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It begins quietly. A fishing boat’s hull bumps gently upon a wharf, and a bell tolls once…twice. The gulls cry out, and gather, winging and wheeling in the gathering light. The dandelion meadows and the sun speak brightly to one another as sea-foam breaks on granite cliffs. And after the boats return, bearing cod and clams and lobster, a bursting sunset dips to reveal the galaxy above. In the dark, the archaic lighthouses wink.
So it must have been, to the 19th-century fisherfolk of New England and the Canadian Maritimes. And so it still is today.
We invite you aboard the American-flagged, 138-guest Yorktown in the deliriously beautiful weather of late spring 2012, for a voyage of rustic pleasures from Massachusetts to Montreal. With sailboats in the bays and history in our hearts, we’ll voyage from the legendary whaling town of Gloucester nor’easterly, to the pride of a Mainer’s maritime heart, colonial Boothbay Harbor and Bath.
Next, we’ll spend a day in gorgeous Acadia National Park, dominated by the dome of Cadillac Mountain, and roam through the Wild Gardens of Acadia before heading north for three days in Nova Scotia. On Cape Breton Island, we’ll visit the historic summer retreat of Alexander Graham Bell, and on Prince Edward Island, we’ll recapture the wonder of Anne at the House of Green Gables.
In New Brunswick, we’ll discover the extraordinary history of the Acadians—French colonists, related to Louisiana Cajuns, who were expelled by the British during the French and Indian War. These ethnic French still remain in three tiny towns we’ll visit. We’ll conclude with two days in charming Quebec, including the “pierced rock” of Gaspé and the magnificent citadel of Quebec City, before disembarking in romantic Montreal.
Aboard the American small ship Yorktown, you’ll enjoy a marvelous springtime discovery of New England and New France—from the ideal perspective of a maritime voyage. Please join us for an American classic.
So it must have been, to the 19th-century fisherfolk of New England and the Canadian Maritimes. And so it still is today.
We invite you aboard the American-flagged, 138-guest Yorktown in the deliriously beautiful weather of late spring 2012, for a voyage of rustic pleasures from Massachusetts to Montreal. With sailboats in the bays and history in our hearts, we’ll voyage from the legendary whaling town of Gloucester nor’easterly, to the pride of a Mainer’s maritime heart, colonial Boothbay Harbor and Bath.
Next, we’ll spend a day in gorgeous Acadia National Park, dominated by the dome of Cadillac Mountain, and roam through the Wild Gardens of Acadia before heading north for three days in Nova Scotia. On Cape Breton Island, we’ll visit the historic summer retreat of Alexander Graham Bell, and on Prince Edward Island, we’ll recapture the wonder of Anne at the House of Green Gables.
In New Brunswick, we’ll discover the extraordinary history of the Acadians—French colonists, related to Louisiana Cajuns, who were expelled by the British during the French and Indian War. These ethnic French still remain in three tiny towns we’ll visit. We’ll conclude with two days in charming Quebec, including the “pierced rock” of Gaspé and the magnificent citadel of Quebec City, before disembarking in romantic Montreal.
Aboard the American small ship Yorktown, you’ll enjoy a marvelous springtime discovery of New England and New France—from the ideal perspective of a maritime voyage. Please join us for an American classic.
Departures
A Springtime Voyage from New England to Montreal
24 May, 2012 to 05 June, 2012
24 May, 2012 to 05 June, 2012
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Category E
$5395.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with portholes
Category D
$5895.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category C
$6895.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade Deck with windows
Category B
$7495.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with windows
Category A
$7995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category AA
$8695.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade or Lounge Deck with windows
Category S
$8995.00 USD pp
Superior outside cabins on Sun Deck with balcony.
A Springtime Voyage from New England to Montreal itinerary:
Day 1 (Thursday) - BOSTON,GLOUCESTER, Massachusetts, USA
Fly to Boston and transfer to Gloucester to embark Yorktown.
Day 2 (Friday)- BOOTHBAY HARBOR, BATH, Maine
Call at Boothbay Harbor, often referred to as “the boating capital of New England.” From the ship’s deck, enjoy a panoramic view of the lighthouses that dot the coast. Walk along the town’s quaint streets, lined with charming shops and restaurants. Continue to the Maine Maritime Museum, in the town of Bath, on the banks of the Kennebec River. See the displays on shipbuilding and lobstering, and visit the dock to board the schooner Sherman Zwicker, an example of boats that once cruised the Grand Banks off of Newfoundland in search of cod.
Day 3 (Saturday) - BAR HARBOR, ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
Today explore Bar Harbor, set amid Maine’s dramatic coast. Surrounded by Acadia National Park, this quaint fishing village on Mount Desert Island was a fashionable resort town in the late 1800s and the summer home of influential families, including the Astors and Rockefellers. In the afternoon, tour Acadia National Park to discover the Wild Gardens of Acadia, showcasing over 300 native plant species. Also visit the Abbe Museum’s collections chronicling Maine’s 10,000 years of Native American culture and history.
