Inspired Atlantic - London to New York Cruise

Day 1 - London

Arrive: Sat 17 August 2024 / Depart: Sat 17 August 2024 at 19:00

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

Day 2 - Zeebrugge

Arrive: Sun 18 August 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 18 August 2024 at 18:00

Step back in time to the 14th century as you meander along the narrow streets of this medieval gem past gabled buildings and through the bustling market. Take a boat ride along the city's canals. Or spend the day exploring Brussels and its famed Grand Place or Antwerp, home of Rubens and Bruegel, seeing the verdant countryside along the way.

Day 3 - Paris

Arrive: Mon 19 August 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 19 August 2024 at 22:00

Enjoy the relaxing drive through the countryside to Paris and then savor its bountiful attractions. Visit the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Ride a boat on the Seine, stroll the Champs-Élysées and climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe. Our two gateways to Paris are outstanding as well. Honfleur dates to the 11th century and features a historic waterfront. Across the Seine lies Le Havre, once home to Claude Monet. His Impressionist works hang in the Malraux Museum. Historic Rouen is closest to Paris and boasts the great Cathédrale Notre Dame.

Day 4 - Cruising the English Channel

Day 5 - Dublin

Arrive: Wed 21 August 2024 at 11:00 / Depart: Wed 21 August 2024 at 20:00

Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland, is on Ireland’s east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Its historic buildings include Dublin Castle, dating to the 13th century, and imposing St Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1191. City parks include landscaped St Stephen’s Green and huge Phoenix Park, containing Dublin Zoo.

Day 6 - Belfast

Arrive: Thu 22 August 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 22 August 2024 at 17:00

Delight in this vibrant city of ornate Victorian and Edwardian architecture, gracious gardens and friendly pubs. Thrill to the natural phenomenon of the Giants' Causeway, a stunning geological anomaly of tightly packed, uneven basalt columns disappearing into the sea, and the enigmatic ruins of Grey Abbey.

Day 7 - Killybegs

Arrive: Fri 23 August 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 23 August 2024 at 15:00

Donegal’s scenic fishing village, Killybegs is situated in a region marked by natural beauty and rich in Celtic heritage. Discover thatched Irish cottages and picturesque Gaeltacht villages, not to mention super fresh seafood and beautiful stretches of coastline with Blue Flag beaches. Get a sense of the town’s history and see the world’s largest hand-knotted loom at the former factory of Donegal Carpets, now known as Killybegs International Carpet Making & Fishing Centre. Nature lovers will want to head to hiking trails of dramatic Slieve League Mountains just west of Killybegs – those up for the adventure will be rewarded with stunning views of Donegal Bay, local wildlife and some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.

Day 8 - Cruising the North Atlantic

Day 9 - Cruising the North Atlantic

Day 10 - Cruising the North Atlantic

Day 11 - St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

Arrive: Tue 27 August 2024 / Depart: Tue 27 August 2024 at 20:00

Day 12 - Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Newfoundland, Canada

Arrive: Wed 28 August 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Wed 28 August 2024 at 18:00

Situated on the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Havre-Saint-Pierre is a charming town embraced by the spectacular scenery of the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve. With a geological history dating back 500 million years, the archipelago is a captivating array of more than a thousand limestone islands, islets and reefs. Granite monoliths, soaring cliffs, graceful arches and secluded grottoes adorn the islands, along with an amazing diversity of plant and animal life. Marvel at the unique seascape during a coastal drive along Route 138, or take a boating excursion to visit several of the islands.

Day 13 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 14 - Portland, Maine, USA

Arrive: Fri 30 August 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 30 August 2024 at 19:00

Day 15 - Transit the Cape Cod Canal

Day 15 - Newport, Rhode Island

Arrive: Sat 31 August 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Sat 31 August 2024 at 19:00

Famous for its Gilded Age mansions, many of which are open for tours, such as the Vanderbilt's opulent Marble House, Newport remains a charming, well-heeled resort city. For a different view of the mansions, take the scenic Cliff Walk. The rocky shoreline is also dotted with lighthouses, including the granite Castle Hill.

Day 16 - New York

Arrive: Sun 01 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 01 September 2024

The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. Call it what you may, New York reigns as one of the world's most dynamic cities. But where to begin? The sacred soil of Ground Zero or stunning Central Park? The Guggenheim or the American Museum of Natural History? Should you take in a Broadway show or simply enjoy the nonstop show of people that parade through the streets? The possibilities are endless in the five boroughs of New York City, so get out and enjoy.