Need help in deciding.

I already have a cruised booked for June...trying now to make up my mind as to do the sailing from New York to Quebec/ flying back in October or doing the New York to Halifax and Boston for five days in July. Cannot decide which one to pick I live 20 mins. from New York if I do the one in October I have to fly home if I do the one in June it is round trip to New York which would be perfect however, seems a lot of money for one full day at sea and staying overnight in Boston. Which one would you choose????

Having done both, it's my belief that the better Cunard experience is on the NY-Quebec segment rather than the 5-day short voyage out of New York.

You're going to get an International passenger mix on the Quebec segment while the NY round-tripper is full of us American rednecks.:rolleyes: And over 90% of the passengers come on solely for the five days.

Others have also commented that the 5-day Independence Day voyage has much proportionally higher fares. Supply and demand at work.

Hi,

After considering both of these cruises, I decided to book the New York City to Quebec cruise. I prefer the itinerary and the opportunity to visit Quebec.

Chuck

I would plump for Quebec it's a beautiful city (no offence to Boston and Halifax).

I already have a cruised booked for June...trying now to make up my mind as to do the sailing from New York to Quebec/ flying back in October or doing the New York to Halifax and Boston for five days in July. Cannot decide which one to pick I live 20 mins. from New York if I do the one in October I have to fly home if I do the one in June it is round trip to New York which would be perfect however, seems a lot of money for one full day at sea and staying overnight in Boston. Which one would you choose????

Hi Jeffrey. Are you sure there will be an overnight in Boston? I ask because I've taken the "4th of July Cruise" several times, and QM2 departed Boston Harbor around 1 am in the past. If it's changed this year, I'd enjoy an overnight in Boston :)

BTW, I've also taken the longer Quebec cruise (when it was round-trip NY). Both are nice - just a matter of personal preference and timing as to which one is better;)

-S.

Fri. July 1st. New York

Sat. July 2nd. At Sea

Sun. July 3rd. Halifax

Mon. July 4th. Boston

Tues July 5th. Boston

Wed. July 6th. New York

More detail on the Jul 5 departure time would be informative. I think Boston to New York would take more than ~12 hours (probably 18 to 24) which suggests an early departure at the minimum and might imply an early morning departure after the July 4 revelry has quieted down.

7/1 leave N.Y at 5:00 pm

7/2 sea day

7/3 Arrive Halifax 7:00 am depart 4:00 pm

7/4 arrive Boston 12 Noon

7/5 Depart Boston 1 AM

7/6 N.Y

P.S Does any one know how many formal evenings there are on this trip and while in Boston does everything remain open while in port?

7/1 leave N.Y at 5:00 pm

7/2 sea day

7/3 Arrive Halifax 7:00 am depart 4:00 pm

7/4 arrive Boston 12 Noon

7/5 Depart Boston 1 AM

7/6 N.Y

 

 

P.S Does any one know how many formal evenings there are on this trip and while in Boston does everything remain open while in port?

Shops and casino are always closed in port.

For all intents July 5 is a sea day.

Yes, but leaves at 1AM therefore missing time to enjoy the ocean unless of course you stay up all night.

You will miss an evening at sea but you will still have the whole of the day of the 5th.

You'll also be in the harbor for the 4th of July Fireworks that evening.

I was missing that,,,thank you !!