New England & Canadian Maritimes Cruise and Tour

Name: New England & Canadian Maritimes Cruise and Tour
Brand: YMT Vacations
Price: 3549 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.27 (267 reviews)

Highlights

See Boston, Quebec City and Montreal on panoramic city tours
Visit Cape Cod and tour the Mayflower II in Plymouth
Walk the same red sand beaches as Anne of Green Gables on Prince Edward Island
Witness the brilliant fall colors during foliage season on your coach tour through the Green Mountains

Explore New England and Coastal Canada’s most fascinating sites in autumn. Stunning natural beauty, vibrant history, and some of the world’s best seafood are all waiting for you on this glorious New England and Canada cruise.

First, experience the best of Boston. Fall in love with New England’s largest city on a memorable tour. Discover the charm of Cape Cod and Plymouth, Massachusetts with a visit to the Mayflower II. Spend time in Burlington, Vermont, famous for its brilliant fall foliage. Drive through the spectacular Green Mountains to Montreal and Quebec City.

Board your cruise ship and set off for the Maritime Provinces! Prince Edward Island is a mecca for fans of Anne of Green Gables, while Nova Scotia is teeming with pirate history. Continue down the coast to Maine. Eat a lobster roll in Portland, and if you have the time, visit Acadia National Park when you are in Bar Harbor. Your final stop is Boston, where you will disembark and head back home after a memorable vacation!

What Guests are Saying

Awesome tour guide , Julie Young made the trip fun, interesting and informational! She had many activities that fostered group interaction. She answered our questions and directed the fun. Our driver Merv was also excellent and so professional. He intersected with our group too.

Kenneth Edward Klein

Oct 2024

Rating 5/5

Everything is already planned and scheduled. Nice hotels, interesting places, and you know what you are doing... far better than me trying to find hotels, not knowing what to see, and arranging to go by some form of transportation and driving myself. you do it all.

Carlene Ada Bjorling

Sep 2024

Rating 5/5

Bruce, our tour guide, made everything awesome from beginning to end. Bruce was informative every step of the way, arranged group dinners while on cruise and was quite a bit of fun, too. I would like to be informed of any future trips Bruce directs!

Laura Lee Mayer

Sep 2024

Rating 5/5

Activity level

Easy Going
Moderate
Active
Very Active

Tour Includes

2 Countries

USA
Canada

Sightseeing

Boston
Hyannis
Cape Cod
Plymouth
Burlington
Green Mountains
Montreal
Quebec City
Charlottetown
Sydney
Halifax
Portland
Bar Harbor

Cruise Accommodations

7 Nights
Cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Gem

Hotel Accommodations

6 Nights
Moderate hotels based on twin/double occupancy

Meals

6 Breakfasts on land portion
All meals onboard ship

Service

A professionally trained English-speaking tour director who is knowledgeable about the area will provide you with a wealth of information. Their friendly service will make your trip a memorable experience.

Baggage Handling

To and from your hotel room and cruise ship cabin throughout your tour for one piece of Checked Baggage per person.

Add-Ons

Harvest Dinner Cruise on Lake Champlain

Enjoy scenic views and a grand buffet dinner.

Notre-Dame Basilica Aura Sound & Light Show, & Dinner

Experience a spectacular light and sound show, followed by dinner

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Tour Starts:

Boston, Massachusetts

Tour Ends:

Boston, Massachusetts

Day 1

Arrive in Boston

Today you will arrive in Boston. Guests who have purchased their airline tickets through YMT will be greeted by a YMT representative and transferred to their hotel.

Embassy Suites Boston at Logan Airport or similar

Day 2

Boston and the Freedom Trail

Spend the day enjoying Boston, the epicenter of the Revolution and one of America’s most interesting and energetic cities. Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of many of Boston’s historic landmarks including the Paul Revere House and Boston Common. Break for a delicious lunch on your own at Quincy Market. Built in 1826, it is among the most famous places in Boston to grab a steaming bowl of chowda’ or a slice of Boston Cream Pie. Spend some time strolling the Freedom Trail. (B)

Embassy Suites Boston at Logan Airport or similar

Add-On: Boston Historic Harbor Cruise

Day 3

Cape Cod and Plymouth

You will first visit Cape Cod, known for its charming small towns and lighthouses. Fondly known as ‘America’s hometown’, Plymouth, MA is where the Pilgrims arrived in 1620. Today you’ll visit a restored replica of the original Mayflower ship that brought them to our shores over 400 years ago. (B)

Hampton Inn Plymouth or similar

Add-On: Plimoth Patuxet Village & Thanksgiving Dinner

Day 4

Burlington

En route to Burlington, visit a Shaker Village. These living history museums provide insight into the lives of the “Shakers,” a religious community that dates back centuries. They are known for their unique style of music and even furniture. Arrive in Burlington, Vermont, a quaint town with beautiful views of Lake Champlain. Join us for an optional dinner cruise on Lake

