Globus
OFFER ID 1517505
As you make your way from rocky beaches to charming fishing villages, you’ll savor the catches of the day – and the views of a lifetime on this coastal tour of Maine and all three of Canada’s Maritime Provinces. The granite peaks of Acadia National Park, the giant stone formations of Hopewell Rocks, and the rolling Highlands of Cape Breton present incredible natural wonders while manmade treasures abound as well. See the famous lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove, the Anne of Green Gables farmhouse, and the quaint settlement of St. Andrews By-the-Sea. While the local fisherman of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island will happily demonstrate their rugged lifestyles, you’ll sink into the luxuries of two pampering resorts – the Digby Pines and the historic Algonquin.
12 nights from $4,903 per person
Maritimes Adventure
Day 1 ARRIVE IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Welcome to “Bean Town.” At 6 pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
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Day 2 BOSTON–PORTLAND, MAINE–BAR HARBORNew England Traditions From Massachusetts, head north through New Hampshire into Maine for Portland, one of New England’s most famous cities. Stroll down the cobblestone streets of Portland’s famous Old Port Exchange, lined with many boutiques, coffee houses, and art galleries. Continue to Bar Harbor, Maine’s oldest summer resort. Dinner this evening is a [LF] traditional lobster bake at your waterfront resort. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Taste the tradition of Maine in the Frenchman Bay town of Bar Harbor. The gateway to spectacular Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor is the perfect spot to indulge in an authentic lobster bake in the Atlantic Ocean tradition loved for generations.
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Day 3 BAR HARBOR–ACADIA NATIONAL PARK–FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICKAtlantic Treasures of Acadia Visit the picturesque rock-bound Acadia National Park, one of America’s most visited national parks. Then travel across the Canadian border to the capital of New Brunswick, Fredericton. Tonight, explore this culturally rich community by dining in the Historic Garrison District or strolling the St. John River along the Riverfront Trail and across the Railway Bridge. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Visit picturesque Acadia National Park and see why it is one of America’s most visited parks – for good reason! This 47,000-acre Atlantic coast paradise on Maine's Mount Desert Island is blessed with lush woodlands, dramatic rocky beaches, and glacier-carved granite peaks such as Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the America’s East Coast. Take the scenic park road and enjoy the spectacular panorama views in the first place in the continental United States to see the sunrise. Keep an eye out for fascinating wildlife, including bald eagles, bear, whales, deer, and seabirds.
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Day 4 FREDERICTON–SAINT JOHN–DIGBY, NOVA SCOTIA Tradition, Tastes & Timeless Beauty This morning, travel to the coast to Saint John to cross the Bay of Fundy, and board a ferry to Digby, a popular summer resort. Your hotel tonight is the Digby Pines Resort, a world of casual elegance in the tradition of the grand hotels. Surrounded by breathtaking beauty, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the views, recreation, and internationally renowned cuisine in this Norman-style chateau. Before dinner, take part in a [LF] private demonstration by a local fisherman to hear about famous the Digby scallop and enjoy Nova Scotian music. Later, dinner is included at the resort. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Visit with a local fisherman to learn why the scrumptious Digby scallop is an important part of life here. Enjoy Nova Scotian music to experience the hearty life and times of this “Scallop Capital of the World!”
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Day 5 DIGBY–LUNENBURG–HALIFAX Fish Stories of Nova Scotia Travel toward Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast and follow the winding shoreline to Lunenburg, one of the continent’s major fishing ports and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic for the ultimate waterfront experience. Continue to Halifax, the provincial capital, an important commercial and military harbor, and your home for the next two nights. The remainder of the day is free where you may wish to visit a craft brewery, museum, local bistro, or walk on the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Visit the charming and picturesque coastal setting of Old Town Lunenburg – a UNESCO World Heritage site with 70% of its original colonial buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries still standing in vibrant painted hues. Founded in 1753, Lunenburg remains a leading supplier of seafood in Canada.
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Day 6 HALIFAX. EXCURSION TO PEGGY’S COVE Spend your day your way in Halifax. This morning, travel to Peggy’s Cove, one of Canada’s most charming fishing villages for a [LF] traditional Nova Scotian breakfast followed by time for spectacular shots of the famous lighthouse and picturesque setting. Return to Halifax for a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. Also, see Fairview Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 100 people who perished on the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic. This afternoon, explore Halifax on an included YourChoice Excursion. Free time this evening. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES & TRADITIONS Discover the tastes and traditions in the charming fishing village of Peggy’s Cove to select from local specialties of fish cakes and a traditional Nova Scotian breakfast. You’ll find many magnificent views for taking photos of the famous lighthouse and panoramic sea views.
