St Lawrence River And Great Lakes: Where Every Lock Reveals The Soul Of North America
19 nights
HANSEATIC inspiration
23 May '28Cruise overview
Pioneering discoveries and natural wonders: this cruise takes you into the heart of the Great Lakes. Amidst the magnificent backdrop of early summer, the lifeline of North America takes you past cities, wilderness and lock adventures.
Itinerary
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Surrounded by natural treasures and glorious seascapes, Halifax is an attractive and vibrant hub with noteworthy historic and modern architecture, great dining and shopping, and a lively nightlife and festival scene. The old city manages to feel both hip and historic. Previous generations had the foresight to preserve the cultural and architectural integrity of the city, yet students from five local universities keep it lively and current. It’s a perfect starting point to any tour of the Atlantic provinces, but even if you don’t venture beyond its boundaries, you will get a real taste of the region.It was Halifax’s natural harbor—the second largest in the world after Sydney, Australia’s—that first drew the British here in 1749, and today most major sites are conveniently located either along it or on the Citadel-crowned hill overlooking it. That’s good news for visitors because this city actually covers quite a bit of ground.Since amalgamating with Dartmouth (directly across the harbor) and several suburbs in 1996, Halifax has been absorbed into the Halifax Regional Municipality, and the HRM, as it is known, has around 415,000 residents. That may not sound like a lot by U.S. standards, but it makes Nova Scotia’s capital the most significant Canadian urban center east of Montréal.There’s easy access to the water, and despite being the focal point of a busy commercial port, Halifax Harbour doubles as a playground, with one of the world’s longest downtown boardwalks. It’s a place where container ships, commuter ferries, cruise ships, and tour boats compete for space, and where workaday tugs and fishing vessels tie up beside glitzy yachts. Like Halifax as a whole, the harbor represents a blend of the traditional and the contemporary.
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Gaspé, Québec
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Tadoussac, Québec
Saguenay, Québec
Quebec City, Québec
Montréal, Québec
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Toronto, Ontario
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Windsor, Ontario
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Panoramic Cabin
Comfortable and stylish, these cabins feature large picture windows and elegant finishes.
Amenities
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Coffee Machine
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Free Mini Bar
- Media/Entertainment Station
Ship features
Every detail aboard the MS Hanseatic Inspiration has been carefully crafted for an immersive adventure and refined living experience.
- Accommodates up to 230 guests (199 in polar regions)
- Hybrid propulsion and ice-classed hull
- Fleet of Zodiacs for daily excursions
- Three dining venues with global cuisine
- Expedition team of scientists and guides
- HanserAtrium lecture theatre and Ocean Academy
- Water-sports marina for kayaking and paddleboarding
- Spacious spa and fitness suite
- Observation Lounge with panoramic views
- Glass balconies extending beyond the ship’s edge
