barcrab Posted January 13, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 13, 2014 We are debating between 2 cruises with somewhat different ports. Any advice would be appreciated. 1) Boston, BarHarbor, Saint John, Lunenburg, Magdalen Island, Havre Saint-Pierre, Baie-Comeau, Quebec City 2) Boston, Bar Harbor, Halifax, Charlottetown, Gaspe, Baie-Comeau, Saguenay, Quebec City, debarcation port Montreal. The first in the last 10 days in September and the 2nd is the first 10 days in Ocotober. Any advice on leaves turning and weather would also be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted January 13, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 13, 2014 We are debating between 2 cruises with somewhat different ports. Any advice would be appreciated. 1) Boston, BarHarbor, Saint John, Lunenburg, Magdalen Island, Havre Saint-Pierre, Baie-Comeau, Quebec City 2) Boston, Bar Harbor, Halifax, Charlottetown, Gaspe, Baie-Comeau, Saguenay, Quebec City, debarcation port Montreal. The first in the last 10 days in September and the 2nd is the first 10 days in Ocotober. Any advice on leaves turning and weather would also be appreciated! I would chose the first one. The weather is usually better in Sept. If not for the weather I would take the second because Montreal is easier to fly than Quebec City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_mori7 Posted January 13, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I would choose #2 for the itinerary. Early October is better for fall foliage viewing. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner22aa Posted January 13, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Fall colours will be better on the second cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftLockCouple Posted January 13, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I would pick the second. The ports are slightly better ( Lunenburg can be visited from Halifax ) and visiting the Saguenay is a plus. I am unsure of the colors in the area so will defer to those that live in Quebec. In my area the best colors are right in that time frame though. Good luck. You will enjoy either choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted January 13, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 13, 2014 We are debating between 2 cruises with somewhat different ports. Any advice would be appreciated. 1) Boston, BarHarbor, Saint John, Lunenburg, Magdalen Island, Havre Saint-Pierre, Baie-Comeau, Quebec City 2) Boston, Bar Harbor, Halifax, Charlottetown, Gaspe, Baie-Comeau, Saguenay, Quebec City, debarcation port Montreal. The first in the last 10 days in September and the 2nd is the first 10 days in Ocotober. Any advice on leaves turning and weather would also be appreciated! What cruiseline are these cruises with? They are both very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted January 14, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) delete Edited January 14, 2014 by Coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcrab Posted January 14, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted January 14, 2014 The first one is Crystal and the second is Seabourn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted January 14, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) There are advantages to both. The itinerary for the first is more interesting and unusual. You can always go to Montreal, Halifax and Charlottetown, but you may not drive to Bair Comeau or Havre-Saint-Pierre. I have yet to be to either. I have been to all the other places. The Magdaline Islands are remote and interesting with some great little restaurants and shops. I hope you take a bus tour around. It is miles of sandy beaches. Halifax is a good cruise stop, but staying in Lunenburg would be special. The leaves will be better for the second, but still may not be at their peak. As for weather there is no predicting. Bring layers including hat and gloves and a waterproof jacket. Edited January 14, 2014 by maryann ns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondeNSgirl Posted February 2, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) I'd go with your 2nd choice because the itinerary is better. Weather in the Atlantic provinces can be unpredictable. It is not usually cold in September so a sweater or light jacket would do if you even needed them. Edited February 2, 2014 by BlondeNSgirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted February 19, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 19, 2014 We just booked a cruise for Oct 19, 2015 out of Quebec City to FT Lauderdale, how cold is it generally. We will be flying in from Calif. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twickenham Posted February 19, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 19, 2014 We just booked a cruise for Oct 19, 2015 out of Quebec City to FT Lauderdale, how cold is it generally. We will be flying in from Calif. It could be beautiful and warm, or it could snow. Generally, expect something in the 50s F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted March 2, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 2, 2014 We just booked a cruise for Oct 19, 2015 out of Quebec City to FT Lauderdale, how cold is it generally. We will be flying in from Calif. We did that same cruise in 2009. It was white out conditions (snow) in Quebec and missed our next port due to weather. Be prepared for anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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