New England and Canadian Maritimes Cruise & Tour
From $1999 (was $3998)
per person, double occupancy, excludes roundtrip airfare
15 Days
Includes all meals on cruisePassport Required View Dates and Prices
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Introduction
Take an amazing 15 days to witness exciting and historic Canadian and New England sites during what is considered the best time to visit, with color-changing fall foliage! Begin your tour in Boston. Visit iconic Cape Cod for 2 nights and tour one of Newport’s grand mansions en-route. Enjoy a 7-night cruise aboard Norwegian Gem and visit places such as Bar Harbor and Halifax during port stops, all from the comfort of your floating hotel. Learn about the continent’s history during a city tour of Quebec City, one of North America’s first settlements; discover Montreal and travel through the Green Mountains amidst colorful fall landscapes; explore an intriguing Shaker Village and enjoy a city tour of Boston.
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Trip includes
- 7-Night Cruise: Aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem. All meals onboard the ship are included.
- 7 Nights Hotel Accommodations: On land tour, based on twin/double accommodations in moderate hotels
- Sightseeing: and special events as listed
- Service: A professionally trained Tour Director on the land tour who is knowledgeable on the local area and 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.
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Trip highlights
- Experience a 7-night cruise aboard NCL's Norwegian Gem
- See Boston, Quebec City and Montreal on narrated city tours
- Visit Cape Cod and tour one of the famous mansions in Newport
- Enjoy stops at the following ports: Bar Harbor, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, and La Baie
- Witness the brilliant, fall colors during peak foliage season while on your motor coach tour through New England's Green Mountains
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Inside Stateroom
Decks 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 & 11
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.
Oceanview Porthole Stateroom
Deck 4 & 5
These Oceanview Staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed. You'll have a porthole to 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.
Balcony Stateroom
Deck 8, 9 & 10
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.
Norwegian Gem's Deck Plans
Click here to view Norwegian Gem deck plans on Norwegian Cruise Line's website. Content that you may read on Norwegian Cruise Line's website may not be applicable to your tour, please speak with a YMT Travel Consultant for clarification.
| This cabin type is sold out, but other cabin types are still available. Please select a different cabin type or call a travel consultant at 877-332-6185 to book this tour. |
| This cabin type is sold out, but other cabin types are still available. Please select a different cabin type or call a travel consultant at 877-332-6185 to book this tour. |
| This cabin type is sold out, but other cabin types are still available. Please select a different cabin type or call a travel consultant at 877-332-6185 to book this tour. |
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New England and Canadian Maritimes Cruise & Tour (Northbound)
New England and Canadian Maritimes Cruise & Tour Northbound
Tours Starts: Boston, MA
Tours Ends: Boston, MA
Day 1
Arrive 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.
Best Western Plus New Englander or similar
Day 2
Newport and Cape Cod
En route to Cape Cod we stop in the smallest U.S. state, Rhode Island, to tour one of Newport’s famous mansions, once home to the likes of the Vanderbilts. We then continue east to Cape Cod, known for its pristine sandy beach, lighthouses and wild cranberry bogs.
Cape Codder Resort or similar
Day 3
Cape Cod Leisure Day
Spend the day at leisure and discover more of Cape Cod on your own, or join your fellow travelers on an optional excursion to explore the famed nearby island, Martha’s Vineyard.
Cape Codder Resort or similar
Day 4
Boston and Cruise Embarkation
This morning we head north to Boston, the cradle of modern America. Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour to see some of the city’s historic landmarks including Paul Revere House, Quincy Market and Boston Common, and follow parts of the Freedom Trail to appreciate one of the city’s nicknames, The Walking City. After time for lunch on your own, you’ll board the Norwegian Gem.
Norwegian Dawn.Day 5
Bar Harbor (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Bar Harbor has retained much of its charm since its glory days of the 1900s, when America’s elite vacationed here. Surrounding the rock-bound harbor is the world-famous Acadia National Park.
