This unique ten-day cruise from Quebec to Toronto aboard the MS Jacques Cartier takes guests to Trois-Rivières, Montreal, Ottawa, The Thousand Islands, Prince Edward County and Kingston with optional excursions to Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, the CN Tower in Toronto and an authentic sugar shack on a maple farm.
Highlights include:
- Cruising on the Saint Lawrence River, through the magical Thousand Islands and on Lake Ontario
- Visits to the historical centres of Quebec, Montreal, Toronto and Kingston
- Tasting of local wines and delicacies including maple products in Trois-Rivieres, smoked meats in Montreal, Prince Edward County’s cheddar cheese and beer trail and Canada’s famous ice wine.
- Getting acquainted with Canadian history, from the first settlements to the present day.
- Discovering the majestic wilderness surrounding the Niagara Falls.
The cruise takes place on a brand new ship, the 68-guest MS Jacques Cartier, which features 34 en-suite cabins with windows or French balconies, a dining room, lounge bar, large sun deck with deck chairs, a sauna, hot tubs and a massage room.
In 2018 departures are between August and October and between June and October in 2019, with cruise only prices starting from £2,746 per person to include the ten-day cruise with all on-board meals, some drinks, some excursions and all port fees. 2018 departures: August 3, 12 and 28; and October 16 and 25. 2019 departures: June 16 and 25; July 4 and 13; August 31; September 9, 18 and 27; and October 6 and 15.