A Voyage from Montreal to New England

Overview and Itinerary

* This itinerary operates in the opposite direction on the June 10 departure.

Overview
Join us as we take in breathtaking views as the Yorktown sails the St. Lawrence River from cosmopolitan Montreal to Quebec City, where you can visit several important cultural centers. Sail to the Gaspé Peninsula, where Jacques Cartier staked out Canada for France. You’ll explore the well-preserved towns and pristine countryside of Nova Scotia, including the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, and savor the historic and natural attractions of Prince Edward Island, such as Charlottetown’s old seaport. Then set out for the scenic coasts of Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. In Maine, enjoy the natural splendors of Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and inviting Boothbay Harbor.

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Itinerary
Day 1 - Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Embark
Arrive in Montreal and embark Yorktown in the late afternoon. Enjoy a welcome reception, opening remarks and dinner. (D)

Day 2 - Quebec City
Quebec City (a World Heritage site), with its old city walls, narrow cobblestoned lanes, country squares, copper gables, outdoor cafés and historic battlements, remains one of North America’s most romantic spots. The authentic, undeveloped charm led UNESCO to designate it a World Heritage site in 1985. Discover the Upper and Lower Towns; the Citadel; the Plains of Abraham, where General Wolfe claimed the city for England in 1759; and the Place Royale. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - At Sea, Cruising the Saguenay River
Relax aboard Yorktown and attend a lecture by one of our onboard experts as we sail the Saguenay and St. Lawrence Rivers. Wander out on deck to enjoy the rugged beauty of the Saguenay fjord. The meeting of the St. Lawrence and Saguenay Rivers supports an abundance of krill, making the area attractive to whales and excellent for whale watching opportunities. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Gaspé, Perce, Ile Bonaventure, Gaspé
Gaspé, on the eastern coast of the remote peninsula of the same name, is where Jacques Cartier first claimed Canada for France. From “Land’s End,” visit the National Park of Bonaventure Island and Perce Rock, rising out of the sea to a height of almost 300 feet. Carved by volcanic action, it is a continuation of the Appalachian Mountains, which extend from the peninsula to Alabama. Its neighbor, Bonaventure Island, houses a migratory bird sanctuary with the largest concentration of Northern Gannets in North America. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - Caraquet, New Brunswick
Arrive at the colorful port of Caraquet, situated on the northeastern point of the Acadian Peninsula. Spend time exploring the expansive Village Historique; a living museum of Acadian culture and heritage with authentic homes, workshops and costumes dating between 1770 and 1949. (B, L, D)

Day 6 - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Visit Prince Edward Island, known as the Garden of the Gulf for its pastoral landscape. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the island, including the colonial seaport of Charlottetown and its historic Province House. Continue to Prince Edward Island National Park, to see the Anne of Green Gables House—the inspiration for Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic novel—and take in some of the 200 bird species inhabiting the parkland. (B, L, D)

Day 7 - Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
Disembark at Port Hawkesbury and transfer to the charming town of Baddeck, once the home of the great inventor, Alexander Graham Bell. Explore the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and view the immense collection that illustrates the life of this great inventor. (B, L, D)

Day 8 - Halifax
Arrive in Halifax, a vital port city teeming with an impressive array of cultural and historic delights. In the morning, tour the sandstone Province House, St. Paul’s Church (the oldest building in the city), the Citadel National Historic Site, and the Public Gardens. Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore Halifax’s attractions, such as Historic Properties, which mixes Canada’s oldest surviving warehouses with charming boutiques and restaurants. (B, L, D)

Day 9 - Lunenburg
The 19th-century village of Lunenburg (a World Heritage site) is known for seafaring and natural beauty. Take a walking tour of the Old Town and also visit the aquarium at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. (B, L, D)

Day 10 - Yarmouth
Call in Nova Scotia’s Yarmouth, a fishing port with a long history of shipbuilding and lobster catching. This charming town, with its Cape Forchu Lighthouse and Victorian houses, is also home to several cultural centers, including art galleries and museums. Visit the Yarmouth County Museum & Archives. (B, L, D)

Day 11 - Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Maine, U.S.A.
Explore Bar Harbor, set on Maine’s dramatic coast. Surrounded by Acadia National Park, this quaint fishing village was a fashionable resort town in the late 1800s and the summer home of influential families, including the Astors and Rockefellers. In the afternoon, tour Acadia National Park to discover the Wild Gardens of Acadia, showcasing over 300 native plant species. Also visit the Abbe Museum’s collections chronicling Maine’s 10,000 years of Native American culture and history. (B, L, D)

Day 12 - Boothbay Harbor, Bath, Boothbay Harbor
From the ship’s deck, enjoy a panoramic view of the lighthouses that dot the coast as we approach Boothbay Harbor. Visit the Maine Maritime Museum, in the town of Bath, on the banks of the Kennebec River. See the displays on shipbuilding and lobstering. Spend time at Boothbay Harbor exploring the town’s quaint streets, lined with charming shops and restaurants. (B, L, D)

Day 13 - Gloucester, Massachusetts, Disembark
Arrive in Gloucester and disembark Yorktown after breakfast. (B)