Newfoundland Circumnavigation

Newfoundland Circumnavigation (12 days)

Newfoundland continues to awe and amaze people every year, with this cruise, you will be able to experience everything the island has to offer as you take it by the sea. Revel in Newfoundland’s world famous culture and hospitality, experience life in remote outports and fishing villages, and visit North America’s only authenticated Norse site at L’Anse Aux Meadows.

No visit to Newfoundland is complete without learning about the local Mi’kmaw culture. You will enjoy a warm welcome to Miawpukek, a small first nations village that became a permanent fixture in the early 1800s for this once nomadic tribe and have a chance to explore this special community. Your last stop on this trip will be a small piece of Europe amongst Canada – Saint-Pierre! This last bastion of France’s colonial territories has colourful and charming shops and residences. French food, wine, and clothing are all on offer here and the bakeries will leave you wanting more. As you finish your trip, you will sail through the Narrows and into St. John’s harbour with memories that will last lifetimes!

Dates

Highlights

Itinerary

DAY 1:
St. John’s, NL, Canada Begin Your Adventure
Welcome to St. John’s—Newfoundland’s historic, vibrant capital. Sailing out of the port of St. John’s, Signal Hill keeps watch as we exit the world-famous Narrows. The charming houses of the Battery are always a hit with shutterbugs. Watch for icebergs, whales, and seabirds as we sail!

DAYS 2–3:
Northeast Coast Visit Picturesque Villages & Charming Communities
The northeast coast of Newfoundland is known for the dozens of picturesque villages that dot its rocky shores, and we’ll find harbour in one of these unique communities. We look forward to a characteristically warm Newfoundland welcome upon our arrival. Photographers will have their work cut out for them capturing all the special charm of classic island communities and picturesque coastlines.

DAY 4:
L’Anse aux Meadows Immerse Yourself in Viking Archaeology
L’Anse aux Meadows, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the only authenticated Norse settlement in North America. The archaeological remains found here in 1960 date to approximately 1000 CE. Amazingly, the location was first established by a close reading of the Viking sagas.

Today, a superb interpretation centre and several reconstructed Norse-style sod buildings make L’Anse aux Meadows a must-see for any visitor to Newfoundland and Labrador.

DAY 5:
Red Bay Soak in Basque Whaling History
The Red Bay Basque Whaling Station became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013. Basque whalers operated out of the Red Bay harbour in the 1500s: North America’s first export industry.

The interpretation centre at Red Bay is excellent. Here we find tools, personal items, and navigational instruments recovered from the wreck of the whaling ship San Juan. The ship was lost in a storm in 1565 and found centuries later submerged in the harbour. We'll visit nearby Saddle Island to learn the history of the whaling industry.

DAYS 6–7:
Gros Morne National Park & Woody Point Hike through Incredible Geology
Gros Morne National Park's Tablelands, a six-hundred-metre plateau, form one of the world’s best examples of exposed mantle. Normally found below the Earth’s crust, the mineral-rich rocks support very little life, making the Tablelands an eerie landscape.

We will offer various walking and hiking options here. Views of Bonne Bay are spectacular. Gros Morne’s interpretation centre is excellent and the town of Woody Point is a delight to explore.

DAYS 8–9:
Southern Coast Explore Scenic Coastlines & Remote Outports
The wild and windswept coast of southern Newfoundland is home to a few remaining outport communities. Visits here are often a highlight of our trips.

There are many choices of unique bays and coves to explore via Zodiac or land excursions. Along the coast, the geology is outstanding, and the plant life is gorgeous. We’ll be on the watch for wildlife, too. We’ll make the most of every chance to explore this beautiful and remote coast.

DAY 10:
Miawpukek (Conne River) Experience Mi'kmaw Culture
The First Nations community of Miawpukek became a permanent settlement sometime around 1822. Before then, it was one of many semi-permanent camping sites used by the Mi'kmaw people—who had traditionally travelled nomadically throughout the east coast of Canada.

Since its establishment as a reserve in 1987, Miawpukek has successfully bridged traditional knowledge and contemporary practice. We will receive a formal welcome from local leaders and have a chance to explore this special community.

DAY 11:
Saint-Pierre, France Savour European Shops & Cafés
Explore Saint-Pierre, a last bastion of France’s colonial territories in North America. The colourful and charming shops and residences of the town of Saint-Pierre reveal its unique historical character.

French food, wine, clothing, and culture are all on offer here. The sweets at the local cafes and bakeries are in high demand. Saint-Pierre offers a taste of European living, just a short sail from the coast of Newfoundland!

DAY 12:
St. John’s, NL, Canada Wave a Fond Farewell
On the final day of our expedition, we sail back though the Narrows and into St. John’s harbour. We will say our farewells and the expedition team will be on hand to assist you with luggage and transportation arrangements.

Rates USD

Category 3 - Interior Twin, private bath (125 sq ft)	$8,995
Category 4 - Exterior Twin with a porthole window, private bath (100 sq ft twin, 90 sq ft single)	$10,295
Category 5 - Main Twin with a picture window, private bath (115 sq ft)	$10,995
Category 6 - Comfort Twin with two porthole windows, optional large bed, and private bath (Deck four 175 sq ft, deck seven 135 sq ft, deck eight 160 sq ft)	$11,695
Category 7 - Select Twin with picture windows, with large bed and private bath (deck five 190 sq ft, deck eight 145 sq ft)	$12,495
Category 8 - Superior Twin with two picture windows, large bed, and private bath (deck five 210 sq ft, deck seven forward 180 sq ft, deck seven midship 190 sq ft)	$12,995
Category 9 - Junior Suite with picture windows and large bed, private bath and refrigerator (deck five 270 sq ft, deck seven 290 sq ft)	$13,995
Category 10 - Suite with front facing picture windows and large bed, private bath, and refrigerator (310 sq ft)	$14,995