Coastal Escape – Portland & Saint John
About this cruise
Book 5 days off from August 19, 2027 and this cruise from New York will do the rest, taking you to Portland and Saint John and back. The sea days at each end give the whole trip a natural arc: build-up, exploration, cool-down. Lighthouses, clam chowder, and cold Atlantic air. The East Coast at its most itself. Saint John stands out. It's The Bay of Fundy's dramatic tidal wonder. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. There are 11 restaurants on Carnival Firenze, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 5 nights. New York itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. And August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All in all, it's a solid trip.