Passage Through New England & Eastern Canada
12 Days
Tour Description
This enlightening tour through the great cities of New England and Eastern Canada – including a 7-night cruise – is the ultimate hands-on field trip to discover North America. Explore the revolutionary city of Boston, the exhilarating White Mountains of New Hampshire, and an idyllic maple syrup farm in Montpelier Vermont before the sweet experience of cruising through Eastern Canada’s most scenic cities, straits, and sounds. Sail through the greatest chapters of the past aboard a Holland America cruise ship, including the lighthouse-lined St. Lawrence River, the French-infused cities of Montréal and Québec, the green and Gaelic Cape Breton Island, and the pleasing provincial capital cities of Charlottetown and Halifax, where walkable Victorian streets await. Cruising through centuries of history, this East Coast tour perfectly balances learning and laughter with one last recess in Portland, Maine’s seaside summer resort town.
Traveller Notes
- We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
- Your package price includes Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package.’ Included for 2025: Signature Beverage package, $100 Shore Excursion Credit, One dinner in a specialty restaurant and Surf Wi-Fi package.
- Enjoy the Fall colours on the September departures (Mother Nature permitting).
- At least one member of the travelling party must be 21 years of age or older.
Traveller Notes
- We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
- Your package price includes Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package.’ Included for 2025: Signature Beverage package, $100 Shore Excursion Credit, One dinner in a specialty restaurant and Surf Wi-Fi package.
- Enjoy the Fall colours on the September departures (Mother Nature permitting).
- At least one member of the travelling party must be 21 years of age or older.
Priced From:
$ 6499pp *
Start Location: Boston, United States
End Location: Boston, United States
Major Destinations: Boston Old State House ,Franconia Notch,New Hampshire,Stowe Maple Syrup,Quebec Montreal Gothic Notre Dame Basilica
Breakfast Meals Included:
11
Lunch Meals Included:
6
Dinner Meals Included:
9
Itinerary
Day
1
ARRIVE IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Welcome to Boston!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day
2
BOSTON-FRANCONIA NOTCH STATE PARK, NEW HAMPSHIRE-BARTLETT
Treasures of New England
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Boston including Boston Common, the State House, and Faneuil Hall. Depart Boston for New Hampshire and the scenic White Mountains, New England's greatest range and premier outdoor playground. Then, visit Franconia Notch State Park. Tonight, enjoy a Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program presentation by a Local Naturalist. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVOURITE
NATURAL WONDERS Hear historical and ecological insights into New Hampshire nature from a Local Naturalist at the Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program. Discover the flora and fauna of New England in a fun and fascinating evening to enjoy your holiday even more!
Day
3
BARTLETT-MONTPELIER, VERMONT-MONTREAL, QUEBEC
Sweet Tastes & Small Towns
Visit Montpelier, the capital of Vermont, for a tour of a historic maple syrup farm, where you'll learn the art of making maple syrup and enjoy a local treat. Travel northwest to Montreal, Canada's second largest city. Montreal has a unique mix of historical, natural, and cultural offerings. Enjoy leisure time to visit Old Port Montreal, the McCord Museum, or stroll lively St. Catherine Street before dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVOURITE
LOCAL TASTES Visit a Vermont sugarbush farm where maple syrup is produced in the tradition of their ancestors who helped settle Central Vermont and learned the art of tapping maple trees from Native Americans. The farm has been boiling the sweet sap ever since.
Day
4
MONTREAL-QUEBEC CITY
Royal Mountain Views
This morning, sightseeing in Montreal with a Local Guide includes the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice and a drive to St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, Canada's largest church and the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. Visit Old Montreal and the lively Place Jacques-Cartier before continuing to Quebec City for an orientation tour and free time in one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Named for Mount Royal on an idyllic island on the Saint Lawrence River, Montreal is the largest city in Canada's Quebec province. Explore the cultural capital of Canada where the traditional Quebecois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair.
