Quebec City to New York City Cruise

Day 1 - Quebec city, Canada

Arrive: Tue 24 September 2024 / Depart: Tue 24 September 2024 at 18:00

Québec stands proudly beside the majestic St. Lawrence River, resembling no other city in the world. Its cuisine, language and traditions combine to make this a unique cradle of French civilization in North America. Within fortress walls high atop Cap Diamant, the old city is a sheer delight for lovers of history. Here, magnificent churches, cobbled streets, fragrant gardens and chic boutiques all vie for your attention. Just outside the city, you'll discover a veritable riot of fall colors, North America's largest shrine, picturesque villages and an impressive waterfall. At the end of the day, there is the tempting opportunity to discover the French art of good cooking at some of North America's finest restaurants.

Day 2 - Baie-Commeau, Quebec, Canada

Arrive: Wed 25 September 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 25 September 2024 at 18:00

Situated on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River near the mouth of the Manicouagan River, Baie-Comeau could hardly be in a more delightful spot. Beauty abounds, with sparkling river waters flowing, verdant forests unfolding and a network of bike paths crisscrossing the town, linking parks and meandering by pretty buildings. With such impressive natural surroundings, perhaps it is no wonder that Baie-Comeau is named after a naturalist: Napoléon-Alexandre Comeau, who hailed from Quebec. Here in Baie-Comeau, the forest has a history of being both a naturalist’s haven and a commercial resource. The region’s first sawmill was built in 1898, and Baie-Comeau was founded in 1936 with the establishment a paper mill, built by Robert R. McCormick, publisher of the Chicago Tribune. Your own visit might also be centered on the area’s forests with a visit to Maison de la Faune, where a multimedia exhibition, vivarium and walking paths introduce you to the creatures and foliage of this riverside locale.

Day 3 - Cruising the St. Lawrence River

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Halifax

Arrive: Sat 28 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 28 September 2024 at 16:00

Bagpipers bid a warm welcome to Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia and the most Scottish of all Canada’s great cities. The Citadel Fortress, which dates to the city’s founding in 1749, stands over the thriving downtown area, where modern buildings nestle alongside the exquisitely restored Historic Properties waterfront. Here you can shop for authentic Scottish tartans and superb hand-knit woolens. Nova Scotians claim they have the freshest air and warmest smiles in Canada.

Day 6 - St John, Canada

Arrive: Sun 29 September 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 29 September 2024 at 16:00

Here on the Bay of Fundy, a rare phenomenon known as the Reversing Rapids occurs when high bay tides collide with the Saint John River. History is impressive, too, with Canada’s oldest continuously operating farmers’ market and oldest museum. Nearby, Irving Nature Park’s salt marshes, volcanic rock and forests are explored on winding trails.

Day 7 - Portland, Maine, USA

Arrive: Mon 30 September 2024 at 11:00 / Depart: Mon 30 September 2024 at 20:00

Steeped in maritime history, the natural harbor of this tiny limestone isle was a British Royal Navy hub for more than 500 years. Following breakwater construction in the 19th century it become one of the world’s largest man-made harbors and was later used as an important embarkation port for the D-Day landings. Amidst the quaint villages and rocky, coastal scenery, ancient ruins abound, including the Corfe Castle, built by William the Conqueror and Portland Castle, built by King Henry VIII.

Day 8 - Newport, Rhode Island

Arrive: Tue 01 October 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Tue 01 October 2024 at 19:00

Astylish, world-famous yachting center with a long tradition of elegance, the colonial sections of Newport boast many authentic historic buildings, some dating back to the 1600s. Most impressive are the opulent summer "cottages" built by industrial-age tycoons. Fashioned after palaces of Europe, their interiors boast lavish use of marble, alabaster, gilt, mosaics and stained glass complemented by magnificent furnishings and fine tapestries.

Day 9 - New York

Arrive: Wed 02 October 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 02 October 2024

New York City. Global nexus of art and architecture, fashion and finance, cuisine and culture. Each of its five boroughs has a distinct personality, with family-friendly Brooklyn renowned for its trend-setting artisan shops, hipster vibe, museums and micro-breweries. The Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is located in the borough’s Red Hook area – an up-and-coming hotspot with a recent influx of restaurants, retailers and art houses - putting guests within easy rich of the city’s legendary attractions.