Fall Foliage leaf peeper cruise

As the long days of summer began to fade, we are rewarded with one of Mother Nature’s most beautiful gifts—the fall foliage of New England & Canada! Join us for this beautiful 11 day experience to enjoy the turning leaves in luxury and comfort. We begin with included flights to one of America’s best kept secret cities— vibrant Baltimore! You may be surprised by the beauty and energy of this charming waterfront city. After a fresh seafood dinner and a good night of rest, we board Royal Caribbean’s “Enchantment of the Seas”. Enjoy this beautiful ship and traditional service with guaranteed choice of 1st or 2nd dining, onboard casino, spa, theater, solarium pool, Broadway entertainment, and much more. Even better is the assortment of ports for enjoying the fall colors: Boston, MA—Portland, ME—Bar Harbor, ME—Saint John, New Brunswick (Bay of Fundy) - Halifax, Nova Scotia—Baltimore, MD.

Included in your escorted travels:

· Round-trip flights to Baltimore from Seattle, PDX, SFO, LAX — Other gateways by request

· Non-stop, direct flights for early bookings 

· 1—night deluxe hotel in Baltimore

· Chesapeake Bay welcome dinner

· Baltimore city tour

· 9—night Royal Caribbean cruise on Enchantment of the Seas

· Rail & Sail welcome cocktail party

· Standard cabin (upgrade to outside for $210pp*)

· All shipboard meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner

· Choice of 1st or 2nd ship dining guaranteed

· All ground transfers in Maryland

· Experienced Tour Manager

· Caring and professional travel arrangements

· Please consider travel insurance for all travel

* Outside cabin = window. No balconies available.

Day 1— Wednesday Oct 6 — Depart for the east coast! Make your way to your gateway airport. Your included domestic flight brings you to Baltimore International Airport. Meet your Tour Manager at baggage claim for a short transfer to our plushy hotel. Welcome dinner of Chesapeake Bay seafood and get to know your travel companions! (welcome drinks, dinner)

Day 2—Thursday Oct 7 — City Tour & Embarkation Enjoy a city tour Baltimore. Take a waterfront break for lunch before boarding the Enchantment of the Seas. (breakfast, dinner onboard).

Day 3—Friday Oct 8 — At Sea —Explore the ship! A day at sea to relax and enjoy all the amenities aboard. Plan to walk all the planks to find out every great spot to enjoy the party, or that quiet nook to hide with a book! Join together in the evening with our new friends for dinner and a show! (breakfast, lunch, dinner onboard)

Day 4– Saturday Oct 9 — Boston, Massachusetts Well rested and ready? Let’s explore our first port! Enjoy ship tours, or join your Tour Manager pierside to design our own tour with local vendors. So many choices—the Freedom trail to all the historical sites, Little Italy in the old North End, or even a “Duck” ride for surf and turf! Top it off with a “lobstah” lunch! (breakfast, lunch, dinner onboard)

Day 5— Sunday Oct 10 — Portland, Maine Another port with lots to do—As always, your Tour Manager will be pierside to help arrange local excursions. On-off trolley is a great choice for historic sites, or a short trip to Kennebunkport for a visit with the Bush Family, or a visit to the electric trolley museum! Be sure to have your camera batteries charged as we should be “hip-deep” in fall colors by now! (breakfast, lunch, dinner onboard)

Day 6— Monday Oct 11 —Bar Harbor, Maine   This charming fishing village began it’s tourism duties as a haven and inspiration for artists of the Hudson River School art movement in the 1800’s. Landscape artists came and left spreading the word of the island’s great beauty with their canvasses. As the gateway to Acadia National Park, bring your paintbrush (or digital camera) and plan to capture what inspires you! (breakfast, lunch, dinner onboard)

Day 7– Tuesday Oct 12 — St. John, New Brunswick (Bay of Fundy)  Saint John is the oldest incorporated city in Canada. During the reign of George III, the municipality was created by royal charter in 1785 . Set on the shores of the Bay of Fundy—enjoy the history and great scenic beauty of Canada’s First City! (breakfast, lunch, dinner onboard)

Day 8—Wednesday Oct 13 — Halifax, Nova Scotia Seafood, maritime history, charming historic waterfront—enough said? Nova Scotia is home to 150 lighthouses, Throw in the fall colors and call it a wrap! (breakfast, lunch, dinner onboard)

Day 9– Thursday Oct 14 — At Sea Five ports in a row! Time for a break on board! Enjoy the pools, onboard activities, or even a spa treatment? 

Day 10– Friday Oct 15 — At Sea Last day, your way! Enjoy a final relaxing day at sea before one last dining room visit to enjoy the kind service of our Royal Caribbean dining staff. (breakfast, lunch, dinner onboard)

Day 11 – Saturday Oct 16 — Farewell A hearty breakfast onboard before we disembark together. Collect our baggage and enjoy a bit more sightseeing before heading to the airport and our afternoon flights home. (breakfast)