Guests Can Sail from Boston, New
York, Québec or Ft. Lauderdale for Historical
Summer Vacations or Experience the Yearly Symphony of
Fall Foliage Colors
SANTA
CLARITA, Calif., May 17, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- For the first time ever Princess Cruises will offer
a series of Colonial Heritage itineraries featuring Yorktown, Va., part of Virginia's Historic Triangle, along with stops
at charming and history-rich Charleston,
S.C., Boston and
Halifax aboard Island Princess
sailing round-trip from New York
next summer.
In addition, The Love Boat is expanding its popular Canada & New England cruise and cruisetour
program offering guests a chance to witness regal trees boasting
rich shades of red, purple, orange and yellow, plus colonial
history, stunning lighthouses, fresh seafood enjoyed in quaint
seaside villages aboard Emerald and Enchanted Princess in
2024. Select cruises also feature stops in three Greenland ports, home to stunning landscapes
including magnificent fjords and unique and varied wildlife.
Debuting in 2024, Princess' new summer Colonial Heritage
itineraries from New York City are
highlighted by the cruise industry's first-ever stops in
Yorktown, a historically
significant and picturesque town that serves as the gateway to
Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, the first permanent English
settlement in the Americas. The voyages are a perfect
lead up to Sestercentennial celebrations marking the 250th
birthday of the United States
making this can't-miss sailing for history buffs.
Charleston, Boston and Halifax are also included in Island Princess'
10- and 11-day itineraries which take place in June 2024.
These voyages go on sale on May 25,
2023.
Princess is also offering a number of "firsts" on its 2024
Canada & New England sailings, including a unique 17-day
itinerary aboard Emerald Princess that combines the best of the
East Coast with three day-long visits to ports in incredible
Greenland, with opportunities to
view massive glaciers and experience interesting cultural and
sightseeing opportunities. These sailings complement the
line's leading fall foliage departures that attract "leaf peepers"
the world over with roundtrip seven- to 17-day cruises sailing from
Boston, on sale now.
"The upcoming 2024 Canada & New England cruise and
cruisetour program is highlighted by the debut of new summer
Colonial Heritage voyages with visits to Yorktown and cruises sailing in and out
Boston," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "We
know history buffs and seafood enthusiasts are going to love this
collection of enticing voyages that tell the story of our American
and Canadian history."
The 2024 Canada & New England cruise and cruisetour season
includes 27 total departures from Boston, New
York, Québec and Ft. Lauderdale, visiting 25 destinations
with 11 itineraries, sailing on three cruise ships – Emerald
Princess, Enchanted Princess and Island Princess. Voyages
include:
Seven-Day Cruises
NEW!: Canada & New England –
Emerald Princess – Seven Days: Roundtrip from
Boston, visiting Halifax, Sydney (Cape Breton
Island), Charlottetown
(Prince Edward Island) and
Portland. Cruises depart July
14, 21, 28; August 4, 2024.
Canada & New England –
Enchanted Princess: Roundtrip from New York, visiting Newport, Boston, Bar Harbor (for Acadia National
Park), Halifax and Saint John (for the Bay of Fundy – only on
select cruises). Cruises depart August 24, 31;
September 7, 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024.
10-17-Day Cruises
NEW! Colonial Heritage – Island
Princess – 10/11 days: Roundtrip from New York visiting Charleston, Boston, Halifax, Newport (on select cruises) and Yorktown. Cruises depart June 4; June 14;
June 25, 2024.
NEW! Classic Canada &
New England – Emerald Princess – 10 days: From Boston to Québec
(More Ashore overnight) with stops in Portland or Rockland, Saint
John (for the Bay of Fundy), Halifax, Sydney (Cape Breton
Island), Charlottetown
(Prince Edward Island) and
Saguenay. Cruises depart August 28; September 17; October 7,
2024.
NEW! Classic Canada &
New England – Emerald Princess – 10 Days: From Québec
(More Ashore overnight) to Boston, visiting Saguenay, Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), Sydney (Cape Breton
Island), Halifax,
Saint John (for the Bay of Fundy)
and Portland. Cruises depart
September 7, 27, 2024.
NEW! Classic Canada &
New England – Emerald Princess – 11 Days: From Québec
(More Ashore overnight) to Boston,
visiting Saguenay, Charlottetown
(Prince Edward Island),
Sydney (Cape Breton Island), Halifax, Saint
John (for the Bay of Fundy) and Portland. Cruise departs July 3, 2024.
NEW! Canada & Colonial America – Emerald
Princess – 14 Days: From Ft. Lauderdale to Québec
(More Ashore overnight) visiting Charleston, Yorktown, New York City, Newport, Boston, Sydney (Cape Breton
Island) and Saguenay. Cruise departs June 19, 2024.
NEW! Canada & Colonial America – Emerald
Princess – 14 Days: From Québec (More Ashore
overnight) to Ft. Lauderdale, visiting
Halifax, Portland, Boston, New
York City, Yorktown and
Charleston. Cruise
departs October 17, 2024.
NEW! Greenland &
Canada – Emerald Princess – 17 days: Roundtrip from
Boston visiting three ports in
Greenland - Nuuk, Qaqortoq and
Nanortalik - plus Sydney
(Cape Breton Island), Corner Brook, St.
Anthony (Newfoundland) and
St. John's (Newfoundland). Cruise departs August 11, 2024.
Options for guests wishing to spend more time exploring
historic cities and monuments include two in-depth cruisetours,
combining a scheduled 2024 cruise with multiple days on
land, including:
Historic America Cruisetour – with seven nights
on land guests visit U.S. Capital Washington
D.C., Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate, Colonial Williamsburg,
Independence Hall in Philadelphia
and the Gettysburg Battlefield.
The Maple Explorer Cruisetour - brings guests to
beautiful Niagara Falls; exciting
cities like the capital of Canada,
Ottawa, and French-flavored
Montréal with guided tours of the Canadian Museum of Civilization,
dazzling cathedrals and the historic 19th century Rideau Canal, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Princess delivers the ultimate in effortless, personalized
cruising featuring world-class dining, award-winning entertainment,
casinos, pools, fitness centers, and spas, all elevated by
exclusive Princess MedallionClass service.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company's website at
www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises
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brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every
year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships
that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary
of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class
dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and
entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and
boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass
service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments
in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera,
Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:
CUK).
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