The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland
9 nights
National Geographic Explorer
24 Aug '26Cruise overview
Embark on a circumnavigation of Newfoundland and sail into Eastern Canada’s breathtaking natural beauty. Discover Norse history at L’Anse aux Meadows, the only transatlantic site established by Vikings. See World War II harbor defenses and visit the only North American island that remains under French control. Your journey of pure discovery ventures to the legendary islands of Cape Breton, St-Pierre, and the Îles de la Madeleine in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Available extensions:
- 1-Day St. John’s Newfoundland Pre-Voyage Extension (double price: £984pp / solo price: £1065)
Itinerary
Saint-John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Arrive in St. John’s, the picturesque capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador, in the afternoon before embarking the ship.
Old meets new in the province’s capital (metro-area population a little more than 200,000), with modern office buildings surrounded by heritage shops and colorful row houses. St. John’s mixes English and Irish influences, Victorian architecture and modern convenience, and traditional music and rock and roll into a heady brew. The arts scene is lively, but overall the city moves at a relaxed pace.For centuries, Newfoundland was the largest supplier of salt cod in the world, and St. John’s Harbour was the center of the trade. As early as 1627, the merchants of Water Street—then known as the Lower Path—were doing a thriving business buying fish, selling goods, and supplying alcohol to soldiers and sailors.
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Saint-Pierre, Québec
Louisbourg, Nova Scotia
Magdalen Islands, Québec
Gulf of St Lawrence, Canada
Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador
Red Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Saint-John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Category 1 - Main Deck
#301-308 — Cabins feature one or two portholes. Cabins #301, 302, and 307 have two twin beds. Cabins #304-306 feature one queen-sized bed. Cabin #308 features two twin beds that can be converted to a queen. All cabins feature a writing desk, floor-length mirror, reading lamps, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.
Amenities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Ship features
A polar-ready expedition ship designed for immersive, expert-led exploration in some of the world’s most remote regions.
- Carries just 148 guests for an intimate, educational atmosphere
- Ice-strengthened hull for safe polar navigation
- Fleet of Zodiacs, kayaks and underwater exploration equipment
- Global itineraries from Antarctica to the Arctic
- Expert Expedition Team and National Geographic photographers onboard
- Spacious lounge, bar and observation areas
- Science Hub with microscopes and interactive exhibits
- Relaxed open-seating dining with regional cuisine
- Fitness centre, sauna and wellness treatments
- Library and lecture theatre for enrichment programmes
