There are few places in the world that showcase the spectacle of autumn like the Northeastern region of North America where nature’s artistry is on dazzling display every Fall. The best way to experience these changing colors is via cruise ships.
Silversea offers a small ship luxury option that winds along the Canadian Maritimes and through the St. Lawrence Seaway, chasing whales along the way. Imagine blinking lighthouses and lobster bakes, historic cities and fishing ports, red apples and purple grapes ready for harvest — all set amid the glory of autumnal foliage. On ships that hold less than 300 people, this line strikes the perfect balance of yacht-like intimacy combined with the space, amenities and diversions typically reserved for larger vessels. Their Silver Cloud Expedition ship sails this itinerary in September equipped with zodiacs and kayaks, and offers complimentary programs of unique, small-group shore experiences led by a team of expert guides and lectures. Cruising Canada from Greenland and then round trip from Newfoundland, and finally from there to Fort Lauderdale, you’ll explore the Gulf of St. Lawrence with underwater life incomparable to any other body of water on the planet. This journey goes beyond the Canada of your imagination — from monolithic limestone sculptures to 223 different species of bird, the fertile waters are also home to the crown jewel of Canada’s national park service, accessible only by special permission. The Silversea Spirit and Wind also makes this journey in September and October, sailing between Montreal and New York, Boston or Maine with repositioning options from Iceland and to Fort Lauderdale.
Silversea offers an all-inclusive cruise experience with nine intimate ships from 100 to 608 passengers, covering all seven continents with itineraries to Europe, Australia, Asia, the Galapagos and the Caribbean. Contact Lainey to get 10 percent savings on your next 2019 Silversea cruise booking. Plus, if you mention this article you will also receive a $200 shipboard credit for any new 2018 or 2019 voyage booked with Lainey.
You can also cruise with a variety of other luxury cruise lines such as Crystal, Regent Seven Seas, Cunard, Seabourn, Viking Ocean and Windstar. For foodies, there are also offerings from Oceania. Premium cruise lines Princess, Holland America and Celebrity also travel this itinerary. For those who want a more family-friendly option, choose from Disney, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean.
Reserve your dream vacations by contacting Lainey Melnick, the owner of the Westlake-area branch of Dream Vacations, 855-GR8-TRIP, www.855GR8TRIP.com, lmelnick@dreamvacations.com. Lainey has been a part of the Westlake community and an Eanes ISD parent for over 20 years. She is the 2017 recipient of the OPAL Award for Women for outstanding performance and leadership, and leads the Westlake Chamber of Commerce Humanitarian Committee.