Passage through New England & Eastern Canada
Passage through New England & Eastern Canada
Passage through New England & Eastern Canada
12 Days Starting and ending in Boston, United States
Visiting: Boston, Montréal, Quebec City, St. Lawrence River, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Charlottetown, Cape Breton Island, Halifax, Portland
Tour Overview
This enlightening tour through the great cities of New England and Eastern Canada – including a 7-night cruise – is the ultimate hands-on field trip to discover North America. Explore the revolutionary city of Boston, the exhilarating White Mountains of New Hampshire, and an idyllic maple syrup farm in Montpelier Vermont before the sweet experience of cruising through Eastern Canada’s most scenic cities, straits, and sounds. Sail through the greatest chapters of the past aboard a Holland America cruise ship, including the lighthouse-lined St. Lawrence River, the French-infused cities of Montréal and Québec, the green and Gaelic Cape Breton Island, and the pleasing provincial capital cities of Charlottetown and Halifax, where walkable Victorian streets await. Cruising through centuries of history, this East Coast tour perfectly balances learning and laughter with one last recess in Portland, Maine’s seaside summer resort town.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Boston,Massachusetts
Location: Boston
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Boston Hotel
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
ARRIVE IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Welcome to Boston! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2: Boston,Franconia Notch State Park,New Hampshire,Bartlett
Location: Boston
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Boston including Boston Common, the State House, and Faneuil Hall. Depart Boston for New Hampshire and the scenic White Mountains, New England’s greatest range and premier outdoor playground. Then, visit Franconia Notch State ParkTonight, enjoy a [LF] Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program presentation by a Local Naturalist.BOSTON–FRANCONIA NOTCH STATE PARK, NEW HAMPSHIRE–BARTLETT Treasures of New England Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Boston including Boston Common, the State House, and Faneuil Hall. Depart Boston for New Hampshire and the scenic White Mountains, New England’s greatest range and premier outdoor playground. Then, visit Franconia Notch State ParkTonight, enjoy a [LF] Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program presentation by a Local Naturalist. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE NATURAL WONDERS Hear historical and ecological insights into New Hampshire nature from a Local Naturalist at the Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program. Discover the flora and fauna of New England in a fun and fascinating evening to enjoy your vacation even more!
Day 3: Bartlett,Montpelier,Vermont,Montréal,Quebec
Location: Montréal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit Montpelier, the capital of Vermont, for a tour of a historic maple syrup farm, where you’ll learn the art of making maple syrup and enjoy a local treat. Travel northwest to Montréal, Canada’s second largest city. Montréal has a unique mix of historical, natural, and cultural offerings. After a city tour, enjoy leisure time to visit Old Port Montréal, the McCord Museum, or stroll lively St. Catherine Street before dinner at a local restaurant.BARTLETT–MONTPELIER, VERMONT–MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC Sweet Tastes & Small Towns Visit Montpelier, the capital of Vermont, for a tour of a historic maple syrup farm, where you’ll learn the art of making maple syrup and enjoy a local treat. Travel northwest to Montréal, Canada’s second largest city. Montréal has a unique mix of historical, natural, and cultural offerings. After a city tour, enjoy leisure time to visit Old Port Montréal, the McCord Museum, or stroll lively St. Catherine Street before dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES Visit a local farm where maple syrup is produced in the tradition of their ancestors who helped settle Central Vermont and learned the art of tapping maple trees from Native Americans. The farm has been boiling the sweet sap ever since.
Day 4: Montréal,Quebec City
Location: Montréal
This morning, sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice and a drive to the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. Continue to Québec City for an orientation tour and free time in one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America.MONTRÉAL–QUEBEC CITY Royal Mountain Views This morning, sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice and a drive to the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. Continue to Québec City for an orientation tour and free time in one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America. TOUR HIGHLIGHTCITY SIGHTS Named for Mount Royal on an idyllic island on the Saint Lawrence River, Montréal is the largest city in Canada's Québec province. Explore the cultural capital of Canada where the traditional Québécois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair. Wander the historic streets of Montréal to see Notre Dame Basilica and Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and visit the Old Port of Montréal for delightful dining, entertainment, to try an urban zipline or watch the sunset from the Montreal Observation Wheel.
