Canada & New England Cruises: Excursions

Talley-Ho! The Halifax Horse-Drawn Trolley will take you back into another era. This one hour tour is a very relaxing horse-drawn trolley ride through the Halifax of the 1900s where you’ll see the old Warehouse District, the harbor front, the Halifax Citadel Hill Fortress and Founders Cemetery, the final resting place of 1812 British War Heroes. Then return to your ship passing through the downtown area. less

Let a costumed guide take you on a historic stroll through the downtown Charlottetown area. Learn about the famous conference of 1864 which gave this city its designation as the Birthplace of Canada. Discover street after street of beautiful historic Victorian era homes as you experience part of our Canadian heritage. You’ll learn about the famous Conference of 1864, which gave the city its designation as the Birthplace of Canada. Discover beautiful churches, quaint shops and cobbled streets as you learn about the Fathers of Confederation. Note: Participants must be at least 10 years of age. Distance covered is approximately 3/4-mile. Walking is on paved surfaces, sidewalks and cobblestone streets with slight inclines. Not all venues are wheelchair accessible. less

Tour Saint John on a San Francisco-style motorized trolley, similar to the century-old streetcars and enjoy the narrative by your driver-guide as Saint John history comes to life. Discover Saint John’s charm and learn about the personalities and events that have contributed to its fascinating history. Visit the Reversing Falls Rapids, where the mighty Bay of Fundy causes the St. John River to reverse direction and flow upstream. View the port of Saint John and your cruise ship against the beauty of the Bay of Fundy from Fort Howe lookout. Discover 400 years of history in the heart of Canada’s oldest incorporated city and experience a delightful blend of past and present. Your tour ends at the Old City Market, in the heart of Saint John. Disembark and explore at your leisure, as you are within a three block radius of Saint John’s top attractions. If you wish, you may stay on your trolley to return to your ship. less

This leisurely paced walking tour carves a path through the streets of the charming “Old Port”. One hundred years ago this was an industrial area home to fish houses, canneries, factories and textile mills. Today this picturesque little town is fragrant with the fresh ocean breeze and scents of coffee houses, bakeries, and award-winning restaurants, tempting passers-by as they wind their way through the scenic narrow streets.

Your friendly and engaging guide takes you to several venues to sample delectable, Maine inspired foods and for a behind-the-scenes look at those who craft these culinary delights. Along the way, learn about the colorful local history unique to Portland, that Bon Appetit magazine crowned as “America’s Foodiest Small Town” for 2009. As you sample the fare at the various stops, your guide and proprietor reveal the history behind their industry, the uniquely Maine products that are used and a little hint or two as to why they are simply award-winning year after year.

Cape Breton is world-renowned for the revival of Celtic music and the unique style of playing the fiddle. This presentation is in recognition of that musical heritage. Join us for a musical experience unique to Cape Breton Island. Influenced by Scottish, Irish and Acadian traditions, enjoy professional local entertainers as they offer singing, step dancing and of course, lively fiddle playing. Meet at the World's Largest Fiddle and be piped to an intimate performance space in the Sydney Cruise Terminal located not far from the ship. Refreshments, including traditional Cape Breton oatcakes will be served. less

This tour gives you the opportunity to customize your visit to Boston to suit your needs and interests. You’ll begin with a 90-minute overview tour ending at Boston’s famous Quincy Market. From here you can spend time exploring on foot, transfer to a hop-on hop-off trolley, or return to the pier. Take in the highlights of Boston on this unique tour of city’s most important and historic sites via an upper deck trolley. The trolley features elevated seating for better viewing, as you pass all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts. Pass through the heart of Boston and along a portion of the freedom trail to catch a glimpse of the well-known gold domed Old State House, the site of the Boston massacre, the King's Chapel, Granary Burying Ground, the Park Street Church, the expansive green of Boston Common, the historic North End, fashionable Newbury Street, Beacon Hill, Quincy Market, and the Prudential Tower. You’ll also catch a glimpse of the Charles River, USS Constitution or 'Old Ironsides' – the historic ship, launched in Boston in 1797 – and in the distance the Old North Church where two lanterns signaled the warning that the redcoats were on the march. At the conclusion of the scenic drive you have three options: You can stay on the trolley and return to the pier; you can stay at Quincy market to explore at your leisure; or you can board the Hop-on Hop-off Loop bus (ticket provided), giving you the most flexibility to experience Boston on you own schedule. If you choose to either stay at Quincy Market or take the Hop-on Hop-off Loop bus, you can return to the pier on the complimentary trolley which will depart from Quincy Market beginning at 2:00 pm through 5:00 pm. less