Day 6
Halifax (9:00 AM–6:00 PM)
Admire the rugged coastline that surrounds Halifax. Founded in 1749, this beautifully preserved city is Nova Scotia’s capital. Go back in time with a visit to The Citadel to see the Old Town Clock.
Day 7
Sydney, Nova Scotia (9:00 AM–6:00 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 and relive the past relationship between France and the American Colonies.
Day 8
Charlottetown (9:00 AM–6:00 PM)
Opulent clapboard villas lead the way toward Charlottetown’s beautiful Victoria Park. Color is everywhere — from the Victorian architecture to the red sandstone cliffs. Sample homemade island jams, visit the Anne of Green Gables homestead and stroll the boardwalk.
Day 9
At Sea
Day 10
La Baie (Saguenay River) (9:00 AM–6:00 PM)
Formerly independent, La Baie and two other towns now form the city of Saguenay. This area is considered a small oasis in the midst of the nearly uninhabited Canadian wilderness.
Day 11
Disembark in Quebec City
This morning disembark in Quebec City, one of North America’s first settlements and the only one remaining with fortified city walls. Enjoy a panoramic city tour of Old Quebec with a local guide which will include Château Frontenac and the famous Plains of Abraham.
Hotel Lindbergh or similar
Day 12
Montreal
Today we drive south along the St. Lawrence River to Montreal, the second-largest French speaking city in the world. In the afternoon enjoy a panoramic city tour including Mount Royal and Old Montreal with its cobblestone streets, charming shops and imposing Notre Dame Cathedral.
Hotel Faubough or similar
Day 13
Green Mountains and Rutland
Today is all about the glorious fall foliage colors! As we drive south across the U.S. border into Vermont, you will be inspired by the scenic drive through the Green Mountains. The highways and byways are ablaze with vibrant reds, oranges, yellows and greens
Comfort Inn Rutland or similar
Day 14
Shaker Village and Boston
En route back to Boston we visit one of the intriguing “Shaker Villages”; these living history museums provide insight to the “Shakers,” a centuries old community and religion, known for their unique style of music and furniture.
Best Western Plus New Englander or similar
Day 15
Depart for Home
Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. 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 tours 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.
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New England and Canadian Maritimes Cruise & Tour (Southbound)
New England and Canadian Maritimes Cruise & Tour (Southbound)
Tour Starts: Boston, MA
Tour Ends: Boston, MA
Day 1
(Monday) - Arrive Boston, MA
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.
Best Western Plus New Englander or similar
Day 2
Shaker Village and Rutland
En route to Vermont, we visit one of the intriguing "Shaker Villages," a living history museum providing insight to "The Shakers," a centuries old community and religion, known for their unique style of music and furniture.
Comfort Inn Rutland or similar
Day 3
Green Mountains and Montreal
Today is all about the glorious fall foliage colors! As we drive north through Vermont and cross into Canada, you will be inspired by the scenic drive through Vermont's Green Mountains. The highways and byways are ablaze with vibrant reds, oranges, yellows and greens. Join your fellow travelers on an optional evening tour and dinner at one of the city's French-Canadian restaurants.
Hotel Les Suites Labelle or similar
Day 4
Montreal Sightseeing and Quebec City
Enjoy a panoramic city tour of Montreal, including Mount Royal, the Olympic Stadium, and Ste-Helene's Island. Visit Old Montreal with its cobblestone streets, charming shops and imposing Notre Dame Cathedral before we leave this magnificent city behind and drive northeast along the St. Lawrence River to Quebec City, one of the first settlements in North America and the only one remaining with fortified city walls north of Mexico.
Hotel Lindbergh or similar
Day 5
Quebec City Sightseeing and Cruise Embarkation
This morning enjoy a panoramic city tour with a local guide of Old Quebec including Chateau Frontenac, Place Royale in the historic lower town, Parliament Hill, Battle eld Park and the famous Plains of Abraham where many clashes for supremacy between the French and British Empires took place. Stroll along Terrasse Dufferin, a walkway along the edge of the cliff, offering spectacular views of the Saint Lawrence River. In the afternoon, you will board the Norwegian Dawn, your floating hotel for the next week.
