Historic Seaports & Maritime Whispers – Boston, Halifax & Portland
About this cruise
9 nights, 4 ports, all from New York on October 15, 2026. The route visits Boston, Portland, Halifax and Saint John and the whole thing just flows. The final stretch is open ocean, which gives you time to process everything you've seen and use the ship one last time. Manhattan skyline to maritime Canada. City energy at one end, quiet fishing towns at the other. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Independence Of The Seas keeps you well fed. 12 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.