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Montreal To Dover Cruise
USA & Canada Cruise
Join this cruise in Montreal, and take a leisurely journey back home. The ArtsClub theme of Flora & Fauna, hosted by Fern Alder.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2009 | |||
| Fri 09 to Sat 10 | Early PM |  Montreal | |
| Sun 11 | Early PM | Late PM | Baie-Commeau, Quebec |
| Wed 14 | Early AM | Late PM | Lunenburg, Nova Scotia |
| Thu 15 | Early AM | Late PM | Digby |
| Fri 16 | Early AM | Late PM |  St John, New Brunswick |
| Sat 17 | Early AM | Late PM | Bar Harbor, Maine |
| Sun 18 | Early AM | Late PM | Portland (Maine) |
| Mon 19 to Tue 20 | Early AM | Late PM | Boston |
| Wed 21 | Early AM | Late PM | Oak Bluffs |
| Thu 22 to Fri 23 | Early AM | Late Night | New York |
| Sun 25 | Early AM | Late PM | Shelburne, Nova Scotia |
| Mon 26 | Early AM | Late PM | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Tue 27 | Early AM | Late PM | Sydney, Nova Scotia |
| Wed 28 | Early AM | Late PM | St Pierre et Miquelon |
| Thu 29 | Early AM | Late PM | St. John's, Newfld. |
| November 2009 | |||
| Tue 03 | Early AM | Late PM | Cobh (for Cork) |
| Thu 05 | Early AM | Dover | |
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Prices shown are per person, based on standard twin adult occupancy.
| Grade | Cabin | Availability | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £4,323 |
| B | Superior Outside | Limited | £4,023 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | Call for Latest Status | £4,791 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £4,191 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | Limited | £4,023 |
| BJ | Balcony Junior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £5,591 |
| BJD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £5,591 |
| C | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £3,924 |
| D | Outside | Limited | £3,523 |
| E | Outside | Limited | £3,391 |
| F | Outside | Limited | £3,256 |
| G | Superior Inside | Call for Latest Status | £3,091 |
| GD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £3,091 |
| H | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £2,857 |
| I | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £2,690 |
| IS | Gtee Inside Cabin | Limited | £1,499 |
| J | O/S Superior Single | Call for Latest Status | £6,691 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £7,521 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £5,858 |
| L | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £5,522 |
| M | Superior I/S Single | Call for Latest Status | £5,024 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Call for Latest Status | £7,356 |
| N | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £4,458 |
| OS | Gtee Outside Cabin | Good | £1,749 |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £10,123 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Call for Latest Status | £8,522 |
| SOS | Gtee Superior O/S | Good | £1,999 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £6,556 |
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Manicouagan Region and Manic 5 by Plane
BAIE- COMMEAU, CANADA
Flying over the Manicouagan region we are sure to be impressed by its many facets, as varied as they are astounding. -
Best of Baie-Commeau
BAIE- COMMEAU, CANADA
On this tour we will learn about the rich religious and cultural heritage, as well as the strong character of the hearty souls living in this remote paradise. -
Walking tour of Baie- Commeau
BAIE- COMMEAU, CANADA
Two churches are on the itinerary. St. Amelie’s Church features the pink granite of Québec’s North Shore and here we can admire its 1,500 square metres of fresco paintings, the 30 stained-glass windows representing characters from the Bible, and the magnificent Casavant organ. -
The Ice Experience Centre
BAIE- COMMEAU, CANADA
Here we will learn of its evolution, the climate changes that caused its formation, and how humans adapted 20,000 years ago. -
Hollow Gravity Dam - Manic 2
BAIE- COMMEAU, CANADA
This line has now become the international standard for high-voltage transmission. The line is linked to a generating station powerful enough to supply electricity to a city of 250,000 people. -
Acadia National Park
BAR HARBOR, MAINE
This tour will take us along the 27-mile Park Loop Road offering spectacular coastal, mountain and forest scenery. We will pass through the quaint town of Bar Harbor to view some of the charming Victorian Mansions built by Americans rich and famous at the turn of the century.
