Saturday, August 22 – Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Depart 4:00 pm – Join us onboard Holland America’s ms Maasdam. Our cruise starts with our Welcome Aboard program and group ice breaker before we set sail to explore the beauty and history of Canada and New England.
Sunday, August 23 – Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Arrive 7:00 am, depart 5:00 pm – The singular image of the city is a hotel surrounded by cannons. Built to evoke a mountain castle, Chateau Frontenac sits atop a cape above the St. Lawrence River. The hotel is part of the city’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and with all the stone buildings and winding streets, you’ll think you’re in Europe. From there, cruise visitors can take the funicular or the “neck-breaking steps” down to the Lower Town. Many structures there date back to Quebec City’s beginnings, and highlights include Notre Dame des Victoires, the Petit Champlain district, the port, and the Musée de la Civilisation.
Monday, August 24 – Gulf of St. Lawrence
Cruising – The largest estuary in the world, the Gulf of Saint Lawrence fringes the shores of half the provinces of Canada and is a gateway to the interior of the entire North American continent. Geographically, the Gulf is defined by stunning coast line and beautiful islands, including Prince Edward Island and the Magdalen Islands. Thousands of migratory birds make this area their home during the spring and fall migration period. And be sure to keep an eye out for whale, porpoise and seal sightings.
Tuesday, August 25 – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Arrive 8:00 am, depart 5:00 pm – Canada’s smallest province is an island that seems to be tethered to New Brunswick by the 8-mile-long Confederation Bridge lest it drift into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Leave the mainland, cross the bridge, and make a right for Charlottetown. The largest city on Prince Edward Island as well as its capital, Charlottetown’s Victorian architecture, abundance of parks, and harborside location make it an idyllic stop for cruise visitors. Walk the cobblestones of Victoria Row, see the house that inspired “Anne of Green Gables,” or explore the wild shore of Prince Edward Island National Park.
Wednesday, August 26 – Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Arrive 8:00 am, depart 4:00 pm – A hundred thousand Gaelic welcomes await you in Nova Scotia, Latin for “New Scotland.” At the northeast end of the province sits Cape Breton Island, whose wild and lovely topography includes Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Bras d’Or Lake, and miles of rugged coastline. Sydney is the gateway to it all. There are highland villages for cruise visitors to see, 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.
Thursday, August 27 – Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Arrive 8:00 am, depart 4:00 pm – It’s big enough to be the economic and cultural capital of eastern Canada, but small enough to be easygoing and hospitable. Halifax residents have it good, the city is located on one of the planet’s great natural harbors and adorned with landmarks like the Citadel fortress, Pier 21 (Canada’s Ellis Island), and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Outside the city, cruise visitors can discover the weatherbeaten landscape of Nova Scotia’s south shore. See craggy coastlines, the bouldered topography of Peggy’s Cove, and the German village of Lunenburg, so meticulously restored it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Friday, August 28 – Bar Harbor, Maine, US
Arrive 8:00 am, depart 5:00 pm – Nestled on the east side of Mt. Desert Island and surrounded by Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor features some of the most spectacular scenery on the Eastern Seaboard. The rock-bound coast, soaring granite cliffs, majestic mountains and blue waters have attracted the Rockefellers, Astors, and Vanderbilts for over 200 years, and continue to enchant visitors today. Visitors can walk the streets of town, relax on the Village Green, or climb Cadillac Mountain to see the natural grandeur. Tonight, we will have an Amazing Journeys farewell program and Shabbat onboard the ship.
Saturday, August 29 – Boston, Massachusetts, US
Arrive 7:00 am – All good things must come to an end. It’s time to say good-bye and head for home, and dream about your next Amazing Journey. Or, stay overnight in Boston and join us for an AJ party!
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Cancellation Policy for the Cruise and Overnight Packages: Prior to June 1, 2015, there is a $75 penalty for cancellation. From June 1 – June 25, 2015, the cancellation penalty is the amount of the deposit for the cruise, Montreal overnight and Boston overnight packages. From June 26 – July 22, 2015, the cancellation penalty is 50% of the total cruise, Montreal overnight and Boston overnight packages. Cancellations made on July 23, 2015 or after and “no-shows” will receive no refund. There is no refund in the event of interruption or cancellation after the start of the cruise and Montreal overnight.
This cruise is operated by Holland America Line.
Cancellation insurance: Trip insurance is optional but highly recommended. Information will be sent with your cruise confirmation.
Port Taxes, Government Fees and Gratuities: Port taxes government fees and gratuities have all been included in the rate. Port taxes, government fees and gratuities are based on February 2015 rates and are subject to change.
Air and Airport Transfers: Airfare has not been included in the cruise rates. Optional transfers to and from the ship are available and details will be sent closer to the sailing date.
Proof of Citizenship: All passengers must present a valid passport (valid for six months beyond the last date of travel) to board the vessel. Non-US, Canadian, UK or EU citizens may be required to have a visa in addition to a passport. If you are from a country other than those mentioned above, please check with the embassies of the United States and Canada to find out if any visas are necessary.
Dining Preference: Late Dining has been reserved for our group on this sailing. In addition to the main restaurant, there are several specialty restaurants (fees apply), a buffet, room service and poolside dining.