10-Day ~ Canada New England Knitting Cruise (Aug 2024)
Holland America Line
Newfoundland & New England Discovery
Start Date:
August 31, 2024
End Date:
September 10, 2024
Newfoundland & New England Discovery ~ Itinerary
Montreal, Quebec, CA
Arrival Date:
August 31, 2024
Departure Date: August 31, 2024
Departure Time:
03:00 PM
Montreal is what would have happened if Paris had a child and the child grew up, sought its fortune, and made its mark on the world. The cultural capital of Canada, Montreal always seems to show up on "most livable city" lists and has been named a UNESCO City of Design. Cruise travelers can why along the historical streets of Old Montreal, Parc Jean-Drapeau (along the St. Lawrence River), and the cubist residential welter of Habitat 67. French is the first language of most residents, but the shopping and dining are international.
Quebec City, Quebec
Arrival Date:
September 1, 2024
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: September 1, 2024
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
A tree lined "Champs-Elyses", buttery croissants, the lilt of French, a grand chateau on the river. Is this Canada, or is it France? It is both - a bastion of French culture in North America where impassioned Quicois hold dear their history, language and culture. Nearby: Montmorency Falls, higher than Niagara.
Baie Comeau, Quebec, CA
Arrival Date:
September 2, 2024
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: September 2, 2024
Departure Time:
04:00 PM
Baie-Comeau is a small port town, with a homey feeling and stunning, eye-opening views. At the merge of the Mancouagan and Saint Lawrence rivers, this town is a gorgeous location for cruise-travelers.
Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, Canada
Arrival Date:
September 3, 2024
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: September 3, 2024
Departure Time:
04:00 PM
Havre-Saint-Pierre is a town located in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, Canada. It is situated on the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The town is known for its picturesque coastal landscape, rich maritime heritage, and access to outdoor recreational activities.
Corner Brook, Newfoundland, CA
Arrival Date:
September 4, 2024
Arrival Time:
10:00 AM
Departure Date: September 4, 2024
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Corner Brook is a bustling community of artists located on the rocky coastline of the Long Range Mountains. This laid back cosmopolitan town has many ecological attractions, museums, and galleries.
St Anthony, Newfoundland, CA
Arrival Date:
September 5, 2024
Arrival Time:
10:00 AM
Departure Date: September 5, 2024
Departure Time:
07:00 PM
Its Newfoundlands best kept secret and the iceberg, whaling, and scenic capital of the world!
St. John's, Newfoundland, CA
Arrival Date:
September 6, 2024
Arrival Time:
12:00 PM
Departure Date: September 6, 2024
Departure Time:
10:00 PM
St John's is the oldest city in North America, being discovered in 1497. Explore its historic downtown, beautiful walkways, and gardens.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
September 7, 2024
Departure Date: September 7, 2024
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Arrival Date:
September 8, 2024
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: September 8, 2024
Departure Time:
04:00 PM
For ocean scenery at its best, nothing rivals Nova Scotia's south shore. Here find craggy coastlines, fabled Peggy's Cove, and the striking German village of Lunenburg, so meticulously restored it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Back in Halifax the ramparts of the Citadel and a museum commemorating the Titanic await your inspection.
Portland, Maine
Arrival Date:
September 9, 2024
Arrival Time:
11:00 AM
Departure Date: September 9, 2024
Departure Time:
11:00 PM
Long ago, ships relied on the steady glow of a lighthouse to guide them from rough waters to port and safety. Today, visitors to Portland can visit the oldest lighthouse in Maine, one of a swiftly, dwindling number left in North America, standing guard over picturesque Portland Harbor. You will also find a lively city with a broad range of architectural styles and a charming section known as Old Port, where visitors can enjoy a romantic walk through quaint, lantern-lit streets.
Boston, Massachusetts
Arrival Date:
September 10, 2024
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: September 10, 2024
There's no better way to get a sense of the Revolutionary struggle that changed our nation's destiny than with a stroll along Boston's Freedom Trail.