The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

• Day 1 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada / Embark Ship

  Arrive in St. John’s, the picturesque capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador. Settle into National Geographic Explorer.

• Day 2 - St-Pierre, France

  Our first landfall is St-Pierre, France’s oldest remaining overseas territory. Get to know this picturesque French fishing enclave where we visit a local island to learn the importance of the historic cod fisheries and explore the fascinating L’Arche
  Museum.

• Day 3 - Louisbourg and Baddeck, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

  Today we visit the reconstructed Fortress of Louisbourg, an 18th-century fort where the British and French fought. Later, we visit the village of Baddeck, where Alexander Graham Bell built his summer home, now the centerpiece of a beautiful
  park and museum. Explore the life of Bell and enjoy a tour of the Bell Museum to view historic artifacts.

• Day 4 - Îles de la Madeleine, Québec

  A cluster of wispy islands isolated in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Îles de la Madeleine are home to miles of dunes, grassy hills, and dazzling red sandstone cliffs. Local experts guide us across this landscape of caves and sea arches, stopping along the way in colorful fishing villages as we learn about Acadian culture.

• Day 5 - Exploring the Gulf of St. Lawrence

  This is a day of exploration where our expedition team looks for the best opportunities to focus on the natural history and landscapes of the region.

• Day 6 - Gros Morne National Park

  Graced by cliffs, fjords, and a sweeping alpine plateau, Gros Morne National Park has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site for its spectacular geology. Go on a variety of walks with our naturalists along waterfalls, marine inlets, and forested trails. Learn about the forces that shaped this land and the ancient serpentine rock that illustrates the phenomenon of plate tectonics.

• Day 7 - Red Bay

  Today we explore Red Bay, the site of a historic Basque whaling station dating back to the 1500s. See original Basque remains and artifacts at this National Historic Site or take a scenic hike to a viewpoint overlooking the small village.

• Day 8 - L'Anse aux Meadows

  In the World Heritage site of L’Anse aux Meadows, walk among 11th-century Norse ruins and reconstructed sod huts and learn the saga of the Vikings in North America – nearly 500 years before Columbus arrived.

• Day 9 - Exploring Eastern Newfoundland

  Wild, rugged, and often accessible only by sea, Newfoundland’s east coast is dotted with tiny fishing villages tucked into coves. Explore these stunning shores, and back aboard, gain insights from our experts into the island’s people and wildlife.

• Day 10 - St. John's / Disembark / Home

  Sail through The Narrows in the early morning and disembark in St. John’s. Visit the colorful waterfront and historic Signal Hill or The Rooms museum before transferring to the airport for your flight home.

Please consider that our voyages are expeditionary in nature. This means, that there are no concrete itineraries, your captain and expedition leader will utilise their vast experience to chart the best course for your expedition depending on the climatic and environmental conditions. Mentioned highlights and wildlife cannot be guaranteed.