Nova Scotia and the East Coast - Boston to Boston Cruise

Day 1 - Boston, USA

Arrive: Tue 06 October 2026 / Depart: Tue 06 October 2026 at 18:00

Nicknamed “ America's Walking City”, the city is considered to be the epicentre of American history. Founded in 1630, the tenth largest agglomeration in the United States, is a pleasure for walkers. To get around, just follow the Freedom Trail circuit that serves most of the tourist sites with its red line traced on the ground. Don’t miss all the delicious local specialities on offer at Quincy Market, like the lobster sandwich, and then take time to explore North End, the Italian quarter. For the more romantic among you, Beacon Hill, the historic quarter, with its absolutely charming cobbled streets, is really worth a look.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Halifax

Arrive: Thu 08 October 2026 / Depart: Thu 08 October 2026

Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business centre, it’s also known for its maritime history. The city’s dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s.

Day 4 - Louisbourg

Arrive: Fri 09 October 2026 / Depart: Fri 09 October 2026

Set in the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Breton Island turns up fun-to-explore curiosities such as Louisbourg, the former capital from when it was named Ile Royale. This picturesque little town is home to one of the country’s most significant historical sites: the symbolic and beautifully restored Fortress of Louisbourg. A tour transports you back to the heart of 18th-century Canada. Access the old fortified square via the drawbridge and Dauphin Gate, which is guarded by a sentry. You can then explore the fortified town as it was in its heyday. Get ready for an extraordinary adventure that’s more than just a journey back in time.

Day 5 - Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Arrive: Sat 10 October 2026 / Depart: Sat 10 October 2026

Lunenburg is a port town on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. Founded in 1753, the town was one of the first British attempts to settle Protestants in Nova Scotia. The economy was traditionally based on the offshore fishery and today Lunenburg is the site of Canada's largest secondary fish-processing plant.

Day 6 - Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Day 7 - Eastport, Maine

Arrive: Mon 12 October 2026 / Depart: Mon 12 October 2026

Day 8 - Portland, Maine, USA

Arrive: Tue 13 October 2026 / Depart: Tue 13 October 2026

Portland offers all the amenities of a big city: art districts, a vibrant waterfront, museums, parks and diverse shopping opportunities. But within minutes, you can be enjoying the view from an historic lighthouse or tasting a juicy, local lobster.

Day 9 - Provincetown, Massachusetts

Arrive: Wed 14 October 2026 / Depart: Wed 14 October 2026

Provincetown is at the northern tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The seaside town is on the site of the Mayflower’s landing in 1620, commemorated by the towering Pilgrim Monument and neighboring Provincetown Museum. P-town is known as a longtime haven for artists, lesbians and gay men.

Day 10 - Newport, Rhode Island

Arrive: Thu 15 October 2026 / Depart: Thu 15 October 2026

Newport is a city set on Aquidneck Island in the New England state of Rhode Island. Its yacht-filled harbor hosted the America’s Cup, a renowned annual sailing regatta, for many years. Newport is also known for the Gilded Age mansions lining Bellevue Avenue, some of which are now museums. The most famous is The Breakers, an 1895 mansion patterned after a Renaissance palace.

Day 11 - New York

Arrive: Fri 16 October 2026 / Depart: Fri 16 October 2026

New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Oak Bluff, Massachusetts

Arrive: Sun 18 October 2026 / Depart: Sun 18 October 2026

Day 14 - Boston, USA

Arrive: Mon 19 October 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 19 October 2026

Nicknamed “ America's Walking City”, the city is considered to be the epicentre of American history. Founded in 1630, the tenth largest agglomeration in the United States, is a pleasure for walkers. To get around, just follow the Freedom Trail circuit that serves most of the tourist sites with its red line traced on the ground. Don’t miss all the delicious local specialities on offer at Quincy Market, like the lobster sandwich, and then take time to explore North End, the Italian quarter. For the more romantic among you, Beacon Hill, the historic quarter, with its absolutely charming cobbled streets, is really worth a look.