New England & Canadian Wonders to Hamburg - 22 nights, October 2013

Enjoy a scenic drive through the Acadia National Park’s spectacular coastal, mountain and forest scenery. Pass through the quaint town of Bar Harbor to view some of the charming Victorian mansions built by America's rich and famous at the turn of the century.

Following a brief photograph stop at the summit of Cadillac Mountain, you will return back to sea level to embark the Margaret Todd, a 151 foot schooner, for a relaxing sail around Frenchman Bay. Your captain will navigate this magnificent vessel around the Porcupine Islands, offering panoramic views of the seaside village of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park with the imposing Cadillac Mountain as a backdrop. Your captain will provide commentary on the geological points of interest as well as wildlife such as porpoise, seal, osprey and Bald Eagle that are often sighted in the area.

This excursion will operate by coach and schooner. The sailing portion of the tour will be approximately 1½ hours depending on wind and weather. Please be advised the schooner may be under both sail and motor power depending on wind conditions. The itinerary may operate in reverse order and will operate rain or shine, so dress in layers and bring along a rain jacket. Do not forget your binoculars. The stop at Cadillac Mountain will not be made in adverse or foggy weather conditions. The Captain’s narration may be omitted in adverse weather or replace by a park ranger's narration.

Setting off from the port, your Old Town Trolley will take you on a ride through Boston. Your driver-guide will bring Boston’s history to life, weaving together colourful anecdotes, humorous stories, and historical information.

During your trolley ride, you will pass by the site of the famous Boston Tea Party, often described as the spark that ‘ignited the American Revolution’. Continue through the city and view some of the highlights including, the Old State House, Boston Common, Trinity Church, the well known Cheers Bar, and Fenway Park. Head to the Historic North End, home to the Old North Church and the Paul Revere House and cross the harbour to Charlestown, where you’ll see the beautiful Bunker Hill Monument and view the celebrated war ship, the USS Constitution.

At the end of the tour, you will be given the option to disembark your trolley at Quincy Market area for some free time. For those guests who choose this option, complimentary transport will be provided for your return to the ship.

This excursion will operate by trolley. This tour involves limited walking however passengers must be able to negotiate four steps onto and off the trolley. There are no stops during the tour.

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the heart of Newport’s National Registered Historic Landmarks District. Along the quaint and shady streets, you will hear the stories of how this long neglected neighbourhood became one of the most celebrated communities of American colonial restoration. Along the way, you will pass by the Brick Market, now a museum, the Old Colony House, White Horse Tavern and the Quaker Meeting House. You will also stroll past Trinity Church and its burial grounds as well as Touro Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in the country and one of the many sites visited by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and others.

During your tour, you will probably spot pineapple carvings on many of the colonial buildings in Newport. Let your guide entertain you with the stories behind this and how the pineapple has become a sign of hospitality throughout New England.

This excursion operates on foot. There is approximately 1½ hours of walking, at a slow and leisurely pace, some pavements can be uneven. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. At the end of the tour, you may opt to remain in town and return to the ship independently.

Stonehenge is Britain's most remarkable and intriguing prehistoric monument. It is as old as the great temples and pyramids of Egypt and remains as compelling today as it was to the people who built the first phase over 5,000 years ago. This mighty symbol is a wonder of the world drawing thousands of visitors each year to witness its awesome majesty and mystery.

The stone circle of shaped stones, lintels, unique jointing and absolutely perfect geometry make it the most sophisticated stone circle in the world. The stones are fenced off for their preservation and protection, however your guide will accompany you along the encircling pathway for close up views and will describe what has been concluded from observations and archaeological evidence.

After a short drive from Stonehenge, you will arrive at the magnificent medieval city of Salisbury, with its historic streets and alleyways, charming half-timbered buildings, traditional eating houses and medieval Cathedral. Salisbury Cathedral is a beautiful masterpiece of early English Gothic architecture which also boasts the tallest spire in Britain, Europe's oldest working clock and the world's best-preserved original copy of the Magna Carta. Enjoy free time to explore this lovely city at your leisure.


Guests who are embarking or disembarking the ship in Southampton should not book a shore excursion for this port.  Southampton excursions are available for guests visiting Southampton as a port call.

