Itinerary
- Day 1
Ottawa
Your Canadian journey starts in Ottawa, where you'll check into the Fairmont Château Laurier for two nights. The hotel sits right near Parliament Hill, just a short walk from the Rideau Canal. It's a great location to get your bearings in the capital before heading out to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Parliament Hill Rideau Canal - Day 2
Ottawa
This morning you'll join a guided tour of Ottawa that focuses on Canada's bilingual heritage. You can pick your own experience: tour a local microbrewery, take a hands-on cooking class, or walk through ByWard Market sampling food along the way. Come evening, you'll head out for a progressive dinner experience at several of Ottawa's established restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Progressive dining experience featuring the city's well-known established restaurants)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ottawa
- Scenic Enrich progressive dining experience featuring Ottawa's well-known established restaurants
Optional Activities
- Micro Brewery Tour
- Hands-on cooking class
- Guided culinary tour of ByWard Market
Landmarks/POIs ByWard Market - Day 3
Ottawa to Quebec City
You'll start the day at Parc Omega, where you can see Canadian wildlife including elk, bison, wolves, bears and foxes in natural settings. After that, you'll travel to Quebec City and settle into the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac for a two-night stay. The hotel overlooks the St. Lawrence River and is one of the most photographed hotels in the world.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Parc Oméga wildlife experience - drive through natural habitats to encounter native animals (elk, bison, wolves, bears, foxes)
Landmarks/POIs Parc Oméga Vieux-Québec Place Royale Saint Lawrence River - Day 4
Quebec City
A guide will take you through Quebec City's unique architecture, highlighting that it's the only walled city in North America. You'll also visit the Huron-Wendat Museum to learn about Indigenous history. Later, you can choose your own activity: walk the cobblestoned streets of Old Quebec, ride an e-bike through Lower Town, check out the Grand Market, or head to Montmorency Falls and Saint-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of North America's only walled city
- Guided tour of Huron-Wendat Museum
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Old Quebec's cobblestoned streets
- E-bike ride through Lower Town and Grand Market
- Visit to Montmorency Falls and Saint-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica
Landmarks/POIs Huron-Wendat Museum Old Quebec Lower Town Grand Market Montmorency Falls Saint-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica - Day 5
Quebec City to Montreal
You'll travel along Chemin du Roy, the historic route between Quebec City and Montreal, and pass through Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, famous for ice fishing. At a sugar shack, you'll learn how maple syrup is made and eat traditional Québécois food while listening to live local music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Québécois fare at a local Sugar Shack with live, local music)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Sugar Shack experience - learn how maple syrup is made and dine on traditional Québécois fare with live, local music
Landmarks/POIs Chemin du Roy Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade - Day 6
Montreal
In Montreal, you'll have choices for how to explore. Take an underground city tour to see a different side of the city, ride through town in a vintage Cadillac convertible, or walk through Jean-Talon market and Little Italy to try local food specialties. The included activities let you pick what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Underground city tour
- Relaxed tour of the city in an iconic vintage convertible Cadillac
- Walking tour of Jean-Talon market and Little Italy streets
Landmarks/POIs Jean-Talon Market Little Italy - Day 7
Montreal to Kingston to Toronto
You'll travel to Kingston and cruise through the Thousand Islands region, seeing the scenic landscape of the area. From there, you'll head to Toronto for a two-night stay at the Fairmont Royal York, positioned perfectly for exploring the city's main attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise of the Thousand Islands region
Landmarks/POIs Thousand Islands - Day 8
Toronto
Today you'll see Toronto's highlights starting with St. Lawrence Market and Toronto Harbour. At the CN Tower, you'll get sweeping views of Lake Ontario from the observation decks, and you can step out onto the famous glass floor if you're up for it. Later, you'll take a harbour cruise to see the skyline and waterfront from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Toronto highlights - St. Lawrence Market, Toronto Harbour, Dundas Square
- Toronto CN Tower visit - glass floor and outdoor observation area
- Harbour cruise with skyline and harbour views
Landmarks/POIs St. Lawrence Market Toronto Harbour Dundas Square CN Tower Lake Ontario - Day 9
Toronto to Niagara Falls
You'll cruise right to the base of Niagara Falls and hear the roar of the water up close. Dinner at Table Rock Restaurant puts you right next to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Later, there's a night show at the Niagara Parks Power Station. You'll stay overnight at the Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel with views of the falls from your room.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Memorable dinner right next to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls at Table Rock Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cruise to the base of Niagara Falls
- Dinner at Table Rock Restaurant next to Canadian Horseshoe Falls
- Niagara Parks Power Station sight and sound night show
Landmarks/POIs Niagara Falls Canadian Horseshoe Falls Table Rock Restaurant Niagara Parks Power Station - Day 10
Niagara Falls to Lancaster
You'll cross into the United States and arrive in Lancaster, a historic city known for its countryside and Amish heritage. After checking in at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, you'll have a traditional home-style Amish meal to start your American experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional home-style Amish feast)
Included Activities
- Traditional home-style Amish feast
Landmarks/POIs Lancaster - Day 11
Lancaster to Washington D.C.