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Carriage Ride & Cadillac Mountain
BAR HARBOR, MAINE
After a short drive along a portion of the Park Loop Road, we will travel back in time to the turn of the century as we board our 15-passenger horse-drawn carriage for a one hour scenic ride around day Mountain along the carriage trails.
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Rinehart Pavilion & Cadillac Mountain
BAR HARBOR, MAINE
From this vantage point we will enjoy the 360-degree view of Acadia National Parks Beautiful landscape of granite cliffs, lush forest, lakes and valleys.
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Best of Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park & Lobster Lunch
BAR HARBOR, MAINE
A fabulous lobster lunch will be served at the beautiful Asticou Inn. Built at the turn-of-the-century, this handsomely Inn offers an elegant atmosphere with beautiful views of the picturesque blue waters of the harbour. -
Historic Boston and Cambridge
BOSTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
History, architecture and landmark events are abundant in our city tour.
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Panoramic Boston and Cambridge
BOSTON
Boston is a compact city of 600,000, blending the heritage of its rich past with the excitement of a modern world-class destination. History, architecture and landmark events are abundant in this city tour.
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Gardner Museum and Harvard Yard
BOSTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Past the Public Garden with exotic seasonal plantings, we reach Beacon Hill’s exclusive townhouses and then the bustling Harvard Square in Cambridge, where we disembark the coach for an informative stroll through Harvard Yard.
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Lexington and Concord
BOSTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Outside of the city, we will enjoy a scenic drive past farmers’ fields lined with stone walls, colourful seasonal foliage, and fine colonial and later era timber homes as we progress to Lexington and Concord.
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Seaside New England
BOSTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
We travel up the craggy coast to Marblehead, known for its sailing challenges around its rock-strewn seas. Sailing has replaced the town’s early fishing industry as the primary focus of the townspeople.
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America's Beginnings
BOSTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Our tour highlights the gently rolling countryside, homes and historic sites of New England. We will hear the story of the Patriots’ first shots at the American Revolution, as we relive history in the towns that preserve the heritage of the country’s beginnings.
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A Walking Tour of Cork City
COBH, IRELAND
Leaving the South Mall – one of the most gracious streets in the city – we will cross Parnell Bridge, where we shall stop briefly and enjoy the view. We can see City Hall, elegant in its classical lines and its glistening limestone, the fluted columns of the Savings Bank, the modern lines of the College of Commerce and Morrison’s Island.
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Lakes of Killarney & Muckross House
COBH, IRELAND
Departing from Cobh, we will travel westwards towards Killarney. Leaving Cork City behind, we pass through the busy market town of Macroom, the largest town in the Lee Valley and the economic centre of mid Cork. Admiral Sir William Penn, whose son founded Pennsylvania, once owned Macroom Castle, which dominates the centre of the town. -
Exploring Tipperary
COBH, IRELAND
Tipperary is renowned for its rich pasturelands, and boasts the best Irish dairy products on the island. Rich in ancient heritage, it was once the home to Ireland’s High Kings.
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Cork's Countryside & Kinsale
COBH, IRELAND
Today we will board our private motor coach for a tour through Cork’s charming countryside and visit the unique sailing town of Kinsale.
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Jameson Distillery & Cork
COBH, IRELAND
Leaving the city, we will travel eastwards to the village of Midleton, the place from which the famous Irish whiskey gets its name. A visit to the Jameson Heritage Centre and Old Jameson Distillery in Midleton will take us right into the heart of the cherished whiskey-making tradition. -
Scenic Kinsale By Sea Safari
COBH, IRELAND
On our tour today we can experience the thrill of a sea seafari boat ride and visit the picturesque sailing town of Kinsale. -
Blarney Castle & Cork City
COBH, IRELAND
We will travel via the north road to the picturesque village of Blarney. The village lies in the protective shadow of historic Blarney Castle.
