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An Extended Journey through North American Coastal Treasures & Urban Wonders

The An Extended Journey through North American Coastal Treasures & Urban Wonders is a 17-night North America cruise aboard EXPLORA III, operated by Explora Journeys. Departing Quebec City, Canada on September 28, 2026, the voyage visits 13 ports. Fares start from $12,525 per person.

Length
17 nights
Departs
Sep 28, 2026
Returns
Oct 15, 2026
Ports of call
13
Days at sea
4

Itinerary

Quebec City, Canada
Quebec City, Canada photo
Quebec City, Canada photo
Quebec City, Canada photo
Day 1 Sep 28, 2026 Quebec City, Canada Departs 19:00 For centuries, a native Iroquois village occupied the cliff-top site of what is now Quebec City. The first permanent European settlement began in 1608 when Samuel de Champlain established a fur trading post. By 1663, New France had become a royal province, administered by a council appointed directly by the crown and answerable to the king's council in France. Long-brewing European struggles between England and France spilled over into the colonies, prompting the construction of Quebec's formidable fortifications. The Seven Years War put an end to French reign and left the city in English hands. The English successfully warded off an American attack in 1775, and for the next century Quebec quietly earned its livelihood as a center for shipbuilding and timber trade. By 1840, when it was declared the provincial capital of Lower Canada, the accessible supplies of timber had run out. The final blow came with the appearance of steamships that could travel as far as Montreal, while sailing ships found it difficult to proceed beyond Quebec City. Losing its importance as a major port, the city experienced a decline but remained a center of small industry and local government. Later years saw a tremendous rise as tourism made use of Quebec's fantastic location and appearance. Being Canada's most historic city and the only walled city in North America earned it the classification of World Heritage Treasure by UNESCO in 1985. Today, the visitor is greeted by an authentic, profoundly French city, where 95% of its half million people are French-speaking. Both parts of the city - Haute-Ville and Basse-Ville (Upper and Lower Town) - feature winding, cobbled streets flanked by 17th- and 18th-century stone houses and churches, graceful parks and squares and countless monuments. Croissants and steaming cups of coffee at sidewalk cafés conjure images and aromas of Paris. Great emphasis has been placed on Quebec nationalism; as a result the city has become a symbol of the glory of French heritage. The motto "Je me souviens" (I remember) is inscribed above the entrance to the Parliament Building and on the license plates of Quebec cars. As you come ashore, endless pleasures await you in this marvelous city. Quebec City, Canada port guide Search cruises visiting Quebec City, Canada

Round-trip from Quebec City, Canada · approximate route · 1 stop without map data

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 92-day span: $11,690 · range $11,690–$15,900

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

Not available

Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $12,525

$736 / night

Fare rows

Ocean Terrace Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,525

$736 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean Grand Terrace Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $13,235

$778 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Penthouse

Cabin grade

Available

from $15,150

$891 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Premier Penthouse

Cabin grade

Available

from $15,710

$924 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Penthouse

Cabin grade

Available

from $17,885

$1,052 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 24, 2026

Prices come from third-party data feeds via Explora Journeys and may differ from the cruise line's current fare. Confirm the final price before booking. How our pricing works

Price history

30 days

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Show all 17 cabin grades
Name Supplier code Type
Serenity Residence Suite
Cove Residence CO1 Suite
Cove Residence with Whirpool COJ Suite
Cocoon Residence CR Suite
Deluxe Penthouse DP Suite
Grand Penthouse GP Suite
Ocean Grand Terrace Suite GT Suite
Owner's Residence OR1 Suite
Owner's Residence OR2 Suite
Ocean Terrace Suite OT1 Suite
Ocean Terrace Suite OT2 Suite
Ocean Terrace Suite OT3 Suite
Ocean Terrace Suite OT4 Suite
Penthouse PH Suite
Premier Penthouse PP Suite
Retreat Residence RR Suite
Serenity Residence SR Suite

Ship

EXPLORA III
Your ship EXPLORA III 5★ 63,900 GT 892 guests EXPLORA III is the first LNG-powered ship in our fleet, underscoring our commitment to decarbonising marine operations. This innovation has the potential to reduce well-to-wake greenhouse gas emission by over 80%, significantly lowering our environmental impact. A sanctuary of unparalleled comfort and space, EXPLORA III embodies effortless elegance, evoking the feeling of being aboard a private yacht EXPLORA III ship guide Search cruises on EXPLORA III
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