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Transportation will be provided by Super Shuttle from either LGA or JFK
airports to the hotel of your choice. Whichever hotel you choose, it puts you
in the heart of Manhattan. Just blocks from the Broadway district, Rockefeller
Center and Park Avenue.
Overnight – New York City
Your hop on/off city sightseeing ticket is good for 2 consecutive days,
giving you most of the day to explore New York. Some of the sights on the tour
include New York’s most popular attractions: Times Square, Empire State
Building, Soho, Chinatown, Little Italy, Union Square, Lower East Side,
Greenwich Village and more….
Your cruise departs at 6:00pm this evening. The Manhattan Pier is just a short
taxi ride from your hotel. As you depart from the N.Y. Cruise Terminal, don’t
forget to catch a parting glance of the Manhattan skyline before passing
historic Ellis Island and the regal Statue of Liberty as you head to the open
waters.
Onboard this elegant cruise ship you will discover luxury cruising at its best – a spectacular waterfall with bridges in the foyer, a zen garden in the sushi bar and an open air cinema are just a few of the offerings on this beautiful modern liner.
Sydney, the second-biggest city in the province of Nova Scotia is the only real urban centre on Cape Breton Island. The population of Sydney is a melting pot of nationalities that contribute to the various Scottish, Acadian, African Canadian and eastern European cultural events that are held throughout the year. Tour the historic district of Sydney or take in the gorgeous scenery on Cape Breton Island, from the wilderness of the Highlands to the lovely lakeside village of Baddeck, once home to Alexander Graham Bell.
Victorian-era houses, colourful painted buildings, and an attractive waterfront; Charlottetown is the capital of Prince Edward Island, located in eastern Canada, lying west of Cape Breton Island and north of the Nova Scotia peninsula, in the Gulf of St Lawrence. The island’s pastoral landscapes of rolling hills, woodlands, ocean coves and unique red soil have earned PEI the name ‘Garden of the Gulf’ and it is a very popular holiday spot with tourists from local maritime areas and from North America.
Follow the St. Lawrence River to experience the French charm and seafaring heritage of Quebec…what a lovely sight as you sail into a landscape of dazzling crimson and gold.
As you approach the city from the vantage point of your luxury liner will see the massive Fairmont Château Frontenac Hotel which dominates the city’s skyline; this impressive edifice holds some promise of what lies in store. Packed with history and culture, Quebec is a heady, beautiful city where Old World Europe meets North America. One of the oldest cities in North America, the ramparts surrounding Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec) are the only remaining fortified city walls north of Mexico and were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. A wonderful place to visit at any time of year, summer draws bustling crowds, creating a buzz wherever you go, whereas autumn and spring are equally beautiful, as the city is dressed in nature’s own vibrant colours. Holiday-makers are treated to fantastic music and arts festivals all year round, and the city’s museums and tourist attractions are plentiful. Be sure to go east of the fortification walls in Vieux-Québec and visit Place Royal, an area with a distinct European feel with stone buildings and winding streets lined with shops and restaurants.
Enjoy all the ship has to offer today as you sail towards Halifax.
Halifax is situated on the peninsula of Nova Scotia, a province of Canada.
A large and animated port city, Halifax was founded in 1749 by the British
government before becoming the City of Halifax in 1841. Vibrant and
cosmopolitan, Halifax marries history and arts with majestic nature, so each
cruise passenger can create their ideal outing when leaving the ship coming
ashore for the day. Those with an interest in naval history won’t want to miss
the Halifax Citadel, a National Historic Site of Canada. A legacy of Halifax’s
important role during the British Empire, the 19th century citadel has a
defensive ditch, ramparts, musketry gallery and a ‘living history’ programme;
the whole site makes a great day out for adults and children.
Those in the mood for metropolitan living can shop ‘til they drop in Halifax’s
numerous shopping districts; the Spring Gardens Place, in particular, is
popular for its coffee shops and stylish boutiques.
Many cruise passengers will want to ensure that a visit to the Maritime Museum
of the Atlantic is part of their cruise vacation; this popular attraction is
home to a very comprehensive and permanent exhibition on the Titanic (The sad
tale of this infamous liner ended in Halifax, as local ships were crucial in
the Titanic’s rescue operation). Many of the Titanic’s victims are buried in
Halifax.
Enjoy your day at sea!
Newport – a city where you can step off your luxury MSC cruise liner and
cross the threshold of the rich and famous. This wonderfully elegant and
refined New England city has a long and fascinating history characterized by
the fames and fortunes that have come, gone and left their mark. Newport was
the playground of the fabulously rich and famous during the golden days of
America’s Gilded Age (1865 – 1901) when super-rich industrialists (including
the Vanderbilts and Astors) built elaborate homes; known locally as ‘summer
cottages’. These extravagant displays of wealth and elegance are now open to
the public. Not to be missed are the palatial Italian-Renaissance- style
“Breakers” and “The Elms”, a 1901 French-style chateau. Newport also boasts
much earlier history, including the oldest synagogue in North America and the
17th century Bacon’s Castle, thought to be the oldest surviving house in North
America.
But it is not just history buffs that will have a fantastic day off the ship
in Newport. Sports fans have plenty to see, in particular the historical
centres dedicated to tennis, the America’s Cup and yachting. Culture vultures
are catered for in every season from the Winter Festival to the legendary
summer folk and classical festival. Simply wandering the pretty harbourfronts
with the signature Newport lighthouses will inspire a true holiday feel, as
will strolling the famous Cliff Walk.
Enclosed in your travel documents is a transfer voucher from the pier to the airport. We hope you have enjoyed your trip out East and will be one of many with Cartan Tours.
| Cruise Category: | September 21, 2010 |
| Inside | $1,429 |
| Ocean view | $1,629 |
| Balcony | $1,929 |
| Balcony Superior | $2,049 |
| Balcony Suite | $2,549 |
| Port Taxes & Government Fees of $60 must be added to the above rates. | |
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