23 nights · Portugal · Departs Lisbon (Portugal) · Visiting Ponta Delgada, Praia da Vitoria, Horta, New York, Newport RI, Cape Cod Canal, Boston, Portland ME, Halifax, Prince Edward Island, Saguenay, Quebec City, Montreal · Aboard Silversea Cruises on the Silver Shadow
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| Cruise line | Silversea Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Silver Shadow |
| Duration | 23 nights |
| Port calls | 14 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $10,800 per person |
| Year built | 2000 |
| Guests | 466 |
| Cabins | 194 |
| Crew | 302 |
| Length | 186 m |
| Beam | 24 m |
| Cruising speed | 21.0 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.
Praia da Vitória gives Terceira a gentler first impression: a crescent bay, a working marina and a broad Atlantic beach. Its compact centre rewards an unhurried walk, with the Igreja Matriz de Santa Cruz at its heart. For a wider view, climb to Serra do Cume, where patchwork fields descend toward the island’s volcanic coast. Come for an easy introduction to the Azores, then linger over fresh seafood and changing light across the bay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Charlottetown is a compact capital with a claim to Canadian history: delegates met here in 1864 to discuss Confederation. Brick storefronts, leafy streets and a working waterfront make its centre easy to explore on foot. See Province House, where the conference began, then browse Victoria Row’s boutiques and cafés. Beyond town, red-sand beaches and pastoral lanes reward a longer outing. Come for history; stay for Prince Edward Island’s pleasures.
Your ship calls at La Baie, where the Saguenay River opens onto a landscape shaped by ice, forest and water. From here, the Saguenay Fjord’s steep cliffs and deep waters lead toward the St. Lawrence. Explore local history at the Musée du Fjord, or head to Chicoutimi for cafés, galleries and the Petite Maison Blanche. Return to the waterfront for wide views across the bay and a taste of Quebec’s maritime north.
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.
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.
Published August 19, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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