Portland, ME- The most populous city in the state of Maine, it also
is home to the largest tonnage seaport in New England. The most popular
attractions in the area include Old Port, which has restaurants, boutiques and
bars, shopping on Exchange Street and the Arts District are also popular
attractions.
Tour: Best of Portland &
Kennebunkport, ME- Enjoy a scenic
drive of the quaint streets of the old port. View Casco Bay and Calendar
Islands. Head to Kennebunkport and pass the Federal and Victorian-style
mansions built in the 1700s and 1800s. Also pass by the Bush Estate and former
summer White House. Enjoy free time exploring Kennebunkport’s Dock Square, with
it’s unique shops and restaurants.
Duration: 5 hours
Tour: Portland by Land &
Sea- Start off with a drive through
the quaint streets of the Old Port, once home to the warehouse district the old
brick buildings have been transformed into galleries, restaurants and pubs.
Visit the site of America’s oldest lighthouse before boarding an authentic
wooden schooner for a sail on Casco Bay. See Maine’s beautiful rugged coastline
featuring lighthouse, seals, and seabirds.
Duration: 4 hours
Tour: Lobster Bake on Peaks
Island-Board a ferry boat and cruise
through Casco Bay to Peaks Island and enjoy exploring the town. Enjoy a lobster
bake at a historic Inn on the island. The menu includes clam chowder, stamped clams
or mussels, 1.25 lb. fresh lobster, baked potato, corn on the cob, dinner
rolls, seasonal dessert and water (cash bar available).
Duration: 3.5 hours
Halifax, Nova Scotia- The provincial capital of Nova Scotia, the area is
known for its maritime history. The area is also home to six universities,
which may explain why it also has more pubs per capita than any other city in
Canada. Major cultural attractions include Halifax Pop Explosion, Symphony Nova
Scotia, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, and the Neptune Theater.
Tour: Halifax City &
Harbour Duck Tour- Board an
amphibious vehicle that was originally built for the military during the
Vietnam War and go on a fascinating excursion of downtown Halifax and the
harbor front. Dress accordingly as the amphibious vehicle is an open air
vehicle.
Duration: 1 hour
Tour: Canadian Tall Ship Sailing Experience- Set
sail on an elegant, tall sailing ship, Silva. Built in 1939 you will feel like
you are traveling back in time as you learn about this historic seaport and
points of interest. Sit back and relax or jump in and help haul the lines with
crew. An optional 20 minute guided walk back the ship is available at the end
of the excursion.
Duration: 2 hours
Tour: Peggy’s Cove and Titanic-Board a motor coach for a breathtaking drive along
the cost to Peggy’s Cove. Learn how glaciers and the pounding of the ocean
waves shaped this village’s granite shores. After exploring the area head to
Fairview Lawn Cemetery, the final resting place for 121 passengers of the
Titanic.
Duration: 3.5 hours