Cruise - Maasdam, Canada New England ex Boston to Montreal
Journey
7 Night Cruise sailing from Boston to Montreal aboard Maasdam.
Ship
Maasdam (More about the ship)
Departure Date
31-Aug-2013
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Itinerary
Cruise Itinerary
Day
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
Day 1 31 Aug 13 Boston, Massachusetts 4.00pm Day 2 1 Sep 13 Bar Harbor, Maine, USA 7.00am 3.00pm Day 3 2 Sep 13 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 8.00am 5.00pm Day 4 3 Sep 13 Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada 10.00am 5.00pm Day 5 4 Sep 13 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada 9.00am 6.00pm Day 6 5 Sep 13 St Lawrence River, Quebec, Canada Day 7 6 Sep 13 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada 7.00am 5.00pm Day 8 7 Sep 13 Montreal, Quebec, Canada 7.00am
** Itinerary may vary by sailing date -
Your cruise in detail
7 Night Cruise sailing from Boston to Montreal aboard Maasdam.
Named for the Maas River in the Netherlands, the ms Maasdam is the fifth ship in Holland America Line's 135-year history to bear the name. At 720-feet, the ms Maasdam is designed to carry fewer guests while providing more space for maximum comfort. Many staterooms feature commanding ocean views, and each suite has a private verandah.
Featuring an interior motif that pays homage to the historical Dutch East and West India companies of the 17th through 19th centuries, the centerpiece of this elegant ship features Luciano Vistosi's "Totem," a monumental sculpture using nearly 2,000 glimmering pieces of glass, prominently displayed in a soaring three-story atrium. Other intriguing art featured on the ms Maasdam are two abstract murals painted especially for the Rotterdam Dining Room and a collection of seven iron teapots and a charcoal brazier from Japan, which date from the end of Edo period.
Highlights of this cruise:
Boston
There s no better way to get a sense of the Revolutionary struggle that changed our nation's destiny than with a stroll along Boston's Freedom Trail. Along the way: Paul Revere House, Old North Church, the Old State House and Faneuil Hall, gathering place of the early revolutionaries. Farther afield: Lexington Green, where the minutemen and redcoats first skirmished, and bewitching Salem.
Bar Harbor
Once the exclusive summer resort of America's fabulously wealthy, today Bar Harbor is an artists' enclave and gateway to the rich natural beauty of Acadia National Park, much of which was donated by the Rockefeller family. Watch for white-tail deer and other wildlife and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the park. Attend an authentic "Downeast" lobster bake.
Halifax
For ocean scenery at its best, nothing rivals Nova Scotia's south shore. Here find craggy coastlines, fabled Peggy's Cove, and the striking German village of Lunenburg, so meticulously restored it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Back in Halifax the ramparts of the Citadel and a museum commemorating the Titanic await your inspection.
Sydney
A hundred thousand Gaelic welcomes await you in Nova Scotia, Latin for "New Scotland." There are highland villages to visit, the scenic Cabot Trail to explore, golden inland seas to sail and the Fortress of Louisbourg to inspect - where every barn, barracks and pipe and drum corps appears just as it did when King Louis' troops occupied the site in 1744.
Charlottetown
PEI may be Canada s smallest province, but it's big on history and attractions. It is here that the famous Conference of 1864 was held, which resulted in the creation of the Canadian confederacy. Learn all about it on a walking tour of Charlottetown, the provincial capital. Or cast your vote for shopping, a lobster luncheon at Dalvay-by-the-Sea or a tour of the picturesque farm that inspired Anne of Green Gables.
Quebec
A tree-lined "Champs-Elysees," buttery croissants, the lilt of French, a grand château on the river. Is this Canada, or is it France? It is both - a bastion of French culture in North America where impassioned Quebecois hold dear their history, language and culture. Nearby: Montmorency Falls, higher than Niagara.
Montreal
Part French, part English, totally intriguing. Come early or stay a few extra days after your Holland America cruise. Among Montreal's enticements: the cobblestone streets of the lamp-lit Old City, heavenly Notre-Dame Basilica, endless festivals and street fairs in Place Jacques-Cartier. -
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*Terms and Conditions
Offer subject to availability at time of booking. Prices are per person share twin based on best available cruise fare, inclusive of all discounts unless otherwise stated and can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations and are based on cash or cheque. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry.
