Feel the excitement build as your plane descends into Montréal–Trudeau International Airport. Make your way to your hotel, after which you have the rest of the day at leisure to relax after your flight or explore the local area.

There are plenty of great places to eat across the city, including trendy restaurants and cafes in Mile End and authentic pizza and pasta parlours in Little Italy.

Your chosen Montreal hotel

With your Canada and New England cruise departing this afternoon, you have more time to explore the city  this morning.

Montréal is a vibrant urban centre, with buzzing streets and attractions, yet crowned by peaceful, leafy Mount Royal Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (also responsible for New York’s Central Park). Wonder the streets of Old Montréal or cross over to St. Helen’s Island, in the middle of the St. Lawrence, to see the ever-futuristic Biosphere, built for Expo 67.

Please arrive at the cruise ship in good time for your 15:00 departure. Settle into your cabin and then enjoy the picturesque scenery along the St. Lawrence River.

Cruise departs: 15:00

Dinner on board

After cruising the St. Lawrence River overnight, arrive into Quebec City early this morning. You then the best part of the day to discover this beautiful city, steeped in history. Starting at the instantly recognisable Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, enjoy a stroll along Duffin Terrace until you reach La Citadelle de Quebec and the Plains of Abraham, once the site of a fierce battle between French and British forces, and how a delightful garden.

Reboard your cruise ship this afternoon to continue your voyage northeast along the St. Lawrence River.

Arrive: 07:00  •  Depart: 16:00

Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board

Enjoy a full day’s cruising on the St. Lawrence River, en route to Canada’s Maritime Provinces. Lighthouses and centuries-old fishing village dot the mighty waterway, between riverside cliffs and plateaus.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board as you approach Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest province. It’s capital, Charlottetown, was the Birthplace of Confederation, the 1864 conferences at Province House leading to the creation of the Dominion of Canada.

Downtown, take a wander down Victoria Row, which becomes a pedestrian mall each summer, adorned with restaurants, cafes, art galleries and boutique shops. Admire the impressive spires and French Gothic interior of St. Dunstan’s Basilica, then stretch your legs with a stroll along the Victoria Park Boardwalk, at the southern tip of the town.

Arrive: 09:00  •  Depart: 18:00

Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board

This morning, arrive into Sydney, the largest city on Cape Breton Island, which is linked by causeway to the rest of Nova Scotia. In the harbour you’ll find local craft shops to peruse, as well as the the world’s largest fiddle, which towers beside the port’s cruise pavilion! Some of the city’s historic houses and churches date back to the 1700s and 1800s and are open for tours. Restaurants often provide live music (expect fiddles and sea chanteys) along with fresh-seafood, caught in nearby waters.

Elsewhere on Cape Breton Island you can step back in time at the living museum at the impressive Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, enjoy a leisurely boat trip on Bras d’Or Lake or take a stunningly scenic drive along the Cabot Trail, which encircles the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Arrive: 08:00  •  Depart: 17:00

Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board

Located on a rocky inlet on the Atlantic Ocean, Halifax, Nova Scotia’s provincial capital, is defined by its maritime geography. It’s a spirited mix of world-class history and nautical-themed museums alongside bunkers and fortresses that guarded the harbour. There are striking public art displays, funky shops and excellent pubs serving up folk music and good pints.

You have the best part of the day to explore, with the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site a great place to start – from the star-shaped fortress you get a wonderful view of the city. Alternatively, jump aboard the amphibious Halifax Harbour Hopper which tours the city streets then splashes into the harbour!

Just under an hour’s drive from Halifax is Peggy’s Cove, home to Canada’s most photographed lighthouse. This charming village sits atop giant granite boulders, lapped by Atlantic waters.

Arrive: 08:00  •  Depart: 16:00

Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board

Located on Mount Desert Island in Maine, Bar Harbor is the quintessential New England coastal town, with walkable streets lined with restaurants and boutiques. Dining on lobster is a must, as is a scoop or two at one of the town’s homemade ice cream shops. Boat tours explore the waters and islands that surround Bar Harbor, with seasonal opportunities to see whales and other wildlife.

Bar Harbor sits on the east coast of Mount Desert Island, surrounded by Acadia National Park. Between June and October you can hop on a free bus service into the park, to hiking trails and island beaches. With your cruise ship departing at 23:00, you have plenty of time to explore.

Arrive: 11:00  •  Depart: 23:00

Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board

Your New England and Canada cruise docks for the final time this morning in Boston, Massachusetts.

If you can, we suggest adding a one or two night stay in this historic city, to walk the Freedom Trail, visit the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, and enjoy a stroll through the lovely Boston Common and Public Garden.

Please speak with your Travel Consultant to book a Boston hotel.

Arrives: 07:00

Breakfast