Celebrate the end of summer on an enchanting vacation.  Leave your worries behind and join our friendly group for an affordable getaway.     Maritime New England and Eastern Canada entice as the glories of nature and history meet.   Dine on world famous Maine Lobster at the source.  Absorb panoramic coastal vistas of rocky headlands, landmark lighthouses, quaint fishing villages and racy yachting towns.  French flavored delights abound in Montreal and Old Quebec. 

 The graceful five-star ms Maasdam is designed to be among the most spacious ships at sea.  You'll find her staffed by a gracious crew and offering worlds of comfort and amenities.  Dining options range from the elegant Main Dining Room, to an intimate reservations-only restaurant, a poolside Terrace Grill and a casual Lido Restaurant.   There's an opulent Greenhouse Spa, fitness center and two outdoor swimming pools.   Evening entertainment can be found in the Showroom, Piano Bar, Casino and Movie Theater.  Gourmet presentations are featured in the new Culinary Arts Center.  Cabins offer luxurious Euro-Top Beds and premium linens.  Onboard lecturers and naturalists provide interpretation to enrich your guest experience.

Amtrak's sleek Acela train whisks you to Boston along the scenic Shoreline Route.  Relax in a wide reclining seat as the tour director highlights points of interest along the seacoast.  In Boston the Revolutionary struggle comes alive as you stroll along the freedom trail.  See Paul Revere House, Old North Church and the marketplace Faneuil Hall.  Bon Voyage! Holland America's classic ms Maasdam sets sail late this afternoon.

Bar Harbor, Maine  Once the exclusive summer resort of America's fabulously wealthy, today Bar Harbor is an artists' enclave and gateway to the rich natural beauty of Acadia National Park.  Its the perfect place to attend an authentic "Down East" lobster bake.

Halifax, Nova Scotia  The ramparts of the Citadel and a museum commemorating the Titanic await your inspection.  For ocean scenery at its best nothing beats Nova Scotia's south shore. 

Sydney, Nova Scotia  The green and Gaelic Cabot Trail winds along the Bras d'Or Lakes between spruce-covered mountains and rocky headlands.  At the Fortress of Louisbourg soldiers, merchants, bakers and blacksmiths go about life in the 1700's.

Charlottetown, PEI   Quaint Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest province and home to the picturesque farm that inspired "Anne of Green Gables".

Quebec City, Quebec  A tree lined "Champs-Elysees," buttery croissants, a walled city, a grand Chateau on the River....discover a bastion of French culture in North America.

Montreal, Quebec  Part French, part English, totally intriguing.  Among Montreal's cosmopolitan enticements:  the cobblestone streets of Vieux Montreal, heavenly Notre-Dame Basilica, endless festivals and street fairs.

A wonderful vacation concludes with a day-long ride aboard Amtrak's Adirondack on one of the world's most scenic railway journeys.  From the shores of vast Lake Champlain through the mighty Adirondack Mountains to the picturesque Hudson River Valley...what a great way to end a fabulous vacation!

**Guests originating from Boston by train require an overnight stay in Albany