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Fri 4 Oct 24 FLY FROM NZ TO CANADA
Fri 4 – Sun 6 Oct 24 Montreal
Enjoy 2 nights pre-cruise in French-speaking, thoroughly romantic Montreal. The Old Port is a hub of entertainment, while the Museum of Fine Arts is revered for its collection of more than 30,000 objects. For a respite from the vibrant city, stroll the Montreal Botanical Garden, a draw since 1931
Sun 6 Oct 24 Embark Oceania Insignia Embark 1 PM
Mon 7 Oct 24 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Arrive 8 AM Depart 6 PM
Surrounded by several miles of granite walls dating back hundreds of years, Quebec City’s fabulous Old Town exudes European character, exemplified in the iconic Château Frontenac. Another architectural gem is the fascinating Musée de la Civilisation, a treasure trove of items recreating the French-speaking city’s early days.
Tue 8 Oct 24 Saguenay, Quebec, Canada Arrive 7 AM Depart 3 PM
Head to La Baie and tour the Musée du Fjord, admire the frescoes covering every nook and corner of barber and painter Arthur Villeneuve’s home, tour a goat farm or travel the Craftsman Road to see artisans in their element creating cheeses, glass-blowing and soap-making. Don’t miss a hike through Saguenay National Park, which cradles the dramatic fjord that has enchanted travelers for centuries
Wed 9 Oct 24 Cruising the Gulf of St. Lawrence
Thu 10 Oct 24 Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada Arrive 7 AM Depart 3 PM
Start by taking in the breathtaking view from the monument honoring Captain James Cook, the first to map the area in 1767. More history awaits you in the Corner Brook Museum and its marine artifacts, forestry exhibits and collections from aboriginal people
Fri 11 Oct 24 Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Arrive 7 AM Depart 4 PM
Historic Sydney boasts several landmarks from the late 1700s, such as the colonial Cossit House and the Jost House, which features an unusual beehive bake-oven. St. Patrick’s, the city’s oldest Catholic church, doubles as a fascinating museum.
Sat 12 Oct 24 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Arrive 9 AM Depart 5 PM
Founded by the British in 1749, Halifax still has a British military air about it. Every day at noon, a ceremonial gun is fired at the Halifax Citadel, a star-shaped fortress where the guides wear military uniforms. The exhibits have a more seafaring slant at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and include the nearly 100-year-old Acadia
Sun 13 Oct 24 Saint John (Bay of Fundy), Canada Arrive 10 AM Depart 7 PM
Explore Canada’s oldest continuing museum, the New Brunswick, where displays include the skeletal remains of a rare North Atlantic right whale. Saint John is also known for the bizarre Reversing Falls, a daily tidal phenomenon so severe it reverses the flow of the Saint John River. Birders will enjoy serene Irving Nature Park.
Mon 14 Oct 24 Portland, Maine, United States Arrive 8 AM Depart 7 PM
Take in the best views of this vibrant city from the Portland Observatory, America’s only remaining historic maritime signal tower. The Portland Museum of Art, located in the thriving Arts District, boasts the works of Picasso, Monet, Renoir and many other masters. Have a picnic or just relax in the serene Eastern Promenade Park, with its majestic slopes extending down to the beautiful Casco Bay.
Tue 15 Oct 24 Boston, Massachusetts, United States Arrive 8 AM Depart 7 PM
Boston’s enormous role during the American Revolution is inescapable, and it’s easy to trace by following the Freedom Trail, which links more than a dozen historic sights throughout town from the Paul Revere House to the Old North Church. But don’t forgo exploring Boston’s appealing modern side. For a 360-degree view of the city, head for the skywalk observatory on the 50th floor of the Prudential Tower. For art, browse the Museum of Fine Arts, which includes works from Van Gogh to Egyptian sculpture. If your interests lie in the natural world, wander through the remarkable New England Aquarium or Franklin Zoo.
Wed 16 Oct 24 Cruising Cape Cod Canal & Newport, Rhode Island Arrive 8 AM Depart 7 PM
Famous for its Gilded Age mansions, many of which are open for tours, such as the Vanderbilt’s opulent Marble House, Newport remains a charming, well-heeled resort city. For a different view of the mansions, take the scenic Cliff Walk. The rocky shoreline is also dotted with lighthouses, including the granite Castle Hill
Thu 17 – Sat 19 Oct 24 New York, New York, United States Disembark 8 AM
Enjoy 2 nights in the Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. Call it what you may, New York reigns as one of the world’s most dynamic cities. But where to begin? The sacred soil of Ground Zero or stunning Central Park? The Guggenheim or the American Museum of Natural History? Should you take in a Broadway show or simply enjoy the nonstop show of people that parade through the streets? The possibilities are endless in the five boroughs of New York City, so get out and enjoy.
Sat 19 – Mon 21 Oct 24 FLY HOME
Or extend your holiday in North America.
