From Quebec to Miami (Oct. 20 - Nov. 3) join our voyage

[artbcpa]

I will be posting comments and photos during our cruise to hopefully give you a clear picture of our voyage. While we haven’t yet boarded the new Explora I, we have arrived in Quebec. In order to upload the photos, I will be reducing their size, but I hope you will still enjoy.

[artbcpa]

When we arrived at the Quebec airport, it was after 11PM. No time to unpack as we had a tour the next morning. Did you know that 98% of the people who live in Quebec City have French as their first language. We didn’t. We knew it was a French city, but that surprised us. We were also surprised at how enthusiastically the city celebrates Halloween.

[artbcpa]

Here are a few more photos from our tour

[CJANDH]

Great pics. Thanks. I look forward to hearing your impressions of the ship and service.

[florisdekort]

You must have been out and about super early? It was bright and sunny yesterday! We’re joining you on Explora 1 on Friday. 
 

Edited October 19, 2023 by florisdekort

[Waltershipman]

4 hours ago, florisdekort said:

You must have been out and about super early? It was bright and sunny yesterday! We’re joining you on Explora 1 on Friday. 
 

Have a joyous  journey wishing you a great cruise

[Waltershipman]

5 hours ago, florisdekort said:

You must have been out and about super early? It was bright and sunny yesterday! We’re joining you on Explora 1 on Friday. 
 

A unique restaurant is J Jacques its in an alley with only a bkack doorbell to ring. Excellent food most cool vibe

Or le bistro sam is nice too but j jacques totally interesting 

 

Have fun enjoy

[Azulann]

Look forward to following  your posts on the cruise. Love your pictures.

[artbcpa]

Day 2 in Quebec with a short drive to the Montmorency Falls followed by many more views of the fall colors and ending at the Basilica Sainte-Anne-De-Beaupre.

[artbcpa]

The weather was nice too

[artbcpa]

[artbcpa]

A couple of surprises as well

[artbcpa]

Today is departure day. Our hotel is just down the street from where our ship is docked; so before breakfast we walked over to the ship and met disembarking passengers from the previous cruise. We took the opportunity to do our own exit poll. It was unanimous. They loved the ship, the food and even the entertainment. We are definitely even more excited to experience it for ourselves. 
 

Just one more item. We never received our luggage tag holders. They promised in their e-mail that they would be available upon boarding. We hope that will be true and there won't be any complications boarding.

[florisdekort]

Let’s hope it was paying passengers you met 👍🏻 Explora has been very busy re-tweeting tons of influencers on board this past segment. 
 

We don’t have luggage tags either, but never had a problem getting them on the pier (on other cruise lines that is) - so I’m sure it will be alright. 
 

[uktog]

Have a great cruise.  Really looking forward to hearing the views from this cruise from @florisdekort and @artbcpa I hope you also share your thoughts elsewhere as appropriate to redress the balance

Edited October 20, 2023 by uktog

[jsea]

Glad to see that E1 got the premier parking spot this time.

[saminina]

The parking spot is a first.   I ain't know influensar and agreed with the exit poll.

[dolls123]

1 hour ago, artbcpa said:

Today is departure day. Our hotel is just down the street from where our ship is docked; so before breakfast we walked over to the ship and met disembarking passengers from the previous cruise. We took the opportunity to do our own exit poll. It was unanimous. They loved the ship, the food and even the entertainment. We are definitely even more excited to experience it for ourselves. 
 

Just one more item. We never received our luggage tag holders. They promised in their e-mail that they would be available upon boarding. We hope that will be true and there won't be any complications boarding.

I received my luggage tag holders from my TA 

[Waltershipman]

35 minutes ago, saminina said:

The parking spot is a first.   I ain't know influensar and agreed with the exit poll.

Love your posts

[florisdekort]

46 minutes ago, jsea said:

Glad to see that E1 got the premier parking spot this time.

The 3000+ passenger Caribbean Princess is at the container port Explora was at last time. 

[florisdekort]

 

Well, that’s a bit last minute. 
 

And it’s Corner Brook, not Corner Book 🤣

 

On the positive side, I’ve never been to Newfoundland. 
 

Edited October 20, 2023 by florisdekort

[artbcpa]

3 hours ago, florisdekort said:

 

Well, that’s a bit last minute. 
 

And it’s Corner Brook, not Corner Book 🤣

 

On the positive side, I’ve never been to Newfoundland. 
 

Are you kidding? We have outside tours booked.

[florisdekort]

1 minute ago, artbcpa said:

Are you kidding? We have outside tours booked.

 
Due to weather. I’ll take the Captain’s word, safety first, although my iPhone disagrees.

 

 

 

[Dr. Cocktail]

It's a very nice itinerary as Newfoundland is really not a usual destination and Sydney is an excellent gateway to the Cabot trail. 

 

Sunny weather and rough seas with high winds aren't mutually exclusive!

 

In any case, hope that everyone has a great time!

Edited October 20, 2023 by Dr. Cocktail

[uktog]

Sydney is picking up a lot of extra callers this year.  Nice genuine craft market on the dock beside the big fiddle.  There are a few taxi drivers offering Cabot trail tours at the port - better value if you can get 3/4 together their price for 2 was high