18 nights · Florida · Departs Miami (USA) · Visiting New York, Newport RI, Cape Cod Canal, Boston, Halifax, St Johns NL, Cobh-Cork, Plymouth UK, Le Havre-Paris, London-Tilbury · Aboard Azamara Cruises on the Azamara Quest
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| Cruise line | Azamara Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Azamara Quest |
| Duration | 18 nights |
| Port calls | 11 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $4,919 per person |
| Year built | 2000 |
| Guests | 794 |
| Cabins | 361 |
| Crew | 408 |
| Length | 181 m |
| Beam | 25 m |
| Cruising speed | 18.0 kn |
Miami rewards travelers who look beyond its cruise terminals. South Beach pairs pastel Art Deco hotels with Ocean Drive; Little Havana serves Cuban coffee and music along Calle Ocho. The Pérez Art Museum Miami and nearby Design District reveal the city’s creative ambition. For a change of pace, Biscayne Bay and the Everglades place vivid natural landscapes within reach.
New York does not ease you in; it arrives in a sweep of skyline, river and restless energy. From the harbor, Manhattan’s towers frame a city built for walking, looking up and changing plans. Spend time among Central Park’s paths, Fifth Avenue’s museums and the neighborhoods that give each block its own character. Allow room for a classic meal, a Broadway curtain and the simple pleasure of watching the city move.
Newport rewards visitors who look beyond its famous mansions. This Rhode Island harbor town pairs Gilded Age grandeur with working waterfronts, historic lanes and Atlantic views. Tour The Breakers, the Vanderbilt summer home, then follow the Cliff Walk past oceanfront estates and crashing surf. Downtown, independent shops and seafood restaurants line streets shaped by centuries of seafaring trade. Allow time for a harbor sail or a visit to Fort Adams, where the coastline opens wide.
Transit the Cape Cod Canal and watch New England’s coast redraw itself. This 17.4-mile waterway cuts across Cape Cod’s narrow neck. It links Cape Cod Bay with Buzzards Bay, avoiding the longer route around the peninsula. Opened in 1914, it remains one of the region’s defining engineering works. From the deck, look for the Bourne and Sagamore bridges, shore paths, and tidal currents that shape every passage.
Boston rewards visitors who like their history close at hand and their cities easy to explore. From the waterfront, follow the Freedom Trail to landmarks of the American Revolution, including Faneuil Hall. Beacon Hill’s brick streets, the Public Garden and North End cafés reveal distinct sides of the city. Make time for harbor views and New England seafood; Boston’s pleasures are as tangible as its past. Its museums and universities give the compact city a lively, modern edge.
Halifax rewards visitors who begin on foot, where the harbourfront’s historic warehouses, boardwalk and seafood restaurants meet. Climb to the star-shaped Halifax Citadel for broad harbour views. At the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, exhibits trace Nova Scotia’s seafaring past and Halifax’s connection to the Titanic. Beyond downtown, Peggy’s Cove pairs a working fishing village with a lighthouse set on wave-worn granite.
St. John’s sits at the edge of the North Atlantic, where steep streets descend toward a working harbor. The compact center rewards time on foot, with Victorian row houses, independent shops and historic churches clustered around Water Street. Climb Signal Hill for views across the harbor and coastline. At Cabot Tower, learn how Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal here in 1901. Leave room for fresh seafood and local music.
Cork is Ireland’s most independent-minded city, built on islands in the River Lee and shaped by its maritime past. Most cruise ships berth at Cobh, a handsome harbour town about 15 miles from Cork. A direct railway connects the two. Browse the English Market, visit St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, or seek out the city’s cafés and pubs. Allow time for Blarney Castle, a short drive away.
Plymouth faces the open waters of Plymouth Sound, where naval history and a working harbour shape the city’s character. The Hoe opens broad views across the Sound to Drake’s Island. The Barbican’s historic quays include the Mayflower Steps, commemorating the Pilgrims’ 1620 departure for America. Independent shops and waterfront restaurants make this old port rewarding to explore on foot.
Le Havre is more than a gateway to Normandy; it is a city worth seeing in its own right. Rebuilt after wartime destruction under architect Auguste Perret, its striking concrete centre earned UNESCO World Heritage status. Visit the Musée d’Art moderne André Malraux for an exceptional collection of Impressionist paintings, then walk the seafront. Beyond the city, Normandy offers medieval Honfleur, the D-Day landing sites and the abbey at Mont-Saint-Michel.
London puts royal ceremony beside a working city, with history written across its streets, squares and riverfront. From the Tower of London to Westminster Abbey, landmark visits reward unhurried exploration. The British Museum and National Gallery offer world-class collections, while Covent Garden and the South Bank make excellent walking territory. Cruise ships serving London commonly dock at Tilbury, about 25 miles east of the centre. Confirm your berth and transfer arrangements before setting out.
Published August 17, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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