Boston - American, USA & Canada Cruises

A statue of Paul Revere stands on Paul Revere Mall with the fine Old North Church rising behind him. The statue of Revere on horseback is one of Boston’s most-photographed sights.

You will enter the North End of the city, the oldest section of Boston. The narrow, crooked streets were laid over what were originally cow paths. At No. 19 North Square, you will see Paul Revere’s House, the oldest standing structure in Boston.

Called the ‘Cradle of Liberty’, the mighty landmark of Faneuil Hall has resounded to the oratory of two centuries of statesmen, from Samuel Adams to John F Kennedy. Behind the Hall is Quincy Market.

This is the most in-depth way to see Boston. Your guide will bring history to life as you walk in the footsteps of patriots on a journey along the ‘Freedom Trail’. Your tour will include highlights such as the Old South Meeting House, Granary Burying Ground, the ‘new’ State House, the Old Corner Bookstore and the King’s Chapel. The tour will end at Quincy Market, where you can remain to shop or sightsee and return to the ship independently.

This excursion will operate by coach and on foot.A one way Quincy Market return transfer ticket is included for your return journey to the ship. Guests are advised that this walking tour covers a distance of approximately two miles and there will be a certain amount of standing during the tour. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Step aboard your Duck and enjoy a drive through Boston’s Back Bay district, as you meander through the Parisian-inspired boulevards you’ll pass beautiful Victorian brick and brownstone mansions. Lining Newbury Street are the fabulous boutiques, unique galleries, and trendy cafés. Look out for the century-old swan boats at the Public Garden and have your camera at the ready as you pass the famous Bull & Finch Pub that inspired the TV series Cheers.

In the heart of the city, overlooking Boston Common lies the elegant neighbourhood of Beacon Hill. On entering Old Boston, you’ll be transported to a bygone era, admire the golden dome of the Massachusetts State House, whose cornerstone was laid by Samuel Adams and Paul Revere in 1795. You’ll also see the Old South Meeting House where colonists gathered on the eve of the Boston Tea Party.

Then it is time for your driver to become your Captain as your Duck splashes into the Charles River. Cruising along the river you’ll see Craigie Drawbridge and the Longfellow Bridge linking Boston with Cambridge.

Upon returning to dry land you’ll return to the ship via Quincy Market.

>strong> This excursion will operate by amphibious vehicle and on foot. This tour involves very little walking, however guests must be able to negotiate ten steps to board the Amphibious Duck. The Duck has no storage for wheelchairs. At the end of the tour, you may leave at Quincy Market for independent shopping. This applies to morning departures only and guests will be responsible for making their own way back to the ship. The advertised order of the sights visited may vary.

Passing by Boston’s busy waterfront, you’ll soon arrive at Long Wharf to embark on a 45-minute harbour cruise. As your captain expertly navigates the historic waterfront, your guide will point out the many landmarks of the Boston skyline and the surrounding harbour. You’ll also get an up-close-and-personal view of ‘Old Ironsides’ at her home in the Charlestown Navy Yard with the Bunker Hill Monument in the background.

Afterwards, you will re-board your coach for a tour by land to one of the city’s most attractive spots, Copley Square, bordered by the architectural wonders of Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. Continuing through the upscale residential area of Back Bay, you’ll pass a number of quaint boutiques and trendy cafés en route to the Public Garden. In the heart of the city overlooking the Boston Common, lies one of the most elegant and wealthiest neighbourhoods of the city, Beacon Hill.

During your scenic drive, you’ll pass by the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House,

This excursion will operate by coach and motor vessel. Please note that the tour itinerary may vary in sequence. Although there is very little walking, passengers must be able to negotiate the steps onto the boat and coach.

Travel through the streets of Boston on board your trolley and learn tales of ghosts and ghouls. Prepare for some fun, scares and ghost stories with your costumed guide.

You will visit the street where the 'Boston Strangler' once prowled and hear local tales of murder and mayhem. A stop will be made at Copp’s Hill, and either Kings Chapel or the Granary, Boston’s oldest graveyards ……… and you never know what kind of ghoulish creatures you’ll encounter as you explore the grave sites of John Hancock, Paul Revere and others!

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 passengers who choose this option, complimentary transport will be provided for your return to the ship.

This excursion will operate by trolley and on foot. Children under the age of seven may not participate. This tour involves walking over varying terrain which includes rough and uneven ground, cobblestones and steps. Flat, comfortable non slip shoes are recommended.

Experience an early afternoon home game of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Baseball Park, the oldest baseball park in the major leagues. Built in 1912, it's smaller than modern parks with narrow, often wood-slatted seating that dates back to 1934 and the scoreboard is still hand operated. There is also a 37 foot high left field wall known as the ‘Green Monster’ for its tendency to strip the opposing hitters of their home runs.

