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- Americas · North America · Canada · East Coast US
- Departs
- Nuuk (Godthaab)
- Returns
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Nuuk (Godthaab)
Depart 18:30
The capital of Greenland, a small colourful town on the southwest coast at the mouth of a long fjord system. Nuuk is known for its harbour-side old quarter, the National Museum's Inuit collections, and the dramatic Sermitsiaq mountain across the water.
- Sermitsiaq mountain
- Greenland National Museum
- Colonial harbour
- Day2
Qeqertarsuatsiaat
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 17:30
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day5
Grinnell Glacier, Baffin Island, Nunavut
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Akpatok Island, Nunavut
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 12:00
- Day7
Torngat Mountains National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 12:00
- Day8
Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 13:00
The northernmost permanent settlement in Labrador, a small Inuit community on a fjord-cut stretch of the Atlantic coast. Reached only by boat or plane, it is a centre of Labrador Inuit culture and a gateway to the Torngat Mountains to the north.
- Inuit culture
- Torngat Mountains
- Labrador coast
- Day9
Rigolet, Newfoundland and Labrador
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day10
L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland and Labrador
Arrive 15:00 · Depart 19:00
A windswept site at the northern tip of Newfoundland, Canada, where the Vikings landed around a thousand years ago. The reconstructed sod huts of this UNESCO World Heritage site mark the first known European settlement in North America.
- Norse settlement
- Sod longhouses
- World Heritage site
- Day11
Red Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day12
Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day13
Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day14
Saint-John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 13:00
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
- Day15
Saint Pierre
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 23:59
- Day16
Miquelon Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:30
- Day17
At Sea
- Day18
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 19 Sep 2026
- 16 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night Americas Cruise from Nuuk (Godthaab) FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Americas cruise calls at Nuuk (Godthaab), Qeqertarsuatsiaat, At Sea, Iqaluit, Nunavut, Grinnell Glacier, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Akpatok Island, Nunavut, Torngat Mountains National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, Rigolet, Newfoundland and Labrador, L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland and Labrador, Red Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saint-John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saint Pierre, Miquelon Island and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Nuuk (Godthaab) and ends in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard L'Austral.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 19 Sep 2026 and 16 Sep 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.