A Canada & New England cruise is a must if you enjoy walking and taking in beautiful landscape. The classic ports on the East Coast are rich with American history, seafood, and exhibit incredible views of the rugged coastline, back-dropped with fall foliage. Norwegian, Holland America, Princess and Royal Caribbean cruise lines each offer 7-day cruises during the prime fall foliage season along the Canada and New England coast.
What are the Classic Ports Along the East Coast?
Depending on the specific cruise you select some of the most popular ports-of-call on a Fall Foliage cruise are:
Nicknamed “Charm City” and home of the inspiration for Sir Francis Scott Key’s “Star Spangled Banner,” Baltimore’s harbor waterfront is filled with places to eat and shop. Take a stroll through the historic neighborhoods or venture out on a historic tour of Mount Vernon.
Boston is where the American Revolutionary War began
Locals call it “Bah Haw-buh.” A popular town for the rich and famous, Bar Harbor features many mansions displaying lush gardens cut to perfection. Explore this quaint fishing town, grab a lobster cocktail and spend the day walking around the city center called the Village Green, or hike up Cadillac Mountain.
Put on your walking shoes because this city is best explored on foot. Filled with historic sites from the American Revolution, Boston is also a town passionate about their sports teams and politics. Find time to slip away to find out if they really do know your name at the bar made famous on the TV show, “Cheers.”
During its heyday, along with other fortresses, the Halifax Citadel Hill National Historic site served as a defense and deterrent to potential attackers.
This big small-town is the capital of Eastern Canada. Explore the Citadel fortress, tour Pier 21, and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
Explore the shops and seafood restaurants along the wharves or enjoy a romantic walk along the Cliff Walk with views of mansions and cliffs along the sea.
Princess offers 7- and 10-night cruises out of New York
If your ship sails from New York, we recommend you allow extra time before embarking on your cruise. You’ll want to maximize your time in this city and see the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Ground Zero, and the Empire State Building, plus take in a Broadway show. (Ask your CruiseExperts.com agent to book tours in advance to guarantee you’ll be able to get in due to their popularity.)
Portland is a lobster lover’s heaven. Once a shipbuilding center, it is now a bustling fishing port. Stroll the cobblestone roads and enjoy the view of the seascape and historic lighthouses.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines takes you by historic white lighthouses in Sydney, Nova Scotia
Once the center for building wooden ships, it’s now a popular historic harbor town with a bohemian flair. Also known for its Reversing Falls, the Saint John River is pushed upstream when the four-story-high tide pulls out causing the river to run in reverse. Enjoy a walk through town or explore the scenic coastline–either way, you’ll find plenty to love in this harbor town.
Enjoy the shopping and restaurants along the boardwalk–and have your picture taken in front of the world’s largest fiddle. Sydney is also the home of the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. If you have time, visit the partially reconstructed Fortress of Louisbourg.
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