This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. The transfer time to Stonehenge is approximately one hour. There will be approximately 2½ hours of free time in Salisbury. Luncheon and the Cathedral entrance fee are not included to allow maximum flexibility. Please remember to carry local currency (pounds sterling).

One of the most scenic drives on the east coast is the 27 mile drive on Park Loop Road, offering spectacular coastal, mountain and forest scenery.

Have your camera at the ready to capture the wonderful views from Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the eastern seaboard. Here, you can admire the natural beauty of the coastline and Mount Desert Island. You will have free time to browse the small gift shop for souvenirs.

From your coach you can see Acadia’s storm-beaten coastline as you drive along Ocean Drive.

A traditional Maine lobster bake awaits you at a beautiful setting in Bar Harbor. Fresh, home-made clam chowder and steamed Maine mussels followed by a 1¼ pound Maine lobster drizzled with butter and served with potatoes and corn on the cob. For dessert, enjoy fresh Maine blueberry pie along with tea or coffee. Bon appetite.

This excursion will operate by coach. The stop at Cadillac Mountain will not be made in foggy or adverse weather conditions; alternatively, time will be spent at the Visitor Centre. Guests are advised to wear layers as it can be windy at Cadillac Mountain. Additional drinks may be purchased during luncheon, please bring US$.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the highlights of Halifax, as you travel along the through the historic waterfront and financial district, before heading along the scenic lighthouse route to visit one of the world’s most famous seascapes, Peggy’s Cove. Have your camera ready, to capture the crashing surf and rugged granite coastline of this tiny fishing community. The picturesque fishing village has long been a backdrop for tales of pirates, rum runners and shipwrecks, not to mention spectacular sunsets. Peggy’s Cove is also home to perhaps the world’s most photographed lighthouse. Enjoy some free time to explore and shop for souvenirs or join your kilted guide as they host a walking tour of the Lower Cove. Then, it is time to experience the true taste of Nova Scotia, as you dine on a full lobster luncheon. Afterwards, you will head to the Acadian Maple for a short stop. This specialty retail store produces delicious Canadian Maple Syrup on site, and there is also a gift shop offering a variety of Maple Syrup items.

To round off your tour, a sightseeing drive of Halifax will made, before returning to the ship.

This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. There are no pavements at Peggy’s Cove. The roads are narrow but paved and hilly in places and the rocks around the Cove may be slippery. Guests wishing to have an alternative to lobster should advise the Shore Excursions team on board in advance of the call. The order of this tour may vary.

Boston and Cambridge are inseparable cities, both bustling metropolis, divided only by the Charles River. Your tour will begin by crossing the Charles River, to Cambridge where a short stroll through the quaint student neighborhood brings you to Harvard Yard, the heart of America’s oldest university.

Built in 1723, Old North Church is the oldest standing church in Boston and features chandeliers from England and tall box pews. It was here, on 18th April 1775, that Paul Revere ordered two lanterns will be hung to signal that the British Redcoats were approaching. You will have a short time to browse for souvenirs at the Old North Church Gift Shop.

Your fascinating narrated drive takes you past the ‘new’ State House, Trinity Church, Boston Public Library, Public Garden, the Boston Common and Beacon Hill. Follow the ‘Freedom Trail’ past the King’s Chapel, Old South Meeting House - where the Boston Tea Party began - as well as the Old Corner Bookstore. You will even get a glimpse of Quincy Market and the Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. This tour may occasionally pass through tunnels to avoid traffic. Guests are advised that there will be approximately one square block to walk during the tour to Harvard Yard. To access Old North Church there is a walk of 160 yards. The highlights of the tour may operate in reverse order.

As night falls and the skies darken, your guide strikes a match and lights the lantern. Make sure you stay close as there have been tales of mysterious happenings!

As you wander down the narrow cobblestone streets, listen to over 300 years of murders, executions, mysterious ghostly sightings, tragedies and haunting. The ancient buildings and historic surroundings set the stage for a truly unique experience.


While the tour is not designed to frighten but rather to fascinate, it is not suitable for children. This tour involves two hours of walking over varying terrain including cobbled streets, steps and some slight inclines. Please bring along an umbrella or jacket in case of rain. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

The best way to explore the historic city of Quebec is on foot. The Old Town is the only walled city in North America and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.