TAKE YOUR PICK
GAZE: On the Lookout
Immerse yourself in the area’s rich maritime heritage with a visit to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Then visit Citadel Hill and the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site to tour the early 19th-century star-shaped fort. Learn from the military interpreters and stroll on the tree-shaded walks of the public gardens, ending the afternoon in the harbor area, evoking the port’s former strategic importance.
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SAIL: Catching the Wind
Raise the sails for a fun afternoon aboard a historic three-masted schooner in the world’s second-largest natural harbor. Enjoy the scenic sailing cruise and views of important Halifax landmarks from the water, including Georges Island National Historic Site, the lively waterfront, Citadel Hill, and scenic Northwest Arm.
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Day 7 HALIFAX–MILLBROOK–BADDECK Ancient Traditions Travel to the Millbrook Mi’kmaw First Nation’s community for a guided tour of the [LF] Cultural & Heritage Centre. Later, travel via the Canso Causeway, crossing over to Cape Breton Island, one of the first footholds of European settlement in the New World. Continue to Baddeck. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & HERITAGE Hear Mi’kmaw stories and see artifacts dating back 7,500 years including some of the oldest Aboriginal tools found in Canada. Take a deeper dive into these great people on a tour of the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre with a First Nation’s guide. See an innovative multimedia presentation narrated by Glooscap, known in Mi’kmaw lore as the first human created by a bolt of lightning in the sand. Learn how to say hello and goodbye in Mi’kmaw, hear of their past and present community practices, and see stunning traditional quillwork, beadwork, and clothing.
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Day 8 BADDECK. EXCURSION TO CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK & CABOT TRAILCape Breton Calling! Today, drive along the Cabot Trail, the area explored by John Cabot in the late 15th century, while savoring magnificent vistas of the rocky shoreline and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Enjoy a picnic lunch while admiring the scenery. See Cape Breton Highlands National Park at the northern tip of the island, a landscape that strikingly resembles Scottish coastal regions. Return to Baddeck for a tasting of delicious Nova Scotian wines. (B,L)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS So green and Gaelic is Cape Breton Island that Scotsman and inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, spent the last 37 years of his life here. In fact, Cape Breton was principally settled by Highland Scots whose families had come out on the wrong side of rebellions against the Crown. You can still see this heritage in the accents in some remote villages—and in the great popularity of Scottish-style folk music.
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Day 9 BADDECK–CARIBOU–CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI Inventions of New Scotland This morning, visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, before boarding a ferry from Caribou across the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. For the next two nights, explore Charlottetown, the provincial capital. Get acquainted with this colonial town on a stroll through colorful Great George Street and along the restored waterfront. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES “Mr. Watson. Come here!” Those were the first words spoken by telephone as famed inventor, Alexander Graham Bell placed his first call. Explore his life and achievements with a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic site in Baddeck, where the inventor spent the last years of his life.
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Day 10 CHARLOTTETOWNCanada’s Smallest Province Enjoy your morning at leisure. Take a guided afternoon tour of the island including Prince Edward Island National Park. Also, visit Green Gables Heritage Place, the setting for the famous novel Anne of Green Gables. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEM Visit the world of a red-headed girl in a straw hat and braids to meet one of Canada’s most loved fictional characters, Anne of Green Gables. Relive her mischievous escapades and mishaps within the nostalgic rooms of her home at Green Gables – where local author Lucy Maud Montgomery drew inspiration from the idyllic woodland farmstead.
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Day 11 CHARLOTTETOWN–FUNDY NATIONAL PARK, NEW BRUNSWICK–ST. ANDREWS BY-THE-SEA Tides & Tradition on the Bay Today, travel across the 8-mile Confederation Bridge returning to New Brunswick. Visit Hopewell Rocks with a Naturalist Guide to see giant formations carved by the Bay of Fundy’s dramatic tides that rise and fall more than 50 feet each day. Then enjoy lunch at a third- generation ranch. Continue on a scenic drive through Fundy National Park en route to the resort community of St. Andrews By-the-Sea. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at your hotel. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE Explore the timeless seaside town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea for a true taste of life on Canada’s Eastern Coast of New Brunswick. Waves on the Bay of Fundy can reach 30 feet high along the rocky shores where fishing legends and whale tales are high on the list of conversations in St. Andrew’s multi-hued facades of boutiques, sweet shops, and restaurants.