This morning you'll visit an authentic Amish farm to learn about their way of life, faith and traditions. After that, you'll travel to Washington D.C., where you'll spend two nights at the Fairmont Washington D.C. The city is full of historic monuments like the Capitol, White House and Supreme Court, plus world-class museums and performance venues.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to authentic Amish farm with insights into their heritage, faith and way of life
Landmarks/POIs Capitol White House Supreme Court Kennedy Center - Day 12
Washington D.C.
A guided tour will take you through Washington D.C.'s history and show you the significance of the capital. You'll see the memorials on the National Mall and visit Arlington Cemetery. Later, you'll get a guided tour inside the US Capitol where you can explore the Crypt, Rotunda and National Statuary Hall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Washington D.C. - historical significance and famous memorials
- National Mall visit
- Arlington Cemetery visit
- Guided tour of US Capitol - Crypt, Rotunda and National Statuary Hall (Old Hall of the House)
Landmarks/POIs National Mall Arlington Cemetery Capitol - Day 13
Washington D.C. to New York City
You'll head to New York City for a two-night stay at the New York Marriott Marquis in the heart of Times Square. After you settle in, you'll take a night bus tour to see the city's sights and lights. Times Square is particularly bright and busy after dark, giving you a real feel for the energy of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- NYC Night Bus tour - sights and sounds of the city after dark
Landmarks/POIs New York City - Day 14
New York City
You'll join a culinary walking tour of the Lower East Side, learning about the neighborhood's history and ethnic diversity. You'll visit historic synagogues and try food from kosher-style delis and bakeries that have been here for generations. This evening, you'll attend a Broadway show as part of your included experiences.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Culinary walking experience - Lower East Side exploration
- Scenic Enrich: Broadway show
Landmarks/POIs Lower East Side Broadway - Day 15
New York City to Portland
You'll leave New York City and travel to Portland, Maine, a charming coastal city on Casco Bay with a strong maritime history. After arriving, you'll check into the Portland Westin Harbourview Hotel for one night and have time to explore the waterfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Portland, Maine Casco Bay - Day 16
Portland to Scenic Eclipse Embarkation
You'll board the Scenic Eclipse, your small luxury yacht, where the Captain and crew greet you warmly. You'll get a glass of Champagne, explore your suite, and then head to the Sky Bar to meet other guests and toast the start of your voyage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Embarkation on Scenic Eclipse with welcome from Captain and crew
- Champagne reception
- Gathering at Sky Bar to toast voyage start
- Day 17
Lobster Capital
You'll discover a small New England coastal town with a protected harbour surrounded by rugged peninsulas, old forests and sandy beaches. The town is full of historic charm, art galleries, good restaurants and fresh lobster. It's known throughout the region as the place to go for lobster.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 18
Campobello Island
You'll explore Campobello Island, visiting the Roosevelt Campobello International Park where Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's summer home is preserved as a museum with nature trails. The island has windswept beaches, hiking, fresh seafood and whale watching. When you return to the yacht, you can relax at the Observation Lounge or Senses Spa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Roosevelt Campobello International Park and Roosevelt summer home museum
Optional Activities
- Hiking trails on Campobello Island
- Whale watching adventures
- Beach exploration
- Art galleries and shops
Landmarks/POIs Campobello Island Roosevelt Campobello International Park - Day 19
Halifax
In Halifax, Nova Scotia's capital, you'll walk the four-kilometre harbourside boardwalk with restaurants, shops and public art. Argyle Street has live theatres and pubs. If you want something different, you can visit the Halifax Public Gardens with its flower displays or hike up to the Halifax Citadel where a cannon fires at noon each day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Downtown Halifax harbourside boardwalk
- Argyle Street theatres and pubs
- Halifax Public Gardens
- Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Landmarks/POIs Halifax Public Gardens Halifax Citadel National Historic Site Argyle Street - Day 20
Louisbourg
