Shores of Eastern Canada and New England

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✔ In Newport, drive along illustrious Ocean Drive where famous mansions line the waterfront, choosing to stop for a tour of The Breakers, built by Cornelius Vanderbilt, or a visit to Green Animals Topiary Garden, home to 80 "bush" animals and geometric greenery
✔ A choice of excursions in Boston includes a visit to the palatial home of Isabella Stewart Gardner, now a museum where the most famous art heist in history remains unsolved today
✔ Spend one night at a premier hotel in the heart of New York City with city sightseeing – and one night in Quebec City including an excursion to Montmorency Falls
✔ Local experts, leads excursions ashore – and onboard ship, shares insights and provides commentary on the sights along the New England Coast and Canada's maritime shores. All gratuities to ship staff, local experts, and drivers
✔ A 10-night cruise aboard Silver Shadow
✔ Hotel stays in New York City and Quebec City including guided city sightseeing
✔ Aboard ship, select wines, premium spirits, and soft drinks are available throughout the day
✔ Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
✔ 35 meals (12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners) on land and sea, cruise fare, port charges, service charges, applicable fuel surcharges, taxes and porterage

Bookended by overnight hotel stays in Manhattan and Quebec City, this long-awaited 10-night cruise sails along coastal New England and Canada's stunning eastern seaboard, promising a new perspective of the maritime traditions, history and cultures that shaped the destinations you'll explore. Cruise aboard a Silversea yacht between the glamorous isle of Manhattan and French-inspired Quebec City, indulging in luxurious onboard amenities and spacious accommodations at sea.

Enjoy a tour, an exclusive reception and dinner in New York City during an overnight stay at the New York Marriott Marquis, centrally located in the heart of Times Square in the Theater District. Ashore, immerse in the gilded lifestyles of Newport, Boston's historic landmark sites, and maritime stories in Maine. Discover Canada's ocean-faring roots, from Nova Scotia's seaside villages and the capital city of Halifax to Prince Edward Island's storied landscapes and seafood specialties. View the natural beauty of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the river Saguenay, stopping to see the fjord up close and personally. A choice of guided shore excursions in every picturesque port caters to your interests and includes fascinating insights not available on your own. Experience the culturally rich sights of Quebec City from the regal Chateau Frontenac, where a one-night stay includes guided city sightseeing and an informative tasting visit to a maple sugar shack. From the relaxing cadence of your small ship cruise to well-paced exploration of port cities uniquely distinctive and welcoming with regional charms, this is the North America cruise you've been waiting for.

DAY 1

Arrive New York City

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, New York Marriott Marquis. A transfer is included from La Guardia, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and New York's Grand Central and Pennsylvania train stations to New York Marriott Marquis. Located on Times Square in the theatre district, your hotel puts you in the heart of the city's vibrant cultural center steps from the great White Way of Broadway. Join us this evening for an exclusive welcome reception and dinner.

✔ Dinner
✔New York Marriott Marquis (Accommodation)

DAY 2

The Streets of New York / Embark Ship

Wake up this morning for a city sightseeing tour of New York City, taking in the iconic landmark sights of Lower Manhattan, South Street Seaport, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy lunch before making your way to the city pier where your Silversea yacht awaits. Raise a toast to the isle of Manhattan before dinner aboard ship tonight as the ship charts a course for Newport, Rhode Island.

✔ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
✔Silver Shadow (Accommodation)

DAY 3

The Gilded Age in Newport

Your ship arrives in Newport this morning where a choice of included shore excursions invites you to see a wealth of sights as you wish. Choose a sightseeing excursion that includes a drive along its gilded coast, viewing the oceanfront mansions that line the shore, before stopping to see how the heads of industry summered in the late 1800s on a tour of The Breakers, built by railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt II. Or travel along the 10 Mile Drive and pause to see garden sculptures posing at the Green Animals Topiary Garden featuring some 80 "bush" animals and geometric designed greenery. After lunch aboard ship, spend the afternoon exploring the waterfront and Newport's America's Cup Avenue as you wish. A shuttle will be available to bring you back to the ship. Set sail for Boston early this evening.

✔ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
✔Silver Shadow (Accommodation)

DAY 4

Boston, Your Way

Disembark ship in Boston this morning for your choice of guided excursions. View Boston's landmarks and cultural sights as our motor coach winds its way through the historic streets and neighborhoods in the North End, Back Bay and Beacon Hill, across the Charles River to Cambridge and Harvard Square where you can walk across Harvard Yard. Or, explore the Freedom Trail on a locally guided 2 ½ mile walking tour that includes Boston Common, America's oldest public park; the Old Granury Burying Ground; the 'old' Massachusetts' state house, site of the Boston Massacre; Faneuil Hall, and Boston's North End where you will see Paul Revere's house and visit the Old North Church. Alternatively, choose a full day motor coach excursion to Cape Ann and Boston's North Shore, seeing the quintessential fishing villages of Gloucester, Rockport and Manchester-by-the Sea; see the Fisherman's Memorial Monument and Motif #1, believed to be the most often painted building in America.

✔ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
✔Silver Shadow (Accommodation)

DAY 5

A City Tour, a Museum or Lexington & Concord

Embark on a choice of guided excursions that reveal a diversity of sights in Boston. Join us on a city tour of landmark sight, that ends at Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market with free time to explore on your own. Or, take the opportunity to take a docent-led tour of a Venetian Palace in the middle of Boston, once home to Isabella Stewart Gardner and now a museum housing the family's prized collection of art. In 1990, in what is considered one of the most famous art heists in history, 13 pieces were stolen from the museum. To this day the crime remains unsolved and the pieces have never been recovered. Or head to Cambridge for a brief walk through Harvard University's Harvard Yard, before driving to Lexington and the Lexington Green where British soldiers sparked the first battle of the American Revolution. Then it's on to the "rude bridge that arched the flood" in nearby Concord. Return to the ship after time at leisure and set sail for Bar Harbor, Maine, late afternoon.

