NYC Manhattan-Brooklyn Cruise from New York to Québec — 9 Days

8 nights · NYC Manhattan-Brooklyn · Departs New York (USA) · Visiting Portland ME, Saint John NB, Madeleine-Magdalen Islands, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Baie-Comeau, Quebec City · Aboard MSC Explora Journeys on the MSC Explora 3

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Cruise lineMSC Explora Journeys
ShipMSC Explora 3
Duration8 nights
Port calls7
From fare$5,810 per person
Year built2026
Guests1473
Cabins463
Crew640
Length268 m
Beam32 m
Cruising speed18.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    New York, USA

    New York does not ease you in; it arrives in a sweep of skyline, river and restless energy. From the harbor, Manhattan’s towers frame a city built for walking, looking up and changing plans. Spend time among Central Park’s paths, Fifth Avenue’s museums and the neighborhoods that give each block its own character. Allow room for a classic meal, a Broadway curtain and the simple pleasure of watching the city move.

  2. Day 3

    Portland ME, USA

    Portland follows the Willamette River, with the Columbia to its north and Mount Hood on the eastern horizon. Begin downtown at Powell’s City of Books, a landmark independent bookstore spanning an entire city block. Visit the Japanese American Historical Plaza beside the waterfront, or head to Washington Park’s International Rose Test Garden. Food carts, craft breweries and seasonal produce give the city its distinctive taste. Allow time for the Columbia River Gorge, whose waterfalls and trails lie east of town.

  3. Day 4

    Saint John NB, Canada

    Saint John is Canada’s oldest incorporated city, set where the Bay of Fundy meets the Saint John River. Its harbour has shaped the city for centuries. At Reversing Falls, the river battles the world’s highest tides. Walk Uptown’s brick streets, browse the historic City Market, and take in the waterfront. Here, maritime history and dramatic tides are part of the everyday view.

  4. Day 6

    Madeleine-Magdalen Islands, Canada

    The Magdalen Islands rise from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, closer to Prince Edward Island than mainland Quebec. Red cliffs, long beaches and fishing villages keep the sea in view. Explore historic La Grave on Île du Havre-Aubert, where fishers’ cottages and galleries line the waterfront. Follow the coast for smoked herring, fresh lobster and views worth a slower day ashore.

  5. Day 7

    Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada

    Havre-Saint-Pierre sits on Quebec’s Côte-Nord, where the Gulf of St. Lawrence meets a coast shaped by wind and tide. Its nearby Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve is famed for sculpted limestone monoliths scattered across islands and islets. Boat excursions reveal seabird colonies, remote shores and formations best seen from the water. Back in town, sample local seafood and enjoy the unhurried rhythm of this small coastal community.

  6. Day 8

    Baie-Comeau, Canada

    Baie-Comeau stands on Quebec’s North Shore, overlooking the broad St. Lawrence estuary. Founded in the 1930s as a company town, it grew around a paper mill and the region’s abundant hydroelectric power. Explore its older streets, then venture inland toward the Manicouagan Reservoir, a vast landscape of water, forest and granite. Back at the shore, the river’s changing light invites a slower look.

  7. Day 9

    Quebec City, Canada

    Québec City is best explored on foot, where French-speaking Canada feels unmistakably distinct. Within the UNESCO-listed Historic District, stone walls, steep lanes and 17th-century façades tell the story of New France. Ride the funicular between Upper and Lower Town, then browse Petit-Champlain’s boutiques beside the St. Lawrence River. Allow time for the Plains of Abraham, where a pivotal 1759 battle changed the course of Canadian history. Come ashore ready to climb; the finest views reward a little effort.

MSC Explora 3 Cruises

Published August 18, 2026
Last updated October 11, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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