Fall’s blazing colors make this maritime region one of America’s most picturesque.
Our cruises to New England explore this maritime region’s great past in the founding of America as well as during the American Revolution. Quebec City, Quebec is one of North America’s oldest cities. See the remains of its original fortified city walls that date back to the early 1600s, making it a World Heritage Site. On the cruise to New England, you’ll experience Prince Edward Iland, home to over 50 lighthouses. You’ll visit Nova Scotia, a great maritime province and pass Sable Island, referred to as the “graveyard of the Atlantic” for its number of shipwrecks. Portland, Maine is known for its microbreweries and eateries. In fact, it was named “Foodiest Small Town in American” in 2009 by Bon Appetit magazine for its mover than 230 restaurants. Lobster is the most popular fare here as it thrives in the cold Maine waters. On your New England cruise, you’ll visit Boston, also known as “Beantown.” As the capital of Massachusetts it is one of the oldest cities in the U.S. Founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists from England, it hosts a number of significant historical sites including the Old North Church on Bunker Hill
is the capital and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial “Capital of New England” for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region In 1630, Puritan colonists from England founded the city. Boston was the location of several major events during the American Revolution, including the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Several early battles of the American Revolution, such as the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston, occurred within the city and surrounding areas. With many colleges and universities within the city and surrounding area, Boston is a center of higher education and a center for medicine. Newbury Street, a major thoroughfare and shopping district located in the Back Bay neighborhood. The “Boston accent” is widely parodied in the U.S. in reference to the famous Kennedy clan.