Star Collector: Greenland Fjords, Canadian Maritimes
25 nights
Star Pride
2 Sep '27Cruise overview
Venture into the lesser-known coastlines and communities of Greenland, Canada and New England during this remarkable 25-day cruise crossing the North Atlantic. Admire fractured glaciers, ivory ice fields and drifting ice floes on a day of scenic cruising in Greenland’s remote and picturesque Prince Christian Sound. Sample grilled wolf fish, dried salted cod and tender musk ox meat amid stacked crab pots, fish-drying racks and brightly painted houses in Qaqortoq, Nanortalik and Narsaq in Greenland. Wander the grounds of a 1,000-year-old Norse settlement near St. Anthony, and tour sod buildings identical to those that sheltered early settlers from harsh Newfoundland winters centuries ago. Walk among weathered French and British artillery artifacts at National Battlefields Park, or sip your way through Quebec City’s outstanding microbreweries on a delicious walking tour in a thriving downtown community. Settle back in a horse-drawn carriage as you trace the famous Carriage Trails of Acadia near Bar Harbor, Maine.
Itinerary
Reykjavík
Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation’s nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island’s population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík’s name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there’s no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city’s seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.
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Qaqortoq (Julianehaab)
Narsaq
Nanortalik
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Bonne Bay Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Boston, Massachusetts
Isle of Portland
Bar Harbor, Maine
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Gaspé, Québec
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Quebec City, Québec
Quebec City, Québec
Montréal, Québec
Star Porthole Suite
The Star Porthole Suite offers cosy sophistication with charming porthole windows providing a classic maritime feel. Well-appointed and thoughtfully designed, these suites feature comfortable sleeping and sitting areas, ideal for guests seeking intimate, elegant accommodation without compromising on Windstar’s renowned luxury and service.
Amenities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Lounge Area
- Mini Bar (Additional Cost)
- Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
Ship features
Star Pride offers suite-only luxury, refreshed venues and modern amenities tailored for boutique cruising.
- Completely all-suite ship after Star Plus refit
- New dining options: Cuadro 44, Star Grill
- Infiniti pool with ocean views
- Watersports platform with complimentary use of kayaks and paddleboards
- Open-bridge access for guests
- Refreshed lounges, spa, fitness facilities and library
- Beauty salon, boutique, destination office and screening room
- Low-key evening entertainment and local music
