13 nights · Quebec Canada · Departs Montreal (Canada) · Visiting Quebec City, Gaspe, Halifax, Boston, Norfolk VA, Miami · Aboard Seabourn Cruises on the Seabourn Ovation
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| Cruise line | Seabourn Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Seabourn Ovation |
| Duration | 13 nights |
| Port calls | 7 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $5,298 per person |
| Year built | 2018 |
| Guests | 638 |
| Cabins | 266 |
| Crew | 330 |
| Length | 210 m |
| Beam | 28 m |
| Cruising speed | 19.0 kn |
Montréal is a city of French character and North American energy, best explored on foot. From the Old Port, cobbled streets lead to Old Montréal’s grand squares, cafés and Notre-Dame Basilica. Climb or drive up Mount Royal for a broad view of the skyline and the St. Lawrence River. Then follow the city’s appetite, from market produce and bagels to inventive French-Canadian cooking. Allow time for the museums and lively terraces; Montréal’s pleasures are close together, but never feel hurried.
Québec City is best explored on foot, where French-speaking Canada feels unmistakably distinct. Within the UNESCO-listed Historic District, stone walls, steep lanes and 17th-century façades tell the story of New France. Ride the funicular between Upper and Lower Town, then browse Petit-Champlain’s boutiques beside the St. Lawrence River. Allow time for the Plains of Abraham, where a pivotal 1759 battle changed the course of Canadian history. Come ashore ready to climb; the finest views reward a little effort.
Gaspé sits at the eastern end of Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula. It faces the Gulf of St. Lawrence, with fishing harbours and rugged shoreline close at hand. In 1534, Jacques Cartier met St. Lawrence Iroquoians here and raised a cross for France. Beyond town, Forillon National Park protects cliffs, forests and coastal trails, while whale-watching excursions explore the surrounding waters. At nearby Cap-des-Rosiers, Canada’s tallest lighthouse marks the peninsula’s northern shore.
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.
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.
Norfolk rewards curious travelers with a working waterfront, deep naval history, and a compact downtown made for exploring. The Chrysler Museum of Art ranges from ancient glass to American masters; its Glass Studio stages live demonstrations. Take a harbor cruise to see the scale of Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base. Then stroll the waterfront or ride the ferry across the Elizabeth River to Portsmouth for another perspective.
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.
Published August 18, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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