
From Halifax to Boston - History, Seafood and Nature Reserves
From Halifax to Boston - History, Seafood and Nature Reserves
Join us on a journey exploring the eastern seaboard of North America from Halifax to Boston. Along the way, you’ll visit a variety of places like UNESCO World Heritage Sites, national parks, nature reserves and idyllic New England communities.
Halifax and the Canadian seaboard
Start your expedition by exploring Halifax, the cosmopolitan capital of Nova Scotia. We’ll also follow the Lighthouse Route to the scenic village at Peggy’s Cove. It's then on to the sandbars of Sable Island and its National Park Reserve, famed for wild horses and seals. Next, you’ll visit the former colonial settlement of Lunenburg before sailing to Eastport, Maine. Here, you can stroll the historic downtown district and, if weather conditions are right, you can join a local lobster boat to ‘Old Sow’, a natural whirlpool believed to be the biggest in the Western Hemisphere.
Seafood, art and National Parks
When you get to Rockland, you’ll get to experience small-town New England charm, and perhaps savour some succulent fresh lobster. We’ll go on to discover Down East culture in Bar Harbor, which is also your gateway to exploring the wonderful scenery and diverse birdlife of Acadia National Park. In Provincetown, you can walk the National Seashore-protected sand dunes of Cape Cod and tour the local artist Your cruise then comes to its close in the dynamic, historic and characterful city of Boston.
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Day 1
Halifax, Canada
Your journey begins
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Day 2
Halifax, Canada
The vibrant capital of Nova Scotia
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Day 3
Sable Island, Canada - Anchored - Full day
Wild horses, seals and sand bars
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Day 4
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
A colourful colonial-era highlight
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Day 5
Eastport, Maine
Easternmost city in the USA
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Day 6
Rockland & Castine, Maine - Anchored - Half day
Small-town charm, world-class art... and lobster!
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Day 7
Bar Harbor, Maine
Gateway to Acadia National Park
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Day 8
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Artist’s paradise in Cape Cod
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Day 9
Boston, Massachusetts
Cheers to the memories
Departures
2022
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Current offers on this cruise:
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Free rebooking
Our booking policy ensures peace of mind when you book your next adventure.The benefits of the policy apply to any new bookings made between 16 February 2022 and 30 June 2022, for expedition cruises departing on or before 31 December 2022.See Special Offer
What's included
Included in your voyage
Hotel
- Overnight in Halifax before the expedition cruise, including breakfast and lunch
Transfers
- Transfer from hotel to ship in Halifax including an excursion before the expedition cruise
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to use at water refill stations on board
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
Onboard Activities
- Experts on the Expedition Team deliver in-depth lectures on a variety of topics
- Use of the ship’s Science Center which has an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- Citizen Science programme allows guests to assist with live scientific research
- Professional onboard photographer gives top tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos
- Use of the ship’s hot tubs, infinity pool, panoramic sauna, outdoor and indoor gyms, and outdoor running track
- Informal gatherings with the crew such as daily recaps and preparation for the day to come
Landing Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of trekking poles and all equipment for activities
- Complimentary wind and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition Photographers help with your camera settings before landings
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
- Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities expected
MS Roald Amundsen
Year built | 2019 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards |
Passenger capacity | 528 (500 in Antarctica) |
Gross tonnage | 20 889 T |
Length | 140 m |
Beam | 23,6 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
In 2019, Hurtigruten added a brand new ship to its fleet: the MS Roald Amundsen. The state of the art vessel features new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology that will reduce fuel consumption and show the world that hybrid propulsion on large ships is possible.
Practical information
Sailing with MS Roald Amundsen
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MS Roald Amundsen: Life on board and Practical information
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Experts in exploration
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Young Explorers’ Programme: Bring your kids on board
Before you travel with MS Roald Amundsen
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