Champlain for an additional fee. (B)

Best Western Windjammer or similar

Add-On: Harvest Dinner Cruise on Lake Champlain

Day 5

Montreal via Green Mountains

Today is all about the glorious fall foliage colors! As we drive north across the border into Montreal, you will fall in love with the Green Mountains. The highways and byways are ablaze with vibrant reds, yellows and oranges. (B)

Microtel Inn & Suites Dorval or similar

Add-On: Notre-Dame Basilica Aura Show & Dinner

Day 6

Montreal and Quebec City

Wake up in Montreal, the world’s second-largest French speaking city. Enjoy a panoramic tour this morning, where you will see highlights including Mount Royal, imposing Notre Dame Cathedral, and Old Montreal with its cobblestone streets and charming shops. (B)

Plaza Quebec Hotel or similar

Add-On: Sugar Shack dinner

Day 7

Quebec City and Cruise Embarkation (Departs at 4:00 PM)

Explore Quebec City, one of North America’s first settlements. Old Quebec’s ramparts are Canada’s last remaining fortified city walls. Enjoy a panoramic city tour of Old Quebec, where you will see the Château Frontenac and the Plains of Abraham. After time for lunch on your own, you’ll board the Norwegian Cruise Line’s Gem. (B, D)

Day 8

At Sea (B, L, D)

Day 9

Charlottetown (1:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Opulent clapboard villas lead the way toward Charlottetown’s beautiful Victoria Park. We encourage you to really relish your time on Prince Edward Island. Sample scrumptious homemade jams such as strawberry rhubarb and wild blueberry. Stroll the boardwalk, and visit the Anne of Green Gables homestead to pay homage to Canada’s favorite slate-cracking redhead. (B, L, D)

Day 10

Sydney, Nova Scotia(9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Located on Cape Breton Island, Sydney is surrounded by scenic beauty. Step back in time to 1744 by visiting the Fortress of Louisbourg as part of an optional shore excursion where you will learn about the vital relationship between France and the fledgling American Colonies. (B, L, D)

Day 11

Halifax (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Nova Scotia’s exquisitely preserved capital city was founded in 1749; go back in time with a visit to The Citadel to see the Old Town Clock. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties harken back to Halifax’s bygone days as a trading hub for privateer ships commissioned by governments to pillage, steal and burn merchant vessels. (B, L, D)

Day 12

Portland (11:00 AM - 8:00 PM), Eastport or Saint John Bay

Famous for its picture-perfect lighthouses, delightful historic district, world-class museums, and a thriving culinary and craft beer scene, Maine’s largest city is a definite contender for America’s coolest port town. The red brick buildings of the historic Old Port district house many of Portland’s best restaurants. Take a stroll along the waterfront to enjoy gorgeous views of Casco Bay, and ask anyone you see in bright orange overalls how the lobster pots are doing. Say hello to Bigfoot and learn all about the Mongolian Death Worm at the International Cryptozoology Museum. Finally, Portland Headlight is always worth a stop. It’s Maine’s oldest operating lighthouse. (B, L, D)

Note: If you are departing on Sept 6, 2025, your ship will dock in Eastport, and if you’re on the Sept 20, 2025 tour, your ship will dock in Saint John Bay.

Day 13

Bar Harbor (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Bar Harbor has retained much of its charm from the glory days of the 1900s when it became a popular vacation destination for America’s richest and most powerful families. Look for Cadillac Mountain towering above the forest and rugged shores of Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor’s next-door neighbor. (B, L, D)

Day 14

Disembarkation in Boston & Depart for Home (B)

Note: This tour crosses into Canada and guests need to obtain a passport.

Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Hotels may differ depending on date. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tour vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. Please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.

YMT Vacations itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.

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Inside Stateroom

These Inside Staterooms are the most affordable way for you to cruise. You’ll have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and of course you’ll have access to room service and all kinds of other great amenities on board. Approx. 138 sq ft.

Cabin Category: IB

Decks 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 & 11

Oceanview Stateroom

These Oceanview Staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed. You’ll also enjoy an amazing view, and of course you’ll have access to room service and tons of other great amenities on board. Approx 155 sq ft.

Cabin Category: OB

Deck 4 & 5

Balcony Stateroom

These staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, one Pullman, and one single sofabed. Also includes a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony with an amazing view. Approx 200 sq ft.

Cabin Category: BA

Deck 8, 9 & 10

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Reviews

Awesome tour guide , Julie Young made the trip fun, interesting and informational!

Nice hotels, interesting places, and you know what you are doing...

Bruce, our tour guide, made everything awesome from beginning to end

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FAQs

Can I arrange pre- or post-tour accommodations to extend my trip?

Unfortunately, additional nights are not available from YMT Vacations for this tour. Your YMT Sales Consultant will confirm the specific hotel related to your departure date, and you can then contact the hotel directly to arrange an extended stay.

