Eastern Seaboard Explorer

Resort:Eastern Seaboard Explorer
Operator: Viking Ocean Cruises
Destination: Canada
Price From: £5195.00

Overview

Explore the cultural riches and natural beauty of Eastern Canada and New England, with the multicolored splendor of autumn as your scenic backdrop.

Witness the shades of autumn in Canada and New England. Experience Canada’s heritage and natural beauty from Quebec City to Prince Edward Island. After an overnight in history-rich Boston, continue to New York City and explore “The Big Apple.”

All This Is Included

  • 13-day cruise visiting 2 countries & 7 ports with a private veranda stateroom
  • All onboard meals
  • Culture Curriculum: Become immersed in your destinations through lectures on or performances of music, art, cooking, dance and history

Itinerary Details

Day 1

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Embark your ship in Montreal, nestled on an island on the St. Lawrence River. You will have the afternoon free to settle in to your ship or set off to explore the city on your own, perhaps going underground to experience its subterranean city, popular with residents during cold winter months.

Day 2

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

You will have today to explore Montreal. Step into the city’s rich history of fur trading in its Old Port section, lined with picturesque stone buildings along the St. Lawrence River. Ascend to the heights of Mount Royal Park for sweeping city and river views. And marvel at the glorious architecture and interiors of the Notre-Dame Basilica. Alternately, you might venture farther to witness the natural beauty of the Laurentian Mountains or sample the region’s maple sugar delicacies.

Day 3

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Visit the grand dame of Quebec province today, the venerable Quebec City, a European-style gem on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. As you explore its cobblestone streets, you will take in its decidedly regal air, crowned by the magnificent Château Frontenac. You will see the Place Royale, the Upper and Lower Old Towns lined with distinctive white stone buildings dating to the early 17th century, and the Parliament. Or discover the province’s natural beauty at Montmorency Falls and Sainte-Anne Canyon.

Day 4

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

Discover the history of Saguenay today, a once-disparate region of boroughs established as one city as recently as 2002. Built on a rich fur-trading and timber industry, it is a quintessential Quebecois town proud of its rural roots. You can witness the story of its growth during a lively stage show created specifically for English-speaking visitors. Alternately, you can head into the countryside to visit two family businesses that embody the region’s French heritage with their cheese and wine production.

Day 5

Cruise the St. Lawrence River

Today you will make your way down the St. Lawrence River, one of North America’s most scenic waterways, lined with dense forest and dramatic cliffs. As you sail, you might attend an illuminating enrichment lecture in the theater. This evening, enjoy cocktails in the Explorers’ Lounge.

Day 6

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Discover the rich Scottish heritage of Prince Edward Island, known as the “Garden of the Gulf” for its prolific farms and rolling countryside that turns all colors in the fall. During your visit, you are invited to join a lively traditional ceilidh, or “kitchen party,” where musicians strike up ancestral songs. Amid the revelry, you can sample fresh locally sourced oysters, mussels and clams. Or, you might take a scenic drive to tour the farmhouse that inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery to pen Anne of Green Gables.

Day 7

Cruise the Gulf of St. Lawrence

Enjoy the day cruising to your next destination, taking advantage of your ship’s generous amenities. Perhaps you will swim in the Infinity Pool or mingle with newfound friends over tea in the Wintergarden. This evening, enjoy soft piano music in the Living Room or lively jazz in Torshavn.

Day 8

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Explore Halifax, the cosmopolitan capital of Nova Scotia province and site of the first permanent European settlement in the region. Join a hop-on/hop-off bus tour of the city, setting your own pace for exploration of hilltop Fort George, named for King George II of Great Britain, the magnificent St. Mary’s Basilica and other historic sites. If you prefer, you might travel the Lighthouse Route to Peggy’s Cove, one of Nova Scotia’s most scenic coastal villages, flavored by a rich fishing heritage.

Day 9

Cruise the Eastern Seaboard

Sail along the scenic coasts of Nova Scotia and Maine, crossing the Gulf of Maine. As you cruise, you might grab a workout in the Fitness Center or indulge in a facial or manicure in The Salon. This evening, perhaps you will dine on a regional favorite like New England clam chowder or boiled lobster.

Day 10

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Arrive in Boston today for an enriching overnight stay. Birthplace of the American Revolution, the city holds a staggering repository of history. Among the many sights you will visit are Old North Church, where Paul Revere hung his telltale lantern, and the Old South Meeting House, where Samuel Adams started the Boston Tea Party. Farther afield, you can tour the famous USS Constitution or follow the gold-colored trees of autumn to the revolutionary fields of Lexington and Concord.

Day 11

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

You will have another half day to explore Boston, perhaps returning to the Public Garden for a flower-filled stroll or a ride on the famous swan boats. You might also take in the prestige of Harvard University in Cambridge, beautifully set on the meandering Charles River. Later, we get underway and cruise into Cape Cod Bay to begin a scenic transit of the Cape Cod Canal, a century-old engineering marvel that delivers us to Buzzards Bay.

Day 12

New York, New York, USA

You will have the day to put yourself in a New York state of mind with a city overview that highlights the landmarks of Manhattan. View the Empire State Building, Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Theater District and Times Square. If you prefer, you can visit the powerful 9/11 Memorial or tour the city’s waterways by luxury catamaran.

Day 13

New York, New York, USA

Disembark your ship after breakfast and return home, or extend your journey amid the energy and endless cultural offerings of New York City.

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