Boston Fall Foliage Cruises - 2015

Don't have much time?  Opt for a day cruise to beautiful Cape Cod or Boston's Harbor Islands.

If you have several days or longer, choose a fall foliage cruise up the coast of Eastern North America. 

In addition to vibrant sceness of crimson and golden foliage, you'll see many lighthouses, quaint villages and ornate "summer cottages" along rocky coastlines, and even fjords and waterfalls. 

At Ports of Call such as Portland and Bar Harbor in Maine and Saint John and Halifax in Canada, you can dine on fresh lobster, visit maritime museums, and enjoy natural beauty along scenic walking trails.  In Quebec City and Montreal, you'll experience friendly French Canadian culture and dine in top restaurants.

Some cruises even take you along the St Lawrence River and Gaspé Peninsula - surely some of the most spectacular scenery in the Northeast!

Choose any of these cruises departing from Boston, and you'll be happy!

Always beautiful, Cape Cod glows with gold autumn foliage contrasting with blue water and skies.

You'll see entrancing views of quaint Cape Cod villages, visit a special glass museum and grist mill, and even get to view secluded areas from the best vantage point of all: a sightseeing cruise along the shore.  Perfect when you have only 1 day!

Tickets for Autumn on Cape Cod Tour 

Have only 3 hours to relax and see some beautiful fall foliage?  This 3-hour picnic cruise aboard the Yacht Beacon takes you past the Boston Harbor Islands, historic lighthouses, and of course spectacular autumn colors.  Enjoy a picnic lunch on board! 

Through October 31st - check Goldstar for discounted tickets.

Enjoy private verandas, Maasdam's famous art collection and antiques, and all around luxury as you cruise from Boston up to Bar Harbor, Halifax, Charlottetown, Quebec City, and Montreal. 

A special treat will be spectacular foliage views along the Gaspé Peninsula (shown in photo) as you cruise along the St Lawrence River.

Find out more about Maasdam's fall foliage cruises

Veendam, sister ship to Maasdam, offers a similar itinerary and luxury experience. 

Of course you'll see gorgeous foliage - plus wonderful shore visits let you explore beautiful Bar Harbor, stroll through Old Montreal's charming lanes (shown in photo), try your French in Quebec City, and visit boutiques in Halifax and Charlottetown.

Find dates, rates, and deals for Veendam cruises

Norwegian Dawn's fall foliage cruises include special scrapbooking and craft activities plus gorgeous scenery, fun, and Norwegian Cruise Line's signature freestyling.

You'll love exploring Bar Harbor, Halifax (location of lighthouse in photo), Charlottetown, Gaspesie, La Baie, and Quebec City along the route of the cruise.

Find dates, rates, and deals for Norwegian Dawn cruises from Boston

Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas cruises combine lots of on-ship fun and activities with brilliant fall foliage vistas, charming New England and villages, and sparkling Canadian ports.

Port of Call visits in Portland, Bar Harbor, Saint John, and Halifax give you the perfect mix of opportunities to explore on shore and time to relax and enjoy your voyage.

Find dates, rates, and deals for Brilliance of the Seas cruises from Boston

Fall foliage cruises departing from Boston range from very affordable to pricy depending on which cruise line you choose - but you're still getting a huge bargain compared with what you'd pay for similar accommodations and meals on land if you stayed in hotels and dined in restaurants - and that's without the fun of the cruise and the spectacular scenery!

However, you can almost always find cruise discounts and deals.  The links in the above sections show you best prices and specials for each ship - and you can also check Travelocity's Cruise Deals to get the big picture.

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