uncleboo Posted February 24, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 24, 2018 hi looking for suggestions what to do in halifax st johns bar harbor prefer to do my own tours rather than ship tours all ideas will be greatly appreciated if anyone is on the rccl adventure sailing on 6-1-2018 and would like to join in our own group plese advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolfan1980 Posted February 24, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I'm from St. John's, what interests you? The Rooms museum, Johnson Geo Centre, Signal Hill (to visit or a great walking trail), Cape Spear is the most easterly point in North America, the Fluvarium, walking tour downtown, traditional fish and chips, etc. hopefully you get in and the weather is ok, June is a very hit or miss time in St. John's. I'm assuming you are going to St. John's, Newfoundland and not Saint John, New Brunswick. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 24, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 24, 2018 In Bar Harbor I would take a tour of Arcadia Park. You might also want to have lunch there. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 24, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 24, 2018 In Halifax we like walking around the town ourself. The promenade area near the cruise port is beautiful. You can walk over to the Citadel. Nearby you can enjoy beautiful views of the city. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 24, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 24, 2018 A nice place for lunch at Bar Harbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 24, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2018 More Bar Harbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shipgeeks Posted February 24, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 24, 2018 OP, I'm wondering if you will be going to St. John or St. Johns. Different ports, and frequently mixed up. Please let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted February 24, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 24, 2018 hi looking for suggestions what to do inhalifax st johns bar harbor prefer to do my own tours rather than ship tours all ideas will be greatly appreciated if anyone is on the rccl adventure sailing on 6-1-2018 and would like to join in our own group plese advise If you decide and want to book tours...this is what we did and it was just amazing...booked two of these with our rollcall. Halifax......Halifax Titanic Historical Tour (Paul McNeil) St John's (New Brunswick).....Dave's Taxi Tours Bar Harbor.....Acadia National Park Tour (booked directly with them online) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted February 25, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 25, 2018 The fall of 2017 we were on a B2B2B series of cruises. The first two legs were slightly different Canada/New England itineraries. Since my husband and I both love seafood we started having lobster rolls at every port. On our first leg we thought that the lobster roll at Goldwater Seafoods in Halifax (located in the Seaport Farmer's Market with an entrance from the exterior of the building) was the best. On the second leg we again had a lobster roll at Goldwater Seafoods, and thought it again was the best we had during both first and second legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvschmitt Posted February 25, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) We used Roys Tours in Saint John in September 2017 roystours.webs.com Roy was very friendly and seemed to know everyone in town. He was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the area and took us to many different locations: - on top of a hill that has the big Saint Johnsign where we could look down upon our ship in the harbor - the International Market (tried seaweed – I donot recommend it) - the Moosehead Brewery (not a brewery tour, onlyto look at the stuffed moose and a display there) - the Reversing Rapids (rushing out in the morningand rushing back in on the return to the ship) - visited Carleton Martello Tower (a defense fortbuilt for the war of 1812) - stopped at several local areas around Saint Johnand St. Martins - walked on the floor of the Bay of Fundy and wentinto the caves - stopped at the Caves Restaurant for lunch. It was a great price for an all-day tour. Comparing it tothe ship’s excursions, it was a lot less money and we basically saw more than anysingle organized shore excursion for the ship. The only downside was getting in and out of the van. The leftside door wasn’t working so we all had to climb in and out on the passengerside. It was a little awkward climbing in and out for the 3 people who sat inthe back especially since we did a lot of hopping in and out throughout thetour and it seemed that the air conditioner wasn’t working at full capacity These issues are probably fixed now but thought you might want to address them with Roy if you decide on his tour. Edited February 25, 2018 by cvschmitt spacing issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivana Cruise Posted February 25, 2018 #14 Share Posted February 25, 2018 hi looking for suggestions what to do inhalifax st johns bar harbor prefer to do my own tours rather than ship tours all ideas will be greatly appreciated if anyone is on the rccl adventure sailing on 6-1-2018 and would like to join in our own group plese advise I'm on this cruise. Just starting to look at ideas. We have been to these ports before so we are actually looking to do independent food tours in all these ports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted February 27, 2018 #15 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Is it the fault of the cruise lines that so many people misspell Saint John, New Brunswich and St. John's, Newfoundland? It is difficult to do research without the correct spelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted February 27, 2018 #16 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Here is a document with information for Halifax. It is very easy to walk around on your own: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BjAtDscML-9Ce3VWUUsOrsVhPL7KIxb7Go_9SRi82dE/edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted March 6, 2018 #17 Share Posted March 6, 2018 hi looking for suggestions what to do inhalifax st johns bar harbor prefer to do my own tours rather than ship tours all ideas will be greatly appreciated When we were in Halifax we enjoyed walking to the Citadel, having lunch at Your Father's Mustache, and walking around the Public Garden. There's lots to do there, but many also recommend renting a vehicle and driving to Peggy's Cove. I'm going to assume you mean Saint John, NB based on the other ports. We did a fabulous Kayak trip through Princess with a photo stop at the reversing rapids and lobster lunch on the beach following the roughly 2 miles of kayaking. It was a ship tour, but well done and worth it to us. We haven't been to Bar Harbor, so I can't offer any advice there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hapster85 Posted March 6, 2018 #18 Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) In Bar Harbor, we have a 4 hour tour of Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mt booked with Oli's Trolley. Have read good things about them in this forum. Price for the tour we chose was significantly less than a similar tour offered in the Cruise Planner. Hopefully we'll actually make it into port. Never know with tenders. https://olistrolley.com Edited March 6, 2018 by hapster85 Forgot to include a link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carocox Posted March 13, 2018 #19 Share Posted March 13, 2018 It depends on whether you want to do an organized tour or not. Walking along the boardwalk is great in Halifax, lots to look at and places like the maritime museum are there. Then I'd go up the the citadel for a visit, and then make my way over to the public gardens and then walk down spring garden road. Lots of nice little eateries on argyle street too Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardK Posted March 21, 2018 #20 Share Posted March 21, 2018 For Bar Harbor, I was looking at either going to Arcadia or doing the Lulu Lobsterboat- which is from either 10am or 1 pm (runs two hours). Ship leaves at 5- would it be better to do Arcadia first or perhaps skip the lobster boat tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted March 21, 2018 #21 Share Posted March 21, 2018 The correct spelling of the name of the national park next to Bar Harbor, is Acadia. There is no 'r'. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hapster85 Posted March 21, 2018 #22 Share Posted March 21, 2018 The correct spelling of the name of the national park next to Bar Harbor, is Acadia. There is no 'r'. SBtS I catch myself making that mistake, and I'm always like, that doesn't sound right, and have to look it up. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveSummerFun Posted April 12, 2018 #23 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Going in September, your pictures look so nice, I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. H. Posted April 12, 2018 #24 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Looking at these beautiful pics that were posted reminds me of why I say NE was my favorite cruise and I can't wait to go back in 5 more months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancruzs Posted April 13, 2018 #25 Share Posted April 13, 2018 The must do for me is the trolley and Acadia in Bar Harbor, easy to do, no need to book a ship's tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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