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Day 12 ST. ANDREWS BY-THE-SEA–ROCKLAND, MAINE Treats & Treasures of the Sea This morning, enjoy an orientation tour of St. Andrews, one of New Brunswick’s oldest and most distinctive settlements. Then journey through old-growth forest and across sheltered coves to quiet fishing villages along the way to Freeport, Maine. Free time this evening to watch the sunset from the beach or stroll on Main Street. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE Freeport, Maine is a picturesque coastal town known for its rugged natural beauty. Nestled on the shores of Casco Bay, Freeport offers breathtaking ocean views of the ocean and stunning sunsets—as well as numerous restaurants, art galleries, museums, craft breweries. The bracing ocean lifestyle here gave birth to the family-owned LL Bean company, famous for its outdoor clothing and equipment brand. With its charming waterfront, vibrant culture, and delicious seafood, Freeport is a quintessential Maine experience.
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Day 13 ROCKLAND–BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Safe travels until we meet again! Morning drive to Boston. Your vacation ends at the Boston Logan International Airport or the Boston tour hotel for those with post-nights. Schedule departing flights from Boston Logan International after 3:30 pm. (B)
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Also known as St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, this relatively small, picturesque old town near the Maine border and 85 mi/135 km southwest of Fredericton was founded by British Loyalists who wanted to escape the newly independent U.S. in the 1780s. Today, one of the town's main attractions is the Huntsman Aquarium, a small aquarium with a child-friendly "touch pool." The Ross Memorial Museum focuses on local history, antique furniture and Asian items.
We also recommend a visit to the St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Site, which was built during the War of 1812, and to St. Andrews Gardens, a nice place for a picnic. Don't miss the quaint shops on Water Street.
A short drive across the ocean floor (at low tide) will take you to Ministers Island where you can take a tour of Sir William Van Horne's visionary 50-room home with greenhouses, windmill and tennis courts. If you’re planning an overnight stay, consider the Fairmont Algonquin Hotel, built in 1889 and known now as the Castle-by-the-Sea.
The Tides of Passamaquoddy Bay, the bay that surrounds the St. Andrews peninsula, raise water levels 28 ft/9 m or more twice a day. The transition from low to high tide takes more than six hours and 2.25 billion tons of water. The phenomena uncovers 6 sq mi/15 sq km of intertidal beach just waiting to be explored for sea creatures and historical artifacts left behind.
New River Beach Provincial Park (25 mi/40 km east of St. Andrews) is the only major sandy stretch on the Fundy shore. It offers campsites, a long saltwater beach, cliffside hiking trails and some special programs, such as guided ghost walks and an annual sand-sculpture contest. Be warned that bad weather systems often stall over this area, and a short drive to Saint John will prove it.
Located along the banks of the St. John River about 50 mi/80 km northwest of Saint John, Fredericton is the capital of New Brunswick and one of the most beautiful cities in Atlantic Canada.
Well worth the drive is Kings Landing Historical Settlement in Mactaquac Country (22 mi/35 km west), a working historical village that re-creates rural life in English New Brunswick from the 1700s to the early 1900s. The costumed staff members play their roles well: After chatting with a farmer's wife or the local publican for a few minutes, you'll feel like a town resident.
Oromocto Marina in Oromocto's Sir Douglas Hazen Park offers an afternoon of quiet strolling on the pier, and the Village of Gagetown (just 40 minutes away) offers unique arts and crafts found only in the Maritimes. You may also want to try your hand at fly-fishing for salmon on the world-famous (and close-by) Miramichi River.
Boston: Private North End Italian Food Tasting Walking Tour - 3 Hours
Boston: Private Sunset Boston Harbor Cruise with Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres - 2 Hours
Boston: Private VIP Boston Yacht Experience With Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres - 2 Hours
Overview:
Imagine sailing into the sunset on Boston Harbor aboard the Valiant, a stunning 97-foot yacht. Picture yourself lounging in the elegant salon, drink in hand from the open bar or chatting on the wicker-furnished fantail. And let’s not forget the bow – your front-row seat to breathtaking views and the ultimate selfie spot. It’s not just a sunset cruise – it’s your private floating celebration in luxury. Cheers to that!
