Afternoon: Independent arrivals in Boston, Massachusetts. Welcome Orientation at 5:00 PM in the Hyatt Hotel Harborside.

Dinner: Welcome Dinner.

Lodging: Hyatt Boston Harbor

Meals Included: Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast in the hotel dining room.

Morning: Attend a lecture and learn about the history of Boston, followed by a guided bus excursion of Boston. Transfer to Gloucester.

Lunch: Enjoy a traditional New England clambake in Gloucester.

Afternoon: Explore the Rocky Neck art colony with a local guide. Rocky Neck artist colony, where many of America's foremost late 19th and 20th century artists spent their summers, is currently undergoing a revival. Explore twelve sites that are associated with famous artists, from Winslow Homer to Edward Hopper and Marsden Hartley. Transfer to Gloucester harbor and embark the Yorktown at 4:00 PM. Late afternoon embarkation briefing, introduction of ship staff, and safety drill.

Dinner: Dinner onboard.

Lodging: Yorktown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard.

Morning: Arrive in Bath, Maine. For a full comprehensive history of the last 400 years of seafaring and lobstering, explore the Maine Maritime Museum, which was once the site of the Percy and Small Shipyard. The Museum showcases paintings, ship models, and interactive exhibits. Continue to the historic town of Bath, which is renowned for shipbuilding and its 19th-century architecture. Set on the banks of the Kennebec River, the Abenaki Indians called the area Sagadahoc, meaning "mouth of a big river." The English colonized the area in 1607, and although the settlement failed due to harsh weather and poor leadership, settlers built the New World's first oceangoing vessel here, which provided passage back to England. In 1660, English settlers purchased land titles to the area from a Native American sagamore and later incorporated Bath into a city, where its residents developed the lumber, iron, and brass trade. In 1743, the city's shipbuilding industry began to flourish, and by the 19th century, Bath was the colonies fifth largest seaport. Since then, roughly 5,000 vessels have been launched, many produced by Bath Iron Works, a shipyard which produced hundreds of wooden and steel warships for the U.S. Navy.

Lunch: Lunch onboard.

Afternoon: Enjoy free time to explore Boothbay Harbor, commonly referred to as the "boating capital of New England." In the 17th century, the English established the harbor as a seasonal fishing camp, and the harbor has almost continuously been utilized as a fishing center since then. Amidst the hum of bustling fishing vessels and lobster boats, enjoy the panoramic view of the lighthouses that sprinkle the coast. Stroll through the town's winding and flower lined streets and walk past the large Victorian houses perched atop the town's grassy knolls. Discover charming shops, antique galleries, and seafood restaurants. You may wish to attend an optional, docent-led excursion through the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

Dinner: Dinner onboard.

Lodging: Yorktown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard.

Morning: Our sail into Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island reveals the grandeur and beauty of Maine's dramatic coast. The quaint fishing village of Bar Harbor was once a great resort town for the wealthy. At the turn of the century, the Astors, Vanderbilts, and Rockefellers built summer mansions that rivaled the palatial summer homes of Newport. A drive through the town leads past some of the largest residences, all offering spectacular views. Explore Acadia National Park, a reserve of 38,000 acres of beaches, forest, and pink granite mountains, including the tallest mountain on the Atlantic coast and explore the Wild Gardens of Arcadia. The first national park east of the Mississippi River, it is home to a variety of small mammals and 338 species of birds, including peregrine falcon, bald eagle, yellow-bellied flycatcher, assorted warblers, and others. Also explore the Abbe Museum. Opened to the public in 1928, it was the first organization in Maine to sponsor archaeological research and later developed the research throughout the state. In the 1980s, the museum collaborated with Native people, who have progressively become more involved in the museum. The collection chronicles Maine's 10,000 years of Native American culture and history and focuses on Native traditions, as well as the Native American experience of today. The collection includes archaeological items such as pottery, tools, and bone objects, as well as woven baskets and beaded items from the diverse nations of Maine.

Lunch: Enjoy a traditional Maine "Lobster Bake" lunch in town.

Afternoon: Enjoy some free time to explore charming Bar Harbor.

Dinner: Dinner onboard.

Evening: Attend a shipboard guest lecture.

Lodging: Yorktown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard.

Morning: Call in Nova Scotia’s Yarmouth, a fishing port with a long history of shipbuilding and lobster catching. This charming town, with its Cape Forchu Lighthouse and charming Victorian houses, is also home to several cultural centers, including art galleries and museums. Among those you will have the opportunity to visit are the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and the Yarmouth County Museum & Archives.

Lunch: Lunch onboard.

Afternoon: In the afternoon there will be time to explore Yarmouth on your own.

Dinner: Dinner onboard.

Evening: Attend a shipboard guest lecture.

Lodging: Yorktown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard.

Morning: The 19th-century village of Lunenburg is known for seafaring and natural beauty. Enjoy a field to the Old Town and also explore the aquarium at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.

Lunch: Lunch onboard.

Afternoon: Enjoy free time to explore Lunenburg on your own.

