SHORE EXCURSIONS CREDIT

  • Saved to favourites
    Added to Favourites!
    Log In to save and share your favourites.
    Log In
    Saved to favourites
    Added to Favourites!
    Log In to save and share your favourites.
    Log In

    Acadia National Park

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 2.25 hours

    Experience one of the most scenic drives on the East Coast of the United States during this memorable visit to Acadia National Park, the second-most visited park in the United States. Boarding your coach at the pier, you will set-off on the drive to Acadia National Park, first passing through the quaint town of Bar Harbor to view some of the charming Victorian mansions built by America's rich and famous at the turn of the 20th century. Upon arrival at Acadia National Park, you will proceed along the 27-mile Park Loop Road taking in spectacular coastal, mountain and forest views.


    Next, you will travel along the ocean's edge, passing Sand Beach, Schooner Head Overlook, and the High Seas Estate, a beautiful mansion built by a wealthy gentleman whose wife perished on the Titanic before ever stepping foot in her dream home. Continuing on, you will pass Otter Cliffs and the gulf of Maine with beautiful views of the off shore islands, as well as travel through pine wood forests and past the Jordon Pond House. A beautiful view of the Penobscot Mountains and Bubbles Hill can be seen from this location. The park is home to over 50 species of mammals so keep your eyes peeled for moose, black bear and white tail deer as you make your way around the Park Loop Road. Weather and traffic/crowd conditions permitting, there will be a photo stop from atop the 1,530-foot Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on North America's eastern seaboard. Here, you will have the opportunity to take in spectacular panoramic views and enjoy photo opportunities of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. This wonderful vantage point allows you to see how glaciers have carved through the granite cliffs to form a breathtaking landscape of lush forest, lakes and valleys. In the event the weather or traffic prevents a stop here, an alternate scenic photo stop will be made in the park at the tour guide's discretion.


    Following this last stop, you will re-board your coach and transfer back to the pier.


    Need to Know:

    Note: This tour includes a moderate amount of walking, mainly at the guest's discretion. Most of the surfaces are paved and easily accessible; however, some areas are uneven and can be slippery when wet. The tour is available to guests who utilize a wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Weather appropriate clothing and flat, comfortable walking shoes are suggested.
    • Adult from: $119.00 USD
    • Child from: $109.00 USD
    DURATION 2.25 hours
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
    Available languages:
  • Saved to favourites
    Added to Favourites!
    Log In to save and share your favourites.
    Log In
    Saved to favourites
    Added to Favourites!
    Log In to save and share your favourites.
    Log In

    Acadia National Park Loop Road & Aceanarium

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 3 hrs

    Enjoy a leisurely drive on the gorgeous 27-mile road that winds through Acadia National Park and observe some of the most extraordinary offshore marine life in the Mount Desert Oceanarium. On the way to the park, you will travel through Bar’s Harbor’s meticulously preserved historic district, a setting that showcases the grandeur of Gilded Age architecture. While following the park’s winding loop road, you will come across scenic highlights such as Otter Cliff, the spewing blowholes at Thunder Hole, the only stretch of sand on the park’s rocky coast and the Bubbles, two rounded mountains that retreating glaciers shaped during the last Ice Age. You will delve even deeper into the natural world at the oceanarium, where a marine biologist guide may show you rare blue Maine lobsters, green crabs and sea cucumbers. A juvenile humpback whale skeleton can be seen in an outbuilding that was once a lobster hatchery.


    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Follow the gorgeous 27-mile roadway that loops through Acadia National Park.
    • View some of the unusual local marine life at the Mount Desert Oceanarium.
    • Admire the Gilded Age architecture in Bar Harbor’s historic district.


    HELPFUL HINTS

    • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
    • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

    Need to Know:

    Note: Weather appropriate clothing and flat comfortable walking shoes are recommended. This tour includes limited walking, mainly at the guest's discretion. It is available to guests who utilize a collapsible wheelchair, can make their way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. During the tour, there are no photo stops in Acadia National Park.
    • Adult from: $219.00 USD
    • Child from: $179.00 USD
    DURATION 3 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
    • Sightseeing
  • Saved to favourites
    Added to Favourites!
    Log In to save and share your favourites.
    Log In
    Saved to favourites
    Added to Favourites!
    Log In to save and share your favourites.
    Log In

    Acadia National Park Loop Road

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 2 hrs

    Settle in for an immensely scenic drive along the 27-mile road that loops through Acadia National Park and stop along the way for photos at the most dramatic viewpoints. Frederick Law Olmstead, the landscape architect that famously designed New York’s Central Park, designed the loop road. Although construction began in 1922, the mostly coastal road wasn’t completed for more than three decades. As you will see firsthand, it was well worth the effort. Depending on the conditions and time of day, you may stop at precipitous Otter Cliff, the Sieur de Monts Spring or Thunder Hole, a small inlet carved out of the granite rocks. If the tidal conditions are just right, the water will rush into the cavern below and violently spew out high into the air with a thunderous roar. Enlightening commentary will enhance your understanding of this first national park created east of the Mississippi River.


