Ocean Discovery – Portland ME, Bar Harbor & Halifax
About this cruise
No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Boston on September 27, 2026 visits Portland, Bar Harbor, Saint John and Halifax. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Old harbours, fresh lobster, and autumn leaves if you time it right. Classic New England stuff. Portland alone is worth the trip, Jurassic Coast drama carved in limestone. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 20 restaurants on Norwegian Breakaway, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. Boston 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. Worth booking. That's the short version.