Boston docks in the Seaport, a short ride from the centre, and the day organises itself around the Freedom Trail: a red line in the pavement connecting most of what people come to see. The North End at the end of it is the better lunch.
Ways to spend your day
Faneuil Hall
Explore the available historic hall and visitor information, with city connections arranged.
Boston Public Garden
Choose a comfortable garden section and enjoy what the season offers.
Charlestown Navy Yard
Make the historic grounds and available visitor-centre interpretation your focus.
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Old Port streets, art galleries, a historic house.
Portland docks at Ocean Gateway within walking distance of the Old Port, whose brick warehouses now hold most of the best food in Maine. The lighthouses south at Cape Elizabeth are a short drive and are the picture people want.
Ways to spend your day
Old Port streets and shops
Choose a comfortable public-street section, browse what is open and take an optional break.
Portland Museum of Art
Make the available galleries your focus, with a break only if the return budget permits.
Victoria Mansion
Visit the available interiors under the operator’s confirmed entry and tour arrangements.
Saint John sits on the Bay of Fundy, where the tidal range is the largest in the world and the river genuinely reverses direction twice a day. The reversing rapids and the old City Market are the call; time the tide before you decide what to book.
Ways to spend your day
Saint John City Market
Visit the vendors open during your call, with a short optional break.
King’s Square heritage
Choose a manageable public-path section around King’s Square and its heritage setting.
Reversing Falls Rapids from shore
Observe the river and bay conditions present during a locally confirmed viewpoint visit.
A working harbour, maritime stories, a hilltop fort.
Halifax docks on the downtown waterfront, with the boardwalk, the Maritime Museum and the Citadel all within a walk uphill. The Titanic connection is real and understated here: the recovery ships sailed from this harbour and many of the dead are buried in the city.
Ways to spend your day
Halifax waterfront
Choose a comfortable Harbourwalk section and keep the ship’s entrance in view.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Choose the available indoor maritime galleries as your main visit.
Halifax Citadel
Visit the historic site with a confirmed uphill connection and the correct seasonal access.
A harbour pause, Jost House rooms, or Sydney Museum collections.
Sydney is the main town of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, with a giant fiddle on its waterfront reflecting the island's Celtic music tradition. The Fortress of Louisbourg and the Cabot Trail scenery are the classic excursions.
Ways to spend your day
Sydney waterfront near the Big Fiddle
A selected permitted waterfront section near the fiddle.
Founders food stalls, Beaconsfield’s rooms, or basilica architecture.
Charlottetown is the capital of Prince Edward Island, Canada, a small, walkable city often called the birthplace of Confederation. The island's red-sand beaches and Anne of Green Gables sites are popular excursions.
Ways to spend your day
Founders’ Food Hall and Market
Selected operating food-hall and market counters.
Beaconsfield Historic House
The confirmed Beaconsfield Historic House guided-tour circuit.
St Dunstan’s Basilica exterior
Permitted public areas outside St Dunstan’s Basilica.
Cap-aux-Meules is the main village of Quebec’s Îles de la Madeleine. Cruise ships use harbour facilities when scheduled; dunes, coloured houses, and island roads fill the day by local transport.
La Baie is the cruise stop for Saguenay, Quebec, at the head of the Saguenay Fjord. Fjord scenery, local culture shows and wildlife are the highlights.
Civilisation galleries, Place Royale, or Dufferin Terrace.
Québec City is the capital of Quebec and the only walled city north of Mexico, its old town UNESCO-listed. The Château Frontenac, the Petit-Champlain quarter and the Plains of Abraham are all within walking distance of the port.
Overnight stay. The ship stays overnight, so this call runs across two days. Check the all-aboard time before heading out.
Civilisation galleries, Place Royale, or Dufferin Terrace.
Québec City is the capital of Quebec and the only walled city north of Mexico, its old town UNESCO-listed. The Château Frontenac, the Petit-Champlain quarter and the Plains of Abraham are all within walking distance of the port.
The Salty Dog Grill: While you're enjoying the fresh air on the top deck, treat yourself to one of our 100% handmade Gourmet Burgers, including our Princess Burger or Triple Smoked Burger.
World Fresh Marketplace: Whenever you visit, you’ll find plenty of well-balanced options to choose from. Stop by for breakfast and visit our designer pancake station, or enjoy one of our unique hot cereal offerings.
Slice: Our top-deck pizzeria features a bold new look that sets the stage for tempting offerings that include specialities inspired by local favourites from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria: A Taste of Tuscany and Beyond For nearly two decades traditional and innovative cuisine has made Sabatini's our signature Italian restaurant. · Extra charge · Deck 7
Princess Theatre: Broadway-Style Productions at Sea With dazzling stage sets, artists from around the globe, modern hits and timeless classics, the Princess Theatre, our largest theatre yet, showcases lavish, original productions with dynamic cast members in sumptuous surroundings. · Deck 6, 7
Movies Under The Stars: A Reel Treat Day or Night Throughout the day and night, our exclusive open-air poolside amphitheatre is the go-to destination for feature films, thrilling concerts and exciting sporting events such as live football games. · Deck 16
Casino: For Novices, Casual Players, or High Rollers From gaming lessons to the latest slot machines to prize tournaments, our Casinos offer fun and excitement. · Deck 7
Skywalker's Nightclub: Reach for the Sky and Dance Hot music and cool cocktails set to a DJ spinning popular club tunes is the ideal setting for a night of dancing. · Deck 18