Ship Highlights

Visit the Victoria Mansion, one of America's most significant Victorian homes, dating back to 1858. The interior is all original, with antique furniture, carpets, ceramics and wall decorations.

19th-century poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was raised in the Wadsworth-Longfellow House in downtown Portland. Tour his home, and see an interesting collection of Maine's historical artifacts.

Discover Kennebunkport, a truly classic Maine village. See Victorian-style mansions built by sea captains and 19th-century merchants. Stroll the same quaint streets as famous resident, former President George Bush. Visit the center of town, Dock Square, and immerse yourself in the fashionable boutiques, shops, galleries and small restaurants.

Shop 'til you drop in Freeport, home of the world-famous L.L. Bean® and over 100 other stores, from designer boutiques to unique Maine artisan shops.

Come see the Portland Head Light lighthouse illuminate over 200 years of history. George Washington ordered its construction in 1787. Today it is the most photographed lighthouse in North America, and deserves a snap in your photo album.

Nestled on the east side of Mt. Desert Island and surrounded by Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor features some of the most spectacular scenery on the Eastern Seaboard. The rock-bound coast, soaring granite cliffs, majestic mountains and blue waters have attracted the Rockefellers, Astors, and Vanderbilts for over 200 years, and continue to enchant visitors today.

Enjoy an elegant lunch at the Asticou Inn overlooking Northeast Harbor. Stroll through the Asticou Gardens or visit the quaint shops and boutiques of Main Street. You'll also see Somes Sound, the only fjord on the east coast.

Poke around the many charming boutiques of Bar Harbor, shopping for local crafts and other gifts.

Take the road less traveled by exploring Acadia National Park's many trails on foot or on a mountain bike.

Discover miles of protected coastline and the many offshore islands on a sea-kayaking adventure.

Founded by Loyalists escaping the Revolutionary War in 1785, Saint John has emerged as a thriving port city. Its restored historic waterfront and surrounding natural beauty have made Saint John a wonderful destination.

Visit the historic Trinity Anglican Church, which dates from 1877, when the original structure was destroyed in the Great Fire. Shop at your leisure in the antique and specialty shops located along Prince William Street, then through the Old City Market on Germain Street. Downtown, you can explore Kind Square and walk past the Imperial Theater, Old Country Courthouse and the Loyalist Burial Grounds.

Visit St. Martin's Sea Caves and Beach, where you'll see caves carved out by the pounding tides, as well as the rock-covered beach. St. Martins' twin-covered bridges, harbor area and lighthouse are favorites with photographers and painters.

Explore Fort Howe, built in 1777 to serve as both protection for the harbor and as the city jail. The building itself is now closed, but the rocky promontory on which it sits offers an excellent panoramic view of the city and harbor.

As your ship comes into port, a bagpiper will welcome you to Halifax, the capital city of Nova Scotia. The "City of Trees" offers the warmth and charm of a small town along with all the excitement you would expect from a great city. Peggy's Cove, Citadel Hill, and the Acadian Country are just a few of the sights that will herald your arrival here.

Relax on a drive through the beautiful Nova Scotian countryside to the moody, weathered village of Peggy's Cove. Walk along the rocks to view the craggy coastline with its bold glacier-formed outcroppings of granite and its impressive lighthouse. Then drive through the softer South Shore area back to Halifax, and enjoy another view of the city.

Take a historical and anecdote-filled tour through the streets of Halifax. Explore the hilltop fortress and the Citadel, and stroll through the beautiful Victorian-style public gardens.

Explore the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia's extensive collection, with over 2,000 permanent works.

The cradle of the American Revolution and one of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston remains the metropolitan center of New England. With an unrivaled history, old New England charm and cosmopolitan sophistication, Boston offers a fascinating travel experience to any visitor.

Hunt for bargains in the original Filene's Basement, a local landmark in the actual basement of Filene's.

Head for Boston Common and retrace the footsteps of the ducks in the book Make Way for Ducklings or take a ride on the legendary swan boats.

Shop in some of the world's finest stores on famous Newbury Street. You'll find everything from Prada® and Chanel® to Gap® and Banana Republic®.

Catch a game at Fenway Park, one of the oldest baseball venues in America.

Walk Harvard Square's streets that date from 1631 to see its famous bookstores, eclectic shopping, art galleries, cultural theatres, and some of the best dining in all of Boston.

Trade in your cruise ship for a unique and exciting DUCK - a WWII water-landing vehicle. Tour the best of Boston and soak up a view of the skyline while your "ConDUCKtor" enlightens you with fun facts and insights.

Tour Lexington and Concord, the grounds that launched the Revolutionary War. Walk the streets of Paul Revere to see the Concord Museum, Minuteman Statue homes of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathanial Hawthorne and Louisa May Alcott.