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Wineries of Digby County
DIGBY, NOVA SCOTIA
October is an ideal month to visit as it is harvest time for most varietals. En route, beside St Mary’s Bay, our guide will describe wine growing in Nova Scotia, the opportunities and the challenges. -
Bear River First Nation
DIGBY, NOVA SCOTIA
The multi media Museum and Interpretive Centre in Bear River takes you through the seasonal migration of the local inhabitants; pre-European colonization; interaction with the French and English and to the present day. -
Historic Gardens and Fort Anne in Annapolis Royal
DIGBY, NOVA SCOTIA
Fort Anne was fought over by the British and French through the 17th and 18th centuries and was first fortified in 1629 when Scots settled in Nova Scotia. The site was the seat of government of Acadie (the French province) and of Nova Scotia under the British from 1713 to 1749 when Halifax was founded as the new capital. -
Port Royal
DIGBY, NOVA SCOTIA
The complex consisted of a trading room, separate gentlemen’s and artisans’ quarters, a common room, forge, kitchen and chapel surrounding a large courtyard. While the fortified residence disappeared, the Acadians flourished around the Annapolis Basin until their expulsion by the British in 1755. -
Halifax City Tour
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
For more than 250 years, Halifax has been ‘The Warden of the North’ - a military, commercial and political powerhouse. We will learn the story of the city’s founding, of the pirates and privateers who walked its streets, and of the prosperous, world-class city it has become today.
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Hop-on, Hop-off Double-Decker City Tour
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
We will have the opportunity to hop off at a variety of sites, such as: Point Pleasant Park, Halifax Citadel, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and shopping destinations such as Historic Properties and Spring Garden Road.
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Peggy's Cove
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
We will have the opportunity to stroll with our guide on a walking tour through this tiny cove, with its bustling fishing harbour. Listen as they spin the tales of the cove – how it got its name, the story of its lighthouse, and the lobster fishery, which is the backbone of the local economy.
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Twin Coves and Lobster Lunch
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
Leaving the bustling streets of downtown Halifax behind, our coach will follow the Lighthouse Route along the Atlantic shore to the 200-year-old fishing village of Peggy’s Cove.
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Trolley Tour in the Heart of Halifax
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
On our tour, we will see the bustling Halifax waterfront, Historic Properties, Cable Wharf and Public Gardens, before heading up Citadel Hill for a panoramic view of the city, the beautiful Halifax Harbour and the historic Old Town Clock.
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Two Towns - Two Loops
LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA
On this tour we will enjoy the sights and sounds and coastal scenes of Lunenburg with a hop-on, hop-off pass aboard an authentic London double-decker bus offering us tow separate tour loops to choose from.
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Historic Walking Tour of Lunenburg
LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA
Now a bustling fishing port, Lunenburg was once considered to be the busiest shipbuilding town in the world, and was the birthplace of the world-famous racing schooner Bluenose.
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Tea & Treasures
LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA
If we thought pirates, lost treasure, secret codes and mysterious maps belonged in story books then think again. The Oak Island Money Pit has been thwarting treasure hunters for over two hundred years and even now investors in the USA have invested millions of dollars in their chance to recover the treasure.
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Historic Liverpool
LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA
We will get to hear the history of how the area was first settled by the Mi’kmaq and later became the site of a small Acadian settlement known as Lingley.
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Old and New Montreal City Tour
MONTREAL, CANADA
The thriving shopping district, with its elegant boutiques, department stores and shopping complexes clearly attests to Montréal’s reputation as a fashion capital. Beyond the area lies the old financial district, home to over 5,000 corporations, and the old Olympic stadium, a striking complex of sports and recreational facilities. -
The Glorious Laurentians Mountains
MONTREAL, CANADA
Our drive from Montréal will take us past deep blue ponds and charming colonial-style houses, and we will see mountains – some of which are said to be the oldest in the world. -
Walking tour of Old Montreal
MONTREAL, CANADA
We will discover the history as we learn about the fortifications, the seigniorial system and religious institutions inherited from the French and English Regimes. -
Botanical Gardens, Biodome and Olympic Tower
MONTREAL, CANADA
Among the many that we can view include the Japanese Garden – 25 hectares featuring the largest bonsai collection outside of Asia) and the five-acre Montréal Shanghai ‘Dream Lake’ Garden, the largest garden outside of Asia. -
New York! New York!
