3 day cruise from Boston
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3 day cruise from Boston
Hi,
I live in New Hampshire and my sister lives in Hamilton, Ontario. We are talking about doing a three or four day get-together in early July and are looking for places to meet and go. I am going to be doing a lot of driving this summer so don't want to spend a lot more time driving. We could fly somewhere and meet but not too far away since it's such a short time. I thought there might be a 2 or 3 day cruise out of Boston and even thought I remembered something about an overnight cruise from Boston to Nova Scotia, but haven't been able to locate anything on google. Does anyone have any information about short cruises from Boston?
I live in New Hampshire and my sister lives in Hamilton, Ontario. We are talking about doing a three or four day get-together in early July and are looking for places to meet and go. I am going to be doing a lot of driving this summer so don't want to spend a lot more time driving. We could fly somewhere and meet but not too far away since it's such a short time. I thought there might be a 2 or 3 day cruise out of Boston and even thought I remembered something about an overnight cruise from Boston to Nova Scotia, but haven't been able to locate anything on google. Does anyone have any information about short cruises from Boston?
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I'm thinking this is probably not what you are thinking of, as it leaves from Portland Maine instead, but it has both night and day crossings:
https://novastarcruises.com
https://novastarcruises.com
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I am going to try the Nova Star ferry and stay a couple of days in Halifax, but it probably won't be until next year. I already have plans for this year's travel. Good luck in your planning barbaralois.
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Suggest you think this through. We did a similar ferry trip so there was an overnight going to Nova Scotia. Then we drove around with an overnight in Halifax then return to Yarmouth for trip back to Portland. Fortunately, someone advised booking a cabin for the day time return trip. This would still be a driving vacation unless you stayed in Yarmouth.
I think a better idea would be to fly someplace to meet then enjoy a city using public transportation and/or cabs. Two years ago I flew direct from Manchester to Chicago. It's a fun city to explore with great public transportation.
I think a better idea would be to fly someplace to meet then enjoy a city using public transportation and/or cabs. Two years ago I flew direct from Manchester to Chicago. It's a fun city to explore with great public transportation.
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Hamilton (on the escarpment between Toronto and Niagara Falls) is not 2-1/2 hours from Portland unless you have a private airplane.
A nice weekend in Montreal (fly for you, train for her) might work.
A nice weekend in Montreal (fly for you, train for her) might work.
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travelgourmet - it looks like the NovaStar just started in 2014.
Don topaz - I meant 2 1/2 hours from where I am in New Hampshire, not from Hamilton. My sister could fly here and then we could drive together to Portland.
And dfrostnh - did you go on the novastar? I'd love to hear from someone who did. And I think if we do it, we would just plan on spending a day in Yarmouth.
But I have to say I'm leaning against this trip because of all the not so positive comments and my sister didn't sound that thrilled about it either. Now I'm thinking maybe a couple of days in NYC and see a show or two.
Don topaz - I meant 2 1/2 hours from where I am in New Hampshire, not from Hamilton. My sister could fly here and then we could drive together to Portland.
And dfrostnh - did you go on the novastar? I'd love to hear from someone who did. And I think if we do it, we would just plan on spending a day in Yarmouth.
But I have to say I'm leaning against this trip because of all the not so positive comments and my sister didn't sound that thrilled about it either. Now I'm thinking maybe a couple of days in NYC and see a show or two.
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Have you considered maybe flying to Bermuda and spending a couple days relaxing there? its such a short flight, and July is a nice time to be there. Good beach weather.
Just another idea to consider.
Just another idea to consider.
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barbaralois, sorry, I was away when you asked the question about the ship. Our trip was years ago so not the Novastar. I think you will be happy to have chosen to meet in NYC. Loved the tenement museum and Chelsea Market food tour.
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