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70 EXPLORE MORE 2018 FALL COLORS Our Eastern Seaboard Explorer ® ocean cruise itinerary is the perfect way to explore Canada, New England and the Big Apple and see the fall colors

ITINERARY From the vibrant French-Canadian cities of Montreal, Quebec and Saguenay, sail south around the coast to New York City, the jewel in America’s crown. Along the way, discover a feast of culture and fabulous food as you explore Charlottetown, Halifax and Boston; bustling cities that were once tiny settlements forged by pioneers. This voyage along the east coast of North America is rich in natural beauty, history and modern-day triumphs. DAYS 1 &2/MONTREAL,CANADA Nestled on an island on St. Lawrence River, Montreal offers French culture in North America. DAY 3/QUEBEC CITY,CANADA Considered the most French city outside France, highlights here include the Old Town and Place Royale. DAY 4/SAGUENAY,CANADA Saguenay, a cosmopolitan Quebec city, was built on fur trading and timber industries. DAY 5/CRUISE THE ST.LAWRENCE RIVER The St. Lawrence River is home to magnificent natural beauty and sophisticated capitals. DAY 6/CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA Prince Edward Island is a picturesque patchwork of farms and rolling countryside. Here you can enjoy a Ceilidh Kitchen Party and walking tour. DAY 7/CRUISE THE GULF OF ST.LAWRENCE The waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence are rich in exploratory history. DAY 8/HALIFAX,CANADA Historic Halifax, the region’s permanent European settlement, has a refined air. DAY 9/CRUISE THE EASTERN SEABOARD Sail along the scenic coasts of Nova Scotia and Maine, crossing the Gulf of Maine. DAYS 10&11/BOSTON,USA One of the most charming cities in the US, and the birthplace of the American Revolution. Among the many sites you can visit here are the Old North Church, where Paul Revere hung his telltale lantern, and the Old South Meeting House, where Samuel Adams started the Boston Tea Party. Farther afield, you can tour the famous USS Constitution. DAYS 12&13/NEW YORK CITY You will experience the iconic moment of sailing into New York harbor before exploring this exhilarating city, with its astonishing architecture, museums and enticing vibe. Visit the Empire State Building, Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Theater District and Times Square, and the powerful 9/11 Memorial. You will stay overnight in the Big Apple—a fantastic chance to enjoy the Harlem jazz and blues tour. Clockwise, from facing page: A forest in Canada shows beautiful fall colors; Boston has plenty of charm; bustling Times Square in New York Go online: Find out more about the Eastern Seaboard Explorer itinerary at vikingcruises.com EXPLORE MORE 2018 71