WESTBOUND ITINERARY
Day 1 - Quebec City, Quebec
Take some time and enjoy this historic city before boarding your luxury cruise ship later in the afternoon. Nestled beside the majestic St Lawrence River, Quebec City is the oldest walled city in North America. It is a delight for history buffs and full of small galleries and boutiques. Four centuries of British and French history meld together on the cobblestone streets. Visit the Musée de la Civilization or step onto the Plains of Abraham where the history of Canada was decided in one short battle between the French and British.
Get acquainted with the ship and crew and settle in to your gracefully appointed stateroom where all the comforts of home surround you in a casually elegant atmosphere. Watch from your private balcony as the harbor of Quebec City slowly slips away and your St. Lawrence Seaway & Thousand Islands cruise.
Deluxe: Overnight Pearl Seas Cruise Ship – various categories available
Day 2 - Trois Rivières, Quebec
Known primarily for its pulp and paper mills and commercial importance, Trois Rivières is also known as the “National Poetry Capital of Quebec”. It is a festival city in the summer with the Old City hosting jazz, folk and film festivals. Take some time and meet the friendly folks from this multi-lingual town.
Deluxe: Overnight Pearl Seas Cruise Ship – various categories available
Day 3 - Montreal, Quebec
Canada’s second largest city and the largest French speaking city outside of France, Montreal is Canada’s most cosmopolitan city. The city blends a rich historical past with a vibrant present and future. Montreal is renowned for its jazz bars and fine gourmet dining, art galleries and world famous museums. Visit Mont Royal and view the city from a location that towers above the city and offers a panorama that stretches for miles.
Deluxe: Overnight Pearl Seas Cruise Ship – various categories available
Day 4 & 5 - Clayton, New York (1000 islands)
Clayton’s charm and hospitality were born more than a century ago when the 1,000 Islands Region became the playground for the nation’s most powerful people. It gave its name to the popular salad dressing when Sophia LaLonde served the dressing at dinner and gave the recipe to her guest, Clayton Hotel owner Ella Bertrand who shared it with hotel magnet George Boldt. The islands are resplendent in mansions built during the early 1900’s, many which appear more like castles than homes.
Deluxe: Overnight Pearl Seas Cruise Ship – various categories available
Day 6 & 7 - Kingston, Ontario
Once a center for shipbuilding and the fur trade, Kingston is still one of the freshwater sailing capitals of North America and home to the Maritime Museum of the Great Lakes .The first Great Lakes shipbuilding started here in 1678. Kingston is a beautiful University town with great history and beautifully maintained homes. Nearby Old Fort Henry is a popular attraction as the scarlet clad soldiers re-enact the changing of the guard and perform traditional drum tattoos dating back to the British military of the 1860’s.
Deluxe: Overnight Pearl Seas Cruise Ship – various categories available
Day 8 - Toronto, Ontario
Early this morning your adventure in Luxury Cruising comes to and end as you dock in Toronto harbor.
Now the largest city in Canada, Toronto was originally set up as a fur trading post for the French trappers of the Hudson Bay Trading Company. Now, Toronto is a delight to explore with hundreds of boutique and name brand shops at your command. Toronto is also known as the New York of the North for its fine theatre and dinning areas. Take a chance and ride to the top of the CN Tower and view the area from the tallest structure in the world. Art lovers will enjoy this city for its eclectic mix of pop and traditional culture. Film lovers will want to be here for the Toronto Film Festival, second largest in North America.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 7 night Pearls Seas Cruise including onboard meals (prepared to order), complimentary cocktail receptions and lectures
- Personalized documentation package
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Port Charges (approximately $140 pp USD per person)
- Fuel Surcharges (approximately $70 USD per person)
- Shore Excursions (nominal fee of approximately $10 - $50 per person/per excursion)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities (including meals & cabin attendants)
- Transfers to and from the cruise ship
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details)