Day 11 - Bar Harbor or Portland, ME
Overnight, the Zuiderdam sails along the Atlantic coast,
crossing the U.S.-Canadian border in the process. Your port of call
this morning is Bar Harbor, gateway to Acadia National Park. This
city offers an enticing atmosphere where posh amenities and natural
elements combine. You may elect to venture into Acadia for the day,
taking to its coastal trails and beautiful beaches. All alight in
the autumn's reds, oranges, and yellows, the surrounding forests
are spectacular. Staying in town offers its own thrills, as this
destination has been a beloved vacation spot since the late 1800s.
Visit Mount Desert Street to see historic summer homes or venture
downtown to wander amongst the colorful shops. Lobster fishing is a
staple of the economy of Mount Desert Island, the island that Bar
Harbor is on, and there are few better places to taste the delicacy
in its freshest form.
October departures will instead dock in the scenic town of
Portland, Maine. This destination is further south on Maine's coast
and includes a delightful Old Port Town ambiance. It is a city
where cobbled streets lead to boutique stores and charming
Victorian buildings, yet there is a modern undertone that fosters a
world-class culinary scene and a wonderful art community. Venture
to its 18th-century lighthouse - the oldest in Maine - or along its
Old Harbor. Portland is home to a cemetery that dates to the
mid-1600s and many historical points of interest to pique your
curiosity. Gastronomes appreciate the variety of restaurants and
breweries within the town. If you haven't had your fill of the
water, you could even cruise out to one of the surrounding
islands.
Overnight ship.
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