Day 4 (Sunday)- YARMOUTH, Nova Scotia, Canada
Call in Nova Scotia’s Yarmouth, a fishing port with a long history of shipbuilding and lobster catching. This charming town, with its Cape Forchu Lighthouse and Victorian houses, is also home to several cultural centers. Visit several of Yarmouth’s art galleries and museums, including the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
Day 5 (Monday) - LUNENBURG
Nestled on a hilly peninsula is the 19th-century village of Lunenburg, known for its shipbuilding, seafaring expertise, and natural beauty. A walking tour views the historic buildings and stately heritage home of the Old Town, designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Also visit the aquarium at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.
Day 6 (Tuesday) - HALIFAX
Arrive in Halifax, a vital port city teeming with an impressive array of cultural and historic delights. In the morning, tour the sandstone Province House; St. Paul’s Church, the oldest building in the city; the Citadel National Historic Site; and the Public Gardens. Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore Halifax’s vibrant attractions, such as Historic Properties, which mixes Canada’s oldest surviving warehouses with charming boutiques and restaurants.
Day 7 (Wednesday) - BADDECK, Cape Breton Island
From Port Hawkesbury, visit Baddeck, whose beauty motivated the great inventor Alexander Graham Bell to use it as his summer retreat. Today Baddeck is the home of the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Further explore Cape Breton’s scenic beauty as we discover the Cabot Trail, the historic route that linked the isolated Scottish, English, and Acadian communities during colonial times.
Day 8 (Thursday)- CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island
Today visit Prince Edward Island, known as the Garden of the Gulf for its pastoral landscape. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the island, including the colonial seaport of Charlottetown and its historic Province House. Continue to Prince Edward Island National Park, where we will see the Anne of Green Gables House—the inspiration for Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic novel—and take in some of the 200 bird species inhabiting the parkland.
Day 9 (Friday) - CARAQUET, New Brunswick
Arrive at the port of Caraquet, situated on the Acadian Peninsula and one of the oldest villages in the region. We will see the Acadian Museum and the Historic Village, which demonstrates the Acadian way of life during the 18th century. Also visit the village of Lamèque.
Day 10 (Saturday) - GASPÉ, PERCE, ILE BONAVENTURE, Quebec
Gaspé, on the eastern coast of the remote peninsula of the same name, is where Jacques Cartier first claimed Canada for France. From “Land’s End,” visit the National Park of Bonaventure Island and Perce Rock, rising out of the sea to a solitary height of almost 300 feet. Carved by volcanic action, Perce Rock is a continuation of the Appalachian Mountains. Its neighbor, Bonaventure Island, houses a migratory bird sanctuary with the largest concentration of Northern Gannets in North America.
Day 11 (Sunday) -SAGUENAY RIVER
Relax aboard Yorktown and attend a lecture by one of our onboard experts as we sail into the Saguenay River, which was an important trade route for Canada’s aboriginal peoples, and during the French colonization of the Americas was a major route for the fur trade.
Day 12 (Monday) - QUEBEC CITY
Quebec City, built on the site of Iroquois village Stadacona, sits high above the St. Lawrence River. With its old city walls, narrow cobblestoned lanes, country squares, outdoor cafes, and historic battlements, Quebec City remains one of North America’s most romantic spots. The authentic, undeveloped charm led UNESCO to designate it a World Heritage site. Discover the Upper and Lower Towns, the Citadel, the Plains of Abraham, and the Place Royale.
Day 13 (Tuesday) - MONTREAL
Disembark Yorktown and transfer to the airport for return flights home.
Yorktown
The Yorktown is the perfect vessel for relaxed and convivial exploration of America’s great coastal waterways. Built in Florida in 1988 specifically for coastal cruising and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Yorktown flies the American flag and is staffed by friendly and experienced American officers and crew. 257 feet long, 43 feet wide, with a draft of 8 feet, the Yorktown is able to maneuver in secluded waterways and visit small ports that are inaccessible to larger vessels. And Yorktown’s American registry makes it possible to operate domestic itineraries unavailable to foreign-flag ships. In addition to a large sun deck, the Yorktown boasts a spacious lounge for social gatherings and lectures as well as quiet space for private conversation. The ship’s cuisine, served in a dining room large enough to accommodate all guests at once, emphasizes American regional culinary traditions and specialties. Both the lounge and dining room are surrounded by large picture windows that afford unobstructed views of the passing scenery. Accommodating 138 guests in 69 exterior cabins, the Yorktown enjoys an atmosphere of warm and relaxed informality that endears it to repeat and new guests alike.
