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Canadian Collection Cruise
USA & Canada Cruise
The third portion of this epic voyage begins in New York.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2009 | |||
| Fri 23 | 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 | £1,285 |
| B | Superior Outside | Good | £1,199 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | Limited | £1,416 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,246 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | Limited | £1,199 |
| BJ | Balcony Junior Suite | Limited | £1,640 |
| BJD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £1,640 |
| C | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,171 |
| D | Outside | Limited | £1,059 |
| E | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,022 |
| F | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £984 |
| G | Superior Inside | Limited | £936 |
| GD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £936 |
| GLH | Guaranteed Cabin | Good | £599 |
| H | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £872 |
| I | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £824 |
| J | O/S Superior Single | Limited | £1,950 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | Limited | £2,184 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,715 |
| L | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,621 |
| M | Superior I/S Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,481 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,137 |
| N | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,321 |
| OS | Gtee Outside Cabin | Good | £698 |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,916 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,466 |
| SI | Gtee Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £999 |
| SO | Gtee Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,099 |
| SOS | Gtee Superior O/S | Good | £748 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Limited | £1,911 |
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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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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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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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB1142 | Gatwick (LGW) | 23 Oct 2009 PM | New York (JFK) | 23 Oct 2009 PM |
| GSM7358 | Manchester (MAN) | 23 Oct 2009 AM | New York (JFK) | 23 Oct 2009 PM |
Cruise Details
- ID: L091931
- Themes:
- Departs: 23 October 2009
- From: New York
- Prices from £599
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