Princess cruise lines has a seven-day cruise option that departs several times between August and October. During this cruise, you'll visit ports of call in both the US and Canada. Ports included in the itinerary are: Newport, Rhode Island; Boston, Massachusetts; Bar Harbor, Maine; Saint Johns, New Brunswick and Halifax, Nova Scotia. One of the best times to take this cruise is during the fall months when the leaves are at their brightest.
The Caribbean Princess has an entire deck equipped with mini-suites, and is the largest in the Princess fleet, with a 3,100 passenger capacity. Plenty of dining options are on board, from pizza to gourmet steak dinners (when reservations are requested). A variety of activities are available for adults, teens and kids.
Princess Cruises
24844 Avenue Rockefeller
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
800-774-6237
princess.com
On the Cruise to Nowhere, you travel from New York City to, essentially, the Atlantic Ocean. This cruise allows you to get an idea of life on the sea while leaving your cares behind. It's a two-day voyage that enhances your cruise experience by letting you engage in all the fun activities offered aboard the Carnival Miracle ship while staying in your own cabin.
The ship offers kids' activities, such as their Camp Carnival and Circle "C." You can have fun at an on-board casino or have a relaxing experience in their spa. Dining options offered are Nick and Nora's steakhouse, the Bacchus Dining Room and Horatio's Grill. Other entertainment options include "sing alongs" in Sam's piano bar and stage shows in one of Carnival's lounges.
Eighty percent of the Carnival Miracle's cabins face the water and the ship offers many balcony rooms for fresh air enjoyment.
Carnival Corporation
231 Windsor Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-901-3232
carnival.com
On a 10-day New England/Canadian cruise aboard the Norwegian Jewel, you can explore the beautiful fall scenery of select cities in the United States and Canada. An exciting range of cruise activities are available daily. Shore excursions for this ship include Newport, Rhode Island in the US. Canadian ports of call include Quebec City, Quebec. The Halifax, Nova Scotia stop offers shops, pubs and plenty of dining options.
While at sea, a plethora of entertainment awaits guests. For kids and teens, activities include a teen dinner and team-building opportunities. Younger children can participate in treasure hunts, games and stories.
Romantic packages are available too, and can include anything from on-board wedding plannings to honeymoon/anniversary themes.
After departing from New York City, the 10-day cruise offers Quebec City as one of its Canadian ports of call. Norwegian's seven- and nine-day packages visit both ports in New England and Canada; however, neither allow time for travel to Quebec.
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, Florida 33126
305-436-4000
ncl.com
