Canada & New England

Enjoy the highlights of Boston as this panoramic tour takes you past the city's most important and scenic sites. See Copley Square, one of the city's most attractive spots bordered by the architectural wonders of Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. Continuing through the upscale residential area of Back Bay and along Newbury Street, you'll pass exclusive boutiques, trendy cafes and the Public Garden. In the heart of the city and overlooking the green oasis of Boston Common, lies one of the most elegant and wealthiest neighborhoods of the city, Beacon Hill. Passing the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House, you'll see the Old South Meeting House where the Boston Tea Party began. Looking across the Charles River as the patriots did in April of 1775, catch a glimpse of the steeple of Old North Church where Paul Revere ordered two lanterns hung in the steeple to signal that the British Recoats were on the move. Note: This tour ends at the Boston Logan Airport and is only available for Norwegian Dawn guests with domestic flights after 2:00 pm, international flights after 3:00 pm, or who have an extended stay in Boston. Guests are responsible for ensuring their debarkation tours are compatible with their flight departure times. This tour does not necessarily drop off at all NCL program hotels, please check with the Shore Excursion staff onboard as to which hotel drop-offs are available. Guests have the option to book their flights through our Premium Air Department to ensure that flight departure times do not interfere with debark tours. Tour itinerary may vary due to traffic conditions.

Travel back to revolutionary Boston with a walk along the Freedom Trail. Your experienced guide will reveal the sites and scenes of critical events that paved the way for American independence. Highlights include the Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church and the Granary Burying Ground, the final resting place of many famous Americans including John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. You'll see the Old Corner Bookstore where the nation's greatest authors often gathered, including Emerson, Longfellow and Hawthorne. In the heart of Old Boston is the Old South Meeting House, where angry colonists met on the eve of the Boston Tea Party. Near the circle of stones in front of the Old State House, you'll hear the story of the Boston Massacre, the first bloodshed of the Revolution. Passing Faneuil Hall, continue to the North End, Boston's oldest surviving residential neighborhood and home of Paul Revere. Before returning to the pier, a visit will be made to the Old North Church where Paul Revere ordered two lanterns hung in the steeple to signal that the British redcoats were approaching. Your guided walk will end at Quincy Market for your return transfer back to the pier. Note: Total distance covered is about two miles, with approximately three hours of slow walking and standing. Not possible for guests in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

The seaside city of Salem is well known for its infamous Witch Hunts three centuries ago and its special nautical heritage dating back to the China Trade. On this tour you'll visit the Salem Witch Museum and experience Salem's historic waterfront. A visit to the Salem Witch Museum brings you back to the Salem of 1692. Using stage sets, life-size figures, lighting and narration, you'll learn about the Witch Trials of 1692. You'll also have time to explore the ‘Witches: Evolving Perceptions' exhibit which examines the stereotypical witch aspect of witchcraft in the 17th century, modern witchcraft and the phenomenon of witch hunts. In addition, you'll visit the Witch Memorial and the Point Burying Ground where one of the 'witch' judges is buried (an ancestor of Nathaniel Hawthorne). Then take in Salem's picturesque Derby Wharf, dating back to the fabled China Trade period after the Revolution, when Salem's Yankee Clipper ships sailed around the globe to Canton and the South Seas and Salem was the wealthiest city in the United States. You'll have time to independently explore the historic buildings along the waterfront, snap a photo of 'Friendship,' a replica clipper ship and one of the fastest sailing vessels ever built, or simply relax and browse the unique shops on the wharf. Before your return drive to Boston, enjoy a drive down Chestnut Street, considered by many to be the most beautiful residential streets in America. Note: This tour will require walking and standing for approximately 40 minutes at the Witch Museum. Walking in Salem is at your discretion. There is a gift shop available in the Witch Museum and a variety of shops along Salem's waterfront. Witch Museum is wheelchair accessible however some of the shops in town are not. Tour itinerary may vary due to traffic conditions.

