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L'Austral, 7 Night Celebrating America's 250th: An Exploration of History and Culture ex Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to Baltimore, MD
Cruise L'Austral, 7 Night Celebrating America's 250th: An Exploration of History and Culture ex Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to Baltimore, MD
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship L'Austral
Destination North America Atlantic
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada onboard L'Austral
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 06 Oct 2026
Cruise Description This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT themed voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world-class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence. This 7-night voyage along the Eastern Seaboard, from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Baltimore, Maryland, is designed to commemorate this milestone with carefully curated activities both aboard ship and ashore. These experiences will highlight the nation’s history from the colonial and revolutionary periods, through the Civil War, and into the present day, always recognizing the contributions of the diverse peoples who have shaped it. To add profound depth and resonance to this program, two very special Guests of Honor will accompany our voyage to provide talks and invaluable insights aboard: Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King, renowned civil rights leaders and global humanitarians. We’ll also be joined by another thematic expert to further enhance your journey with lectures and discussions onboard.

Leaving Halifax, your first day is spent sailing along the rugged coastline of Nova Scotia and across the Gulf of Maine to dock in historic Boston Harbor early the following morning. While in Boston, you will have a choice of several walking tours: one that celebrates Boston's central role in colonial and revolutionary times by visiting the historic sites along its famous Freedom Trail; another that explores Brahmin Beacon Hill and upscale Quincy Market; and one that takes you across the Charles River to Cambridge and Harvard Yard before returning to Boston for a tour of historic Copley Square, including the Boston Public Library, the first free municipal library in the United States.

Call next in Newport, Rhode Island, once a favorite summer resort for the railroad and industrial tycoons of the Gilded Age. Tour the opulent 'cottages' of Vanderbilts and Carnegies and enjoy a stroll along the stunningly beautiful Cliff Walk. Or, celebrate Newport's storied history as the 'world capital of sailing' and home of the America's Cup on a cruise around Narragansett Bay aboard an 80-foot sailing schooner.

Sail into New York Harbor and past the emblematic Statue of Liberty. During your full day in the city, you may choose to discover one of its most celebrated landmarks on a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge followed by a visit to the newly fashionable neighborhood of DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass), a waterfront community of trendy boutiques, bookstores, and art galleries. Or you may want to pay tribute to the memory of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, on a tour of the area where the World Trade Center stood, including St. Paul's Chapel, the FDNY Memorial Wall, and the solemn September 11 Memorial & Museum. Alternatively, trace your heritage with a visit to Ellis Island.

After a day at sea, from Philadelphia, travel west to the Amish Country of Lancaster County, where you will see farms being worked with horsepower, visit the Amish Village Museum, and perhaps shop for some Amish crafts. Alternatively, stay in the city of brotherly love and enjoy one of three tours—a walk focused on the Revolutionary Period, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall; an exploration of Philly's food scene; or a visit to the Philadelphia Black Metropolis to learn about this section of the city and its role in the struggle for civil rights.

Your voyage ends in Baltimore where you will transfer to the airport for flights homeward.
Sailing Dates
06 Oct 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
SP3 AU $16,030 AU $8,510 AU $4,750 ‐
DEL AU $9,170 AU $9,170 ‐ ‐
PR4 AU $10,130 AU $10,130 ‐ ‐
PR5 AU $10,600 AU $10,600 ‐ ‐
PR6 AU $11,180 AU $11,180 ‐ ‐
DS6 AU $15,380 AU $15,380 ‐ ‐
PS5 AU $20,620 AU $20,620 AU $10,800 ‐
PS6 AU $21,660 AU $21,660 AU $11,320 ‐
SA AU $69,050 AU $35,020 ‐ ‐
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
6 Oct 2026 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 7:00 PM
7 Oct 2026 At Sea    
8 Oct 2026 Boston, Massachusetts 6:00 AM 7:00 PM
9 Oct 2026 Newport, Rhode Island, USA 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
10 Oct 2026 New York, USA 7:30 AM 11:00 PM
11 Oct 2026 At Sea    
12 Oct 2026 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
13 Oct 2026 Baltimore, MD 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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