• Maine to Nova Scotia CruisesLighthouse in Winter image by Terrance Gartland from Fotolia.com
  
  Maine to Nova Scotia cruises will stop in Bar Harbor or Portland, Maine and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bar Harbor, Maine has excellent hiking and canoeing opportunities in Acadia National Park and whale watching tours. Portland, Maine is known for lobster bakes and the historic Fort Scammel. Kennebunkport, Maine is a coastal village just 45 minutes south of Portland where visitors can view Federal and Victorian-style mansions. Halifax, Nova Scotia is a modern city with many historic landmarks: Peggy's Cove lighthouse, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and a tour of the world's oldest brewery: Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery.
  
  

Royal Caribbean International--Jewel of the Seas

• Jewel of the Seas begins its seven-night round trip journey in Boston, Massachusetts with a full-day stop in Portland and Rockland, Maine. On the following day, Jewel is in Saint John, New Brunswick for a full day before cruising to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Following a full day in Halifax, Jewel of the Seas has one day at sea before arriving in Boston.
  
  Jewel of the Seas, which is 962 feet, was inaugurated in 2004 and can accommodate 2,501 passengers. Noteworthy on Jewel is the rock-climbing wall, a beautiful indoor Solarium, golf simulator and sport court on the upper deck. Children from three to 17 have their own supervised activities through Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean Youth facilities.
  
  Royal Caribbean International
  1050 Caribbean Way
  Miami, FL 33132
  800-256-6649
  royalcaribbean.com
  
  

Holland America Line--Maasdam

• Maasdam departs Boston, Massachusetts on an ambitious seven-day itinerary to Montreal, Quebec. The first port for a full-day stop is Bar Harbor, Maine with the following day being in the Halifax, Nova Scotia port. The following day, Maasdam travels to Sydney, Canada for a full day and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island the next day. Before arriving in Quebec City, Maasdam is at sea for one day. From Quebec City, Maasdam arrives in Montreal for disembarkation.
  
  Maasdam, which is 719 feet, was inaugurated in 1993 and can accommodate 1,258 passengers. Noteworthy about Maasdam is the Crow's Nest nightclub on the top level of the ship with stunning views of the ocean because of the floor to ceiling windows. The ship has three swimming pools, large whirlpool, a spa offering an extensive list of services, and a fully-equipped fitness center and Broadway-like nightly entertainment. Children from three to 17 have their own supervised activities with Holland America's Club Hal.
  
  Holland America Line
  300 Elliott Ave. W.
  Seattle, WA 98119
  206-281-3535
  hollandamerica.com
  
  

Norwegian Cruise Lines--Norwegian Spirit

• Norwegian Spirit's seven-day excursion is in a different port every day. From Boston, Massachusetts, Spirit arrives in Bar Harbor, Maine for a full-day in port. The following day, Spirit is in Saint John (Bay of Fundy) for a full day in port before sailing to Halifax, Nova Scotia for a full day in port the next day. Spirit sails to Sydney, Nova Scotia for a full day in port then a full day in port in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Norwegian Spirit spends one day at sea before arrival in Quebec City for disembarkation.
  
  Norwegian Spirit carries a water theme throughout the ship with the Tivoli pool, four outdoor hot tubs, two water treadmills and the kid's pool with water slides. There are 15 dining venues and 10 bars and lounges. The Roman Spa and Fitness Center has floor-to-ceiling windows with a full complement of beauty and fitness services. Norwegian Spirit is 879 feet and capable of accommodating 1,996 passengers since 2004.
  
  Norwegian Cruise Lines
  7665 Corporate Center Drive
  Miami, FL 33126
  305-436-4000
  ncl.com