Halifax, Canada to Palm Beach, USA - 9/17/11Exploring the New World: 13-night itinerary, September 17, 2011.
The history, present, and future of the New World come alive in this 13-night sailing down the entire Eastern seaboard. See Franklin Roosevelt’s summer home. Feast on a traditional Maine lobster bake. Tour "The Breakers" – the astounding Vanderbilt family mansion in Newport. Visit Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown. Stroll the oldest Formal Gardens in America at Middleton Place Plantation… and view an original copy of the Declaration of Independence. Take a guided trolley tour of historic downtown Savannah. And enjoy an incredible day at the Kennedy Space Center, including fascinating displays, a lift-off simulation, and an exclusive lunch with an astronaut. For sheer variety, this sailing is second to none.
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01 | Arrive in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada September 17, 2011
Arrive in Halifax and check into your included hotel. | Day
02 | Halifax September 18, 2011
Stroll by art galleries, intriguing shops, and heritage sites. Enjoy a highlight tour of Halifax en route to the ship. | Day
03 | Campobello, Canada / Eastport, Maine September 19, 2011
Visit Campobello – summer residence of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Then, in the easternmost port of the United States, watch fishermen at work and savor a traditional lobster bake with all the trimmings. | Day
04 | Bar Harbor September 20, 2011
Drive through Acadia National Park – including Thunder Hole and Cadillac Mountain. Marvel at the craggy coastline, crashing waves and granite mountains. Discover the classic New England village of Bar Harbor.
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05 | Portsmouth, New Hampshire September 21, 2011
Explore this historic port and visit Strawberry Banke to see preserved New Hampshire buildings from four centuries. See traditional craftsmen applying their trades. | Day
06 | Newport, Rhode Island September 22, 2011
See exceptional examples of Colonial, Federal, and Victorian homes. Tour the breathtaking estates and mansions of America’s wealthiest families along Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue. | Day
07 | Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts September 23, 2011
Arrive by inflatable excursion craft for a walking tour, including a wooden boatyard. Enjoy lunch on an historic Lightship, accompanied by local entertainment. | Day
08 | At Sea September 24, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Yorktown. | Day
09 | Yorktown, Virginia September 25, 2011
Discover Yorktown, Jamestown, and Williamsburg – known as the Historic Triangle of Colonial Virginia. The day is highlighted by Williamsburg’s 301-acre Historic Area – including 88 original buildings, businesses, and homes. | Day
10 | At Sea September 26, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Charleston. | Day
11 | Charleston, South Carolina September 27, 2011
Visit Middleton Place Plantation, a Registered National Historic Landmark, where you’ll see an original copy of the Declaration of Independence. Experience Charleston by horse-drawn carriage. | Day
12 | Savannah, Georgia September 28, 2011
Take a guided trolley tour to one of Savannah’s finest mansions. Lunch at Paula Deen’s “The Lady and Sons,” hosted by one of Paula’s sons. | Day
13 | Canaveral Harbor, Florida September 29, 2011
Visit the incredible Kennedy Space Center. Highlights include historic displays on all major NASA programs, an exclusive lunch with a current astronaut, and a simulated journey into space on the “Space Shuttle Launch.” | Day
14 | Palm Beach, Florida September 30, 2011
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage. |
All meals are included aboard the ship. |
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