18 nights · Portugal · Departs Lisbon (Portugal) · Visiting Ponta Delgada, Horta, Halifax, New York, Portland ME, Saint John NB, Yarmouth NS · Aboard Crystal Cruises on the Crystal Grace
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| Cruise line | Crystal Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Crystal Grace |
| Duration | 18 nights |
| Port calls | 8 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $14,000 per person |
| Year built | 2028 |
| Guests | 690 |
| Cabins | 337 |
| Crew | 559 |
| Length | 246 m |
| Beam | 32 m |
| Cruising speed | 20.0 kn |
Lisbon is a city best approached with time and comfortable shoes. Its seven hills rise above the Tagus, linking tiled lanes, grand squares and viewpoints with wide river views. In Alfama, narrow streets preserve the feel of old Lisbon. In Belém, the Jerónimos Monastery and Tower recall Portugal’s age of discovery. Pause for coffee and a warm pastel de nata between sights.
Ponta Delgada is the Azores’ Atlantic gateway, set on São Miguel, the archipelago’s largest island. Roads from the city lead to crater lakes, steaming fumaroles and the green caldera of Sete Cidades. In town, tiled churches and handsome squares reward an unhurried walk, while cafés serve local cheese and pineapple. Choose a scenic island drive, or explore the historic centre before returning to the waterfront.
Horta sits on Faial, one of Portugal’s Azores, with Pico’s volcanic peak rising across the channel. Its marina is a landmark for Atlantic sailors, whose painted messages cover the breakwater. On shore, Peter Café Sport has welcomed generations of visiting crews. The nearby Scrimshaw Museum displays carved whale teeth and bones. Beyond town, drive to Capelinhos, where a 1957–58 eruption reshaped the coast, or walk the rim of Faial’s vast Caldeira.
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.
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.
Portland follows the Willamette River, with the Columbia to its north and Mount Hood on the eastern horizon. Begin downtown at Powell’s City of Books, a landmark independent bookstore spanning an entire city block. Visit the Japanese American Historical Plaza beside the waterfront, or head to Washington Park’s International Rose Test Garden. Food carts, craft breweries and seasonal produce give the city its distinctive taste. Allow time for the Columbia River Gorge, whose waterfalls and trails lie east of town.
Saint John is Canada’s oldest incorporated city, set where the Bay of Fundy meets the Saint John River. Its harbour has shaped the city for centuries. At Reversing Falls, the river battles the world’s highest tides. Walk Uptown’s brick streets, browse the historic City Market, and take in the waterfront. Here, maritime history and dramatic tides are part of the everyday view.
Yarmouth sits on the Gulf of Maine, at Nova Scotia’s southwestern tip. Its waterfront reflects the rhythms of a working fishing port. Explore the Yarmouth County Museum and Archives, browse independent shops, or pause over fresh seafood. Nearby Cape Forchu Lighthouse stands above rugged coastline, with broad ocean views and walking trails. Yarmouth is compact and easy to explore, yet offers a clear sense of place at the edge of the province.
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.
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.
Published September 13, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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