Overview
Dates & Prices
Itinerary
Ships
Embark on a satisfying circumnavigation of Newfoundland aboard National Geographic Explorer and sail into Eastern Canada's breathtaking natural beauty. Discover the astonishing Viking past at L’Anse aux Meadows, the only widely accepted site of trans-Atlantic Viking establishment and very early Norse exploration. See WWII harbor defenses and visit the only North American island that remains under French control, an outpost of its era as a colonial superpower. Your journey of pure discovery ventures to the legendary islands of Cape Breton, St. Pierre, and the Îles de la Madeleine. Discover sweeping dunes, wind-and wave-carved cliffs, and sandstone hills in a wild land.
- Discover charming coastal villages and small islands, including the historic French settlements at St. Pierre et Miquelon
- Explore two UNESCO sites: Gros Morne National Park and the 11th-century Viking site at L’Anse aux Meadows
- Hike along the dunes and sandstone cliffs of Iles de la Madeleine and discover the Acadian culture
- Experience the bounty of the region in its famous cuisine including Cape Breton mussels, fresh seafood, and much more
31 August, 2025 to 08 September, 2025 on National Geographic Explorer
Prices
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Category 6
£ 11990 GBP pp
Veranda Deck
#101-102 — These spacious cabins can be converted into triples. They have two single beds that can be converted into a queen, a writing desk, double closet, bookcase, sofa-bed, chairs, two large windows, and a TV. The sleeping area can be closed off with the glass partition. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall and twin sinks.
Upper Deck
#213 — This spacious cabin has a private balcony, two single beds that can be converted into a queen, a writing desk, double closet, bookcase, chairs, and a TV. The sleeping area can be closed off with the glass partition. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall and twin sinks.
Category 7
£ 14244 GBP pp
#215, 219, 230 — These large cabins with private balconies have two single beds that can convert to an Olympic-sized queen. They have seating areas with a sofa-bed and can be converted to triples. Cabins also include a desk with chairs, coffee table with sitting chair, and a small table. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall and twin sinks.
Category SB (solo)
£ 10455 GBP pp
Veranda Deck
#105-106 — These cabins feature one single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower stall, and a TV.
Upper Deck
#203, 208 — These cabins feature one single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower stall, and a TV.
Category 3
£ 8409 GBP pp
#313-316, 321-328, 337-350 — Cabins feature two single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), one large window, and two sitting chairs and a small table and ample storage. They have a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV. Cabins 341 & 343 have a sofa bed for a triple.
Category SA (solo)
£ 9985 GBP pp
#309-311, 329-334 — These cabins feature one single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV.
Category 2
£ 8078 GBP pp
#317-320, 335-336 — Cabins feature two single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), and one large window. They offer a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.
Category 4
£ 8904 GBP pp
Veranda Deck
#103-104, 107-108 — Cabins feature two single beds than can convert to a queen-sized bed, and at least one large window, climate controls, sitting chair, and a TV. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall.
Upper Deck
#201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228 — Cabins feature two single beds and at least one large window. All cabins can convert between two single beds to a queen, except Cabins 217, 226 & 228 that feature one queen-size bed only. All cabins feature climate controls, sitting chairs, and a TV. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall.
Category 5
£ 10490 GBP pp
#209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224 — Cabins feature a balcony with sliding glass doors, feature one queen-sized bed, a writing desk and chairs, climate controls, a TV. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. (Cabin 221 has two single beds that can convert to an Olympic-sized queen.)
Category 1
£ 7512 GBP pp
#301-308 — Cabins feature one or two portholes. Most cabins feature two single beds that can be converted to a queen. Cabins #301-306 feature one queen-sized bed. All cabins feature a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.
09 September, 2025 to 17 September, 2025 on National Geographic Explorer
Prices
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Category 6
£ 11301 GBP pp
Veranda Deck
#101-102 — These spacious cabins can be converted into triples. They have two single beds that can be converted into a queen, a writing desk, double closet, bookcase, sofa-bed, chairs, two large windows, and a TV. The sleeping area can be closed off with the glass partition. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall and twin sinks.
Upper Deck
#213 — This spacious cabin has a private balcony, two single beds that can be converted into a queen, a writing desk, double closet, bookcase, chairs, and a TV. The sleeping area can be closed off with the glass partition. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall and twin sinks.