    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Follow the gorgeous 27-mile roadway that loops through Acadia National Park.
    • Pass secluded beaches, panoramic overlooks and historical homes within the park.
    • Stop for photos at a dramatic overlook such as Thunder Hole.


    HELPFUL HINTS

    • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
    • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

    Need to Know:

    Note: Weather appropriate clothing and flat comfortable walking shoes are recommended. This tour is primarily panoramic in nature with walking at the guest’s discretion during stops. It is available to guests who utilize a collapsible wheelchair, can make their way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. Please note this tour does not include Cadillac Mountain. Photo stops are dependent on traffic, weather, and parking restrictions at the respective sites. Some stops do have uneven terrains, steps or cobblestones.
    • Adult from: $199.00 USD
    • Child from: $149.00 USD
    DURATION 2 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
    • Sightseeing
  • Saved to favourites
    Added to Favourites!
    Log In to save and share your favourites.
    Log In
    Saved to favourites
    Added to Favourites!
    Log In to save and share your favourites.
    Log In

    Bar Harbor's Gilded Age Walking Tour

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 2 hrs

    Step back in time to the turn of the century, when Bar Harbor was one of the most exclusive resorts in the world. As painters, poets and authors began to tell their tales of the island’s natural beauty, America’s elite – including the Astors, Fords, Morgans, Rockefellers, Carnegies, and Vanderbilts – transformed the island with elegant estates often referred to as “cottages”. Your tour of Bar Harbor’s bygone days begins with a walk along the beautiful shore path where you’ll enjoy stunning views of Frenchman Bay on one side and elegant, summer cottages on the other.


    Passing the Village Green, you’ll see the town clock and the village bandstand where townspeople often gathered on summer evenings to hear the marches of John Philip Sousa and other popular music. As you stroll through the beautiful downtown area you’ll pass a number of Victorian mansions that survived the Great Fire of 1947. Your guide will be happy to share the secrets and tales of this era when fabulously wealthy residents tried to outdo each other with their lavish parties and opulent lifestyles.


    Need to Know:

    Note: Tour includes 90 to 120 minutes of slow walking, covering approximately 1 1/2 miles on paved sidewalks throughout town, hilly and slightly uneven.
    • Adult from: $59.00 USD
    • Child from: $49.00 USD
    DURATION 2 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 2
  • Saved to favourites
    Added to Favourites!
    Log In to save and share your favourites.
    Log In
    Saved to favourites
    Added to Favourites!
    Log In to save and share your favourites.
    Log In

    Bar Harbor & Cadillac Mountain

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 1 1/2 hrs

    Nestled between the mountains of Acadia National Park and the Atlantic Ocean on Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor has attracted visitors, naturalists and scientists for decades. Pass the College of the Atlantic, devoted to marine biology with an emphasis on whale management, and learn about Jackson Laboratory, a unique medical research facility working. Catch a glimpse of Bar Harbor’s attractions including the Village Green and beautiful ‘summer cottages’ originally built by wealthy Victorian era residents. Your guide will share stories of how these wealthy residents tried to outdo each other with their lavish parties and lifestyles.


    The backdrop to Bar Harbor is the famous Cadillac Mountain, centerpiece of Acadia National Park. Enjoy a journey to the summit, the highest point on North America’s Eastern Seaboard. With a 360 degree panoramic view, you’ll see how glaciers carved through the granite cliffs to form a beautiful landscape of lush forest, lakes and valleys. From this vantage point you’ll have magnificent views of Frenchman Bay, the Porcupine Islands, the Atlantic Ocean, Acadia National Park and your cruise ship.


    Need to Know:

    Note: Walking is at your discretion. Most surfaces are paved but there are some uneven, slippery-when-wet areas and some steps. The photo stop at Cadillac Mountain is paved and partially accessible by wheelchair. However, there is very limited time for unloading with a lift at each stop. If weather and traffic conditions dictate, Cadillac Mountain will be substituted with another scenic stop. The tour sequence may vary to avoid congestion.
    • Adult from: $119.00 USD
    • Child from: $119.00 USD
    DURATION 1 1/2 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1

Please note: The information in this document was current at time of printing. Tour descriptions and prices vary by ship and sailing date and are subject to change without notice. Log into My NCL for the applicable information specific to your cruise.

Printed on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 10:02pm