Chelsea26 Posted August 24, 2020 #1 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I am looking to book a cruise in fall of 2021. Most likely 11-12 days. Time frame is late September or early October (suggestions on timing welcome as well). My main question has to do with ports. Which of these is a "don't miss" and which are "marginal" ports? Info on these will help us select which cruise line to book with. Montreal Quebec St. John's NL St Pierre French Territory Cornier Brook NL Sydney NS Saguenay QC Halifax NS Charlottetown PE Bar Harbor ME We've been to Boston and New York. Either are fine to cruise out of but are not on the list above since we have been there before. We can depart from anywhere. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1025cruise Posted August 24, 2020 #2 Share Posted August 24, 2020 All are good ports. Your choices most likely will be a 7 day or 14 day (the 14 day being B2B). For the most part, they all go to the same ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea26 Posted August 25, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Not concerned about number of sea days and I'm ok with all of these cruise lines. Options for ports by cruise line are below. Kind of like ending in Quebec so we could stay a couple more days there but not a deal killer. Any further suggestions? Princess 10 nights (1sea) NYC Newport RI Boston MA Bar Harbor ME St. John NB Halifax NS Sydney NS Charlottetown PE Quebec OR Celebrity 12 nights (2 sea) Boston Portland ME St. John NB Sydney NS Quebec OR Royal Carribbean 11 nights (3 sea) Montreal QC (round trip) St. Johns NL St. Pierre French Territory Corner Brook N: Sydney NS Saguenay QC Ouebec Montreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted August 26, 2020 #4 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Our Favorite Ports related to New England and Canadian Sailings. Halifax, Canada Quebec, Canada Montreal, Canada Sydney, Canada Portland, Maine Bar Harbor, Maine (Most Favorite - Great Lobster Meal) Boston, Mass (Especially on 4th of July) Newport, Rhode Island (Most Favorite) Hope you are able to take the opportunity to enjoy one or many of these Ports of Call... Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John99 Posted August 31, 2020 #5 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Hi Chelsea26 We taken the New England / Canada itinerary twice and have a third planned for October, 2021 with Princess. Our favorite ports are in bold type: Halifax, Canada Quebec, Canada -- not to miss -- Sainte Anne de Beaupre Basilica (one hour from Quebec) was a pleasant surprise with the beautiful paintings, mosaics, stained-glass windows. The Pieta sculpture, an exact replica of Michelangelo’s (one of only two in the world) was beautiful. -- Old Quebec City very walk able from the cruise terminal. There are many shops and great places to eat. Many cruisers can be seen browsing and taking in the sights. The French language was never a problem. Saguenay, Canada – a pleasant surprise Montreal, Canada Sydney, Canada Portland, Maine Bar Harbor, Maine – not to miss Tour the 47,000 acres Acadia National Park plus the lobster roll in town Boston, Mass – not to miss Especially around Columbus Day when the city is festive and alive Newport, Rhode Island -- not to miss -- We did not take the ship tour. Instead we went to the transportation center (two block from the pier) to sign up for a “hop on and hop” local narrated tour. Very easy to do. The trolley stopped at The Breakers and The Elms estates plus others mansions which are modeled after 18th century French & Italian Renaissance. The town is very enjoyable with many shops plus close to the pier. Have fun planning your cruise. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted September 23, 2020 #6 Share Posted September 23, 2020 On 8/24/2020 at 8:38 PM, Chelsea26 said: I am looking to book a cruise in fall of 2021. Most likely 11-12 days. Time frame is late September or early October (suggestions on timing welcome as well). My main question has to do with ports. Which of these is a "don't miss" and which are "marginal" ports? Info on these will help us select which cruise line to book with. Montreal Quebec St. John's NL St Pierre French Territory Cornier Brook NL Sydney NS Saguenay QC Halifax NS Charlottetown PE Bar Harbor ME We've been to Boston and New York. Either are fine to cruise out of but are not on the list above since we have been there before. We can depart from anywhere. Thanks! Here's your starter for Ten, St John's, Newfoundland... https://solentrichardscruiseblog.com/2020/09/20/one-way-to-do-st-johns-newfoundland/ My review has over 70 Photographs... ***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted September 23, 2020 #7 Share Posted September 23, 2020 ...And just for good measure, you may like these two reviews of Halifax, Nova Scotia... https://solentrichardscruiseblog.com/2015/09/11/one-way-to-do-halifax-nova-scotia-second-edition/ ***** https://solentrichardscruiseblog.com/2013/09/17/one-way-to-do-halifax-nova-scotia/ ...the second of which includes a trip to Peggy's Cove... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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