Travel Planner: New England and Canada Cruises

New England Culinary Cruises

• Lobster Cruises With American Cruise Lines feature chef prepared delicacies and a traditional lobsterbake at Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island. 
• Beauport Cruise Lines in Gloucester, MA offers lobster cruises, sunset dinner cruises, holiday cruises and more.
• The Classic Harbor Line Company in Newport, Rhode Island offers theme excursions—cocktail sailing, morning mimosa sailing, sightseeing boat tours, romantic sails and more.
• Mayflower Cruises and Tours feature Lobster Pulling, cottage-made cheeses in Vermont, shucked oysters in Rhode Island and more. 

Enjoy delectable fare onboard some of the major cruise lines that offer New England and Canada itineraries. View List

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

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Dreaming of New England? Be inspired to travel, and experience its quaint villages, maritime history and beautiful landscapes. How about a lobsterbake? 

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For a list of cruise lines that offer New England and Canada itineraries,  click here.

Today's Travel Finds: Farm to Table Dining in Boston, Cabin Fever in Maine, Irish Culinary Delights in Newport, Rhode Island, Cruising New England

The Lenox Hotel in Boston offers a special Farmer's Market to Table Dining experience. Accompany Executive Chef Sean MacAlpine to the nearby Copley Square Farmer's Market, to shop for ingredients for your exclusive meal. View this package

Looking for a winter getaway in Maine? The Harraseeket Inn's Cabin Fever package, includes afternoon tea daily, a $50 gift certificate to L.L. Bean, dinner for two, lunch  buffet for two, full buffet breakfast, on each day of your stay.

Enjoy Irish culinary delights in Newport, Rhode Island ...

The Newport-Kinsale Chef Exchange features guest chefs from Kinsale, Ireland, and select Newport restaurants, including MainSail. The event will take place from 5 to 8 pm on March 8 at Hibernian Hall. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased in advance. https://t.co/Prw4PzGF2X pic.twitter.com/VercgkZFiB

— Newport Marriott (@NewportMarriott) March 5, 2020

Explore New England with American Cruise Lines' newly created Grand New England cruise.


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FOOD & WINE Magazine Culinary Shore Excursions on Holland America's Canada and New England Cruises

The long-time partnership, between Holland America Line and FOOD & WINE magazine, has delivered immersive culinary experiences for Holland America Line's guests for more than a dozen years. Now, this partnership has evolved into an exciting, engaging and ever-expanding selection of culinary-themed shore excursions, that explore food, wine and culture, in some of the world's most renowned gastronomic hot spots.

Discover the charm and character of Quèbec City, and delight in authentic poutine and maple syrup-infused treats. Or enjoy an old-fashioned, trap-to-plate lobster bake in Bar Harbor. 

On FOOD & WINE tours, you'll experience Canada and New England though all of your senses.

In 2020, three Holland America Line ships will set sail for the charming coastal towns of Canada and New England.

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