✔ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
✔Silver Shadow (Accommodation)

DAY 6

A day in Portland, Maine

Spend a day in Portland, Maine, on your choice of morning sightseeing excursions (to be advised at a later date). The historic Old Port area along the waterfront, lined with 19th-century buildings and cobblestone streets gives the city its charm and emphasizes its nautical significance. The afternoon is free to explore as you please before reboarding the ship this evening.

✔ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
✔Silver Shadow (Accommodation)

DAY 7

Historic Halifax, Fishing Villages and on to Charlottetown

Spend a relaxing morning at sea before choosing the shore excursion that interests you most. You may wish to join us for a full day tour to pretty Peggy's Cove and the fishing village of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its 19th-century wooden homes. Alternatively, history is the draw on an excursion that includes a sightseeing drive and short walks to landmark sites in Halifax, before time to explore as you wish. Your ship leaves for Charlottetown this afternoon.

✔ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
✔Silver Shadow (Accommodation)

DAY 8

Cruise the North Atlantic Ocean

Enjoy a full day of leisure aboard your Silversea yacht, indulging in scenic ocean views and a host of onboard amenities, from a choice of restaurants and lounges to an expanded fitness center and sunbathing near the whirlpools and swimming pool. You'll find a spa, card room, theater and casino onboard as well, for entertaining diversions that make your day at sea enjoyable in every way.

✔ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
✔Silver Shadow (Accommodation)

DAY 9

Storybook Sights in Charlottetown

Prince Edward Island is your destination today where you will disembark in Charlottetown for a day of cultural delights and discoveries. Drive to Prince Edward Island National Park, fronting the Gulf of St. Lawrence and regarded as one of Canada's most scenic national treasures. View sand dunes, salt marshes, remnants of an Acadian forest, beaches and sandstone cliffs and watch for red fox, waterfowl and warblers as you take in its natural beauty. Continue through the seaside hamlets that line the north shore en route to the literary landscapes that charmed readers in the book Anne of Green Gables; visit the house and grounds as you experience this storied setting. Lunch is a special treat when you experience a traditional lobster bake during a picnic in a garden-graced riverfront setting in New Glasgow. Called Ceillidh, pronounced kaylee, this is a genuine Down East treat that is made more memorable with local musical entertainment. Return to the ship and set sail for Saugenay Fjord.

✔ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
✔Silver Shadow (Accommodation)

DAY 10

Nature Rules on a Day at Sea

Cruise the Gulf of St. Lawrence today as your ship charts a course for Saguenay River in Quebec. Relax onboard amidst scenic vistas of the Gulf. The Gulf is a semi-enclosed sea and the world's largest estuary, acting as an outlet for the Great Lakes via the St. Lawrence River to the Atlantic Ocean. Discovered by Jacques Cartier in 1534, it is lined with national parks, rich with fish, and connected to a variety of rivers and bays. Enjoy the day as you please onboard amidst the ever-changing scenery.

✔ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
✔Silver Shadow (Accommodation)

DAY 11

Saguenay River

Spend the morning cruising the scenic Riviere Saguenay and the Canada's Saguenay Fjords National Park. The Saguenay Fjord is the only inhabited fjord in North America and has villages that are classified as among the most beautiful villages in Québec. It was also ranked by the Michelin Guide as one of the must-see attractions worldwide alongside the Eiffel Tower and pyramids in Egypt. Arrive in Saguenay for a choice of included excursions. Disembark for a scenic drive through the tiny hamlet of La Baie, first settled in 1838, and a visit to the interactive Fjord Museum that showcases the history and geology of the fjord. See the Little White House before stopping at the Pulp Mill of Chicoutimi, a National Historic Site that also showcase the unique artwork of Arthur Villeneuve. Or, drive into Saguenay National Park for a guided nature walk with a local guide, looking for black bear, lynx and moose along the way. Alternatively, join us for a sea kayaking excursion in Saguenay Fjord, enjoyable for boaters of all abilities. Enjoy the captain's farewell dinner as you set sail for Quebec City this evening.

✔ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
✔Silver Shadow (Accommodation)

DAY 12

Bonjour Quebec

Disembark ship after breakfast this morning to begin your discoveries of historic Quebec City, reigning over the St. Lawrence River since 1608. Learn about the European settlers who founded the city on a sightseeing drive that sees La Citadelle, the Parc des Champs de Bataille and the Grande-Allee before venturing outside the charming city. Drive to Île d'Orléans, an island within Quebec Province's Capital, rich in agriculture and history as one of the first regions settled by the French, to visit a Sugar Shack where maple sugar is made. Visit impressive Montmorency Falls, higher than Niagara Falls prior to returning to Quebec City. Your guided exploration continues after lunch. Named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008, Québec City is the only walled city north of Mexico and is regarded as the birthplace of New France. Upon passing through the fortified walls of Old Quebec, you'll discover 17th- and 18th-century buildings housing bakers, bistros and boutiques and charming cobbled squares. Spend the night at the majestic Le Chateau Frontenac, overlooking the St. Lawrence River and the Old Cite, Vieux-Québec. Join us for a farewell reception and dinner tonight at your landmark hotel.

✔ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
✔Fairmont Le Château Frontenac (Accommodation)

DAY 13

Journey Home

Tour ends: Quebec City. Fly home anytime. Hotel check-out is 11:00 AM. A transfer is included to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport or Quebec City train station. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in at the airport.

✔ Breakfast