Explora IV · 13 days · Miami to Quebec City
New York to the Canadian Maritimes, by ultra-luxury ship
12 nights from Miami up the East Coast to Prince Edward Island, the Magdalen Islands and Gaspé, ending in Old Quebec. On Explora IV, the newest ship in the Explora Journeys fleet.
Sailing
May 6 – 18, 2028
Suite
Ocean Terrace Suite
From, per person
$6,070 double occupancy
Big cities first, then the quiet coast
You start with Miami and a day in New York, then the ship slows way down. Lobster in Maine. The Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia. Red cliffs and long beaches on islands that rarely show up on a cruise itinerary.
Why this one? It's a beautiful way to stay close to the United States, on one of the best ships around, and see the coast AND Canada in a single trip.
Come join us for this one!
And you come home every night to an ocean-front suite with its own terrace, a ship that holds fewer than 1,000 guests, and drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities already covered.
Itinerary
Thirteen days, 6 ports of call
Day 1
Sat, May 6
Miami, Florida
Departs 8:00 PM
Board in the evening and sail out past South Beach. With an 8 PM departure, I'd fly in the night before and enjoy a slow day in Miami. That's how we plan it for you.
Day 2
Sun, May 7
At sea
A full day to settle in: the spa, the pools, a long lunch on deck.
Day 3
Mon, May 8
At sea
Another easy day. Book a class at the Chef's Kitchen or just stay on your terrace.
Day 4
Tue, May 9
New York City
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
One full day in Manhattan. Pick your one thing: MoMA, the 9/11 Memorial, a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, or a helicopter over the skyline.
Day 5
Wed, May 10
At sea
Cruising north along the New England coast.
Day 6
Thu, May 11
Portland, Maine
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Lighthouses, the Old Port's brick streets and a lobster roll for lunch. Portland Head Light is a short drive away.
Day 7
Fri, May 12
At sea
Crossing into Canadian waters.
Day 8
Sat, May 13
Sydney, Nova Scotia
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The gateway to Cape Breton and a stretch of the Cabot Trail. Yes, the world's largest fiddle is right on the waterfront.
Day 9
Sun, May 14
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
A small capital with red-brick streets and a working harbor. Take a coastal drive to see PEI's famous red shoreline.
Day 10
Mon, May 15
Magdalen Islands, Quebec
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
A string of 8 islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, French-speaking, with about 200 miles of beaches and red sandstone cliffs. The lobster here is a point of local pride.
Day 11
Tue, May 16
Gaspé, Quebec
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The tip of the Gaspé Peninsula: sea cliffs, lighthouses and Forillon National Park. Keep an eye out for moose and gannets.
Day 12
Wed, May 17
At sea
Sailing up the St. Lawrence toward Quebec City.
Day 13
Thu, May 18
Quebec City, Quebec
Arrives 7:00 AM
Disembark in Quebec City. Stay a few nights for Old Quebec's stone streets, bistros and Montmorency Falls. We'll set up your post-cruise hotel.
Your suite
Ocean Terrace Suite
Floor-to-ceiling windows and your own terrace with a dining table and a daybed. Coffee on the terrace as you sail past the Gaspé cliffs.
- Walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity
- King bed with down duvet and a pillow menu
- Heated bathroom floors, walk-in shower, Dyson hairdryer
- Minibar restocked to your preferences, espresso machine and complimentary Wi-Fi
- Welcome bottle of champagne
$6,070 per person· double occupancy
Included in your fare
- 9 distinct culinary experiences, including in-suite dining
- Unlimited beverages, including fine wines, champagne and premium spirits
- A bottle of wine and a bottle of spirits of your choice in your suite on arrival
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Access to the Ocean Wellness spa thermal area, plus group fitness and wellness classes
- All onboard gratuities
- Shuttle from port to city center (where available)
Not included
- Airfare
- Airport-to-port transfers
- Destination Experiences (shore excursions)
- Items or services of a personal nature
- Anything not noted as included
The ship
Explora IV: the newest in the fleet
Explora IV joins the fleet in summer 2027, so this sailing will be on a nearly new ship. 461 ocean-front suites, and almost as many crew as guests (about 1 crew member for every 1.25 guests). It's Explora's second ship powered by LNG.
All ocean-front suites
Every suite has floor-to-ceiling windows and its own terrace.
Dining & lounges
7 restaurants and 12 bars and lounges. New on Explora IV: the Shore Club, a beach-club-style restaurant, a Chef's Table private dining experience and The Cellar for wine lovers.
Pools & wellness
5 heated pools, Ocean Wellness spa and a Technogym fitness center.
Kids welcome
An expanded Nautilus Club for children and teens, if you're bringing the family.
Extra savings
$250
shipboard credit per person
Virtuoso guests enjoy a $250 Journey Experience Credit per person (up to $500 per suite), applied to the shipboard account for the first and second guest, based on double occupancy.
Your cruise expert
Susan & Daniel Green
Susan's Travel Services. Let's find the right suite, plan your night in Miami and your stay in Quebec City, and handle every detail in between.
Phone (480) 360-0309
Pricing shown is the per-person rate for an Ocean Terrace Suite based on double occupancy, and is subject to availability and change until booked.