Luxury Canada & New England Scenic Shores

Cruise Itinerary

• Day 1: Montreal, Quebec

  Fly from selected UK airport to Montreal, Quebec. Discover one of Canada’s most beloved cities, rich in history and adorned with elegant architecture dating back to the 17th century. Your hotel is centrally located and within easy walking distance of the main sights, including the pedestrian-only Old Port, a charming cluster of old stone buildings hugging the shores of the St. Lawrence River. Perhaps you will rent a horse-drawn carriage to help you explore.

• Day 2: Montreal, Quebec

  You will have a full day to uncover the beauty and culture of Montreal at your leisure or you may join an optional excursion. Perhaps discover Quebec’s heritage at the Abbey of Notre-Dame du Lac and sample a selection of artisanal produce. Or indulge yourself during a vineyard visit in the heart of Quebec’s wine country, with a gourmet lunch. This evening, you are free to enjoy dinner on your own

• Day 3: Montreal, Canada

  On your final day, you will transfer by motor coach to your awaiting ship. Embark on your 7-night cruise on board Viking Mars

• Day 4: Montreal, Quebec

  The Canadian city of Montreal nestles on an island on the St Lawrence River. Stroll around Old Montreal and gaze in awe at the exquisite stained-glass windows and medieval interior of Basilique Notre-Dame. Enjoy the city-wide views, observatory, and park at the top of Mount Royal. Indulge in retail therapy at St Catherine’s Street, Crescent Street, and Sherbrooke Street. Pay a visit to the Montreal Biodome with its ecosystems and animals and also the La Ronde Amusement Park on Ile St Helene. Culture fans will enjoy a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts, McCord Museum, and Pointe-a-Calliere Museum. If you’ve got a head for heights, a cable car ride to the top of the Olympic Tower is fun.

• Day 5: Quebec, City

  Quebec City sits proudly on the Saint Lawrence River at the heart of Canada's French-speaking Quebec province. Explore the Old Town - a UNESCO World Heritage site - with its narrow, cobblestone streets, 17th and 18th-century buildings and churches, and the impressive Chateau Frontenac. Travel back in time at Musee de la Civilisation and La Citadelle de Quebec or gaze in awe at Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica. Step outside the city walls and discover the vibrant St Baptiste, Montcalm, St-Roch, and Colline Parlementaire neighbourhoods. Take a walk on the battlefields of the Plains of Abraham or venture further afield to the idyllic Montmorency Falls Park.

• Day 6: Saguenay, Canada

  Nestled in Canada's stunning province of Quebec, Saguenay boasts breathtaking nature and bustling city life. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history at La Pulperie de Chicoutimi and discover the city's milestones at Musée de la Petite Maison Blanche. Gaze in awe at the panoramic views from the highest point in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, Monts-Valin National Park. Discover endless activities within spectacular surroundings at Parc National du Fjord-du-Saguenay. Indulge in retail therapy at one of the five downtown centres: Arvida, Chicoutimi, Jonquière, Kénogami, and La Baie. Savour local flavours at the terrace cafes and lively bars.

• Day 7: Sail the Gulf of St. Lawrence

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• Day 8: Charlottetown, Canada

  Charlottetown is the capital of Canada's smallest province - Prince Edward Island. This place means a lot to Canadians being the Birthplace of Confederation - where the 1864 conference at Province House led to the creation of the Dominion of Canada. The 13km Confederation Bridge that spans the Northumberland Strait links Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick on the Canadian mainland. Discover Victoria Row, the Anne of Green Gables store, the Founder's Hall, and the stately Lieutenant Governor's mansion on a horse-drawn carriage ride through Charlottetown's downtown area. Take an island tour and view the Point Prim Lighthouse and Wood Islands Lighthouse, the artist’s haven at Victoria-by-the-Sea, Anne of Green Gables Museum at Silver Bush, and the dramatic red stone cliffs at Cavendish Beach.

• Day 9: Scenic Sailing: St. Lawrence Seaway

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• Day 10: Sail the Nova Scotia Coast

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• Day 11: Saint John, Canada

  St John sits on the coast of the Canadian province of New Brunswick; on a rocky estuarine spur where the Saint John River flows into the beautiful Bay of Fundy. Take a stroll through King's Square with its two-storey bandstand and colourful flowerbeds and trees. Shop for food and handicrafts at Saint John City Market. Step back in time as you view the merchandise, artefacts, barbershop, and dental office at Barbour's General Store. Explore 18th-century military life at Carleton Martello Tower and witness panoramic views from Fort Howe National Historic Site. Admire the eye-catching Reversing Falls from the Reversing Falls Bridge. Encounter over 250 species of birds at Irving Nature Park or get up close to the exotic Siberian Tiger and Goeldi’s Monkey at Cherry Brook Zoo.

• Day 12: Bar Harbor, United State

  The quintessential New England coastal town of Bar Harbour is located on Mount Desert Island. Explore the charming and picturesque town streets with their plentiful boutiques and heritage houses; before stopping to admire the Tiffany stained glass windows of St Saviours Church and also the clock and bandstand on the Village Green. Step aboard one of the free Island Explorer buses that travel via the famous Park Loop Road to the magnificent Acadia National Park - where you can admire towering Cadillac Mountain and take a hike or horse-and-carriage ride alongside the park's stunning lakes and coastline. Gaze in awe at the stunning scenery on a relaxing boat trip around Frenchman Bay and the Porcupine Islands.

• Day 13: Portland, United States

  The city of Portland sits on a peninsula extending out into Casco Bay in the USA state of Maine. Meander through the working fishing wharves and restaurant and shop-filled converted warehouses at the Old Port waterfront. Walk up to the Western Promenade cliff-top park to enjoy the far-reaching vistas; before exploring the Victorian-style homes and Victoria Museum in the nearby West End district. Admire the flora and fauna at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens or enjoy family-friendly fun at Funtown Splashtown or Palace Playland. Enjoy a spot of culture at Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Museums of Old York, Portland Museum of Art, and Children's Museum of Maine. No visit to Portland would be complete without visiting its most famous lighthouse, Portland Head Light, which still guides ships into Portland Harbour today.

• Day 14: Newport, United States

  Newport in Rhode Island is one of North America's oldest cities. This remarkable place is packed to the brim with attractions — from the National Historic Landmarks District, Brick Market Museum and White Horse Tavern, to the Old Colony House, Quaker Meeting House, Trinity Church, and Touro Synagogue. Explore the life of the Vanderbilts on a tour of The Breakers and Marble House or discover early 20th-century high society at The Elms French-style chateau. Rough Point on opulent Bellevue Avenue and the famous Astor’s Beechwood Mansion are well worth a visit, too! Uncover the history of tennis at Tennis Hall of Fame, then admire historic and modern artworks at Newport Art Museum.

• Day 15-16: At sea

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• Day 17: Ft. Lauderdale, United States

  Disembark ship and fly back to the UK