Athletically-inclined, thrill-seeking and generally inquisitive travelers have numerous options ashore this fall, offered with Crystal Cruises‘ journeys throughout New England and Eastern Canada.
Offered with six voyages aboard Crystal Symphony from mid-September through October, the shore-side options for outdoor and nature enthusiasts run the gamut, including:
*NEW* Blomidon Park & Grand-Pré National Historic Site (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) – From panoramic views of the Annapolis Valley from atop North Mountain, to the massive landscape of Grand Pré, Canada’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site, this brand new excursion takes guests hiking through some of the Nova Scotia Peninsula’s most breathtaking spots.
Running the carriage roads of Acadia National Park (pictured) (Bar Harbor, Maine) – Closed to motorized traffic, the carriage roads within Acadia National Park are ideal for exploring the 35,000-acre preserve, particularly this 5k-running route accompanied by an expert guide and Crystal’s own fitness director.
Hiking the Ocean Trail of Acadia National Park (Bar Harbor, Maine) – Guided by an expert naturalist, travelers will trek along the trail that lines the rockbound coastline, gaining insights into the diverse terrain, ecosystems and history of Acadia National Park along the way.
Zip-lining alongside Reversing Rapids (Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada) – Guests will have treetop views of the Bay of Fundy and St. John River as they soar alongside the aptly named Reversing Rapids where the two bodies of water join.
Cycling through wildlife habitats (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) – Cyclists of all levels of ability will enjoy riding through the wildlife-rich marshes along the Lawrencetown Beach trail, complete with a visit to the Kuhn Conservation Area, where they will learn about the local wildlife from an expert guide.
Sailing like the America’s Cup winners (Newport, Rhode Island) – Participants can step aboard one of the private vessels – affectionately called the “greyhounds of the sea” – for a thrilling experience with an accomplished race expert.
In all, more than 300 Crystal Adventures ashore are offered on the 2015 New England/Canada voyages ranging from seven to ten days and sailing between New York and Montréal, Québec, Canada.
(Photo courtesy of Crystal Images)
One reply on “Crystal Cruises Offers New Adventure Options”
There are indeed plenty of adventures in Acadia National Park. Not only can you run on the carriage roads and hike the easy Ocean Path, you can also climb the Precipice Trail (once it’s reopened in mid August after peregrine nesting season) or bike the carriage roads. For more ideas you can check out our blog. To avoid looking like spam I don’t put a live link here. Just click on my user name and then click on the link to the blog in the Acadia Mind profile and search for “running” in the blog’s search field if you’re interested.