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Our first visit will be to the Rockefeller Centre and the 70 story ‘Top Of The Rock’s’ Observation Deck. The view itself is unique and astonishing, unobstructed for 360 degrees and stretching for miles in every direction. -
New York Highlights
NEW YORK
We begin our sightseeing drive of Manhattan and view Rockefeller Centre, Times Square, the Theatre District, the Empire State Building and St Patrick’s Cathedral from the comfort of our coach.
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Central Park Circumnavigation
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
As part of our tour we will make a stop at the Conservatory Gardens which contains three separate fully landscaped gardens – French, Italian and English.
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New York by Land and Sea
NEW YORK
By coach we wind our way to lower Manhattan stopping at the historic 18th Century South Street Seaport, replete with historic tall ships, museums, exhibits and restaurants.
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Walk the Brooklyn Bridge
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
We will board our coach and journey through Manhattan as our guide points out the exhilarating sights of the city, including the South Street Seaport, Wall Street, Chinatown and the East Village. -
Sparkling Manhattan
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Our experienced guide will show us famous buildings that light up the Manhattan skyline such as the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, as well as Manhattan Bridge, Lower East Side, romantic Central Park, Columbus Circle and – not be missed – Times Square and Broadway!
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Best of Portland and Kennebunkport
PORTLAND, MAINE
We start by enjoying a scenic drive through the quaint streets of the Old Port. Once the home of the warehouse district, the red-brick buildings have since been transformed into charming restaurants, pubs, unique boutiques and galleries. -
Portland Highlights and Victoria Mansion
PORTLAND, MAINE
Once the home of the warehouse district, the red-brick buildings have been transformed into charming restaurants, pubs, unique boutiques and galleries. -
Maine Lobster Bake and Historic Fort Scammel
PORTLAND, MAINE
We will visit House Island, thought to be the site of the earliest European house built in Casco Bay, which has been occupied since 1661. In 1808, the US government built the sprawling Fort Scammel, originally designed to defend Portland from the British, but was later used to defend the North against the South. -
Amphibious Duck Tour
PORTLAND, MAINE
The street lanterns highlight a gracious mix of architectural styles, and the quaint streets that weave through the Old Port provide a picturesque setting to explore historic Portland. -
St Martins and The Bay of Fundy
SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK
During the scenic drive, our local guide will entertain us with fascinating folklore about the village, including the thriving shipbuilding era of bygone days. We shall also discover the wonder of the Reversing Falls Rapids. -
Flowers, Farms and New Brunswick Charms
ST JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK
Leaving the city behind, our local guide will enchant us with fact and folklore as we travel to Darlings Island, where we will find Enan Lane and meet Nancy Thorpe – an avid gardener who will show us her beautiful displays of flowers and plants. -
Bay of Fundy Up Close
ST JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK
We will meet our local guide at the pier and walk to New Brunswick Museum, where a curator will introduce us to the wonders of the Bay of Fundy. -
Harbour Cruise and City Highlights
ST JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK
We depart the pier on a local city transit bus with a guide and explore the city’s highlights, including the colourful streets of Saint John’s historic uptown and the breathtaking view from Fort Howe. -
Ride The Rapids
ST JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK
This white-knuckle experience begins with an orientation through the City of Saint John, including Fort Howe, which offers a lovely view of the harbour below, and the Old City Market, where we will have a little time to explore. -
Trolley Tour of Saint John
SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK
Our first stop will be at the Reversing Falls Rapids, where the mighty Bay of Fundy causes the Saint John River to reverse direction and flow upstream. Here we will be able to take a few photographs before re-boarding our trolley once more.