Enjoy the highlights of Boston both by land and on the Charles River as this tour combines a panoramic tour of the city's most important and scenic sites followed by an exciting journey by water aboard the unique World War II amphibious vehicle called the Boston Duck. During your land portion of the tour, you'll pass through the heart of Boston and along a portion of the Freedom Trail to catch a glimpse of the Old State House, the site of the Boston Massacre, the King's Chapel, Granary Burying Ground, the Park Street Church as well as the expansive green of Boston Common. Pass by picturesque Copley Square, bordered by the architectural wonders of Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. Then you'll make your way past the Public Garden with its beautiful formal gardens and whimsical swan boats, the exclusive Beacon Hill neighborhood and the New State House with its impressive gold dome. Cross the Charles River and see Bunker Hill Monument, the Charlestown Navy Yard homeport of the USS Constitution, the New Charles River Dam and Park, and the infamous ‘Big Dig' Project. Then your driver becomes Captain as your Duck makes a big splash into the Charles River for a brief tour by water. During your Duck cruise you'll see the Craigie Drawbridge and the Longfellow Bridge linking Boston and Cambridge, as well as Fenway Park and the Esplanade in the distance. Once on dry land you'll return to your ship. Note: You must be able to climb several large steps into the Duck vehicle, vehicle is not wheelchair accessible. Tour itinerary may vary due to traffic conditions.

Boston's North End is commonly known as 'Little Italy' and has a multitude of hidden treasures that will whet the appetite of gourmet chefs and lover's of fine food alike. Following your short transfer from the pier, you'll arrive at Quincy Market and begin your gastronomic tour on foot. Your guide is a professionally trained chef with a wealth of knowledge about Italian foods, wine and the North End. You'll learn the secrets of cooking in a healthy Mediterranean style, sample authentic flavors, and discover the traditions behind the food. Walk through a salumeria, a classic Italian deli, in search of olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pasta, prosciutto and cheeses. Discover the pasticcerias offering the best biscotti, amaretti, cassata and cannoli and tour an enoteca to learn about apertivi, wine to compliment and digestivi to conclude your meal. You'll get an 'insider's view' of one of the premier food neighborhoods in the country. Buon Appetito! Note: This tour is very limited in capacity and includes approximately two hours of slow walking and/or standing. Distance covered is less than one mile. Minimum required to operate is 10 participants, maximum capacity is 20 participants.

Take in the highlights of Boston on this unique tour of city's most important and historic sites via an upper deck trolley. The trolley features elevated seating for better viewing as you pass all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts. Pass through the heart of Boston and along a portion of the freedom trail to catch a glimpse of the well-known gold domed Old State House, the site of the Boston massacre, the King's Chapel, Granary Burying Ground, the Park Street Church, the expansive green of Boston Common, the historic North End, fashionable Newbury Street, Beacon Hill, Quincy Market, and the Prudential Tower. You'll also catch a glimpse of the Charles River, USS Constitution or ‘Old Ironsides' – the historic ship, launched in Boston in 1797 – and in the distance the Old North Church where two lanterns signaled the warning that the redcoats were on the march. At the conclusion of the scenic drive you have three options: Return to the pier on the trolley, stay at Quincy market to explore at your leisure, or board the hop-on hop-off loop bus giving you the most flexibility to experience Boston on you own schedule. Note: At the conclusion of the tour you'll be provided with a ticket that gives you unlimited access to the hop-on hop-off bus for the remainder of the day.

