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MSC Explora 4: Hamburg to New York31-night repositioning cruise · Wednesday, August 25, 2027

MSC Explora 4
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MSC Explora 4
MSC Explora Journeys
TransatlanticGrand Voyage
HamburgGermanyNew YorkUSA
Aug 25, 2027 -> Sep 25, 2027(31 nights)
From HamburgTo New York
Cruise from Hamburg to New York via Akureyri, Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland. Approximate sailing route.1. Akureyri, Iceland2. Reykjavik, Iceland3. Reykjavik, IcelandHamburgGermanyNew YorkUSAAkureyri, IcelandReykjavik, IcelandReykjavik, IcelandApproximate sailing route

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Itinerary

Day 1 · Embark · Aug 25, 2027Hamburg, GermanyDepart 23:00
Day 2 · At sea · Aug 26, 2027Time at Sea
Day 3 · Port of call · Aug 27, 2027Southampton, United KingdomArrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 4 · At sea · Aug 28, 2027Time at Sea
Day 5 · Port of call · Aug 29, 2027Belfast, United KingdomArrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 6 · Port of call · Aug 30, 2027Stornoway (Isle of Lewis), United KingdomArrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
Day 7 · At sea · Aug 31, 2027Time at Sea
Day 8 · Port of call · Sep 1, 2027Akureyri, IcelandArrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 9 · Port of call · Sep 2, 2027Ísafjörður, IcelandArrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 10 · Port of call · Sep 3, 2027Reykjavik, IcelandArrive 09:00
Day 11 · Port of call · Sep 4, 2027Reykjavik, IcelandArrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 12 · At sea · Sep 5, 2027Time at Sea
Day 13 · Port of call · Sep 6, 2027Sailing the Prins Christian Sund waterway, GreenlandArrive 12:00 · Depart 13:00
Day 14 · Port of call · Sep 7, 2027Paamiut, GreenlandArrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
Day 15 · Port of call · Sep 8, 2027Qaqortoq (Julianehåb), GreenlandArrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
Day 16 · At sea · Sep 9, 2027Time at Sea
Day 17 · At sea · Sep 10, 2027Time at Sea
Day 18 · Port of call · Sep 11, 2027St John’s (Newfoundland Island) , CanadaArrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 19 · Port of call · Sep 12, 2027Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and MiquelonArrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
Day 20 · At sea · Sep 13, 2027Time at Sea
Day 21 · Port of call · Sep 14, 2027Quebec City, CanadaArrive 18:00
Day 22 · Port of call · Sep 15, 2027Quebec City, CanadaArrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 23 · Port of call · Sep 16, 2027La Baie (Saguenay), CanadaArrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
Day 24 · Port of call · Sep 17, 2027Sept-Iles, CanadaArrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 25 · At sea · Sep 18, 2027Time at Sea
Day 26 · Port of call · Sep 19, 2027Sydney, CanadaArrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
Day 27 · Port of call · Sep 20, 2027Halifax, CanadaArrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
Day 28 · At sea · Sep 21, 2027Time at Sea
Day 29 · Port of call · Sep 22, 2027Boston, United StatesArrive 09:00
Day 30 · Port of call · Sep 23, 2027Boston, United StatesDepart 02:00
Day 31 · Port of call · Sep 24, 2027New York City, United StatesArrive 09:00
Day 32 · Disembark · Sep 25, 2027New York City, United StatesArrive 09:00

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Cruise details

Cruise line
MSC Explora Journeys
Ship
MSC Explora 4
Departs
Hamburg (Northern Europe)
Arrives
New York (Atlantic - North America)
Length
31 nights
Month
August
Ports of call
Southampton, United Kingdom · Belfast, United Kingdom · Stornoway (Isle of Lewis), United Kingdom · Akureyri, Iceland · Ísafjörður, Iceland · Reykjavik, Iceland · Reykjavik, Iceland · Sailing the Prins Christian Sund waterway, Greenland · Paamiut, Greenland · Qaqortoq (Julianehåb), Greenland · St John’s (Newfoundland Island) , Canada · Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon · Quebec City, Canada · Quebec City, Canada · La Baie (Saguenay), Canada · Sept-Iles, Canada · Sydney, Canada · Halifax, Canada · Boston, United States · Boston, United States · New York City, United States
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About this voyage: a 31-night one-way repositioning cruise aboard MSC Explora 4, sailing from Hamburg to New York as MSC Explora Journeys moves the ship between seasons. Compare its nightly fare with the full trip cost, including one-way flights and transfers.

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Explore MSC Explora 4: Hamburg to New York

This 31-night sailing with MSC Explora Journeys is listed to leave Hamburg, Germany, on August 25, 2027 and arrive in New York, USA, on September 25, 2027. Use this page to compare the voyage dates, ship, listed itinerary and per-person cabin fares.

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MSC Explora 4: Hamburg to New York: questions and answers

When does this MSC Explora 4 cruise sail?
The listed departure is August 25, 2027 from Hamburg. The listed arrival is September 25, 2027 in New York, after 31 nights. Confirm the final schedule with MSC Explora Journeys.
Does this cruise return to its departure port?
No. This listing starts in Hamburg and ends in New York. Arrange onward travel from the arrival port.
Are the cabin fares on this page live booking prices?
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