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Hopewell Rocks - Bay of Fundy Escape
SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK
Passing through the Fundy National Park we will need to keep our eyes peeled as various bird species and even an occasional moose could be spotted. Then we will enjoy a brief stop in the quaint fishing village of Alma.
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Museums of St John's
ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND
Departing from the pier, our coach will take us to Fort Amherst, where we shall see the Signal Hill fault and spectacular coastal scenery. Located at the headland of St John’s Harbour, Signal Hill is the site of the Cabot Tower, which was built to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot’s voyage of discovery. -
From the Top of the City to the Continent's Edge
ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND
At Cape Spear, we can enjoy the dramatic setting of the continent’s extreme edge whilst exploring the tunnels and fortifications that protected the gateway to the New World during the wars of the 20th century.
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500 Years of Rum and Rascals
ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND
We can sample overproof Cabot Tower Rum near Cabot Tower on Signal Hill, then taste traditional craft ales at Quidi Vidi Brewery, situated in Quidi Vidi Village, which is a fishing enclave surrounded by St John’s. -
North Head Trail Hike
ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND
This 90-minute escorted coastal walk takes in some narrow cliffside trails and spectacular viewpoints as we hike from Signal Hill back to our ship. -
Titanic Exploration
ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND
More than just Titanic trivia, our visit will incorporate the authentic 1912 experience as we relive these stories on our Titanic Exploration.
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Town and Island Tour
ST PIERRE & MIQUELON, CANADA
We shall spend approximately 20 minutes on a sightseeing drive in the town of St Pierre and 20 minutes exploring the coastline; two short stops will be made – at a scenic lookout and at the French-style graveyard. -
Ile Aux Marin Walking Tour
ST PIERRE
At the dock on Ile Aux Marin, a guide will give us an overview of the history of the island and the sights to see; we can then explore independently. -
Scenic Baddeck and Alexander Graham Bell
SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA
In Baddeck we shall visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, which does full justice to the outstanding accomplishments of the man best known for the invention of the telephone.
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Fortress of Louisbourg
SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA
Louisbourg is a thriving seaport – one of the busiest harbours in North America – and capital of Ile Royale (Cape Breton Island). Cod accounts for most of the island’s prosperity, and the town and settlement along the harbour shore are a thriving community. -
Bras D'or Lakes, Highland Village and Baddeck
SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA
This picturesque excursion takes us on a circular tour of the very heart of Cape Breton Island and includes some of the island’s most beautiful scenery on the shores of the Bras d’Ors Lakes.
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A Guided Walk of Old Sydney Town
SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA
We depart the ship for an approximate five minute uphill walk to St Patrick’s Church Museum. The oldest-standing Roman Catholic Church on the island was built in 1828 and now houses a collection of early Sydney artefacts.
Balmoral
Welcome aboard Balmoral, the largest of our fleet.
Carrying 1350 passengers the Balmoral is certainly the grandest ship of our fleet, yet still compact enough to offer our trademark intimate, homely atmosphere. The Balmoral offers 710 elegant comfortable cabins, world-class cuisine and diverse onboard activities.Fly cruise information
Please find the flight options for this cruise below. NB: please note that some flights may touch down en-route to either pick up or set down other passengers joining or leaving the ship, or to re-fuel.
| Flight No | Departure Airport | Departs | Arrival Airport | Arrives |
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| AB1140 | Gatwick (LGW) | 09 Oct 2009 PM | Montreal (YUL) | 09 Oct 2009 PM |
| GSM7356 | Manchester (MAN) | 09 Oct 2009 PM | Montreal (YUL) | 09 Oct 2009 PM |
Cruise Details
- ID: L091921
- Themes:
- Departs: 9 October 2009
- From: Montreal, Canada
- Prices from £1,499
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