Take a scenic drive through the vibrant city of Boston en route to magnificent Copley Square. Along the way you'll pass the spectacular Boston Common, the oldest park in the country and the start of the Freedom Trail. See the New State House with its magnificent gold dome, the Public Garden, famous for its century-old swan boats, and the Old South Meeting House where the most memorable gathering sparked the Boston Tea Party in 1773 and ignited the Revolutionary War. Drive along Newbury Street with its upscale boutiques, unique galleries and trendy cafes. Your first stop will be Copley Square which showcases stunning examples of medieval, classical, and modern design. The most prominent building is the Romanesque Trinity Church. Located on the south side is the magnificent Boston Public Library. Founded in 1848, it was the first free municipal library in the United States. Noted for its Italian Renaissance-style exterior, it is an important example of early 19th-century American architecture. Overlooking the square is the ultra-modern John Hancock Tower. Designed by world-renowned Chinese architect I.M. Pei, the building is the tallest in New England at 60 stories high and its modernist design transforms the skyline. Enjoy a picturesque drive through the town of Lynn and then the town of Salem where you'll begin with lunch in an elegant restaurant followed by a walk down Chestnut Street. Grand, old homes line this magnificent street, many of them built by sea Captains and merchants in the early 1800's during Salem's 'Great Age of Sail.' Enjoy a visit to the Salem Witch Museum which takes you back to the Salem of 1692. Using stage sets, life-size figures, lighting and narration you'll learn about the Witch Trials of 1692. There will also be time to explore the "Witches: Evolving Perceptions" exhibit which examines the stereotypical witch, aspects of witchcraft in the 17th century, modern witchcraft and the phenomenon of witch hunts. Prior to departing, stop in the museum's gift shop for unusual mementos and souvenirs. Enjoy a picturesque drive on your return to port. Note: This tour will require walking and standing for approximately 40 minutes at the Witch Museum. Walking in Salem is at your discretion. There is a gift shop available in the Witch Museum and a variety of shops along Salem's waterfront. Witch Museum is wheelchair accessible however some of the shops in town are not.

Discover the oldest baseball park in the Major League on this half-day outing that includes a narrated scenic drive thorough Boston. 'Stadium' is almost too grand a term for Fenway. Built in 1912, it's smaller than modern parks and full of quirks that only add to its mystique. Seats are narrow, wood-slatted chairs dating back to 1934, many have poor sightlines and no legroom. Incredibly, the scoreboard is still hand-operated, pitchers warm up in bullpens right on the edge of the diamond, in plain view of the spectators. See all that makes this park unique including the lone red seat, the triangle and Williamsburg. Following a 45-minute (upper deck trolley-Princess) drive through scenic Boston, arrive at Fenway where you are greeted by an official Fenway Park guide and escorted through the fabled pitch. Following your tour, browse the Red Sox gift shop before the scenic narrated return to the pier. Note: This tour does not operate on game days. Tour sequence may vary.

The journey from Corner Brook to Gros Morne takes you through mountains 20 times older than the Rockies. Along the way, enjoy dramatic coastal scenery, huge inland lakes and green woodland interiors featuring a smattering of red and golden fall colors. Explore the north side of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Gros Morne Visitors Center, learn about the geological significance of this park and browse through the small gift shop. The Lobster Cove Lighthouse stop introduces the first peoples of North America and the history of the local communities including some famous local shipwrecks. Newfoundland's geological history comes alive at Western Brook Pond where you can view the distant raised inland fjord that was carved by the sea and filled by the ocean a mere 15,000 years ago. In Gros Morne, glimpse the distant Tablelands – a landform described as more closely resembling the surface of the moon than the earth. Much of Gros Morne's fame comes from this huge extrusion of the earth's mantle thrust violently to the surface over 450 million years ago. A light local lunch will be served at the Oceanview Restaurant in Rocky Harbour. Note: The Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse and the Norris Point Lookout are not accessible by wheelchair.

Explore the scenic Bay of Islands, a charming fishing village and make several photo stops on this bus exploration of a portion of Captain Cook's Trail. Photo stops include Frenchman's Cove, a small-boat inshore fishery which has been the economic mainstay of the area and Bottle Cove, a small fishing community. See Captain Cook's Monument with excellent views. Take a look at reproduced charts mapped by Captain Cook. Also visit Lark Harbour, meet the ladies at the church hall and see handmade crafts. Note: Captain Cook Monument and Blow-Me-Down Brook sites have areas of rough and uneven terrain, not suitable for wheelchairs or guests with walking difficulties.