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NY to Quebec  | Explora Journeys: A Journey From Big Skies To Bright City Lights

Overview

NY to Quebec  | Explora Journeys: A Journey From Big Skies To Bright City Lights

(October 16 2024 – October 23 2024)

7 Night / 8 Days

Super. Natural. Sailing into a world entwined with culture and cloaked in history where everything is tethered to something bigger. Savour French cuisine and red maple leaves in Quebec City then sojourn into the scenic Saguenay River which is one of the longest flooded fjords in the world. Intriguing beyond measure, La Baie sits amongst churning streams and trails that cut through colourful arboreal gorges and grassy meadows, where Vikings loved in their mythical Canadian Valhalla. Go with the flow into charming Charlottetown where there are lighthouses of lore and a bridge of marvelous engineering. In Halifax, you can tee-off for a day of golf, sip local terroir in boutique wineries, or solve the curse of storied Oak Island. The wondrous whale highway transitions us from wide-open spaces to the culture-packed New York City, where you can linger to applaud laureates of fashion and cuisine as the skyline comes alight at night.

What's Included

SHIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • EXPLORA I, the first of six luxury best-in-class ships, will set sail in 2023, with the remaining ships ready to set sail in 2024, 2026, 2027 and 2028
  • Nine distinct inclusive culinary experience – focused on healthy, delicious food from local sustainable source
  • Numerous lounging & entertainment options
  • Over 700 sq. m. (7,500 sq. ft.) of indoor and outdoor wellness facilities

 

Designed in partnership with the world’s foremost superyacht and luxury hospitality designers, the innovative Explora I will seamlessly blend elegant Swiss precision with modern European craftsmanship. With 461 oceanfront suites and residences, guests will enjoy striking views at sea and in port from their floor to ceiling windows and personal private terrace. Suites will start at 35 square metres which is among the most spacious for the category in the industry.

Fourteen decks will provide ample indoor public space, maximising guest choice and seclusion. Generous outdoor decks will boast more than 2,500 square metres overlooking the sea, with 64 private cabanas across 3 outdoor pools. A fourth pool, with a retractable glass roof, will allow swimming and poolside relaxation in any weather. Combined with various indoor and outdoor whirlpool baths on the ship’s promenade deck, the ship was designed with water as a focal point to put guests in an ocean state of mind.

Itinerary

Prepare to encounter a province thriving with culture and cuisine, history and heritage, and so much more. Explore impressive architecture, intriguing history, imposing landmarks and the treasured streets of UNESCO praised Old Québec. Relax at Parisian-style bistros and modern art exhibitions or choose to partake in thrilling alfresco pursuits. Delve deep into nature to kayak through a fjord, walk the width of Montmorency Falls, zipline, paddleboard, surf and mountain bike in tranquil settings. 

Submerge into the almost hypnotic nature at the heart of The River Saguenay. Explore the raw beauty and protected wildlife within the Saguenay Fjord. Purify in a biome boreal forest under the canopy cover of climate-transforming coniferous trees. Learn about Canadian history, see black bears in their natural environment and embark on a wealth of activities from helicopter to kayak, sailing to skiing. Relax and restore in this natural habitat of mountains, valleys and forestry – for as far as the eye can see.

While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination. 

Make memories on Prince Edward Island as you explore a capital city set in small-town tradition. Re-energise in the buzzing art and culture scene teeming with historical discoveries. Wander lengthy boardwalks framing deep-water harbours, admire red brick facades by horse-drawn carriage or choose a coastal drive to encounter the full beauty of this picturesque region. Nostalgic, beautiful, and romantic – no wonder artists continue to be inspired in Canada’s culture capital.

While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination. 

Welcome the vibrant, culture-filled capital of Nova Scotia. Trace Canada’s roots back through historic sites and museums, shop in the progressive farmers’ market, dine in a flourishing food scene and head up the ancient fort crowned hill for commanding views of the harbour. Drop down to refresh at a winery, embark on a salt-water ferry cruise and head to Peggy’s Cove to glimpse the iconic lighthouse. With a wealth of wooded nature never far away, wind around the coast and wander through Canada’s most glamourous Victorian gardens to gaze at flower beds blooming with beauty.

While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination. 

Wake up to be part of a city that never sleeps. Fly by helicopter over the Manhattan Skyline for flawless images of the Statue of Liberty, neon-lit Times Square, sprawling Central Park, the skyscraping Empire State Building and Brooklyn Bridge. Explore Picasso, Pollock and others at the Museum of Modern Art. Then create your own kitsch masterpiece from a blank canvas at a painting party in Havana’s emporium. Pay your respects and honour gallant heroes at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum mission. Listen to backstage stories in the Broadway theatre district, shop in the East Village, eat streetside hotdogs, sip cocktails in elegant bars, take in a show. And as evening falls, take a walk with your loved one over Brooklyn Bridge. Big, bold and brash – there’s a lot to bite off in the Big Apple.

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Discover The Ocean Wellness Programs

The Spa

The Spa is where the pressures of daily life dissipate to insignificance amidst a sensory journey to the Ocean State of Mind. 

Fitness

A space that echoes the revitalising power of the oceans. Each of the Ocean Wellness – Fitness spaces is designed to motivate guests helping them to lower stress levels, improve sleep quality and enjoy elevated energy.

Wellbeing

Experiences, programmes and spaces to enhance the influence of the ocean on wellbeing, helping guests achieve a state of inner and outer calm and centeredness

Benefits of Ocean Wellness

Energy

A promise of strength and resurgence as natural as the ocean's incessant vitality.

Calm

A calm that lays the elemental foundations of life, a renewal accompanied by the comforting soundtrack of the oceans.

Immunity

A preparedness for your future wellbeing, protecting body and mind, inspired by the natural elements of the ocean.

Sleep

Discover the realm of calming sleep wellness and unlock the secrets to achieving a restful and rejuvenating night's sleep.

Mindfulness

An internal state of serene self-awareness, induced by the mystical qualities and vastness of the oceans.

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