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- Enjoy the magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean
- See the incredible views of Penobscot Bay
- Explore Saint John
- Visit Anchorage Provincial Park, a bird and game sanctuary, and enjoy a walk along its well-groomed trails.
- Visit Grand Manan Island Museum, which displays the history of life on the island.
- Experience the treasures of Nova Scotia in Yarmouth and Digby, then relax in Grand Manan Island
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Embark today in Rockland, ME, a charming coastal town with a welcoming downtown, thriving artists’ community, and a rich history of shipbuilding. Settle in and relax as the ship sails “Down East” this afternoon to Bar Harbor, ME, a popular resort town on Mount Desert Island.
Spend a full day in lovely Bar Harbor, where you can find local specialties like maple syrup and artisan jewelry. Nature lovers will be delighted by an optional tour to Acadia National Park, where hiking trails wind through pristine salt marshes. Travel to the top of Cadillac Mountain and behold spectacular views of the forests and the Atlantic Ocean.
Arrive this morning in Eastport, ME, the eastern-most city in the United States. Consisting of just 12.34 square miles of enchanting island beauty, it’s clear why the locals invite visitors to discover “The Maine Thing.” An optional guided tour of the town acquaints y...
Greet the morning in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, NB! An optional excursion takes you to Roosevelt-Campobello International Park, offering postcard- perfect views of the majestic Bay of Fundy en route to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s beloved island home. After lunch, depart for Halifax, Nova Scotia.
After a morning of peaceful sailing, arrive in Halifax, NS a coastal metropolis with a storied maritime history. An optional double decker bus tour introduces you to the city’s treasures and its connection to the Titanic’s fateful voyage in 1912. Tour the verdant Publ...
A full day of sailing offers magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean. The sunny top deck is a perfect location to enjoy a good book, a cocktail, and the awe- inspiring seascape.
Arrive this morning in Lunenburg, NS, known by many as “the prettiest town in Canada.” Treat yourself to a full-day optional tour of the region, beginning with a walking tour of Lunenburg to view St. John’s Anglican Church, a breathtaking example of Carpenter Gothic A...
Today discover Yarmouth, NS, known for its elegant Victorian architecture. An optional guided walking tour through the town’s heritage district introduces you to the historic Fuller Brush Home; the Yarmouth County Museum, housed in a former granite church; and the wat...
Arrive this afternoon in charming Digby, NS, known as “the scallop capital of the world.” An optional walking tour invites you to sample this historic marina town’s famed scallops and other edible delights. This evening, delight to the sound of Acadian Folk Music onboard the ship.
Grand Manan Island, NB is a nature lover’s paradise! An optional guided tour will highlight the island’s breathtaking natural beauty. Visit Anchorage Provincial Park, a bird and game sanctuary, and enjoy a walk along its well-groomed trails. Visit Grand Manan Island M...
Enjoy a full day in Saint John, NB! An optional morning Highlights Tour introduces you to this delightful coastal city. This afternoon, explore at your leisure and discover enchanting boutiques, intriguing art galleries, local restaurants serving fresh seafood, and th...
Disembark this morning in Saint John.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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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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Built by Blount Boats in Warren, RI, and commissioned in 1997, the Grande Caribe carries 88 passengers everywhere from Belize to Baltimore. She was completely renovated in 2009, with new furniture and décor in the lounge, cabins and dining rooms, and sparkling new showers and bathrooms. So whether you find yourself chatting under the glimmering canopy lights of the top deck, or enjoying a lazy morning in your cabin, the Grande Caribe was built with you in mind.
Specifications: Length: 184' Beam: 40' Draft: 6'6" Passenger Capacity: 88 Passenger Cabins: 44 Commissioned: 1997 Refurbished: 2009 Flag: United States Built By: Blount Boats, Warren, RI
All reservations are subject to a minimum $75 per person cancellation charge. Passengers may cancel subject to the charges listed below. Cancellations must be confirmed in writing by the passenger or travel agent prior to departure to be considered valid.
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.
- Optional sightseeing tours are at an additional cost.
- Valid passport required. All itineraries including ports, activities, and routes are subject to change based on availability, weather, river, water levels and sea conditions.
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