Category 4
£ 8384 GBP pp
Veranda Deck
#103-104, 107-108 — Cabins feature two single beds than can convert to a queen-sized bed, and at least one large window, climate controls, sitting chair, and a TV. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall.
Upper Deck
#201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228 — Cabins feature two single beds and at least one large window. All cabins can convert between two single beds to a queen, except Cabins 217, 226 & 228 that feature one queen-size bed only. All cabins feature climate controls, sitting chairs, and a TV. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall.
Category 1
£ 7068 GBP pp
#301-308 — Cabins feature one or two portholes. Most cabins feature two single beds that can be converted to a queen. Cabins #301-306 feature one queen-sized bed. All cabins feature a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.
Category SB (solo)
£ 9853 GBP pp
Veranda Deck
#105-106 — These cabins feature one single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower stall, and a TV.
Upper Deck
#203, 208 — These cabins feature one single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower stall, and a TV.
Category 2
£ 7604 GBP pp
#317-320, 335-336 — Cabins feature two single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), and one large window. They offer a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.
Category 3
£ 7915 GBP pp
#313-316, 321-328, 337-350 — Cabins feature two single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), one large window, and two sitting chairs and a small table and ample storage. They have a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV. Cabins 341 & 343 have a sofa bed for a triple.
Category 7
£ 13418 GBP pp
#215, 219, 230 — These large cabins with private balconies have two single beds that can convert to an Olympic-sized queen. They have seating areas with a sofa-bed and can be converted to triples. Cabins also include a desk with chairs, coffee table with sitting chair, and a small table. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall and twin sinks.
Category 5
£ 9883 GBP pp
#209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224 — Cabins feature a balcony with sliding glass doors, feature one queen-sized bed, a writing desk and chairs, climate controls, a TV. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. (Cabin 221 has two single beds that can convert to an Olympic-sized queen.)
Category SA (solo)
£ 9409 GBP pp
#309-311, 329-334 — These cabins feature one single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV.
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DAY 1: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada / Embark
Arrive in St. John's, the picturesque capital city of
Newfoundland and Labrador. Settle into National
Geographic Explorer. (D)
DAY 2: St-Pierre, France
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 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. Explore the life of Bell and
enjoy a tour of the Bell Museum to view historic
artifacts. (B,L,D)
DAY 4: Iles De La Madeleine, Quebec
A cluster of wispy islands isolated in the Gulf of St.
Lawrence, the Iles de la Madeleine are home to
miles of dunes, grassy hills, and dazzling red
sandstone cliffs. Local experts will guide us 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: Exploring the Gulf of St. Lawrence
This is a day of exploration where our expedition
team will look for the best opportunities to focus on
the natural history and landscapes of the region.
(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: 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. (B,L,D)
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. (B,L,D)
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, you'll gain
insights from our experts into the island's people
and wildlife. (B,L,D)
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 you transfer to the airport for your
flight home. (B)
Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.
National Geographic Explorer
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition
Length: 108 meters
Passenger Capacity: 148 (single & twin cabins)
Built / Refurbished: 1982 / 2008
National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition shi…
National Geographic Explorer
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition
Length: 108 meters
Passenger Capacity: 148 (single & twin cabins)
Built / Refurbished: 1982 / 2008
National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship. It is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing exceptional comfort. It carries kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac landing craft. An Undersea Specialist operates a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and sophisticated video equipment, extending access to the underwater world.
Public areas: Bistro Bar; Chart Room; Restaurant; Global Gallery; Library, Lounge with full service bar and state-of-the-art facilities for films, slideshows and presentations; Mud Room with lockers for expedition gear, and Observation Lounge. Our “Open Bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our Officers and Captain and learn about navigation.
Meals: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menu is international with local flair.
Cabins: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls.
Expedition Equipment: Zodiac landing craft, kayaks, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, SplashCam, underwater video camera, Crow’s Nest remote controlled camera, video microscope, snorkeling gear.
Special Features: A full-time doctor, Undersea Specialist, LEX Photo Specialist and Video Chronicler, Internet Cafe and laundry.
Wellness: The vessel is staffed by two Wellness Specialists and features a glass enclosed Fitness Center, outdoor stretching area, two LEXspa treatment rooms and Sauna.
