New England/Canada Independence Day

Hi Folks

We are booked on the summit for the June 27th sailing 2017 spending American Independence Day in Boston overnight, and Canadian Independence Day in Nova Scotia overnight also.

On the list of celebrity excursions there is nothing related to Independence Day at all - just the usual excursions for those ports.

I was just wondering if anyone has done this itinerary in the past and if so, did Celebrity put anything special on? Either on board or ashore?

Many thanks

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It may depend on what is open Canada Day

http://www.destinationhalifax.com

It will be Canada's 150th birthday so lots of celebrating

Thanks for the link:)

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In Halifax, tourist facilities will be open, but expect to find the waterfront crowded. You could just join the crowds and have a great day on the waterfront, or you could prebook a private tour and get to Peggy's Cove and/or Lunenburg. They will also likely be crowded.

Hi Folks

 

We are booked on the summit for the June 27th sailing 2017 spending American Independence Day in Boston overnight, and Canadian Independence Day in Nova Scotia overnight also.

 

On the list of celebrity excursions there is nothing related to Independence Day at all - just the usual excursions for those ports.

 

I was just wondering if anyone has done this itinerary in the past and if so, did Celebrity put anything special on? Either on board or ashore?

 

Many thanks

 

(Ps also posted in the celebrity forum)

 

 

 

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Lots of great things to do in Boston on the 4th. We found a fundraiser for a sailing club for kids that was situated right on the river near the Boston Pops bandshell area. We sat on deck chairs and enjoyed the fireworks after a day walking the Liberty Trail downtown.

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Lots of great things to do in Boston on the 4th. We found a fundraiser for a sailing club for kids that was situated right on the river near the Boston Pops bandshell area. We sat on deck chairs and enjoyed the fireworks after a day walking the Liberty Trail downtown.

 

 

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Wow, really? Did you just happen upon that on the day? Everything I've read said that to get anywhere near that location you have to be queuing from 6am, some even camp overnight.

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There will likely be fireworks in Halifax and you would see them easily from the ship I would think. Check out www.novascotia.com later in the spring to see what may be going on.

Thanks Maryann will do!

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I realize I posted this response to your inquiry on the Celebrity board. However, I'm posting again here for the benefit of the others whi visit this board.

We are on the Celebrity Sept 10 2017 Canada/New England sailing. In preparation, I have written to the tourist bureaus of the various ports we are stopping in. (See applicable links listed below.)

After about March of 2017 the updated materials and calendar of events should be available. Make sure to look at the Feneuil Hall website for special events as well.

This is a special cruise..have fun!

Newport: http://www.discovernewport.org/events/

Boston: http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/index.html and http://faneuilhallmarketplaceboston.com/#axzz4RQT9UBIz

Portland: https://www.visitportland.com/

Bar Harbor: http://www.barharborinfo.com/

St John: http://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/Pr...aint-John.aspx and http://discoversaintjohn.com/

Halifax: http://www.destinationhalifax.com/ and http://www.novascotia.com/about-nova...isitor-centres and http://www.yorkshire.com/view/attrac...-centre-892981

Nice move. I am sure cruisers sailing the Canada N/E route on other cruise lines will find your links useful.

Lots of great things to do in Boston on the 4th. We found a fundraiser for a sailing club for kids that was situated right on the river near the Boston Pops bandshell area. We sat on deck chairs and enjoyed the fireworks after a day walking the Liberty Trail downtown.

 

 

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Would you share how you found the fundraiser? We're willing to pay for a place to watch the fireworks but so far have nothing.

Thanks

The "sailing club" is Community Boating.

https://www.community-boating.org/

And for the non-Philistines, it's the Freedom Trail, not the Liberty Trail.

Thanks!

I realize I posted this response to your inquiry on the Celebrity board. However, I'm posting again here for the benefit of the others whi visit this board.

 

We are on the Celebrity Sept 10 2017 Canada/New England sailing. In preparation, I have written to the tourist bureaus of the various ports we are stopping in. (See applicable links listed below.)

 

After about March of 2017 the updated materials and calendar of events should be available. Make sure to look at the Feneuil Hall website for special events as well.

 

This is a special cruise..have fun!

 

Newport: http://www.discovernewport.org/events/

Boston: http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/index.html and http://faneuilhallmarketplaceboston.com/#axzz4RQT9UBIz

Portland: https://www.visitportland.com/

Bar Harbor: http://www.barharborinfo.com/

St John: http://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/Pr...aint-John.aspx and http://discoversaintjohn.com/

Halifax: http://www.destinationhalifax.com/ and http://www.novascotia.com/about-nova...isitor-centres and http://www.yorkshire.com/view/attrac...-centre-892981

Heading up on Summit's 6/27 Can/NE cruise. Thanks for posting the info and websites.

re: July 4 excursions.

