Canada & New England Cruises 2019 - 2020

Fort Lauderdale is a coastal metropolis in southeast Florida’s panhandle, nestled between the blue exotic Everglades and turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The United States’ top cruise destination welcomes 11 cruise lines, 33 cruise ships and more than four million tourists annually. Fort Lauderdale is famed as the birthplace of “Spring Break’, which originated in the 1930s and has shaped the city as one of America’s party capitals.

Affectionally known as the Big Apple, New York City is one of the most visited destinations on Earth. A multicultural metropolis, New York City is a melting pot of culture and has massive worldwide influence, economically and politically. From Manhattan’s Upper East Side to the Hudson River and Brooklyn’s Bronx to Broadway, New York City has a stunning variety of attractions with more than 20,000 restaurants, 200 museums, and 40 Broadway museums. It’s no wonder the ‘City that Never Sleeps’ attracts more than 60 million visitors annually.

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Halifax is the bustling capital of Nova Scotia on Canada’s eastern Atlantic coast. Despite its sprawling size, the vibrant metropolis maintains a quaint, small-town feeling due to its plethora of significant historic sights, important landmarks, and eclectic districts being easily accessible by foot. The city is renowned for its buzzing culture scene, modern art galleries, and craft-brew culture.

Founded in 1630, Boston is one of the oldest and intriguing cities in the United States. ‘The Athens of America’, ‘The Cradle of Liberty’, ‘Beantown’ are just a few nicknames the iconic metropolis acquired from its heavy influence on national culture and identity. In addition to its fascinating history, Boston is also incredibly charming, with both striking architecture and an abundance of natural beauty.

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Bar Harbor is a quintessential coastal town from Maine located on Mount Desert Island. Home to one of America’s top-ranked national parks, the Acadia National Park stretches over 49,000 acres of land and offers numerous scenic hiking paths for every experience level. Bar Harbor’s downtown is filled with charming gift shops, heavenly sea-to-table restaurants and a handful of intricate museums showcasing the history, culture and natural heritage of the island.

Sydney is located in Nova Scotia in close proximity to the Cape Breto Highlands Nationa Park, which is a true natural paradise. The sight of the gorgeous scenery coupled with the interesting wildlife will make you have to pinch yourself. The park is home to moose and one can see whales off the coast of the park. The town itself is home to some beautiful buildings and a guided tour through the Old Town is highly recommended!

Portland, situated in the heart of Casco Bay, is Maine’s largest city. The city lures visitors with its historic Old Port district, characterized by charming cobblestoned streets and 19th century red brick façades teeming with boutiques, art galleries and cute cafes. The up-and-coming cruise destination is popular for its abundance of natural beauty, buzzing cultural scene and fantastic gastronomy, with which a plethora of incredible award-winning restaurants rank Portland in America’s top foodie cities.

Québec City is the oldest French-speaking community in North America. The province capital’s old town is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites and teems with European flair, featuring a plethora of well-preserved ancient landmarks, colonial architecture and the only walled city north of Mexico. More than just history, Québec’s spectacular outdoors offers gigantic 98-ft waterfalls, splendid glacial valleys and unique wildlife reserves.

The birthplace of Canada and the capital of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown is a historic town named after Queen Charlotte of England. Due to its location in the Appalachian Mountains region, visitors will enjoy a nature filled with rolling hills, dense forests, and rich red soil. Lobster, oysters, mussels, and scallops are some of the delicacies available fresh from the sea to your table.

Situated in the Bay of Fundy, Saint John is the largest city in Canada’s New Brunswick region. Although its industrial façade may deceive you at first, you will soon realize Saint John’s gems are hidden inside the city, where impressive historic landmarks and beautiful Victorian architecture awaits your discovery. The city is also minutes away from the wonderland of nature and wildlife.

Newport, arguably the sailing capital of the world, is situated in the New England state of Rhode Island. Newport town is littered with spectacular Gilded Age mansions, historic museums, and pre-revolution buildings. The town’s impressive harbor, once serving as a shipbuilding area, today hosts hundreds of luxurious yachts.

Montreal, the second largest city in Canada, is situated in the French-speaking province of Québec. The historic city was once occupied by the Iroquois 8,000 years ago, however only became an official Canadian city in 1832. A curious mix of old and new, exploring Montreal is like traveling through time, where old cobblestoned alleyways and 18th-century facades mingle effortlessly with cutting-edge architecture and a vibrant ambiance.

Saguenay is situated in Canada’s picturesque Quebec Province. The town is best-known as the gateway to the magnificent Saguenay Fjord, renowned as one of the largest in the world and the only inhabited fjord in North America. A fantastic diversity of natural attractions awaits your visit to Saguenay, in addition to a plethora of historical landmarks that reveal the fascinating cultural roots of this Quebec community.