Canada & New England Cruises: Excursions

Come see and taste what this rugged and beautiful land is all about. Find out through song, food and music what life was and is today. Learn about the Irish, French, English, Basques, Viking and Aboriginal cultures that have molded Newfoundland as it is now. Then, learn a few new words unique to this part of the world. Enjoy a buffet of local fish, game, brews and berry desserts. Experience Newfoundland through the tales of local storytellers and enjoy a little free time at the end.

Those wanting the best views of Perce Rock should take this tour. Climb to strategic viewpoints and marvel at the surprising panoramas. Those interested in art and culture will be amazed by Perce’s vitality and diversity. Here, one may meet local artists and artisans or discover Perce’s rich historical and architectural heritage. Perce is an ideal place for shopping. Its many souvenir shops, art galleries, and handicraft boutiques offer a wide variety of local and regional crafts and products, certain to inspire a multitude of gifts ideas. From the outlooks of Le Pic De L’aurore, Mont-Joli and Cote Surprise you’ll enjoy the incredible panorama with magnificent photo opportunities. Enjoy lunch with a spectacular view of Perce Rock, Ile Bonaventure and the village. The small harbor of L’Anse-a-Beaufils is a popular site for fishermen and sailors. Well-protected, it boasts many services and activities, especially at La Vieille Usine de l’Anse-a-Beaufils. Once a fish-processing plant, la Vieille Usine has been turned into a cultural and tourist center housing a variety of activities. Visitors can enjoy an art gallery or relax at the cafe-bistro and terrace. Note: At the marina, must be able to walk approximately 100 yards (92 meters) from the tender dock and manage a flight of stairs. At Perce, walking is at guest’s discretion on mainly flat surfaces. Pic de l’Aurore & Mont Joli photo stops are not wheelchair accessible. less

If you want to see and do it all in one day, this is the tour for you! Combining the best of the region’s rich history and heritage with the natural beauty of the world-famous Bay of Fundy, this tour features the Top 10 things to see and do in Saint John and the Bay of Fundy. Discover favorites of locals and visitors alike, including the world-famous Reversing Falls Rapids, a Bay of Fundy fishing village with a working harbor, the Bay of Fundy beach and sea caves of St. Martins, scenic vistas of the Bay of Fundy shoreline, charming covered bridges and chatting with local vendors at the Saint John City Market. Hear about the rich military history as your tour takes you past key sites such as the Carleton Martello Tower and Fort Howe, see parts of North America’s first Geopark, named Stonehammer, take in the Victorian architecture of the Historic District and enjoy a taste of Moosehead Beer at an Irish Pub. Led by a local guide, this excursion will ensure you experience the best of Saint John and the Bay of Fundy. Note: Some walking is on uneven cobblestone pathways and on uneven rocky, muddy beach. Participants must be at least 19 years of age to drink beer. Lunch is not included in this tour, but you’ll have time on your own at the St. Martins Sea Caves and the Old City Market. less

Enjoy the highlights of Boston as this panoramic tour takes you past the city’s most important and scenic sites. See Copley Square, one of the city’s most attractive spots bordered by the architectural wonders of Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. Continuing through the upscale residential area of Back Bay and along Newbury Street, you’ll pass exclusive boutiques, trendy cafes and the Public Garden. In the heart of the city and overlooking the green oasis of Boston Common, lies one of the most elegant and wealthiest neighborhoods of the city, Beacon Hill. Passing the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House, you'll see the Old South Meeting House where the Boston Tea Party began. Looking across the Charles River as the patriots did in April of 1775, catch a glimpse of the steeple of Old North Church where Paul Revere ordered two lanterns hung in the steeple to signal that the British Recoats were on the move. Note: This tour ends at the Boston Logan Airport and is only available for Norwegian Dawn guests with domestic flights after 2:00 pm, international flights after 3:00 pm, or who have an extended stay in Boston. Guests are responsible for ensuring their debarkation tours are compatible with their flight departure times. This tour does not necessarily drop off at all NCL program hotels, please check with the Shore Excursion staff onboard as to which hotel drop-offs are available. Guests have the option to book their flights through our Premium Air Department to ensure that flight departure times do not interfere with debark tours. Tour itinerary may vary due to traffic conditions. less

Experience ziplining like nowhere else in Atlantic Canada. It's a cross between parachuting and flying and it's the ride of a lifetime! Challenge yourself on this exciting zipline located at the base of Marble Mountain. The mountains and waterfalls of Corner Brook provide a dramatic, scenic back-drop to your adventure. The English speaking zip crew will meet you and transport you by van to Steady Brook.

Journey up Marble Mountain by mountain truck, to where nine ziplines and 10 platforms provide a thrill-of-a-lifetime over majestic 250 foot waterfalls and the scenic Humber Valley, at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. Marble Zip provides an unforgettable and thrilling adventure, in an environmentally friendly manner that can be enjoyed by all ages, from six to eighty. All participants will be required by the operator to sign an English language waiver prior to the start of the adventure.