Explore and Discover New England With American Cruise Lines

Connecticut-based small ship and riverboat cruise company American Cruise Lines, has opened their 2023 season. New England cruises will start in May, 2023.

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Explore, discover the seafaring heritage and flavors of New England's coastal towns, and quaint island villages, including (Boston, Gloucester, Nantucket, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard in the state of Massachusetts, Portland and Bangor in Maine, Newport, Block Island, and Providence in Rhode Island).

All American’s itineraries deliver incredible value, and include complimentary onboard enrichment, entertainment, fine cuisine, and a festive cocktail hour, with hors d’oeuvres each evening. 

All ships offer 100% outward-facing accommodations, nearly all with private balconies. American’s ships also include Starlink Wi-Fi, and many also offer included alternate casual dining venues, private luxury cruise coaches, which follow the riverboats on shore. 

2023-2024 cruise pricing includes Port Charges & Fees, as well as Tips & Gratuities. All American Cruise Lines’ River and Coastal cruises, offer domestic Flat-Rate Airfare. Many cruises also offer extended Pre-Cruise Packages, as well as Complimentary Pre-Cruise Hotel Stays.

To start planning your New England cruise, visit https://www.americancruiselines.com/cruises/new-england-cruises

View the cuisine page: https://www.americancruiselines.com/about-us/cuisine

American Cruise Lines' free Cruise Guide features 50+ U.S. itineraries, New England and more. Visit Brochures Page

 

More Travel Inspiration: A Sample of Culinary Tours in New England, Start Your Adventure

Experience a New England Cooking Class This Summer

Here are some resources to help you plan your culinary adventure in New England:

Cooking Classes

Hunt Hill Farm Cooking School was named 'Best in CT' by Connecticut Magazine. The school has hosted famous chefs. Classes are taught in a renovated, circa-1800s horse barn.

For Spring 2019, Jones Family Farm in Connecticut is offering classes that feature cuisines from faraway lands—Iceland, Ireland, Iran, Ivory Coast & Carolina Coast, Italy, Israel, India, Indonesia. Additionally, they offer winery classes.

Cucina Casalinga is a home-based Italian cooking school that offers daytime and evening cooking classes with Sally Maraventano.http://www.cucinacasalinga.com

Guide to Cooking Classes in Connecticut via ctbites.com

Sur La Table offers cooking classes in Connecticut and Massachusetts

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Today's Travel Finds: A Roundup of Culinary Fare

We've made the rounds on Twitter, to find for you some of the latest buzz in New England culinary fare. Enjoy!

Need a little help with your Thanksgiving baking? NOW through Nov. 20th, @BarBouludBOS is hosting a fall-themed Pie Pop-Up! Order a delicious whole pie for the family, or grab a slice off our menu.

Ordering is easy at https://t.co/tQhu01CAqV pic.twitter.com/1M9h2ukuBX

— Mandarin Oriental (@MO_BOSTON) November 12, 2018

Join us every Wednesday in the Bristol for Foie Gras & Sauternes! #BostonEats pic.twitter.com/x3qSxtGi3b

— Four Seasons Hotel Boston (@FSBoston) November 14, 2018

Get to know one of #RhodeIsland’s top chefs: https://t.co/siG3EzkytS @TheChanlerHotel @DscvrNewport @RITourism #travel #foodies #visitRhodeIsland

— Forbes Travel Guide (@ForbesInspector) November 14, 2018

Congrats to UNI for being voted #1 restaurant in Boston by @BostonMagazine! pic.twitter.com/j9nEp6uYNr

— Eliot Hotel (@EliotHotel) October 23, 2018

Sustainability is in the kitchen. At Seaport, our commitment to reducing organic waste begins early in the day. We participate in Keurig's "Grounds to Grow" program to help recycle unused K-Cup portions. Read more on how reduce food waste here: https://t.co/Z6hHAkskHF pic.twitter.com/me2V2qL4Yl

— Seaport Boston Hotel (@seaportboston) November 6, 2018

The freshest produce is always in reach at the Copley Square Farmers Market. pic.twitter.com/ZNdJtxy7Jj

— Westin Copley Place (@WestinCopleyPl) October 30, 2018

Two-year-old @NoviosBistro is still the relatively new kid on the block, but it's bringing a lot of creativity to the fine-dining scene of #BangorMaine. Read food editor Joe Ricchio's complete review on https://t.co/xxCZw4Oe2J. https://t.co/2CO8FhlB4I

— Down East Magazine (@MagazineofMaine) November 14, 2018

Hand-rolled sushi. Spanish tapas. French countryside flavors. Indulge in a cross-cultural cuisine at our innovative global restaurants, including #VodkaBa, #RumBa, and #Miel. #InterContinentalBoston #Bostondining https://t.co/dycpNjPkQL pic.twitter.com/xQG9qDYUgt

— InterContinental Boston (@InterConBOS) October 23, 2018

We are always impressed by the creativity of our culinary team! View our newest banquet menu items: https://t.co/w88d4dyo6l Photo by: @melophoto #bostonparkplaza #banquetmenu pic.twitter.com/FbM3zsj9iI

— Boston Park Plaza (@BostonParkPlaza) November 9, 2018

Where to find the best breakfast in every state https://t.co/QocUY3tAAu pic.twitter.com/J0yIXX09wt

— Food & Wine (@foodandwine) November 15, 2018