Located 200 feet above the waterway, Dufferin Terrace was the chosen location for Samuel de Champlain to build his fort in 1620. From here there are spectacular views over St Lawrence River and the town of Levis on the opposite shore, Ile d’Orléans, and the Laurentian Mountains. Built and rebuilt several times, Place Royale historic square remains the heart of the Lower Town and was once home to the wealthy merchants. Around the corner from Place Royale is the charming pedestrian area of Petit Champlain. Narrow cobblestone streets house an array of quaint boutiques, speciality shops, and outdoor cafés.

From the Lower Town enjoy a short funicular ride to Château Frontenac. Perched on a hill overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the castle-like Chateau is the most well known landmark in Quebec. It was here that Roosevelt, Churchill and Mackenzie King met to discuss their strategy during World War II. Take the time to enjoy your visit and taste the castle lifestyle by having tea. The Château's legendary charm will add a special flavour to your memories of Quebec.

At the end of your tour, time permitting, you may wish to remain in the town and return to the ship independently.

Guests are advised there is approximately 2½ hours of walking and standing on this tour.

You will gain a sense of the lavish lifestyle from a bygone era as you drive along the famed Bellevue Avenue.

Marble House is one of the most opulent estates in America. Built by William K Vanderbilt in 1892, it features more than 500,000 square feet of white marble and was built as a ‘Temple of the Arts’. Enjoy exploring the public rooms and stroll around the grounds of the Chinese Tea House, perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Designed for Cornelius Vanderbilt II, ‘The Breakers’ described as one of the grandest Newport cottages, is an Italian Renaissance palace. Its most opulent and magnificent feature is the Grand Hall. The Music Room was originally constructed in France from beautifully carved stone and marble and re-assembled here. Large glass doors on the first floor open out onto a spectacular panoramic view of the cliff and ocean.

This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. Due to the popularity of the Newport mansions, you may experience some queuing. The itinerary may operate in reverse order. Photography is not permitted inside any of the mansions, but may be taken of the exteriors. This tour involves negotiating some stairs at the mansions. The internal visit is conducted by personal audio headset.

Sit back, relax and listen to the City’s rich history and heritage during a scenic drive, passing by the stunning Victorian architecture of the Historic District. Admire the panoramic views from Fort Howe and have your camera at the ready as you pass by Carleton Martello Tower. You’ll stop at the famous Reversing Falls Rapids, where the highest tides in the world battle the St John River and force it to flow backwards twice daily.

Visit the interactive and dynamic New Brunswick Museum, where you can explore all things New Brunswick. Heading to the heart of the city, you’ll pass Irving Mansion, Rockwood Park, and Historic Trinity Royal. Then enjoy an hour of free time to wander around the Old City Market, pick up a souvenir or have a bite to eat.

Leaving the city behind, you’ll travel to picturesque St Martins, a fishing village on the shores of the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is renowned for having the highest tide on the planet (53 feet) and is a finalist in the campaign to elect the ‘New7Wonders of Nature’. Here, you’ll visit the famous sea caves and beach, which were carved out by the pounding tides and the rock covered beach. The caves are accessible at low tide, but can also be viewed from the beach.


Note: At Fallsview Park there are approximately 20 steps to reach the lower observation deck (optional). Due to the extreme nature of the Bay of Fundy tide, exact ‘tidal cycles’ of the river cannot be guaranteed. There is approximately two hours of walking on generally flat ground. Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

This is the perfect way to capture a taste of Newport’s rich history and beautiful coastal scenery. Your orientation takes you past the city’s most important historical sites of the colonial period and Newport’s most famous landmarks, including Trinity Church, said to be based on the designs of Christopher Wren and Redwood Library, which is believed to be the oldest continuously used library building in the US. You will also pass the gothic Church of Saint Mary’s where Jacqueline Bouvier married Senator John F Kennedy.

Make sure you have your camera to hand, as you journey along the world famous Ten Mile Ocean Drive renowned for its rugged beauty and spectacular coastline. A visit to Newport would not be complete without a drive down Bellevue Avenue, where society’s millionaires built their famous ‘summer cottages’. You will pass by the palatial mansions of the Astors, Vanderbilts, and Morgans, many of which have been beautifully restored to their original splendour by the Newport Preservation Society.