You'll explore Louisbourg's 18th century fortress, a National Historic Site where you can try firing a cannon or tasting rum from that era. You'll see the 1923 lighthouse on Cape Breton Island and walk the Lighthouse Trail along the water. The waterfront has fishing boats unloading lobster and crabs, and there are beaches nearby for a break.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Louisbourg 18th-century fortress - National Historic Site
Optional Activities
- Cannon firing experience
- Rum tasting
- Lighthouse Trail walk
- Waterfront fishing boat observation
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Louisbourg Fortress Cape Breton Island Lighthouse Trail - Day 21
Cap aux Meules
You'll arrive at Cap aux Meules, the main gateway to the Magdalen Islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This French-speaking village has a busy port and a historic church built in 1876 from shipwreck materials. Six 19th century lighthouses are scattered across the islands for you to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Saint-Pierre-de-La Vernière Church
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Magdalen Islands
- Lighthouses viewing (six 19th century lighthouses)
Landmarks/POIs Cap aux Meules Magdalen Islands Saint-Pierre-de-La Vernière Church Gulf of St. Lawrence - Day 22
Charlottetown
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island's capital, is a small city with island lifestyle and deep roots. The Mi'kmaq lived here for 12,000 years before it became significant in Canada's history. It's the birthplace of Anne of Green Gables author Lucy Maud Montgomery and a major fishing centre with white-sand beaches and over 1000 kilometres of coastline. Walk through Victoria Row and along the waterfront boardwalk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Victoria Row - well-preserved history and architectural treasures
- Harbour and waterfront boardwalk exploration
- Seafood dining at local restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Victoria Row - Day 23
Percé
You'll arrive at Percé, a village in Quebec named for the iconic 85-metre rock formation Rocher Percé. It's considered one of Quebec's most beautiful villages and is known for whale watching and geological history. Nearby Bonaventure Island has over 200,000 breeding birds from 11 different species, making it the largest migratory bird sanctuary in North America.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Whale watching at Percé
- Global Geopark exploration
- Bonaventure Island visit - bird sanctuary with 200,000+ breeding birds from 11 species
Landmarks/POIs Percé Rocher Percé Bonaventure Island - Day 24
Scenic Cruising St. Lawrence River
You'll cruise along the St. Lawrence River, the major waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean and home to over 40 traditional lighthouses. From your private verandah, you can sip coffee and watch the scenery pass by. You'll see quaint fishing villages along the banks and possibly catch the fall foliage in its bright colours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs St. Lawrence River - Day 25
Quebec City
You'll arrive back in Quebec City, the cradle of French America and a World Heritage site founded in 1608. Walk through the cobblestone Old Town surrounded by gates, towers and ramparts. The Fairmont Château Frontenac sits on the headland above. Visit Notre-Dame de Quebec Cathedral and walk Dufferin Terrace with views over the river before the yacht departs as the city lights come on.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Old Town - cobblestone streets, gates, towers, ramparts
- Notre-Dame de Quebec Cathedral visit
- Dufferin Terrace boardwalk visit - 425 metres with St. Lawrence River and Lower Town views
Landmarks/POIs Quebec City Vieux-Québec (Old Town) Fairmont Chateau Frontenac Notre-Dame de Quebec Cathedral Dufferin Terrace - Day 26
Montreal
Spend your morning on the Scenic Eclipse exploring the yacht's facilities. Relax in a Sky Deck cabana, use the gym or take a Pilates class. In Montreal, you can walk through Old Montreal and the atmospheric Rue Saint-Paul, visit the Basilique Notre-Dame, or try Poutine. Check out the Underground City shopping, the Jardin Botanique with colourful flowers, or the Musée des Beaux Arts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Rue Saint-Paul in Old Montreal
- Basilique Notre-Dame visit - 19th-century Gothic Revival
- Poutine tasting at local restaurants
- Underground City shopping plazas
- Jardin Botanique exploration
- Musée des Beaux Arts visit
Landmarks/POIs Old Montreal Rue Saint-Paul Basilique Notre-Dame Jardin Botanique Musée des Beaux Arts - Day 27
Montreal Disembarkation
Your voyage ends in Montreal. You'll have one last breakfast on board the Scenic Eclipse before saying goodbye to the crew and fellow passengers you've met. As you leave the yacht, you'll take with you memories of the journey through Eastern Canada and time spent on this luxury voyage.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Luxurious breakfast on board Discovery Yacht)
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
