Cruise Line |
Lindblad Expeditions |
Ship |
National Geographic Explorer |
Destination |
Canada & New England |
Nights |
8 |
Departure Date |
13 Sep 2021 |
Description |
8 Night Cruise sailing from St Johns roundtrip aboard National Geographic Explorer.
DAY 1: St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada
Arrive in St. John’s late afternoon and embark the National Geographic Explorer. (D)
DAY 2: St. Pierre
Our first landfall is St. Pierre, France's oldest remaining overseas territory. Explore this picturesque French fishing enclave where we visit a local island to learn the importance of the historic cod fisheries here, and explore the fascinating L'Arche Museum. (B,L,D)
DAY 3: Louisbourg & 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. Enjoy a guided tour of the Bell Museum and have the opportunity to see historic artifacts not otherwise available to the public. (B,L,D)
DAY 4: ÃŽles de la Madeleine, Quebec
A cluster of wispy islands isolated in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the ÃŽles de la Madeleine are home to miles of dunes, grassy hills, and dazzling red sandstone cliffs. Local experts will guide us by Zodiac across this landscape of caves and sea arches, stopping along the way in colorful fishing villages as we learn about Acadian culture. (B,L,D)
DAY 5: Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec
Today we'll touch the beautiful and wild coast of Labrador Peninsula in Quebec, at the town of Havre-Saint-Pierre. Make a visit to the incredible sandstone sea stacks of the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve. (B,L,D)
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. (B,L,D)
DAY 7: 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. (B,L,D)
DAY 8: 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 one of these towns and have the opportunity to hike along this spectacularly rugged coastline with local guides and our ship's naturalists. (B,L,D)
DAY 9: St. John’s / Disembark
Sail through the harbor narrow in the early morning as we approach St. John's, the picturesque capital city of Newfoundland and the most easterly point of North America. (B)
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
13/09 |
St John's, Newfoundland, Canada |
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2 |
14/09 |
St Pierre, St Pierre & Miquelon |
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3 |
15/09 |
Louisbourg, Nova Scotia,Canada |
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4 |
16/09 |
Iles de la Madelaine, Quebec, Canada |
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5 |
17/09 |
Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada |
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6 |
18/09 |
Gros Morne Nat Park , Canada |
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7 |
19/09 |
Lanse au Meadows, New Foundland,Canada |
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8 |
20/09 |
At sea |
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9 |
21/09 |
St John's, Newfoundland, Canada |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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