Passage through New England & Eastern Canada 2026 - 12 Day Tour from Boston to Boston - Globus Tour
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Passage through New England & Eastern Canada 2026 - 12 Day Tour from Boston to Boston

12 Days 1 Departure
From $4,084 per person

Tour Overview

This enlightening tour through the great cities of New England and Eastern Canada – including a 7-night cruise – is the ultimate hands-on field trip to discover North America. Explore the revolutionary city of Boston, the exhilarating White Mountains of New Hampshire, and an idyllic maple syrup farm in Montpelier Vermont before the sweet experience of cruising through Eastern Canada’s most scenic cities, straits, and sounds. Sail through the greatest chapters of the past aboard a Holland America cruise ship, including the lighthouse-lined St. Lawrence River, the French-infused cities of Montréal and Québec, the green and Gaelic Cape Breton Island, and the pleasing provincial capital cities of Charlottetown and Halifax, where walkable Victorian streets await. Cruising through centuries of history, this East Coast tour perfectly balances learning and laughter with one last recess in Portland, Maine’s seaside summer resort town.

Tour Summary

Duration12 Days / 11 Nights
OperatorGlobus
Departures1 in 2026
Starting From$4,084 pp

Tour Route

Map of your 12-day journey

Passage through New England & Eastern Canada 2026 - 12 Day Tour from Boston to Boston route map

Day-by-Day Itinerary

12 days through your journey

Day 1

Day 1 ARRIVE IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Welcome to Boston! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink
Day 2

Day 2 BOSTON–JACKSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Treasures of New England Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Boston including Boston Common, the State House, and Faneuil Hall. Depart Boston for New Hampshire and the scenic White Mountains, New England’s greatest range and premier outdoor playground. Tonight, enjoy dinner and a [LF] Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program presentation by a Local Naturalist. (B,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
NATURAL WONDERS Hear historical and ecological insights into New Hampshire nature from a Local Naturalist at the Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program. Discover the flora and fauna of New England in a fun and fascinating evening to enjoy your vacation even more!
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3

Day 3 JACKSON–MONTPELIER, VERMONT–MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC

Sweet Tastes & Small Towns Visit Montpelier, the capital of Vermont, for a tour of a [LF] historic maple syrup farm, where you’ll learn the art of making maple syrup and enjoy a local treat. Travel northwest to Montréal, Canada’s second largest city. Montréal has a unique mix of historical, natural, and cultural offerings. Enjoy leisure time to visit Old Port Montréal, the McCord Museum, or stroll lively St. Catherine Street. (B)

LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Visit a Vermont sugarbush farm where maple syrup is produced in the tradition of their ancestors who helped settle Central Vermont and learned the art of tapping maple trees from Native Americans. The farm has been boiling the sweet sap ever since.

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Montreal with a visit to the Jean-Talon Market or consider a ride on La Grande Roue de Montréal. Your Tour Director has suggestions for free time, and your GlobusGO mobile app puts all the possibilities right at your fingertips
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4

Day 4 MONTRÉAL–QUEBEC CITY

Royal Mountain Views This morning, sightseeing in Montreal with a Local Guide includes the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice and a drive to St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, Canada’s largest church, and discover panoramic views of the city from the top of Mount Royal. Visit Old Montreal and the lively Place Jacques-Cartier before continuing to Québec City for an orientation tour and free time in one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Named for Mount Royal on an idyllic island on the Saint Lawrence River, Montréal is the largest city in Canada's Québec province. Explore the cultural capital of Canada where the traditional Québécois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5

Day 5 QUEBEC CITY (EMBARKATION)

French Canadian Treasures Free time today in the heart of Old Quebec City to stroll through historic streets and experience genuine French culture. This afternoon, transfer to Quebec City’s port and wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver as you embark on your ship for a 7-night cruise. (B,L,D)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Canada’s only walled city, which, until the British victory of 1759, was the center of New France and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll within the walls and see the Place d’Armes and ancient Place Royale. Continue to Lower Town for Old World houses crowding the narrow streets and the historic Plains of Abraham
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6

Day 6 ST. LAWRENCE RIVER

River Views and Villages Explore the ship and enjoy onboard activities while watching charming fishing villages and lighthouses illuminate the passing shores. (B,L,D)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE at the World Stage, home to captivating lectures during the day and entertaining performances at night. Celebrate the regionally inspired cuisine at a variety of restaurants onboard and explore an array of activities during your time at sea
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7

Day 7 GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE

Atlantic Adventures Spend the day at leisure to take advantage of the special amenities on board your ship. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CRUISE VIEWS Saguenay Fjord is a 200-mile-long natural canal that brings saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean inland and creates a beautiful environment for waterfront living for the communities of the St. Lawrence Seaway
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8

Day 8 CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Royal Beauty Spend the day in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island. (B,L,D)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE on Prince Edward Island town of Charlottetown, the provincial capital named after Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The city is famous for hosting the 1864 conference that three years later led to the creation of the independent Dominion of Canada. Perhaps take a trip to Cavendish and visit the famous Anne of Green Gables homestead
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9

Day 9 SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA

Cape Breton Calling Free time to explore Cape Breton Island. (B,L,D)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE So green and Gaelic is Cape Breton Island that Scotsman and inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, spent the last 37 years of his life here. Cape Breton was principally settled by Highland Scots who had come out on the wrong side of rebellions against the Crown. You can still see this heritage in the accents in some villages—and in the great popularity of Scottish-style folk music
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10

Day 10 HALIFAX

Lighthouses & Legendary Resting Places Free time to explore Halifax. (B,L,D)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Halifax, where lighthouses stand sentinel on cliff side ledges and tiny villages are huddled together in rocky inlets. Take time to explore Citadel Hill, an early 19th-century star-shaped fort, walk the tree-shaded paths of the public gardens, and visit Fairview Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 100 people who perished on the Titanic
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11

Day 11 PORTLAND, MAINE

Magnificent Maine Arrive in Portland and Casco Bay and enjoy a trolley tour of the city or stroll around the charming waterfront with its many shops, galleries, and boutiques. Taste local specialties created with fresh Maine ingredients, like fresh blueberry pie, sugary potato donuts, or a white chocolate blueberry scone. Maine produces more than 90% of the blueberries sold in the United States and almost 90% of the nation’s lobster supply, keeping the working waterfront busy in this quaint seaside town. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
COASTAL CHARMS Explore independently owned shops and restaurants in the Portland waterfront area or wander the tree-lined streets in the West End neighborhood filled with Victorian-era homes built by wealthy shipping merchants. Consider a visit to the nearby Portland Head Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in Maine or see the vibrant downtown where award-winning restaurants and modern commerce have replaced saloons and dance halls that once served the port town
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12

Day 12 <SPAN CLASS=location>BOSTON (DISEMBARKATION)

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Schedule flights departing from Boston Logan International Airport after noon. (B)

Departure Dates & Pricing

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Sep 8, 2026 Sep 19, 2026 Guaranteed $4,084per person Get Quote

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