Dinner: Dinner onboard.

Evening: At sea. Enjoy a shipboard guest lecture.

Lodging: Yorktown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard.

Morning: Arrive in Halifax, a vital port city teeming with an impressive array of cultural and historic delights. In the morning, explore the sandstone Province House, St. Paul’s Church, the oldest building in the city, the Citadel National Historic Site, and the Public Gardens. Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore Halifax’s attractions such as Historic Properties, which mixes Canada’s oldest surviving warehouses with charming boutiques and restaurants.

Lunch: Lunch onboard.

Afternoon: Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the town, shops, and cafes.

Dinner: Dinner onboard.

Evening: Attend a shipboard guest lecture.

Lodging: Yorktown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard.

Morning: Disembark at Port Hawkesbury and transfer to the charming town of Baddeck, once the home of the great inventor, Alexander Graham Bell. Explore the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and view the immense collection that illustrates the life of this great inventor.

Lunch: Lunch onboard.

Afternoon: Enjoy free time to explore Port Hawkesbury on your own.

Dinner: Dinner onboard.

Evening: At sea. Attend a shipboard guest lecture.

Lodging: Yorktown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard.

Morning: At sea. Attend talk by your Road Scholar Group Leader.

Lunch: Lunch onboard.

Afternoon: Discover Prince Edward Island, known as the Garden of the Gulf for its pastoral landscape. Enjoy a panoramic excursion of the island, including the colonial seaport of Charlottetown and its historic Province House. Continue to Prince Edward Island National Park, where we will see the Anne of Green Gables House—the inspiration for Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic novel—and take in some of the 200 bird species inhabiting the parkland.

Dinner: Dinner onboard.

Lodging: Yorktown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard.

Morning: At sea. Attend a shipboard guest lecture.

Lunch: Lunch onboard.

Afternoon: Explore the Acadian Historic Village, a living museum which promotes the history and culture of the Acadian people. This reconstructed village sits on a vast piece of land and includes authentic buildings from the 18th century. Explore through the town and observe an authentic Acadian's tinsmith's shop, sawmill, general store, and railway station. Performers in period costume enliven the atmosphere and carry out traditional daily tasks to inform visitors about Acadian customs. Also explore Eco Park in Lameque and soak in its tranquil atmosphere and untouched natural beauty. Enjoy the region's numerous flora and fauna, the cool salt water breeze, and the coastal scenery.

Dinner: Dinner onboard.

Lodging: Yorktown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard.

Morning: Arrive in Gaspe this morning and transfer to the town of Perce to board a local boat for the excursion to Perce Rock and Ile Bonaventure which supports a migratory bird sanctuary of the largest concentration of Northern Gannets in North America. Return by boat to the landing in Perce to spend time at leisure in this charming town.

Lunch: Lunch onboard.

Afternoon: Enjoy some free time in Perce.

Dinner: Dinner onboard.

Evening: Attend a shipboard guest lecture.

Lodging: Yorktown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard.

Morning: At sea. Relax aboard Yorktown and attend a lecture by an onboard expert as we sail into the Saguenay River, which was an important trade route for Canada's aboriginal peoples, and during the French colonization of the Americas was a major route for the fur trade.

Lunch: Lunch onboard.

Afternoon: Continue sailing down the Saguenay River.

Dinner: Dinner onboard.

Lodging: Yorktown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard.

Morning: Arrive in the morning in Quebec City. Depart the ship for an orientation drive through the city to view historic landmark buildings such as the Parliament Building, the Citadel and the Plains of Abraham. Continue to the Grande Allee Street and Dufferin Terrace for views of the St. Lawrence River and Lower Town. Continue on foot with an excursion of the Governors Garden, the cathedral and the courtyard of the Seminary of Quebec, through the historic Lower Town and Place Royale to Rue Petit Champlain.

Lunch: Lunch onboard.

Afternoon: Enjoy some free time before setting sail for Montreal.

Dinner: Dinner onboard.

Lodging: Yorktown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard.

Morning: Disembark Yorktown and enjoy a guided excursion of Montreal. A stroll through a maze of narrow lanes and old buildings provide a perfect opportunity to discover Old Montreal's history and charm. With their exuberant display of architecture, the streets and buildings testify to Montreal's rich heritage and illustrate a period of its history. This walking excursion will feature a number of remarkable restorations that have breathed new life into the Old Port: City Hall, the old markets and municipal buildings, the old business section, churches, and Jacques Cartier Square. It's in this historic part of the city that Ville Marie was built in 1642. Your luggage will be transported from the ship to your hotel.

Lunch: Road Scholar lunch in a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Enjoy a guided excursion of the Basilica Notre-Dame followed by free time to explore Montreal on your own.

Dinner: Meet at 6 PM in the hotel lobby to depart via coach to a local restaurant for the Farewell Dinner.

Lodging: Hyatt Regency Montreal

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast in the hotel dining room.

Morning: Independent departures.

Meals Included: Breakfast