Can this tour accommodate triples?

Yes, triples are permitted (depending on availability).

I’m booking my own flights for this tour, what time should I arrive and depart?

You should arrive in Boston no later than 4pm. At the end of the tour, your return flight should depart no earlier than 2pm.

Will I need any visas or travel permits for this tour?

No, none are required.

Will this cruise have a YMT Cruise Host?

Yes, this cruise tour will have a YMT cruise host on board the ship to assist guests.

What are the options when meals are not included in a day's itinerary?

Experience the joy of diverse dining options on your tour! For meals not included in the itinerary, you’ll have the chance to explore a variety of eateries, from charming mini-mall restaurants to convenient grocery stores, catering to all dietary preferences. While some hotels outside city centers may not have on-site dining, this opens up opportunities for delightful evening strolls, quick rides, or the convenience of ordering in. Enjoy the flexibility and adventure of discovering new places to dine.

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Add-Ons

Make your vacation extra special by adding optional excursions to your tour. It’s a great opportunity to enhance your trip, these experiences slot seamlessly into your package, and we’ll take care of all the logistics for you. Remember that adding an optional experience might increase the overall activity level of the tour, so always keep that in mind when planning your trip.

Harvest Dinner Cruise on Lake Champlain

Take in scenic views of the Adirondacks in NY and Green Mountains in VT, as you enjoy a grand buffet dinner. The Spirit of Ethan Allen is a top attraction on Lake Champlain.

Inclusions

Dinner Cruise

Duration: Approx. 2 Hours (Evening)

Activity Level: Easy

Price: $75 USD

Notre-Dame Basilica Aura Sound & Light Show, & Dinner

Discover the rich heritage of the Notre-Dame Basilica’s heritage with the Aura Sound & Light Show. The experience begins with a path of lights, revealing the Basilica’s wealth of exquisite works. A progressive immersion into a sonically and visually captivating universe guides visitors to the heart of Notre-Dame. Then, light, orchestral music and grandiose architecture combine to create a unique, three-act multimedia spectacle. Explore the Basilica on you own after the show! Dinner will be included after the Basilica experience.

Inclusions

Notre-Dame Basilica Aura Sound & Light Show
Dinner at a local restaurant
Transportation included

Duration: Approx. 4 Hours (Evening)

Activity Level: Easy

Price: $99 USD

Sugar Shack Dinner

Visit a traditional French- Canadian Sugar Shack. Sugar Shacks have been an integral part of the Eastern Canadian culture where sap is collected from sugar maple trees and boiled into maple syrup. Enjoy the “all you can eat” sweet offerings of this French-Canadian dinner with traditional live music and learn how syrup is made.

Inclusions

Listen to local, traditional French- Canadian music
French-Canadian specialty menu includes: Pea Soup, Pork Rinds, Maple Syrup, Homemade Fruit Ketchup and Bread, Baked Beans with Salted Pork, Pork Meat Pie, Maple Ham, Boiled Potatoes, Pancakes, Coffee, and Maple Tea. The meal is followed by maple taffy on snow. Menu is subject to change. Taxes and gratuities are included.
Transportation included

Duration: Approx. 4 Hours (Evening)

Activity Level: Easy

Price: $79 USD

Plimoth Patuxet Village & Thanksgiving Dinner

Visit Plimoth Patuxet Museums which brings to life the history of Plymouth Colony and the Indigenous homeland. Major exhibits include the Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, where you can witness how the pilgrims lived. Guests will have free time to visit the village followed by a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

Inclusions

Entrance to Plimoth Patuxet Village and Thanksgiving dinner

Duration: Approx. 3 Hours (Late Afternoon)

Activity Level: Easy/Moderate

Price: $75 USD

Boston Historic Harbor Cruise

Embark on a captivating one-hour guided cruise through Boston’s iconic harbor, where history comes alive. Hear riveting stories from the Revolutionary War and learn about maritime legends that have shaped the city’s rich past. Discover how this once industrial harbor was transformed into one of the cleanest waterways in the country. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the Boston Harbor Islands, the historic USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”), and the majestic Bunker Hill Monument.

Inclusions

Boat Cruise

Duration: Approx. 1.5 Hours

Activity Level: Easy

Price: $46 USD

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New England & Canadian Maritimes Cruise and Tour

What Guests are Saying

Activity level

Moderate

Tour Includes

Add-Ons

Harvest Dinner Cruise on Lake Champlain

Notre-Dame Basilica Aura Sound & Light Show, & Dinner

Inside Stateroom

Oceanview Stateroom

Balcony Stateroom

Norwegian Gem's Deck Plans

Reviews

Awesome tour guide , Julie Young made the trip fun, interesting and informational!

Nice hotels, interesting places, and you know what you are doing...

Bruce, our tour guide, made everything awesome from beginning to end

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