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MSC Explora 4: Southampton to New York29-night repositioning cruise · Friday, August 27, 2027

MSC Explora 4
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MSC Explora 4
MSC Explora Journeys
TransatlanticGrand Voyage
SouthamptonEnglandNew YorkUSA
Aug 27, 2027 -> Sep 25, 2027(29 nights)
From SouthamptonTo New York
Cruise from Southampton to New York via Akureyri, Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland. Approximate sailing route.1. Akureyri, Iceland2. Reykjavik, Iceland3. Reykjavik, IcelandSouthamptonEnglandNew YorkUSAAkureyri, IcelandReykjavik, IcelandApproximate sailing route

Some itinerary locations are missing from this approximate map. See the listed itinerary below.

Itinerary

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

Times are shown as listed by the cruise line, without timezone conversion. Confirm the current schedule before planning transfers or excursions.

Cruise details

Cruise line
MSC Explora Journeys
Ship
MSC Explora 4
Departs
Southampton (Northern Europe)
Arrives
New York (Atlantic - North America)
Length
29 nights
Month
August
Ports of call
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 29-night one-way repositioning cruise aboard MSC Explora 4, sailing from Southampton 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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Southampton cruise port guide

Terminal and location
Southampton has multiple cruise terminals. The port warns that berth schedules can change, so confirm the terminal and boarding time with your cruise line.
Airport and transport
Southampton Airport publishes taxi and rail options for cruise passengers. Its rail guidance uses Southampton Airport Parkway to Southampton Central, followed by a taxi to your terminal. Check the current service and your assigned terminal before choosing a transfer.
Before embarkation
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New York cruise port guide

Terminal and location
New York has separate Manhattan and Brooklyn cruise terminals. Confirm which facility is named by your operator before booking a transfer.
Airport and transport
Cruise NYC publishes Manhattan directions covering JFK, LaGuardia and Newark airports as well as public transport. These directions are specific to Manhattan; use the Brooklyn terminal guide if your cruise boards there.
Before embarkation
Check the street address and boarding window on your documents. Airport arrival and terminal check-in are separate steps; allow for baggage collection and city traffic.

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Terminal assignments and transport services can change. Confirm boarding instructions and current transfer timetables before travelling.

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Explore MSC Explora 4: Southampton to New York

This 29-night sailing with MSC Explora Journeys is listed to leave Southampton, England, on August 27, 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.

A listing is not a reservation or a live inventory guarantee. Confirm the sailing and your cabin directly with the cruise line.

For a one-way cruise, plan the journey to the departure port separately from the journey home after arrival. Check boarding instructions, the final port schedule and fare inclusions before buying flights or accommodation.

Before you book this itinerary

Confirm the local dates, exact terminals, boarding deadline and current itinerary with the operator. Compare cabin occupancy and inclusions in the final quote, then arrange flights and transfers for both ends of the journey.

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

When does this MSC Explora 4 cruise sail?
The listed departure is August 27, 2027 from Southampton. The listed arrival is September 25, 2027 in New York, after 29 nights. Confirm the final schedule with MSC Explora Journeys.
Does this cruise return to its departure port?
No. This listing starts in Southampton and ends in New York. Arrange onward travel from the arrival port.
Are the cabin fares on this page live booking prices?
A listing is not a reservation or a live inventory guarantee. Confirm the sailing and your cabin directly with the cruise line. Displayed fares are recent source observations; when a recent fare is unavailable, we show “Check fare”. Confirm currency, cabin type, occupancy, taxes, fees, gratuities and cancellation conditions before booking.

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