Cobblestone & Fog – Boston, Portland & Sydney

About this cruise

9 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from New York on September 3, 2026 visits Boston, Portland, Saint John and Sydney and doesn't try to cram in too much. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Lighthouses, clam chowder, and cold Atlantic air. The East Coast at its most itself. Keep an eye out for Boston: Freedom Trail, clam chowder, and cobblestones. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 12 restaurants on Independence Of The Seas, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 9 nights. New York itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. That's 9 nights well spent.