Having won the World Series, in both 2004 and 2007, the Boston Red Sox are no longer the lovable underdogs. On the 4th July they will be put to pitch against the San Diego Padres.

You will drive from the pier to Fenway Baseball Park where, upon arrival, you can enjoy some free time to explore before the game begins. Perhaps visit the gift shop or purchase a hotdog or a drink. It’s then time to enjoy the game!

After the excitement of the American Baseball atmosphere, you’ll return to the ship.

This excursion will operate by coach. Pre-booking is essential as bookings will close on the 30th April 2013. This tour requires a strict minimum to operate. The tour price is based on standard Lower Bleacher seating and once booked is non refundable. If the Lower Bleacher seating is not available, higher priced seating may be offered and the tour ticket price may change. If this occurs, guests will be contacted and once confirmed, no refunds can be made. Seating may not be covered from the elements so please bring sunscreen and a hat. Seating together for each booking will be requested but cannot be guaranteed. A baseball game will generally last around three – four hours.

Set off on a Boston sunset cruise.

Sit back and relax, as you sail around the open harbour, passing by the private yachts that call the city home during the summer. Whilst on board enjoy appetisers and unlimited drinks as you admire nature’s show in the air conditioned saloon or take a seat on the open deck and relish the sea breeze as the sunset unfolds before you.

A memorable experience.

This excursion will operate by boat. This tour will operate rain or shine, so please dress appropriately. A visible sunset cannot be guaranteed.

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.

From the harbour you’ll head towards Copley Square, one of the city’s most attractive spots. The Square is surrounded by some of Boston’s most striking buildings, including the stunning Romanesque Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library, known for its magnificent Italian Renaissance-style exterior.

Along Newbury Street, you will see the elegant Victorian mansions, which have been converted into chic restaurants and boutiques. Enjoy the sights of the beautiful formal flowerbeds of the Public Garden and century-old swan boats, as you make your way past Boston Common to the heart of the old city.

You will see the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House perched atop Beacon Hill, whose cornerstone was laid in 1795 by Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. Following along the ‘Freedom Trail’, you will view the Old State House, where the Declaration of Independence was read on 18th July 1776, as well as the site of the Boston Massacre. You will also see the famous Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

Bustling Fanueil Hall is now popular with tourists and locals alike, but was once a key meeting point for Boston’s revolutionaries. At the end of your tour, you may remain at Faneuil Hall Marketplace and return to the ship independently if you are on a morning departure only.

This excursion will operate by coach. This tour may occasionally pass through tunnels to avoid traffic and, depending on traffic conditions, it may not always be possible to make stops for photographs.

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.

In the mid-19th century, Salem evolved into an important manufacturing and retail centre, however in 1914 a great fire swept through the city leaving thousands of families homeless. Today Salem has developed into a colourful coastal city with one of the highest concentrations of historic sites and museums as well as wonderful shopping opportunities. Most notably, Salem is famous for its witch trials and you will see reference to this throughout the city.

Step back in time to 1692, when witchcraft hysteria overwhelmed superstitious Salem Village, when young women fell ill and innocent townspeople were accused of sorcery. The Witch Museum offers a theatre with stage settings, a narrator and the voices of actors and actresses who, accurately and dramatically, present the truth of the hangings in the dark period of the Witchcraft Trials.

Salem’s Derby Wharf dates back to the fabled China Trade period after the Revolution, when Salem’s Yankee Clipper ships sailed around the globe to Canton and the South Seas. In this period, Salem was the wealthiest city in the United States. You will have time to independently explore the historic buildings along the waterfront and browse the unique shops on the wharf.

This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. Guests with walking difficulties may opt to remain on the coach during the stops. There will be approximately 40 minutes of walking and standing involved at the Witch Museum.

In 1775, the British advance travelled a route through Lexington to Concord where the opposing ranks met in battle and consequently this was designated the Battle Road. Today, Lexington remains a place that has the classical elements of a small New England town.

Visit Lexington Green, where Paul Revere rode to warn the Minutemen that the British were coming. Old North Bridge is the site in Concord where 400 Minutemen faced the British and fired the shot that started the Revolutionary War. Inside Old North Church, you will notice the unusually tall pew boxes, which kept out winter draughts and enabled worshippers to sit around communal foot-warmers.
br> Enjoy a delightful luncheon at the atmospheric Union Oyster House, America’s oldest continually operating restaurant.

The return route will take you through Cambridge and Harvard Yard, where you will have an opportunity to stroll past the hallowed halls of America’s oldest and most prestigious university. Your guide will also point out the country homes of renowned authors such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Louisa May Alcott.

This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. Guests with walking difficulties may opt to remain on the coach during the stops. There is approximately 2½ hours of walking included on flat pavements.

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.