New England and Canada Autumn Cruising

• 22 Meals (8 dinners, 6 lunches and 8 breakfasts)
• Free round trip airport transfers
• Spend 1 night in New York City, the heart of the country, with a welcome dinner
• Guided tour of New York with a local guide including Times Square, Central Park, Chinatown and the Theater District
• Experience an exciting 7-day cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines' Norwegian Gem cruise ship
• Call at Halifax, Nova Scotia, one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world and a perfect blend of big city excitement, small town charm and natural pristine beauty
• Visit Saint John, New Brunswick, home to the highest tides in the world and filled with scenic beauty such as a reversing waterfall
• Call at Portland, Maine with its vibrant waterfront and historic lighthouse
• Call at Newport, Rhode Island, a busy marine city featuring colonial homes, Gilded Age mansions and the Newport Cliff Walk
• $45 in Mayflower Money

Day One — Arrive at New York’s LaGuardia Airport - Arguably the premier city in the world, New York is the nation’s capital of finance, fashion, publishing and theater. Transfer to your hotel in Manhattan and then meet your Tour Manager at 6:00 p.m. to enjoy a welcome dinner with your traveling companions. Dinner

Day Two — New York Touring and Ship Embarkation - A local guide will lead a panoramic city tour covering New York’s uptown and downtown sites including Central Park, Wall Street, Chinatown, Broadway, Battery Park and so much more. Later, board Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Gem in the early afternoon and set sail for New England and Canada’s Maritime provinces. Don’t miss the fantastic view of the New York skyline, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Breakfast and dinner

Day Three — Full Day at Sea - Today is free to enjoy the on board amenities or to just relax and watch the spectacular views of the Gulf of Maine and Atlantic coastlines. All meals onboard

Day Four — Halifax, Nova Scotia - Hundreds of miles of incredible coastline with majestic scenery from end to end qualifies Halifax as perhaps one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world. You’ll find the perfect blend of big city excitement, small town charm and natural pristine beauty. There’s plenty to see in Halifax and shore excursions can help you explore the vibrant shopping districts, impressive galleries and museums, historic sites and colorful gardens. You may wish to take an optional shore excursion to Peggy’s Cove, often called the world’s most beautiful fishing village, or set sail aboard a historic and elegant tall ship for an adventure you’ll never forget. All meals onboard

Day Five — Saint John, New Brunswick - Located on the Bay of Fundy, Saint John is home to the highest tides in the world. With a billion tons of water moving in and out of the bay twice a day, Saint John is home to numerous sea caves, cliffs, fascinating marine life and an incredible reversing waterfall. With shore excursions ranging from beachcombing and riding the rapids, to visiting the Cape d’Or Lighthouse, there’s something amazing for everyone to do in Saint John. All meals onboard

Day Six — Bar Harbor, Maine - Nestled on Maine’s Mt. Desert Island the quaint village of Bar Harbor still maintains much of its 1900’s charm when America’s elite vacationed here in beautiful summer cottages. Today, the soaring granite cliffs, stonewall-lined and tree-covered roads combined with the sweeping vistas from atop Cadillac Mountain lend a special mystique to the area. The lure of beautiful Acadia National Park has welcomed visitors to its sand and cobblestones beaches, glacier-carved mountains, meadows and marshes for over a hundred years. All meals onboard

Day Seven — Portland, Maine -  The 360-year-old city of Portland, Maine, offers big city excitement with small town charm. Rich with history and culture, this picturesque city features cobblestone streets lined with Victorian-era buildings, a vibrant waterfront, one of a kind shops and galleries, historical homes and museums... all within walking distance! If you wish to venture out of Portland, optional shore excursions are available to Kennebunkport and the Portland Head Light, one of three prominent lighthouses in the area. All meals onboard

Day Eight — Day at Sea - Another full day at sea to enjoy the many amenities the Norwegian Gem has to offer and take in the spectacular scenery of the New England coast. All meals onboard

Day Nine — Travel Home - The Norwegian Gem sails into New York harbor where a group transfer to New York’s LaGuardia Airport has been arranged for flights departing after 2:00 p.m. Breakfast onboard

Day One Holiday Inn - Financial, New York, New York

Days Two through Eight - Aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Gem