Canada and New England Cruise - Itinerary
Autumn is glorious in Canada and New England - if your timing is right, you’ll be treated to a dazzling show of crimson and gold foliage. Sail to Nova Scotia, arriving at the picturesque harbor of Halifax – home to some of Canada’s friendliest people – and visit Peggy’s Cove to view the world’s most photographed lighthouse. At Saint John, you may get to see the tides of the Bay of Fundy actually make the Saint John River flow upstream. You’ll find the oldest farmer’s market in Canada here, with its distinctive roof in the shape of a ship’s hull.
The beautiful coastal paradise of Bar Harbor, Maine is one of the most beautiful spots in North America. Enjoy a scenic drive to Cadillac Mountain or spend some time at Acadia National Park, much of which was donated by the Rockefeller family. In Boston, follow the footsteps of our country’s founding fathers along the Freedom Trail or take an excursion tracing the route of Paul Revere’s midnight ride. In Newport, see the Gothic Church of Saint Mary’s, where Jacqueline Bouvier wed Senator John F. Kennedy; or take a walk or bike ride along the Cliff Walk and Ocean Drive. Your cruise begins and ends in New York City, home of the Empire State Building, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the always-lively Times Square.
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The sequence of touring and days may be altered to adjust to religious holidays, special closings of sites, air schedule changes, etc. Hotels listed subject to availability. Meal inclusions may vary by departure.
Day 1 - Hometown/New York City
Board the Crown Princess and depart PM.
Fly from your hometown to New York to board the Crown Princess. (D)
Day 2 - At Sea
Participate in your choice of on-board activities: browse the world-class art collection, shop in duty-free boutiques, relax in a hot tub, sun yourself on the deck with a book from the ship’s library, exercise in a state-of-the-art gym, or pamper yourself in the spa; and at mealtimes take advantage of the ship’s variety of dining options. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Halifax, Nova Scotia
The capital of beautiful Nova Scotia, Halifax has a picturesque harbor and some of Canada’s friendliest people. The Maritime Museum, located on the waterfront, is dedicated to preserving the Atlantic Province’s marine history, and its collection of marine artifacts is one of the largest in Canada. Halifax Citadel National Park was completed in 1828 and served Britain as the bastion of imperial control in North America for more than 75 years. The fort boasts impressive stone ramparts, cannons and panoramic harbor views. Also, make sure to save time for a visit to Peggy’s Cove, home of the world’s most photographed lighthouse. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Saint John, New Brunswick
Saint John’s history begins in 1604, when Champlain landed near the present-day city on the feast day of Saint John the Baptist. Explore this historic city and watch the tides of the Bay of Fundy actually make the Saint John river flow upstream. Enjoy visiting the oldest farmer’s market in Canada. The shipwrights who built the market gave it a crowning touch: a roof in the shape of a ship’s hull. You may choose to take a jet boat ride through the Reversing Rapids on the Saint John River, or visit the picturesque fishing village of Saint Andrew’s by-the-Sea. Just off the New Brunswick coast is a rich ecosystem featuring whales, dolphins and herds of seals. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Bar Harbor, Maine
On the east side of Maine’s Mt. Desert Island and surrounded by Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor is a beautiful coastal paradise, referred to by many as the most beautiful spot in North America. Enjoy a scenic drive to Cadillac Mountain or participate in a whale-watching excursion. Take some time to travel to Acadia National Park, passing sights along the way such as Jordan Pond House, Otter Cliffs and Thunder Hole. Most of the park was donated by the Rockefeller family, and you see hand-cut stone bridges and other evidence of the family’s elaborate carriage trails as you travel through the park. You may want to finish the day with a feast of lobster at the elegant Asticou Inn. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Boston, Massachusetts
In this city full of ghosts of America’s beginnings, follow the Freedom Trail, passing King’s Chapel, its Burial Ground, and the Old South Meeting House where the Boston Tea Party began. Continue past the Old State House and the site of the Boston Massacre. See the balcony from which the Declaration of Independence was read on July 18, 1776. You may choose to take an excursion following the route of Paul Revere’s midnight ride and visiting the famous North Bridge, where “the shot heard ‘round the world” began the American Revolution; or to Salem Village to visit its museum and to view dramatic presentations about the 17th-century Witchcraft Trials. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Newport, Rhode Island
Explore Newport’s nature trails, natural harbor, boutiques and rustic beaches by enjoying a walk or bike ride along the Cliff Walk and Ocean Drive. This charming Rhode Island city is known for its mansions, including Rosecliff, The Elms and Marble House. Newport boasts an old colonial section with many authentic and restored buildings, such as the White Horse Tavern and Friends Meeting House. See Trinity Church, Redwood Library, and the Gothic Church of Saint Mary’s, where Jacqueline Bouvier wed Senator John F. Kennedy. Drive down Bellevue Avenue, where society’s millionaires built their fabulous “summer cottages,” many beautifully preserved by the Newport Preservation Society. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - New York City, New York, disembark AM
We arrive in New York early this morning and transfer to the airport for our return flight home. (B)
