New England & Canadian Maritimes Cruise and Tour

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!

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.

New England & Canadian Maritimes Cruise and Tour

Tour Starts:

Boston, Massachusetts

Tour Ends:

Boston, Massachusetts

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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 or join us on an optional afternoon tour. (B)

Embassy Suites Boston at Logan Airport or similar

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 the 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

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

OPTION: Harvest Dinner Cruise on Lake Champlain

Take in scenic views of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains, while enjoying dinner aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen – Call for pricing. Please add this option at the time of booking.

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

OPTION: Notre-Dame Basilica Aura Show & Dinner – Call for pricing

 

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

OPTION: Sugar Shack dinner and tour of The Island of Orleans for an additional fee. Call for pricing

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)

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)

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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