Day 5: Quebec City (Embarkation)
Location: Quebec City
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Free time today in the heart of Old Quebec City to stroll through historic streets and experience genuine French culture. This afternoon, transfer to Quebec City’s port and wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver as you embark on your ship for a 7-night cruise.QUEBEC CITY (EMBARKATION) French Canadian Treasures Free time today in the heart of Old Quebec City to stroll through historic streets and experience genuine French culture. This afternoon, transfer to Quebec City’s port and wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver as you embark on your ship for a 7-night cruise. (B,D)ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE in Canada’s only walled city, which, until the British victory of 1759, was the center of New France and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll within the walls and see the Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, and ancient Place Royale. Also see Old World houses crowding the narrow streets in Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River and the historic Plains of Abraham.
Day 6: St. Lawrence River
Location: St. Lawrence River
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore the ship and its amenities while watching charming fishing villages and lighthouses illuminate the passing shores.ST. LAWRENCE RIVER River Views and Villages Explore the ship and its amenities while watching charming fishing villages and lighthouses illuminate the passing shores. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Gulf Of St. Lawrence
Location: Gulf of St. Lawrence
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day at leisure to take advantage of the special amenities on board your ship.GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE Atlantic Adventures Spend the day at leisure to take advantage of the special amenities on board your ship. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHTCRUISE VIEWS Saguenay Fjord is a 200-mile-long natural canal that brings saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean inland and creates a beautiful environment for waterfront living for the communities of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Day 8: Charlottetown,Prince Edward Island
Location: Charlottetown
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Royal Beauty Spend the day in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island. (B,L,D)ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE on Prince Edward Island town of Charlottetown, the provincial capital named after Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The city is famous for hosting the 1864 conference that three years later led to the creation of the independent Dominion of Canada. Perhaps take a trip to Cavendish and visit the famous Anne of Green Gables homestead. Your GlobusGO app has maps and tips for a great day on the island.
Day 9: Sydney,Nova Scotia
Location: Cape Breton Island
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Free time to explore Cape Breton Island.SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA Cape Breton Calling Free time to explore Cape Breton Island. (B,L,D)ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE So green and Gaelic is Cape Breton Island that Scotsman and inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, spent the last 37 years of his life here. Cape Breton was principally settled by Highland Scots who had come out on the wrong side of rebellions against the Crown. You can still see this heritage in the accents in some villages—and in the great popularity of Scottish-style folk music. Today, you may choose to join an excursion and travel along the scenic Cabot Trail or visit historic Louisbourg Fortress, which recreates life in French-occupied Canada.
Day 10: Halifax
Location: Halifax
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Free time to explore Halifax.HALIFAX Lighthouses & Legendary Resting Places Free time to explore Halifax. (B,L,D)ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE in Halifax, where lighthouses stand sentinel on cliff side ledges and tiny villages are huddled together in rocky inlets. Take time to explore Citadel Hill, an early 19th-century star-shaped fort, walk the tree-shaded paths of the public gardens, and visit Fairview Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 100 people who perished on the Titanic.
Day 11: Portland,Maine
Location: Portland
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Portland and Casco Bay, and enjoy a trolley tour of the city or stroll around the charming waterfront with its many shops, galleries, and boutiques. Taste local specialties created with fresh Maine ingredients, like fresh blueberry pie, sugary potato donuts, or a white chocolate blueberry scone. Maine produces more than 90% of the blueberries sold in the United States and almost 90% of the nation’s lobster supply, keeping the working waterfront busy in this quaint seaside town.PORTLAND, MAINE Magnificent Maine Arrive in Portland and Casco Bay, and enjoy a trolley tour of the city or stroll around the charming waterfront with its many shops, galleries, and boutiques. Taste local specialties created with fresh Maine ingredients, like fresh blueberry pie, sugary potato donuts, or a white chocolate blueberry scone. Maine produces more than 90% of the blueberries sold in the United States and almost 90% of the nation’s lobster supply, keeping the working waterfront busy in this quaint seaside town. (B,L,D)ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE Explore independently owned shops and restaurants in the Portland waterfront area or wander the tree-lined streets in the West End neighborhood filled with Victorian-era homes built by wealthy shipping merchants. Consider a visit to the nearby Portland Head Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in Maine or see the vibrant downtown where award-winning restaurants and modern commerce have replaced saloons and dance halls that once served the port town.
