Locks, Legends & Canals of the Northeast (on the Grande Mariner)
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- Visit to “Springwood,” the beloved estate home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Cruising the historic Erie Canal
- View some of the highlights such as the H. Lee White Marine Museum, the Richardson-Bates House Museum, or Fort Ontario
- Visit the notable Antique Boat Museum for a glimpse of the world’s largest showcase of classic recreational boats
- Visit tiny Dark Island in Chippewa Bay and tour the stately and elegant Singer Castle
- Visit the Musèe des Ursulines
- Visit the impressive Chateau de Frontenac
- Explore Montreal, a vibrant riverside city filled with culture, history, and artistic wonders
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Spectacular natural scenery and postcard-perfect photo opportunities abound on this northeastern adventure! Sail the most renowned waters of New York State and southeastern Canada, including surging rivers, peaceful lakes, and majestic fjords. Embark today in New York City and admire the iconic Manhattan skyline.
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Disembark today in Montreal.
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We take you away from the usual, beyond traditional cruising, and closer to adventure. We bring an area to life with onboard historians and naturalists, wine-tastings, photography workshops and culinary demonstrations. In port, you'll experience the authentic flavors of a region from kayaking to horse-drawn carriage rides.
Our trademark bow ramp can literally take you from ship to shore, but we also dock where private yachts dock making the places you want to see as accessible as possible. And with no more than 96 guests there are never over-crowded spaces or herding in port...making your cruise a casual, relaxing and personal adventure.
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Grande Mariner Commissioned and built by Blount Boats in 1998, the Grande Mariner makes her way up to Montreal, just in time for fall foliage season. She was refurbished in 2010, with totally new cabin configurations including new décor, new bathrooms, new furniture in the cabins, a renovated lounge, new décor, and brand new furniture. So if you want to take in a few rays on the sun deck, relax and enjoy the vista-view lounge, or just have a few quiet moments in your cabin as the sea drifts past your open picture window, the Grande Mariner is ready.
Specifications Length: 184' Beam: 40' Draft: 6'6" Passenger Capacity: 88 Passenger Cabins: 44 Commissioned: 1998 Refurbished: 2010 Flag: United States Built By: Blount Boats, Warren, Ri
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Cancellation fees per person from date of departure:
60 days or more = $75
59 days – 45 days = 25% of fare
44 days – 30 days = 50% of fare
29 days – 11 days = 75% of fare
10 days or less = 100% of fare
In addition, passengers will be charged all administration costs incurred by us on behalf of passenger. Administration charges may be levied for ground or air portions or other services associated with voyage or special requests and changes. There shall be no right to any refund except as stated, and we shall have no obligation or liability to passengers for cancellation and/or non-use of all or a portion of a voyage or other services, whether or not due to circumstances beyond passengers’ control. Once purchased trip insurance is non-refundable. We strongly encourage all passengers to purchase trip insurance.
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