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Shop and dine Market Square, filled with great boutiques, restaurants, and cafes, as well as local wineries. This lovely, historic town is lined with shops, boutiques, and picture-perfect harbors dotted with lobster boats, pleasure crafts, and windjammers. Boothbay is the largest boating harbor north of Boston, earning the moniker of "Boating Capital of New England." We know the destinations you'll be visiting and what there is to see, do and experience. We offer you a variety of excursions to choose from, in every port you'll visit. Pay airfare for one guest, and you'll automatically lock-in roundtrip flights for two.
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From stylish Quebec City to the north, to the idyllic coast of Maine and the historic streets of Boston, there's always something a new thing to do on a New England cruise. Boston is one of the oldest cities in the country, and it has the historical landmarks to prove it. The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile walk filled with all of the rich New England history that you read about in books. You'll see the meetinghouses, churches and burial grounds that were integral parts of forming the United States. Fall in love with New England's enchanting foliage, historic landmarks and small-town culture.
Trek Further North
Feast on fine French cuisine in Quebec, as well as local cheeses from Ile d’Orleans, sweet and savory crêpes, poutine rich with gravy and cheese, and crusty baguettes filled with local ham. Rugged rock formations, dense forest, and scenic waterfront trails define the majestic coastlines of Canada and New England. Cycle or hike Portland’s Eastern Promenade Trail and visit the Portland Head Light. From Sydney, Nova Scotia, go whale watching or follow the dramatic Cabot Trail. Join a tour from Halifax to quaint Peggy’s Cove, guarded by a lighthouse perched on wave-lashed rocks.
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Historic Edgartown is the most genteel town on the island, featuring freshly painted white clapboard colonial homes and manicured gardens. Originally settled as an artists colony, Provincetown is now one of the most popular summer destinations on Cape Cod. Known for its quaint shops, colorful architecture, and relaxing beaches, Provincetown offers guests a great opportunity to explore historic Cape Cod culture. Portland brims with Maine’s famous “Downeaster” culture, modern parks, historic landmarks, fantastic restaurants, and craft beer pubs.
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Be treated to the best regional cuisine and an unsurpassed level of personalized service as you bask in the warm camaraderie of fellow guests. Remove the hassle from air travel and give yourself the gift of flexibility, time and a thicker wallet with Princess EZair flights. We negotiate lower rates with the airlines, allow you to modify your flight up to 45 days prior with no penalty and protect you if your flight is late or canceled. Find the comforts of home along with the luxuries you deserve on board any of our ships.
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Visit Strawbery Banke Museum, a living museum depicting life in the 1600s through the 1900s with costumed characters who make history come to life. Admire the colorful 17th-century homes that adorn the streets, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Explore the lush gardens and picturesque walkways Prescott Park, located right along the harbor. Lobstering is a centuries‐old industry that continues to thrive in Bar Harbor as well as boat building, another traditional business that is an important part of the economy. Though Bar Harbor region is best known for its outdoor activities, it is also home to small museums, cultural attractions, and historically significant landmarks.
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Plymouth is a coastal town, and the site of the first Pilgrim settlement, founded in 1620. Plymouth Rock, a boulder in Pilgrim Memorial State Park, marks the place where settlers are thought to have landed on shore. The Mayflower II, a full-scale replica of the ship that carried the Pilgrims across the Atlantic, is usually anchored at the park. Nestled within Narragansett Bay is Newport, the yachting capital of the world.
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2 of America's most scenic small-ship cruises are in New England.
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The ships might be small, but they still offer four onboard restaurants, including the line's new Mediterranean restaurant, Solis. Passengers will sail round trip from New York and visit Newport, Rhode Island; Boston; Bar Harbor and Portland, Maine; Saint John, New Brunswick; and Halifax, Nova Scotia. On certain weeks, substitute ports might include Halifax, Nova Scotia, or Rockland, Maine. Insignia sails between New York and Montreal this fall and Boston and Montreal next fall.
Spend the day touring Old Quebec as you venture along the city’s fortified walls, built over 400 years ago. You’ll enjoy the best of old-fashioned colonial culture mixed with stunning North American natural beauty on one of our New England cruises. Overnights in Quebec City and Portland give passengers more time to explore on land and enjoy regional cuisine in local restaurants for dinner.
Grab a bowl of clam chowder or a lobster roll, or enjoy fresh Maine blueberries. As we approach New York City, admire its famous skyline with buildings that disappear into the clouds. Once you have docked in Manhattan, experience all that this vibrant city has to offer. American Cruise Lines has a variety of shore excursions to suite your preferences, from freestyle exploration to guided excursions. Dating back to the Revolutionary War, New London has been the backdrop of some of the most significant scenes in American History and was once the second largest whaling port in the world.
The town is known for its artistic community; the Farnsworth Art Museum is one of the finest in the region. Don’t miss a chance to sample fresh lobster claws dripping in melted butter, or simply pick up juicy lobster rolls from a food truck. And there's no better view of this amazing spectacle than on our Canada & New England cruises. Add our award winning restaurants, casinos, and entertainment and you'll have the vacation of a lifetime. Take advantage of New England's coastal locales by diving into some lobster rolls, oysters and clam chowder.
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