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Cruising Canada & New England in Autumn - The ultimate fall cruise?

Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
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👁️ 107K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 55:05

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a week-long Holland America cruise aboard the MS Zuiderdam, traveling from Quebec City to Boston. The journey begins with an overnight stay in Quebec City, where the travelers explore the historic walled city, the Chateau Frontenac, and the steep Breakneck Stairs. After boarding the ship, they experience various onboard amenities, including dining at the Pinnacle Grill and attending themed events like the Orange Party. The itinerary includes several port visits, such as Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island, where they visit lighthouses and sample lobster poutine. In Sydney, they view the world's largest fiddle, and in Halifax, they explore the historic town of Lunenburg and the scenic Peggy's Cove. The cruise concludes with a visit to Portland, Maine, followed by a final land excursion in Boston. In Boston, the creators walk the Freedom Trail, visit the Boston Public Garden, and sample authentic Boston cream pie. They conclude that the itinerary is a highly successful bucket list experience, noting that the combination of historic ports, local cuisine, and maritime scenery makes it an ideal autumn voyage.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Zuiderdam
Bacon Bliss
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🏅Authority CreatorSponsored
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Fall · 7 nightsFrom Quebec CityVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We finally ticked off yet another bucket list cruise, Canada and New England in the fall with Holland Americaine.

When we were invited to join MS Zudam for a week-l long jaunt from Quebec City to Boston at the end of September, we didn't hesitate.

This is what this Canada and New England itinerary is all about. And it's brilliant.

We'd do it all again in a heartbeat.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Purchase the laundry package for exceptional value and convenience.
Book a shore excursion to Peggy's Cove for a memorable lighthouse visit.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating US immigration proceduresAllow extra time as it can be a bit of a pain and time-consuming.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise Canada and New England in the fall?
QWhat are the highlights of the MS Zuiderdam itinerary?
QHow can travelers make the most of a fall cruise experience?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Boston4½ Happy Bacon
Charlottetown4½ Happy Bacon
Halifax4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Lunenburg, Mahoney Bay, and Peggy's Cove tour
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