Boston, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard with Canadian Maritimes Cruise Ocean View Stateroom

The Cradle of Liberty is your gateway to an Atlantic adventure filled with quiet harbor towns, lighthouses and windswept coastlines. After check-in, enjoy free time to explore Boston, before joining your Travel Director and travel companions for a Welcome Reception this evening.

This morning join a Local Specialist for a leisurely walk along part of the city's red brick Freedom Trail. Next Dive Into Culture and visit Fenway Park, America's oldest baseball stadium and home to the Boston Red Sox.

A scenic ferry ride takes us “on island” to the summer retreat of the rich and famous, Martha's Vineyard. Join your Travel Director for a guided sightseeing tour of the island – its brightly painted cottages, colourful farmers’ markets and quiet beaches, then indulge in a Regional Dinner at a local restaurant.

Begin your tour out on the water, cruising by ferry from Martha’s Vineyard to our next destination, Cape Cod. Next up, the bright blooms of lovely gardens beckon as we stroll through the Hidden Gem Heritage Museum & Gardens of Sandwich, Cape Cod's oldest town. Soak up the 100 acres of expansive gardens of trees and shrubs, designed gardens, exquisite flowers and sweeping lawns. From fall’s blazing foliage to summer’s brilliant hydrangeas and daylilies, the gardens are a delight any time of year and one of the prettiest ways to experience Cape Cod. In the galleries you’ll find a collection of American Folk Art, a vintage carousel you can ride, important American automobiles from the brass age to the present, and more traveling exhibits. Later, Connect With Locals and get an insider experience of what life is like in Cape Cod with a private meal with the owners of a local restaurant. Savour tasty seafood while you gain a deeper understanding of the thriving dining scene on Cape Cod in this Be My Guest lunch.

Visit the popular fishing port of Provincetown before embarking on a one-hour 4WD tour of the sand dunes along the Cape Cod National Sea Shore. Your sandy journey will take you past wispy beach grass and dune shacks where famous artists and writers were once inspired to create their art. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps sample the local dishes of clam chowder or Portuguese kale soup for which the Cape Cod area is so renowned.

Get your fill of cranberries as you explore the largest agricultural cooperative of cranberry growers in the world. Visit area cranberry bogs, some dating back to the 1800's. Explore the region’s whaling heritage and its connection to the local community next, joining a Local Specialist for an insightful visit to the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Spend the rest of the evening on your own, admiring the city’s beautiful colonial-era architecture and sophisticated style.

This morning, you'll enjoy Your Choice sightseeing with a visit to one of Newport's renowned landmarks—The Vanderbilt's Breakers Mansion, a “summer cottage” called The Elms Mansion or the International Tennis Hall of Fame, which pays tribute to the players and contributors to this sport. This afternoon, perhaps join an optional sail around Newport Harbor. Our journey through the gateway of the New World almost at its end, we join our fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner.

Start the day with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and tread in the footsteps of pilgrims and patriots, delving into the living history of Plimoth Plantation, where you will gain insights into what life was like in the original 17th-century English settlement of Plymouth Colony. Enjoy an afternoon and evening at leisure exploring Boston on your own before setting sail the next day.

Board the ship in Boston today to set sail on an unforgettable cruise discovering natural beauty and maritime treasures.

Continuing north, Bar Harbor is the quintessential New England coastal town.

Discover the city's maritime history dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850's.

Cruise to the port of Sydney where lighthouses stand sentinel on cliffside ledges.

Carry on to Charlottetown, the capital of Canada's Prince Edward Island.

Travel along the Gulf of Saint Lawrence which fringes the shores of half of the Canadian provinces.

Take in all of the sights in Quebec City.

Disembark in Montreal. You have the choice of transferring to the airport or extending your stay in Montreal to see the famous sights. Arrival at Montreal International Airport is at 10:30am.