Canada & New England Cruise – Quebec to New York on Princess Cruises

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

This morning you will depart Ottawa for your trip to Quebec City. Upon arrival, you will transfer to your ship. Take some time to unpack, then enjoy the rest of your day in port or exploring the ship. (D)

Day 2

Quebec City (depart 5 pm)

To visit Québec is to experience France without crossing the Atlantic. The architecture, the ambience, and the animated conversation on the street confirm the impression that a bit of France has been permanently imbedded in North America. Stroll along the streets of the atmospheric Latin Quarter and explore the historic stone and brick houses of Old Québec, the only remaining walled city north of Mexico. Visit the Place Royale and Notre Dame des Victoires, the oldest stone church in North America, and marvel at the turreted Château Frontenac. (B, L, D)

Day 3

Saguenay, Quebec (7 am –5 pm)

The Saguenay Fjord Route is an outstanding landscape of sea, mountains and rising cliffs protected by three National Parks. Its exceptional natural beauty can be discovered by land, sea or air. With a decidedly French atmosphere and a touch of the Old World, the banks of the Saguenay Fjord are lined with charming villages surrounded by beautiful landscapes. (B, L, D)

Day 4

Spend a leisurely day at sea.

(B, L, D)

Day 5

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (9 am – 6 pm)

While Prince Edward Island is Canada’s smallest providence in terms of area and population, it more than makes up for this with the friendliness of its people, its natural beauty, and for being known as the birthplace of Canada. The island’s landscape is dramatic and features rolling hills, pristine forests, reddish-white sand beaches, ocean coves and the famous red soil. One certainly cannot think about Prince Edward without mentioning the author Lucy Maud Montgomery and her classic novel “Anne of Green Gables.” PEI also has another claim to fame with the Confederation Bridge built in 1997. The world’s longest bridge over ice-covered waters provides a connection from PEI to the mainland Canada. (B, L, D)

Day 6

Sydney, Nova Scotia (7 am – 4 pm)

Cape Breton is fabled as a magical travel destination and the Port of Sydney is the gateway. Known for its beauty and unique Celtic music and culture, Sydney puts some of the Island’s greatest sights and attractions at your fingertips when you disembark into the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion. Visit the community of Baddeck and the breathtaking Bras d’Or Lake where Alexander Graham Bell lived, worked and studied, or travel to the east coast of Cape Breton to visit the largest historic reconstruction in North America, the Fortress of Louisbourg. an attraction that is not to be missed. (B, L, D)

Day 7

Halifax, Nova Scotia (7 am – 4 pm)

The capital of Nova Scotia and the largest city in Canada’s Atlantic Provinces, Halifax was once Great Britain’s major military bastion in North America. The beautifully restored waterfront buildings of Halifax’s Historic Properties recall the city’s centuries-old maritime heritage. Stroll the waterfront, and you may find Nova Scotia’s floating ambassador, the schooner Bluenose II, tied up to Privateer’s Wharf, just as old sailing ships have done for over 200 years. Halifax is also the gateway to Nova Scotia’s stunning scenery, including famous Peggy’s Cove, where surf-pounded granite cliffs and a solitary lighthouse create an unsurpassed scene of rugged natural beauty. (B, L, D)

Day 8

Bar Harbor, Maine (7 am – 7 pm)

(Water Shuttle Required, Wheelchair Access Limited)

Nestled in Maine’s Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island lies the quaint town of Bar Harbor. The wealthy have flocked to the area since the early 1900s, making it a fashionable summer resort filled with Newport-style “cottages”. As you approach the shore, gaze upon the many unique lighthouses still standing guard over 3,478 miles of Maine’s coast. Bar Harbor is the gateway to Acadia National Park, established 1919 and one of the most visited national parks in America. You can cycle, drive, hike or trot by horse-drawn carriage through the park’s postcard-perfect scenery and along 27-mile Park Loop Road that ribbons around the island and wends its way up to the summit of Cadillac Mountain. And you can’t leave Maine’s shores without feasting on a traditional “downeast” meal, a lobster bake with all the trimmings. (B, L, D)

Day 9

Boston, Massachusetts (7 am – 10 pm)

Hailed as the “Cradle of American Independence,” Boston brims with heritage landmarks and cultural attractions that tell the story of our country’s fascinating history. Boston was America’s first great city and has been described as the “Athens of America.” To make the most of your visit, embark on a comprehensive guided drive by motorcoach or trolley, or take the iconic “Duck” tour showcasing the Public Gardens and picture-perfect Copley Square. Follow the Freedom Trail along three of the most historic miles in the country and see the site of the Boston Tea Party. Trace the route of Paul Revere’s famous ride, and stand on the bridge where minutemen fired “the shot heard ’round the world.” Venture into Lexington and Concord for more icons of the American Revolution, or head to Salem to explore the dark past at the Salem Witch Museum. Get an education at Harvard Square, touch “Fisk Pole” at Fenway Park, and top it all off with a bowl of “Boston Chowda” at Quincy Marketplace. (B, L, D)

Day 10

Spend a leisurely day at sea.

(B, L, D)

Day 11

New Your City

This morning Caribbean Princess will arrive in New York. After breakfast we will meet as a group and disembark the ship, where we will be met by our motor coach and begin your journey back to Ottawa, with a stop enroute for lunch. You can expect to arrive in Ottawa about 8:00 in the evening. (B)

*Itinerary subject to change by cruiseline*

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