This unforgettable journey takes you through the captivating landscapes and rich history of Newfoundland and Labrador, from the charming streets of St. John’s to the breathtaking beauty of Gros Morne National Park. With each stop, you’ll discover the region's vibrant culture, pristine nature, and centuries-old traditions, making for an immersive and awe-inspiring adventure.
Arctic & Alaska
Newfoundland Circumnavigation (2026)
12 Days aboard Ocean Nova (Adventure Canada). From AUD $15,992$12,794pp.
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Itinerary Highlights
- Experience Mi'kmaw Culture
- Explore Scenic Coastlines
- Visit Picturesque Villages and Charming Communities
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: St. John’s, NL, Canada
- Day 2: Saint-Pierre, France
- Day 3: Miawpukek (Conne River)
- Day 4: Francois
- Day 5: Southern Coast
- Day 6 and 7: Gros Morne National Park and Woody Point
- Day 8: Red Bay
- Day 9: L’Anse aux Meadows
- Day 10 and 11: Northeast Coast
- Day 12: St. John’s, NL, Canada
Travelling with Eclipse
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Specialists
- Our consultants are true destination experts, with firsthand experience and extensive travel in the regions we offer.
- Expect quick, professional responses and dedicated service from our knowledgeable team.
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Authentic Travel
- Tailor-made itineraries designed around your unique requirements.
- Freedom to select your preferred style and standard of accommodation.
- Unique itineraries that take you beyond the major highlights, immersing you in each location.
- Committed to responsible travel: we reinvest in the environment and local communities across our destinations.
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 whales and seabirds as we sail!
Dinner included.
Day 2: Saint-Pierre, France
Visit European Shops and 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!
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 3: 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 camps 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.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 4: Francois
Kick up a Jig at a Kitchen Party
The wild and windswept coast of southern Newfoundland is home to a few remaining outport communities. Experience the warm hospitality and adventurous spirit of Francois, Newfoundland—a quaint and picturesque fishing village, with colourful homes and buildings that offer visitors a glimpse into Newfoundland's coastal lifestyle.
Explore the town, and hike to stunning lookout points and waterfalls. A day in Francois will stimulate your soul and remind you of the importance of good neighbours, stories, and music.
After a day of adventure, head to the community hall for an oversized kitchen party with treats, drinks, and dancing. Rediscover a bit of your own spirit, through the essence of Newfoundland's culture in this charming and resilient community.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 5: Southern Coast
Explore Scenic Coastlines
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.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 6 and 7: Gros Morne National Park and 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.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 8: 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.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 9: 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.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 10 and 11: Northeast Coast
Visit Picturesque Villages and 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 stunning coastlines.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 12: St. John’s, NL, Canada
Wave a Fond Farewell
On the final day of our expedition, we sail back through 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.
Breakfast included.
Next Departure Date: 11 Sep 2026
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2026 - 22 Sep 2026 | AUD$12794pp | ||
| Triple | Save 20% | ||
| Bunk Bed Twin | Save 20% | ||
| Upper Deck Twin | Save 20% | ||
| Bridge Deck Twin | Save 20% | ||
| Superior Twin | Save 20% | ||
| Single | Save 20% |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Triple
• Window
• Two lower and one upper berth
• Bathroom with a shower
• Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
• Desk with a chair
• Heater under desk
• Air ventilation
• Electrical outlets: 220V/50Hz (European)
• Cupboard
• Two wardrobes
• Approximately 159 square feet
Bunk Bed Twin
• Window
• Bunk bed twin
• Bathroom with a shower
• Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
• Desk with a chair
• Heater under desk
• Air ventilation
• Electrical outlets: 220V/50Hz (European)
• Cupboard
• Wardrobe
• Approximately 86–122 square feet
Upper Deck Twin
• Window
• Two lower berths or matrimonial bed
• Bathroom with a shower
• Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
• Desk with a chair
• Heater under desk
• Air ventilation
• Electrical outlets: 220V/50Hz (European)
• Cupboard
• Wardrobe
• Approximately 106–140 square feet
Bridge Deck Twin
• Window
• Two lower berths
• Bathroom with a shower
• Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
• Desk with a chair
• Heater under desk
• Air ventilation
• Electrical outlets: 220V/50Hz (European)
• Cupboard
• Wardrobe
• Approximately 104–112 square feet
Superior Twin
• Window
• Two lower berths
• Bathroom with a shower
• Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
• Desk with a chair
• Heater under desk
• Air ventilation
• Electrical outlets: 220V/50Hz (European)
• Cupboard
• Two wardrobes
• Approximately 145–156 square feet
Single
• Window
• One lower berth
• Bathroom with a shower
• Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
• Desk with a chair
• Heater under desk
• Air ventilation
• Electrical outlets: 220V/50Hz (European)
• Cupboard
• Wardrobe
• Approximately 86–114 square feet
Ocean Nova (Adventure Canada) Deckplan
Specifications
- Capacity: 78 passengers
- Crew: 32
- Registry: Bahamas
- Type of vessel: Passenger cruise ship
- Ice Class: 1B
- Polar Code Category: C
- Year built: 1992, Orskov Christensens Staalskibs, Denmark
- Length: 73 metres (249.5 ft.)
- Breadth: 11 metres (36 feet)
- Draft: 3.51 metres (11.5 feet)
- Main Engines: 1 x MAN B&W Alpha: 6L28/32A (1470 kW)
- Auxiliary Engines: 2 x Scania DI12 45 M (206 kW)
- Propellers: 1 x AB Alcometaller Controllable Pitch Propeller
- Maneuvering Speed: 5 knots
- Economical Service Speed: 10 knots
- Full Speed: 13 knots
- Thruster (fwd): 1 x Brunvoll Controllable Pitch Thruster (154 kW)
- Thruster (aft): 1 x Brunvoll Controllable Pitch Thruster (167 kW)
- Electricity: 380 / 220 V @ 50 Hz
- Total Capacity: 134 Persons
- Lifeboats: 2
- Life Rafts: 4
Whats included?
- Passage aboard the Ocean Nova
- Applicable taxes and credit card fees
- Complimentary expedition jacket
- Special access permits, entry, and park fees
- Expert expedition team
- Guided activities
- Sightseeing and community visits
- All Zodiac excursions
- Port fees
- Pre-departure materials
- Educational program
- Interactive workshops
- Evening entertainment
- All shipboard meals
- Internet access
What’s not included?
- Commercial and charter flights
- Program enhancements/optional excursions
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Mandatory medical evacuation insurance
- Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes
- Possible fuel surcharges and administrative fees
- Pre- and post-trip hotel accommodation
Price Assurance
At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.
Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
Take advantage of our team’s expertise and let us help you plan the perfect holiday—hassle-free!
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