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Tour Itinerary & Highlights:
Note: This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.
Welcome Bubbly: Board with a glass of Champagne, setting the tone for a special evening.
Sail with Charm: Depart from Rowes Wharf aboard the Valiant, your gateway to Boston’s skyline and seaside splendor.
Tailored Journey: Your captain listens to your picks highlighting the Financial District, Seaport or your favorite sights.
Skyline and Sea: Experience the Federal Courthouse, World Trade Center and the stunning Boston skyline from a unique perspective.
Historical Highlights: Glide past the USS Constitution and explore the stories of Harbor Islands like Spectacle and Castle.
Bites and Delights: Enjoy your choice of tasty hors d’oeuvres and other food selections.
Set the Mood: With a DJ curating your soundtrack, the vibe is as unforgettable as the views.
More Information:
The duration of the experience is two (2) hours.
This tour is offered from April 1st through November 1st, seven (7) days a week.
Please inquire with your sales representative for information on wheelchair accessibility.
Boston: Boston Private Cycle Boat Charter - 4 Hours
Overview:
Hop on our cycle boat for a unique spin around Boston Harbor! Pedal past historic gems like the Boston Tea Party ship and USS Constitution, or just chill and enjoy the ride. See iconic sights from Bunker Hill to the Seaport, with the freedom to bring your own snacks and drinks. Whether you’re pedaling or lounging, it’s an unforgettable way to experience Boston’s skyline and history. Ready to set sail?
Tour Itinerary & Highlights:
Note: This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.
Pickup Perks: Your ride awaits! Get scooped up within Boston and whisked away to your cycle boat adventure.
East Boston Exploration: Pedal by the vibrant shores of East Boston, where city views meet sea breezes.
South Boston Seaport Sights: Cruise past the bustling Seaport, where modernity meets the ocean’s edge.
Downtown Delights: Experience the heart of Boston from its waterfront for a unique perspective on city life.
Northend Waterfront Wonders: Float by the charming Northend waterfront where history and culinary delights abound.
Charles River Revelations: Venture into the Charles River Basin where cityscapes and serene waters blend.
Charlestown Navy Yard Close-Up: Encounter naval history up close at the Charlestown Navy Yard, home to legendary ships.
More Information:
The cycle boat tour is one-and-a-half (1.5) hours.
Boston: Discover Boston Private Sightseeing Program - 4 Hours
Boston: Private Historic Boston Pub Crawl - 4 Hours
Overview:
Kick off your unique Boston adventure with a luxury pickup and head straight to Faneuil Hall to begin your exclusive pub crawl along the Freedom Trail. You’ll hit four historic taverns – each with its own craft beer or cider to toast to – all while listening to untold tales of Boston’s past. And after soaking up all that history and brew, you’ll get free time to explore Faneuil Hall Marketplace at your leisure. It’s history, with a twist of fun!
Tour Itinerary & Highlights:
Note: This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.
Boston: Freedom Trail Private Walking Tour - 1.5 Hours
Boston: Private Harvard Campus Tour - 1.5 Hours
Overview:
Ever wonder what it’s like to roam the grounds of an Ivy League legend? Let us pick you up in a luxury vehicle and zip you over to Harvard where you’ll be met by an expert guide – an actual Harvard student – to find out. Stroll through the historic Harvard Yard, get the inside scoop on university lore and maybe even walk the same paths as some of the world-famous Harvardians. Don’t miss this peek into the life of America’s academic elite!
Tour Itinerary & Highlights:
Note: This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.
Harvard Square Meetup: Start your Harvard tour where Cambridge’s heart beats – iconic Harvard Square – bustling with brainpower and charm.
Stroll with a Scholar: Walk through Harvard’s hallowed grounds with a student guide whose stories and insights bring the campus’s rich legacy to life.
Stereotypes Shattered: Discover that Harvard students aren’t just a Hollywood cliché – they’re real, diverse and ready to share their world with you.
Harvard’s Hallmarks: Explore the must-see spots with your guide – laugh at the Harvard Lampoon, reflect at Johnston Gate and snap a pic with the third most-photographed American statue.
More Information:
The duration of the tour is one and a half (1.5) hours.
This tour is offered all year round, seven (7) days a week.
Please inquire with your sales representative for information on wheelchair accessibility.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.