Day 12: Boston (Disembarkation)
Location: Boston
Accommodation Name: Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Schedule flights departing from Boston Logan International Airport after noon.
BOSTON (DISEMBARKATION) Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Schedule flights departing from Boston Logan International Airport after noon. (B)
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in Boston at Sheraton Boston Hotel, in Bartlett at Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash, in Montreal at Marriott Montreal Chateau Champlain, and in Quebec City at Delta Quebec.
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Meals
Breakfast daily, 6 Lunches, 9 Dinners.
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Guided Sightseeing Tour
Guided sightseeing tour of Boston including Boston Common, the State House, and Faneuil Hall.
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Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program
Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program presentation by a Local Naturalist.
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Maple Syrup Farm Tour
Tour of a historic maple syrup farm in Montpelier, Vermont.
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City Tour of Montreal
City tour of Montreal including the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice and a drive to the top of Mount Royal.
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Orientation Tour of Quebec City
Orientation tour of Quebec City.
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7-Night Cruise
7-night cruise starting from Quebec City.
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Trolley Tour of Portland
Trolley tour of Portland, Maine.
What's Not Included
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Flights
Flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions such as a trip to Acadia National Park are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for the tour director, driver, and local guides are not included.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 6 Lunches, 9 Dinners
Notes
Enjoy the Fall colors on the September departures (Mother Nature permitting). At least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older.
UNESCO Sites
Historic District of Old Quebec
Accommodation
Boston:Sheraton Boston HotelBartlett:Grand Summit Hotel at AttitashMontreal:Marriott Montreal Chateau ChamplainQuebec City:Delta Quebec
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston, the Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash in Bartlett, the Marriott Montreal Chateau Champlain in Montreal, and the Delta Quebec in Quebec City.
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What activities are included in the tour of Boston?
In Boston, you will enjoy a guided sightseeing tour that includes Boston Common, the State House, and Faneuil Hall.
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What unique experience is offered in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, you will visit Franconia Notch State Park and enjoy a Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program presentation by a Local Naturalist.
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What can I expect during the visit to Montpelier, Vermont?
In Montpelier, you will tour a historic maple syrup farm, learn the art of making maple syrup, and enjoy a local treat.
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What are the highlights of the Montreal city tour?
The Montreal city tour includes visits to the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice and a drive to the top of Mount Royal for a panoramic view of the city.
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What will I do in Quebec City before embarking on the cruise?
In Quebec City, you will have free time to stroll through historic streets and experience genuine French culture before transferring to the port to embark on your 7-night cruise.
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What can I do on the ship while cruising the St. Lawrence River?
While cruising the St. Lawrence River, you can explore the ship and its amenities while watching charming fishing villages and lighthouses along the shores.
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What is special about the Gulf of St. Lawrence part of the cruise?
During the Gulf of St. Lawrence part of the cruise, you can spend the day at leisure aboard the ship, taking advantage of the numerous amenities and enjoying the scenic views.
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What can I do in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island?
In Charlottetown, you can explore the town, visit the Anne of Green Gables homestead, and use the GlobusGO app for maps and tips for a great day on the island.
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What are some recommended activities in Halifax?
In Halifax, you can explore Citadel Hill, the public gardens, and Fairview Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 100 people who perished on the Titanic.
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What can I do in Portland, Maine?
In Portland, you can enjoy a trolley tour of the city, stroll around the charming waterfront, and taste local specialties like fresh blueberry pie and sugary potato donuts.
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What time should I schedule my flight on the last day of the tour?
You should schedule flights departing from Boston Logan International Airport after noon on the last day of the tour.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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