This is a beautiful exploration of the entire east coast. This trip is only available from Lindblad twice a year as it is a repositioning cruise. You will learn the secrets of coastal life while enjoying some beautiful scenery and culture from some great coastal cities such as New York, Washington DC, Yorktown, Charleston. All of this is enjoyed aboard the new National Geographic Explorer.
Day 1: Your trip will begin (southern route) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can always plan on arriving a little early to explore this scenic area. There are some tours leaving from Halifax (such as Grayline.com) that you could enjoy to the famous Peggy's Cove Lighthouse if you arrive a day early. You will board the National Geographic Explorer in the waterfront area.
Day 2: Enjoy a exploration of the Brier Island Nature Preserve. After that you will cruise the Bay of Fundy which has the highest tides in the world, as much as 50 feet. You will watch for whales and dolphins as they enjoy feeding in these rich tidal waters.
Day 3: You will dock in Camden, Maine a very picturesque coastal village and one of my own east coast favorites. Enjoy exploring the center of this village and look for seals in the harbor.
Day 4: You will cruise through the Cape Cod Canal to Martha's Vineyard. You will enjoy the day on the Island of Martha's Vineyard.
Day 5: Cruise into New York City where you will pass the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy the day choosing from many options for exploring New York City and enjoy a great reception later with awesome city views.
Day 6: A relaxing day at sea
Day 7: You will cruise Chesapeake Bay and enjoy touring Washington DC. You will enjoy a special visit to the Smithsonian Institution. You will enjoy a memorable reception in the evening.
Day 8: Enjoy Jamestown, Virginia a historic colonial settlement. You will also visit Yorktown which was the site of the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
Day 9: Enjoy the view of beautiful coastal beaches as the ship cruises to Cape Lookout National Seashore. Enjoy the beautiful beaches and coastal habitats. You will also be able to see the famous Black and White lighthouse.
Day 10: Beautiful Charleston will be your destination today. Charleston is very scenic with old mansions and buggy tours are easily found. You will learn about the history of Charleston today. If you are a great food lover there are several tremendous restaurants here, as well as some rare imported beers. I first had Meisel Hefe Weiss (I apologize if this is misspelled) here, a tremendous 'light wheat' German beer.
Day 11: Today you will enjoy Cumberland Island and Fernandina Beach. Explore the palmetto forests and enjoy the wild horses and other wildlife.
Day 12: A relaxing day will be spent cruising the Florida Coast. You will learn about the marine life from the staff and keep your eyes open
Day 13: Arrive at Miami and disembark. You could choose to extend your exploration a little more by visiting the florida keys for snorkeling, fishing or exploration. Another option would be renting a car and driving Alligator Alley through the Florida Everglades.
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