Day
5
QUEBEC CITY (EMBARKATION)
French Canadian Treasures
Free time today in the heart of Old Quebec City to stroll through historic streets and experience genuine French culture. This afternoon, transfer to Quebec City's port and wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver as you embark on your ship for a 7-night cruise.
(B,D)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Canada's only walled city, which, until the British victory of 1759, was the centre of New France and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll within the walls and see the Place d'Armes, Laval Seminary, and ancient Place Royale. Also see Old World houses crowding the narrow streets in Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River and the historic Plains of Abraham.
Day
6
ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
River Views and Villages
Explore the ship and its amenities while watching charming fishing villages and lighthouses illuminate the passing shores. (B,L,D)
Day
7
GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE
Atlantic Adventures
Spend the day at leisure to take advantage of the special amenities on board your ship. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CRUISE VIEWS Saguenay Fjord is a 200-mile-long natural canal that brings saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean inland and creates a beautiful environment for waterfront living for the communities of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Day
8
CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Royal Beauty
Spend the day in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island. (B,L,D)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE on Prince Edward Island town of Charlottetown, the provincial capital named after Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The city is famous for hosting the 1864 conference that three years later led to the creation of the independent Dominion of Canada. Perhaps take a trip to Cavendish and visit the famous Anne of Green Gables homestead. Your GlobusGO app has maps and tips for a great day on the island.
Day
9
SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA
Cape Breton Calling
Free time to explore Cape Breton Island. (B,L,D)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE So green and Gaelic is Cape Breton Island that Scotsman and inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, spent the last 37 years of his life here. Cape Breton was principally settled by Highland Scots who had come out on the wrong side of rebellions against the Crown. You can still see this heritage in the accents in some villages-and in the great popularity of Scottish-style folk music. Today, you may choose to join an excursion and travel along the scenic Cabot Trail or visit historic Louisbourg Fortress, which recreates life in French-occupied Canada.
Day
10
HALIFAX
Lighthouses & Legendary Resting Places
Free time to explore Halifax. (B,L,D)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Halifax, where lighthouses stand sentinel on cliff side ledges and tiny villages are huddled together in rocky inlets. Take time to explore Citadel Hill, an early 19th-century star-shaped fort, walk the tree-shaded paths of the public gardens, and visit Fairview Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 100 people who perished on the Titanic.
Day
11
PORTLAND, MAINE
Magnificent Maine
Arrive in Portland and Casco Bay and consider a trolley tour of the city or stroll around the charming waterfront to enjoy the shops, galleries, and boutiques. Taste local specialties created with fresh Maine ingredients, like fresh blueberry pie, sugary potato donuts, or a white chocolate blueberry scone. Maine produces more than 90% of the blueberries sold in the United States and almost 90% of the nation's lobster supply, keeping the working waterfront busy in this quaint seaside town. (B,L,D)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE Explore independently owned shops and restaurants in the Portland waterfront area or wander the tree-lined streets in the West End neighbourhood filled with Victorian-era homes built by wealthy shipping merchants. Consider a visit to the nearby Portland Head Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in Maine or see the vibrant downtown where award-winning restaurants and modern commerce have replaced saloons and dance halls that once served the port town.
Day
12
BOSTON (DISEMBARKATION)
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. Schedule flights departing from Boston Logan International Airport after noon. (B)
Dates & prices
Dates
Prices
Status
Departure Date :
2025-10-07
Return Date :
2025-10-18
Twin :
7072 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2025-09-16
Return Date :
2025-09-27
Twin :
7064 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-09-02
Return Date :
2025-09-13
Twin :
6964 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-07-08
Return Date :
2025-07-19
Twin :
6774 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-06-24
Return Date :
2025-07-05
Twin :
6794 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-06-03
Return Date :
2025-06-14
Twin :
6624 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-05-20
Return Date :
2025-05-31
Twin :
6499 NZD
Open