Adventure Overview
This Boston to New York cruise voyage is a colorful fall foliage adventure through the historic Northeast. Enjoy a stunning view of the Boston skyline as you prepare to begin your unforgettable river and canal cruise.
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Transit the Cape Cod Canal, then visit the whaling village of New Bedford, MA, where tales of the sea come to life during onboard entertainment.
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Behold the opulent Gilded Age mansions of Newport, RI.
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Visit New London, CT, boasting 18th and 19th century architecture and a gorgeous waterfront park.
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Enjoy striking views of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor.
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Take in the sights and beautiful natural scenery as you cruise the East River and the Hudson River Valley.
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Stroll across the Walkway Over the Hudson and admire the spectacular view of the riverbank painted with vibrant autumn hues.
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Visit the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston, NY and discover the town’s nautical heritage.
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In charming Catskill, NY, browse unique shops on Main Street or admire the view of the Hudson River from Catskill Point.
The Grande Mariner cruise ship is your home away from home on this vibrant autumn small ship adventure cruise.
On to DAY 1
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Day 1 - Boston, MA
Your voyage begins in the colonial city of Boston. Admire the striking view of Boston Harbor as you unpack, relax, and prepare to begin your colorful fall foliage adventure through the historic Northeast.
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Day 2 - New Bedford, MA
Set sail this morning from Boston and transit the scenic man-made Cape Cod Canal, the widest sea-level canal in the world. Arrive this afternoon in historic New Bedford, MA, renowned as one of the 19th century’s most important whaling ports. A park ranger is your guide and narrator on an optional walk to the National Park Visitors Center. Continue your tour at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, home to an extensive collection of scrimshaw, handwritten logbooks and journals, and fine art. This evening, an onboard entertainer introduces you to a “Fisherman’s Life.”
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Day 3 - Newport, RI
Arrive this afternoon in Newport, RI,
a port city known for its opulent and perfectly preserved Gilded Age mansions. Relive this era of decadence on an optional tour to The Breakers. Completed in 1895, this Italian Renaissance-style palazzo offers 70 rooms, 65,000 square feet of living space, and sprawling manicured gardens.
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Day 4 - New London, CT
In New London, CT, 350 years of history are displayed in charming 18th and 19th century architecture and a gorgeous waterfront park. Revisit a time gone by on an optional excursion to Mystic Seaport, a museum that honors the American maritime tradition.
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Day 5 - West Point, NY
This morning enjoy striking views of
the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, before continuing up the Hudson River. In the heart of the Hudson River Valley, enjoy an optional guided tour of the West Point Military Academy* campus, including its Gothic Revival-style chapel.
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Day 6 - Poughkeepsie, NY/Kingston, NY
Welcome to scenic Poughkeepsie, NY! Your ship will dock just a short distance from the Walkway Over the Hudson, connecting Poughkeepsie to Highland, NY. Enjoy a leisurely stroll over this remarkable bridge and behold spectacular views of the majestic Hudson River, painted with vibrant autumn colors, from 200 feet in the air. Later, step back in history on an optional tour to historic Locust Grove, an Italian-style estate home dating to 1851, where you will savor traditional colonial High Tea and scones. Tonight visit the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston, NY, to learn about the region’s seafaring history.
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Day 7 - Kingston, NY/Troy, NY
Delight in an optional Hyde Park
excursion to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s beloved estate home, Springwood (or Vanderbilt Mansion, pending availability). Visit the home where FDR was born, tour the grounds and nature trails, and pay your respects at the graves of both President Roosevelt and his wife, Eleanor. Cruise to Troy, NY and enjoy onboard musical entertainment tonight.
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Day 8 - Troy, NY
The picturesque 19th century and Victorian architecture of Troy has served as a backdrop to several Hollywood films, including The Age of Innocence and Scent of a Woman. An optional walking tour introduces you to the city’s highlights.
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Day 9 - Catskill, NY
In the charming town of Catskill, browse unique shops on Main Street or admire the view of the Hudson from Catskill Point. Enjoy an optional tour of the Thomas Cole House, where the founder of the famed Hudson River School of Painting lived and worked. The tour continues at Olana, the elegant mansion home of Frederic Edwin Church, another Hudson River School painter.
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Day 10 - New York, NY
Your adventure concludes today in Manhattan.
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”It doesn’t get any better than this. The crew are all very good and friendly people.“
Joseph P. Pilesgrove, NJ
Itinerary Details
SHIP: Grande Mariner
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EMBARK:
Boston, MA
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DISEMBARK:
New York City
Start Date:
End Date:
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Oct 08, 2013*
Oct 17, 2013*
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Oct 19, 2013
Oct 28, 2013
*Reverse itinerary available for these cruise dates
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Category 1
$2,999
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Category 2
$3,369
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Category 3
$3,539
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Category 4
$3,719
PORT CHARGES: $200
All itineraries including ports, activities, and routes are subject to change based on availability, weather, river, water levels and sea conditions. Please note foliage is subject to Mother Nature.
*Travel to West Point is subject to accessibility.