I emailed Celebrity and asked if they planned anything related to Independence Day (Boston Pops/fireworks). I received a call back from a very nice woman who said she checked with the excursion office and they have nothing planned except what is listed on the Cruise Planer page.

re: July 4 excursions.

 

I emailed Celebrity and asked if they planned anything related to Independence Day (Boston Pops/fireworks). I received a call back from a very nice woman who said she checked with the excursion office and they have nothing planned except what is listed on the Cruise Planer page.

Nothing planned. Celebrity is passing up a great opportunity here. It would be a win win for everyone.

Nothing planned. Celebrity is passing up a great opportunity here. It would be a win win for everyone.

Nothing planned. Celebrity is passing up a great opportunity here. It would be a win win for everyone.

The opportunity might be there, but it would be a logistical impossibility. There is no way a group of cruisers could be transported close enough to the Boston Pops area let alone have reserved seats for them. The Esplanade is a mini version of Times Square on New Years Eve with many folks camped out all day.

If you're there overnight, it is possible to go on your own to view the fireworks, but be prepared to walk a bit and deal with the crowds. Last year we had hotel rooms at the Westin in the Seaport Area. DD and DH took the two older DGD's at the last minute to see the fireworks. They Ubered as close as possible to the Esplanade, saw the fireworks, and walked all the way back to the hotel because the traffic and crowds were nuts.

The opportunity might be there, but it would be a logistical impossibility. There is no way a group of cruisers could be transported close enough to the Boston Pops area let alone have reserved seats for them. The Esplanade is a mini version of Times Square on New Years Eve with many folks camped out all day.

Visiting the Esplanade does not sound like a good idea. Would you have any suggestions on what else to do in Boston on 7/4? (During the day).

Visiting the Esplanade does not sound like a good idea. Would you have any suggestions on what else to do in Boston on 7/4? (During the day).

Boston is a walkable city. From the Black Falcon terminal take the Silver Line (a bus) from the port to South Station. You can then change to the Red Line to Park Street where you can pick up the Freedom Trail. Or you can get off at South Station and walk along the Rose Kennedy Greenway to the Aquarium and the North End (Italian district).

If you take the Red Line to Park Street you can walk to the Public Garden to ride the Swan Boats https://swanboats.com/ and stroll over to Cheers (photo op only). If you go to Cheers you will run into the crowds for the Esplanade but that shouldn't be too annoying.

The Red Sox are out of town but you can take a tour of Fenway Park if you are a baseball fan (at Park Street change to the Green Line toward Kenmore) get off at Kenmore and follow the signs to Fenway.

Closer to the port (go to South Station the walk from the port isn't that interesting) is the Institute of Contemporary Art. On the Fort Point Channel (across from South Station) is the Children's Museum and the Tea Party Museum.

Within easy walking distance of the port is the Harpoon Brewery. Don't know if they are open on the 4th but you can check their website.

Boston is a walkable city. From the Black Falcon terminal take the Silver Line (a bus) from the port to South Station. You can then change to the Red Line to Park Street where you can pick up the Freedom Trail. Or you can get off at South Station and walk along the Rose Kennedy Greenway to the Aquarium and the North End (Italian district).

Thank you for the info. What is the Rose Kennedy Greenway? Also, regarding the "Italian district", are there stores/deli's/resturants worth visiting? Is the Aquarium worth a visit?

The Rose Kennedy Greenway is where the elevated highway (Central Artery) used to run thru the city. The road was put underground during the Big Dig in the 1990's.

It will lead you from South Station, past the Aquarium (haven't been there in years but it was nice when I went), to the North End.

The Freedom Trail also goes to the North End. Make sure you follow it to the Old North Church, Paul Revere House, and Copp's Burial Ground.

I don't have a restaurant recommendation but a local spot is Pizzeria Regina at 11 1/2 Thatcher Street. For dessert either go to Mike's Pastry or Modern Pastry. YUM!

Book recommendation: "Dark Tide: the Great Molasses Flood of 1919" by Steve Puleo. This took place in the North End.

If you're going to be there July 4, you might want to follow this website for Boston Harborfest 2017. Events will be posted as the schedule is finalized.

http://www.bostonharborfest.com/

If you're going to be there July 4, you might want to follow this website for Boston Harborfest 2017. Events will be posted as the schedule is finalized.

 

http://www.bostonharborfest.com/

The link you provided indicates fireworks on 7/1, viewable from the "seaport/east boston" area. Will there be another round of fireworks on 7/4?? There was talk on the Summit's 6/27 roll call of a fireworks show around the charles river on 7/4.

The link you provided indicates fireworks on 7/1, viewable from the "seaport/east boston" area. Will there be another round of fireworks on 7/4?? There was talk on the Summit's 6/27 roll call of a fireworks show around the charles river on 7/4.

The fireworks on July 4 are part of the free Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular with the the Pops Concert on the Esplanade along the banks of the Charles with the fireworks over the Charles River.

SBtS

Wow. Two nights of fireworks. What a treat for the city.