This excursion will operate by coach. This is purely a sightseeing tour and no stops will be made. The tour duration allows for heavier traffic conditions that can sometimes be experienced along Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue. If less traffic is experienced the tour duration may be shorter. .

The soaring white concrete and glass building housing the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum is located just to the south of Boston overlooking the sea. A profoundly spiritual and symbolic structure.

At the Kennedy Museum, relax in the theatre for a short introductory film narrated in part by JFK. Incorporating historic television footage and cherished family home movies, this film provides the background, family and political accomplishments of the ‘Camelot’ legend. Following the presentation you’ll have free time to independently explore the Museum. Featuring an extensive range of audio-visual displays, you’ll have an opportunity to stand in a recreation of the Oval Office and experience the drama of President Kennedy’s historic address to the nation on Civil Rights, or perhaps capture the inspirational spirit of the space program.

Your scenic tour of the Boston will take you past Copley Square bordered by the architectural wonders of Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. In the heart of the city and overlooking the green oasis of the Boston Common, lies one of the most elegant and wealthiest neighbourhoods of the city, Beacon Hill. You’ll pass a number of sites along the Freedom Trail including the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, and the Old South Meeting House where the Sons of Liberty plotted the Boston Tea Party.

This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. Sights seen on the city tour may vary due to traffic conditions. Guests wishing to remain at Quincy Market at the end of the tour must return to the ship independently.

All aboard your double kayak for a 2½ hour journey around the rugged and majestic Porcupine Islands and Frenchman Bay. As you paddle out of the harbour, you’ll leave the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor to explore the beautiful shorelines and open stretches of water.,br>
With your guide, enjoy stunning scenery and spectacular views of Mount Desert Island and look out for the Harbour Seals; porpoises; birdlife of all kinds, including Bald Eagles, osprey and Black Guillemots. A dry bag is provided, so bring along your camera to record your experience of them from the water.

ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS
You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.

BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS
For any excursion involving water, guests are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.

LIABILITY
Cunard will arrange for the excursions to be performed by the relevant excursion provider. Cunard does not provide or supply the excursion services. Cunard will exercise reasonable care and skill in the selection of the excursion provider, but will not in any circumstances have a greater liability than the excursion supplier and Cunard shall not be responsible for the negligent acts/omissions of the excursion supplier. Please note that in relation to all excursions Cunard is not responsible or liable for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by you unless such loss, damage or injury arises out of a breach of legal duty of Cunard.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Before booking any activity excursions it is essential that you ensure your travel insurance extends to cover the specified activity. It is your responsibility to obtain adequate insurance.

This excursion will operate by kayak. Children may not participate. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

You will be met by your cycling guide who will walk you to the nearby bike centre so that you can become acquainted with your transport. Once the correctly-sized bike has been allocated, you will receive a safety demonstration before heading off on a 15 mile ride.

On your outbound journey, first pass the Quebec Yacht Harbour and the Industrial Grain Elevators before crossing the St Charles River to Domaine Maizeret, a historic site with vast landscaped gardens. After a well deserved drink of water, your cycle route will continue on a path parallel with the St Lawrence River.

Upon arrival at the Montmorency Falls, you will take a rest from cycling as you travel on the Aerial Tram to the summit. Enjoy breathtaking views and see the powerful forces of nature as the waters of the Montmorency River roar down the 272 foot cliff to eventually meet the St Lawrence River. A great half day tour for biking enthusiasts.


ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS
You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.

LIABILITY
Cunard will arrange for the excursions to be performed by the relevant excursion provider. Cunard does not provide or supply the excursion services. Cunard will exercise reasonable care and skill in the selection of the excursion provider, but will not in any circumstances have a greater liability than the excursion supplier and Cunard shall not be responsible for the negligent acts/omissions of the excursion supplier. Please note that in relation to all excursions Cunard is not responsible or liable for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by you unless such loss, damage or injury arises out of a breach of legal duty of Cunard.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Before booking any activity excursions it is essential that you ensure your travel insurance extends to cover the specified activity. It is your responsibility to obtain adequate insurance.

Note: This excursion is only suitable for those in good physical condition. Total cycling time is expected to be approximately 2½ hours. Minimum age to participate on this tour is ten years old. Before you book this excursion, you must refer to the ‘Activity Excursion’ paragraph under the Guide to Symbols in this brochure.