Member Appreciation Cruise: Colors of Canada and New England

October 1-12, 2013

Hosted by Wendy Weigel, Vice President of Travel

Join Wendy Weigel, Vice President of Travel, her husband Keith and fellow AAA members on this scenic journey from New York City to Quebec City. Discover the fascinating history and culture. Trace the path of America's independence along Boston's Freedom Trail. Visit the farmhouse of Anne of Green Gables on Prince Edward Island. Live the French experience in Quebec City.

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Thursday, October 1 Overnight in New York City
	Morning flight to New York City. Transfer and check-in at the Roger Smith Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Enjoy a half-day sightseeing guided tour of the Big Apple with a local guide.

 

Day 1 - Wednesday, October 2 Port: New York City, New York	Depart: 4:30 p.m.
	We will breakfast at our hotel before checking out and transferring to our ship, Holland America's ms Eurodam.

 

Day 2 - Thursday, October 3 At Sea
	The Eurodam offers an onboard experience defined by spacious comfort. Guests are invited to explore the various bars, restaurants and clubs on board as well as taking part in the amenities offered or just relaxing on one of the outside decks

 

Day 3 - Friday, October 4 Port: Boston, Massachusetts	Arrive: 8:00 a.m. Depart: 5:00 p.m.
	Hailed as the "Cradle of American Independence," Boston is filled with historic sites. Stroll along Boston's Freedom Trail, visiting areas of historical significance, such as Paul Revere House, Old North Church, the Old State House and Faneuil Hall, gathering place of the early revolutionaries.

Day 4 - Saturday, October 5 Port: Bar Harbor, Maine

Arrive: 7:00 a.m. Depart: 3:00 p.m.

The natural beauty of Bar Harbor has made it a popular travel destination since the days of the Rockefellers, Carnegies, and Vanderbilts, when the wealthy built Newport-style "cottages" and turned the quaint New England town into a fashionable summer resort. Explore the town on foot or rent a bike, and sample locally made jams and chocolates. Please note: Bar Harbor is an anchorage port. Transfer from the ship to shore will be via the ship's tender transfer.

 

Day 5 - Sunday, October 6 Port: Halifax, Nova Scotia	Arrive: 9:00 a.m. Depart: 5:00 p.m.
	The city of Halifax, the capitol of the province of Nova Scotia, features beautifully restored waterfront buildings that recall the city's centuries-old maritime heritage. Stroll the waterfront and experience the culture of this former British military outpost, or take in local history at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (and its collection of Titanic artifacts).

 

Day 6 - Monday, October 7 Port: Sydney, Nova Scotia	Arrive: 9:00 a.m. Depart: 5:00 p.m.
	A Gaelic welcome awaits you in Nova Scotia. Sydney is the gateway to miles of wild, rugged coastline. There are highland villages for cruise visitors to see, the scenic Cabot Trail to explore, golden inland seas to sail, and the Fortress of Louisbourg to inspect - where every barn, barracks and pipe and drum corps appears just as it did when King Louis' troops occupied the site in 1744.

 

Day 7 - Tuesday, October 8 Port: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island	Arrive: 8:00 a.m. Depart: 5:00 p.m.
	The largest city on Prince Edward Island as well as its capital, Charlottetown's Victorian architecture, abundance of parks, and harborside location make it an idyllic stop for cruise visitors. Walk the cobblestones of Victoria Row, see the house that inspired "Anne of Green Gables," or explore the wild shore of Prince Edward Island National Park.

 

Day 8 - Wednesday, October 9 At Sea: Gulf of St. Lawrence

Take advantage of the Eurodam's extensive on-board enrichment programs and activities every day. Take a self-guided art tour, lounge by the pool, practice yoga or work out in the fitness center, or pamper yourself with a spa treatment and indulge in world-class luxury shopping. You can also choose from a variety of group activities such as cooking and computer classes, basketball, volleyball, bridge and board games to name a few. Or you can do nothing at all. It's entirely up to you.

 

Day 9 - Thursday, October 10 Port: Saguenay, Quebec

Arrive: 8:00 a.m. Depart: 5:00 p.m.

At the tip of a majestic fjord, where the waters of the Saguenay and the St Lawrence Rivers meet, lies the charming village of Saguenay. Visit the district of Chicoutimi - known for its decidedly French atmosphere and a touch of the Old World, and learn about the area's culture and history. Enjoy some of the most stunning scenery in North America: majestic fjords, dramatic rocky capes and picturesque hamlets.

 

Day 10 - Friday, October 11 Port: Quebec City, Quebec

Arrive: 8:00 a.m.

Visit the grand hotel Chateau Frontenac, situated above the St. Lawrence River. The hotel is part of the city's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and with all the stone buildings and winding streets, you'll think you're in Europe. From there, cruise visitors can take the funicular or the "neck-breaking steps" down to the Lower Town. Many structures there date back to Quebec City's beginnings, and highlights include Notre Dame des Victoires, the Petit Champlain district, the port, and the Musee de la Civilisation.

 

Day 11 - Saturday, October 12 Port: Quebec City, Quebec	Disembark: 7:00 a.m.
	Disembark and board motorcoach transfer to airport for check-in and return flight. Flight arrives in the USA the same day.

Cruise Package Pricing
SS - Super Verandah Suite	$4,049	C - Outside Stateroom	$2,499
VA - Verandah Stateroom	$2,949	F - Outside Stateroom	$2,339
VB - Verandah Stateroom	$2,849	J - Inside Stateroom	$2,009
VD - Verandah Stateroom	$2,649	L - Inside Stateroom	$1,949

To make your reservation, or for more information about this tour, please contact a AAA travel specialist today by email or by phone at either (952) 927-2525 or 1-800-871-7352.

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include cruise and the pre-cruise hotel and sight-seeing package. Prices are subject to change. Restrictions may apply. Airfare, Quebec City transfer, cruise taxes and fees are additional. Shipboard credit: $25 per person single or double occupancy.Holland America Line reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel.

RESERVATIONS

A deposit of $600 per person is required to confirm your reservation.
Final payments due to AAA Minneapolis by July 12, 2013.

CANCELLATION PENALTIES

76 days or more prior to departure:	- No Penalty - Full Refund
75-57 days or more prior to departure:	- Amount of Deposit
56-29 days or more prior to departure:	- 50% of total price
28-16 days or more prior to departure:	- 75% of total price
15 days or less prior to departure:	- 100% of total price

TRAVEL INSURANCE
AAA strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance. Please contact your travel counselor for information and pricing.


DOCUMENTATION
Please refer to the 2013 Holland America Cruise Atlas Catalog for all general information, terms and other conditions.


PASSPORT
All passengers must carry their valid passports. It is the passenger's responsibility to obtain their own passports.

 

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