Canada & New England Cruises: Excursions

Enjoy a 75-minute, guided scenic drive to the quaint seaside town of St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, a beautiful town set along the shores of the Bay of Fundy. Upon arrival in St. Andrews, your motorcoach will have an hourly shuttle to and from St. Andrews' most popular sites, so you can customize your day to explore your way. Stops include the Fundy Discovery Aquarium where you'll come face to face with seals, skates, salmon and rare lobsters. At the impressive touch pool, you may have up-close-and-personal encounters with many of the bay’s intertidal marine creatures. Explore the four galleries and interactive displays. The Fundy Discovery Aquarium is a Bay of Fundy experience for the entire family! You’ll also stop at historic Downtown. Explore the quaint shops of beautiful and historic Water Street. Walk along the wharf, dine on your own at one of the many restaurants and browse specialty and art shops. Discover the Ross Memorial Museum, or take a peek into Sheriff Andrews House. View the many churches along King Street, or stroll through the Loyalist cemetery. Next you'll enjoy the award-winning Kingsbrae Garden, recently named "Top Five North American Gardens worth Travelling For" at the 2011 International Garden Tourism Conference. Kingsbrae Garden has superb collections of over 50,000 perennials, a sculpture garden, engaging animals, ponds, streams, activities for children and much more. You can also visit the Historic Algonquin Resort, which blends old world charm with modern luxury and is one of Canada’s premium historic seaside resorts. This unique Tudor-style “Castle-by-the-Sea” has welcomed iconic leaders, royalty and travelers since 1889. Note: Participants can walk as little or as much as they like. Amount of walking varies depending on venue. Walking is on mostly even, paved surfaced with a few steps. Lunch and admissions are not included. less

Take a scenic drive through the vibrant city of Boston en route to magnificent Copley Square. Along the way you'll pass the spectacular Boston Common, the oldest park in the country and the start of the Freedom Trail. See the New State House with its magnificent gold dome, the Public Garden, famous for its century-old swan boats, and the Old South Meeting House where the most memorable gathering sparked the Boston Tea Party in 1773 and ignited the Revolutionary War. Drive along Newbury Street with its upscale boutiques, unique galleries and trendy cafes. Your first stop will be Copley Square which showcases stunning examples of medieval, classical, and modern design. The most prominent building is the Romanesque Trinity Church. Located on the south side is the magnificent Boston Public Library. Founded in 1848, it was the first free municipal library in the United States. Noted for its Italian Renaissance-style exterior, it is an important example of early 19th-century American architecture. Overlooking the square is the ultra-modern John Hancock Tower. Designed by world-renowned Chinese architect I.M. Pei, the building is the tallest in New England at 60 stories high and its modernist design transforms the skyline. Enjoy a picturesque drive through the town of Lynn and then the town of Salem where you'll begin with lunch in an elegant restaurant followed by a walk down Chestnut Street. Grand, old homes line this magnificent street, many of them built by sea Captains and merchants in the early 1800's during Salem's 'Great Age of Sail.' Enjoy a visit to the Salem Witch Museum which takes you back to the Salem of 1692. Using stage sets, life-size figures, lighting and narration you’ll learn about the Witch Trials of 1692. There will also be time to explore the "Witches: Evolving Perceptions" exhibit which examines the stereotypical witch, aspects of witchcraft in the 17th century, modern witchcraft and the phenomenon of witch hunts. Prior to departing, stop in the museum's gift shop for unusual mementos and souvenirs. Enjoy a picturesque drive on your return to port. Note: This tour will require walking and standing for approximately 40 minutes at the Witch Museum. Walking in Salem is at your discretion. There is a gift shop available in the Witch Museum and a variety of shops along Salem’s waterfront. Witch Museum is wheelchair accessible however some of the shops in town are not. less

Drive along the Atlantic shore of the Cabot Trail from the port of Sydney to Black Brook. This tour reveals vistas that inspired Alexander Graham Bell. View some of the most dramatic and unspoiled scenery in North America including spruce covered mountains, tranquil rivers and ocean beaches. Get a taste of the Cabot Trail as you travel a small portion of the Atlantic Shore from the port of Sydney to Black Indian Brook. This tour reveals vistas that inspired Alexander Graham Bell to observe, "I have traveled around the globe. I have seen the Canadian and American Rockies, the Andes and the Alps and the highlands of Scotland, but for simple beauty, Cape Breton outrivals them all." You'll experience wonderful scenery and know that this is an area where natural beauty is enjoyed by all. Picture stops along the way will help you remember some of the most dramatic and unspoiled scenery on Cape Breton Island. Enjoy a buffet-style lunch along the Cabot Trail before returning to your ship. less

It’s hard to fit all you can see and do in Halifax into one visit. This tour offers a full day experiencing the best that Halifax and Peggy’s Cove has to offer. After boarding your motor coach, you’ll be taken on a scenic drive to beautiful Peggy’s Cove. Here you’ll have free time to explore this charming area, take pictures of the most famous lighthouse in Canada or shop.

Afterwards return to the city to enjoy a delicious lunch in Murphy’s Restaurant, take a tour of Citadel Hill, check out the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and enjoy a walk through Halifax’s Public Gardens. Learn the history of the city of Halifax, while taking in all of the sights and sounds of this bustling city.