Boston & eastern Canada by cruise & train

You can start your day with a guided walk along the Freedom Trail, taking in the city's most important Revolutionary War sights, like Paul Revere’s house, Faneuil Hall, and the USS Constitution. Alternatively, you can visit the red-brick houses of Beacon Hill or the world-famous Harvard University over the river in Cambridge.

Make your own way from your hotel to Boston's cruise ship terminal to board the MS Zaandam, an elegant vessel with decor inspired by musical instruments, including signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones.

Explore the town of Bar Harbor, which is surrounded on three sides by the densely forested mountains of Acadia National Park. You might take a horse-drawn carriage ride around the park, go whale watching, marvel at autumnal foliage, or indulge in a quintessential Maine lobster bake.

You’ll dock today in Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia and the largest city in Atlantic Canada. You can eat and drink at seafood restaurants and microbreweries, visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration, or see memorabilia from the Titanic at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Your ship will dock at Cape Breton’s only large urban area, Sydney. You might visit Glace Bay Miners Museum, explore the city’s historic homes and churches in the North End, or learn more about the Indigenous Mi’kmaq people at the Membertou Heritage Park.

The largest settlement on Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown is a compact city full of leafy avenues lined with Victorian clapboard houses. You can wander around, admiring the grand heritage homes and red-brick shops, as well as the neo-Gothic Saint-Dunstan’s Basilica and Beaconsfield Historic House. Stop by COWS Creamery to sample the island’s celebrated ice cream.

On this day entirely at sea, you’ll cruise through the massive Gulf of Saint Lawrence, a hugely biodiverse ecosystem that attracts a range of sea life, from tiny krill to enormous right whales, as well as a whole range of seabirds.

Spend your last full day at sea exploring Québec City, the continent's only walled city. Walk along the clifftop boardwalk for views of the Saint Lawrence River, step back in time on Place Royale, or browse the antiques shops on Rue Saint-Paul and Rue du Trésor.

Disembark from your cruise ship and make your own way to your hotel in the historic heart of Montréal. Then, spend the afternoon exploring the city’s blend of French, British, and Canadian cultures. You could browse the many chic shops and galleries, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, or sample some of the city's superb restaurants.

Join a small-group guided walking tour to get local tips on where to eat and what to do. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish — take a Bateau-Mouche cruise along the Saint Lawrence River, visit the planetarium, stroll around the botanical gardens, or visit the Museum of Fine Arts.

Make your way to the station for a short journey over to the city's capital today. The city is easily navigable on foot or by bike. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish — take a Bateau-Mouche cruise along the Saint Lawrence River, visit the planetarium, stroll around the botanical gardens, or visit the Museum of Fine Arts.

Enjoy the '20-minute city' today with a private guided tour delving into the history of Canada's capital. You'll have plenty of time afterwards to explore at your own leisure, visiting the Parliament Buildings or taking a boat out onto the river.

Enjoy a leisurely morning before making your way to the train station. You'll have business class seats and a meal on board as you make the journey to Toronto. On arrival, find your way to your hotel and spend the evening exploring all the city has to offer.

Take a guided trip to Niagara Falls, where you can opt to join a boat trip for closer views or opt for a helicopter ride over the falls. After lunch, you’ll be driven along the scenic Niagara Parkway before visiting Niagara-on-the-Lake, a village known for its wineries.

Spend the morning soaking up the sights and sounds of Toronto. You could venture into its eclectic suburbs, visit the Hockey Hall of Fame, or take a 15-minute ferry trip over to Toronto Islands for a chance to relax on sandy beaches while admiring the city skyline before taking a taxi to Toronto Airport for your flight home.