Day 6
Quebec City (12:00AM - 6:00PM)
Take advantage of another full day in this historic Canadian city while your ship is docked here. Old Quebec is just a short walk from the port or join an optional excursion to the Island of Orleans; the Basilica of Sainte- Anne-de-Beaupre, and Montmorency Falls.
Day 7
At Sea
Enjoy a day at sea to unwind and discover all the amenities the Norwegian Dawn has to offer. The experienced crew is at your disposal to help with suggestions and the daily newsletter outlines the ship's amenities and featured activities each day.
Day 8
Sydney (8:00 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 and relive the past relationship between France and the American Colonies.
Day 9
Halifax (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Admire the rugged coastline that surrounds Halifax. Founded in 1749, this beautifully preserved city is Nova Scotia's capital. Go back in time with a visit to The Citadel to see the Old Town Clock.
Day 10
Saint John (10:00AM - 7:00PM)
Saint John was the rst incorporated city in Canada whose history is evident in its weather-worn look, passing the tests of salt air, sea winds and a devastating re. Witness the fascinating phenomenon called "Reversing Falls" where the diurnal tides of the bay reverse the water ow of the Saint John River.
Day 11
Bar Harbor (8:00AM - 5:00PM)
Welcome back to the USA! Bar Harbor has retained much of its charm since its glory days of the 1900s, when America's elite vacationed here. Surrounding the rock-bound harbor is the world-famous Acadia National Park.
Note: Sep 17 departure includes a stop at Portland instead of Bar Harbor, Maine.
Day 12
Disembarkation, Boston City Tour, and Cape Cod
After you disembark in Boston this morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this historic city, and follow parts of the Freedom Trail. Highlights include Boston Common, the nation's oldest public park, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, Old North Church, and Old State House, all National Historic Landmarks. Then, we continue south to Cape Cod.
Resort and Conf. Ctr. at Hyannis or similar
Day13
Cape Cod Leisure Day
Spend the day at leisure and discover more of Cape Cod on your own; visit John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum and Memorial, stroll Hyannis Main Street, or join your fellow travelers on an optional excursion to explore the famed nearby island, Martha's Vineyard.
Resort and Conf. Ctr. at Hyannis or similar
Day 14
Cape Cod Sightseeing and Newport
Journey along the outer, Atlantic side of the Cape and visit Cape Cod National Seashore, known for its pristine sandy beaches and wild cranberry bogs. Then, stop in Newport, Rhode Island, the smallest state in the US. Here you will enjoy an included tour of one of the city's famous mansions, once home to the likes of the Vanderbilts. Marvel at the intricate, often Italian-inspired architecture, built in the late 1800's as "summer cottages." Return to the greater Boston area in the late afternoon for the last night of your tour.
Best Western Plus New Englander or similar
Day 15
Depart for Home
Note: All sightseeing mentioned during port visits is optional, subject to change and available as part of a shore excursion program at extra cost.
*or similar accommodations
Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. 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 tours 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.
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.
Inside Stateroom
Decks 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 & 11
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.
Decks 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 & 11
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.
Oceanview Porthole Stateroom
Deck 4 & 5
These Oceanview Staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed. You'll have a porthole to 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.
Deck 4 & 5
These Oceanview Staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed. You'll have a porthole to 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.
Balcony Stateroom
Deck 8, 9 & 10
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.
Decks 8, 9 & 10
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.
Norwegian Gem's Deck Plans
Click here to view Norwegian Gem deck plans on Norwegian Cruise Line's website. Content that you may read on Norwegian Cruise Line's website may not be applicable to your tour, please speak with a YMT Travel Consultant for clarification.
Click here to view Norwegian Gem deck plans on Norwegian Cruise Line's website. Content that you may read on Norwegian Cruise Line's website may not be applicable to your tour, please speak with a YMT Travel Consultant for clarification.
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