Itinerary
- Day 1
Boston
You'll arrive in Boston and head to your hotel for check-in. This evening, there's a welcome dinner with your Tour Director and the rest of the group to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with Tour Director and fellow travellers
- Day 2
Boston
After breakfast, you'll walk the historic Freedom Trail to see Copley Square, Boston Common, the State House, Old North Church, and Old State House. From there, pick one activity: the JFK Presidential Library and Museum, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, or a student-led tour of Harvard University.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Boston following the Freedom Trail
- Visit to Copley Square and Augustus Saint-Gaudens memorial to Col. Robert Gould Shaw
- Visit to Boston Common
- Visit to the State House
- Visit to Old North Church
- Visit to Old State House
- Visit to South Meeting House
Optional Activities
- JFK Presidential Library and Museum
- Museum of Fine Arts Boston
- Student-led tour of Harvard University
Landmarks Copley Square Boston Common State House Old North Church Old State House South Meeting House JFK Presidential Library and Museum Museum of Fine Arts Boston Harvard University - Day 3
Boston
Start with a guided tour of Adams National Historical Park to learn about presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams and their roles in the American Revolution. Later, you'll walk through Fenway Park to see the Green Monster and other famous spots. The afternoon is yours to explore Boston however you'd like.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Adams National Historical Park
- Walking tour of Fenway Park
Landmarks Adams National Historical Park Fenway Park - Day 4
Boston to Providence
Ferry over to Martha's Vineyard for a guided tour of the island, checking out harbour towns, lighthouses, and sea captains' homes. You'll have some free time to wander around, then head by coach to Providence for an overnight stay.
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Martha's Vineyard
- Guided tour of Martha's Vineyard
Landmarks Martha's Vineyard - Day 5
Providence to New York City
Visit Mystic Seaport Museum with a guide and take a narrated cruise on the historic steamboat Sabino. Later, you'll drive through New York City to see the cityscape before checking into your hotel for three nights.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mystic Seaport Museum
- Narrated cruise on historic steamboat Sabino
- Driving tour of New York City
Landmarks Mystic Seaport Museum 
- Day 6
New York City
Take a cruise around Manhattan, passing under 18 iconic bridges while an architect provides narration about the city's monuments and buildings. After the cruise, choose between visiting the 9/11 Memorial & Museum or the Whitney Museum of American Art.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Circumnavigating cruise around Manhattan island with architectural narration
Optional Activities
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Whitney Museum of American Art
Landmarks 9/11 Memorial & Museum Whitney Museum of American Art - Day 7
New York City
This evening you'll see Hamilton on Broadway. After the show, join your Tour Director for a celebratory supper with your travel group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Celebratory supper)
Included Activities
- Broadway performance of Hamilton
- Celebratory supper
- Day 8
New York City to Cruise
After a leisurely breakfast, head to the cruise terminal and board the Scenic Eclipse for your voyage. You'll meet the Captain and crew, get settled in your suite, then gather at the Sky Bar for welcome Champagne as the ship sets sail past Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boarding Scenic Eclipse
- Welcome Champagne at Sky Bar
Landmarks Statue of Liberty - Day 9
Wilmington - Philadelphia - Chesapeake & Delaware Canal
Start your day in Wilmington by walking through the heritage and arts scene around the city. From there, head to Philadelphia where you'll see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall up close. Later this evening, you'll take a cruise through the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal. Before bed, you'll pick one of your options for the rest of the day: spend time in historic Philadelphia and catch a special evening event at Longwood Gardens, check out Wilmington's craft beer spots, take a tour of Du Pont's Winterthur Mansion in Brandywine Valley, or visit the Nemours Estate with a private guide who'll walk you through Wilmington's historic district.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Chesapeake & Delaware Canal
- Longwood Gardens special event with welcome drink and live music in the Conservatory
Optional Activities
- Leisurely stroll through Brandywine Park
- Explore Wilmington's vibrant arts scene
- Historic Philadelphia & Longwood Gardens: Guided Old City tour with relaxing lunch near Independence Hall, private stroll through Longwood Gardens grounds
- Wilmington Craft Beer Trail: Guided tastings at top craft breweries with behind-the-scenes brewing insights
- Du Pont's Winterthur Mansion & Brandywine Valley: Private visit to Somerville Manning Gallery with contemporary and Brandywine Valley art, tour of grand Winterthur Mansion and gardens
- Historic Wilmington & Nemours Estate: Private guided tour of 300-acre Nemours Estate (Gilded Age mansion and gardens), exploration of Wilmington's historic district including Old Swedes Church and Riverfront
Landmarks Liberty Bell Independence Hall Philadelphia Museum of Art Rocky Steps Brandywine Park Longwood Gardens Winterthur Mansion Nemours Estate Old Swedes Church - Day 10
Baltimore
You have options for how to spend your time today. Head to Baltimore's Inner Harbor and explore the waterfront, or if you're interested in history, visit Fort McHenry to learn about its role in American history. If you want to venture out from the city, you can choose one of several experiences: take a guided tour of Washington DC's National Mall to see monuments and memorials plus grab lunch and visit a museum, head to George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate to tour the grand mansion and gardens, see legendary aircraft at the Smithsonian's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, or stay closer and explore Fort McHenry's history along with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum.
Optional Activities
- Explore Baltimore's Inner Harbor
- Visit historic Fort McHenry
- Washington DC National Mall Monuments & Memorials: Travel to Washington DC, explore iconic monuments and memorials, lunch at The Hamilton, visit National Air and Space Museum
- George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate: Tour grand mansion, gardens and working farm, lunch at Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant
- Smithsonian Visit – the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: Private docent-led tour of legendary aircraft, witness aircraft restoration up close
- Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum: Explore historic Fort McHenry battle history, marvel at historic locomotives, train cars and interactive exhibits
Landmarks Baltimore Inner Harbor Fort McHenry National Mall National Air and Space Museum Mount Vernon Estate Smithsonian Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum 
- Day 11
Yorktown, Virginia
Dive into American colonial and Revolutionary War history along the York River. You can go behind the scenes at Colonial Williamsburg to meet working artisans, take a journey from Jamestown to Yorktown to see America's first settlement and Revolutionary War sites, do a winery tour with tastings at Williamsburg Winery, or visit historic Virginia plantations where costumed interpreters share their knowledge. This evening, you'll experience a special performance of historic Fifes and Drums that once guided soldiers during the Revolutionary War.
Included Activities
- Special event featuring historic Fifes and Drums performance
Optional Activities
- Private behind-the-scenes tour of Colonial Williamsburg
- Meet artisans at work in Colonial Williamsburg
- Visit Capitol Building in Colonial Williamsburg
- Visit Governor's Palace in Colonial Williamsburg
- Journey from Jamestown to Yorktown
- Explore Jamestown (America's first permanent settlement)
- Visit Fort James
- Explore Revolutionary history at American Revolution Museum
- Tour of Williamsburg Winery
- Vineyard stroll at Williamsburg Winery
- Cellar tour at Williamsburg Winery
- Seated tasting of nine estate and reserve wines with cheese pairing at Williamsburg Winery
- Visit Lee Hall Mansion
- Visit Historic Endview plantation
- Meet costumed interpreters at historic plantations
- Hands-on activities at historic plantations
Landmarks Colonial Williamsburg Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum Williamsburg Winery Lee Hall Mansion Historic Endview - Day 12
Relaxation Day
This is a relaxation day at sea. Start with a workout in the yoga or gym studio, then relax in the sauna or Vitality pool. Have lunch at the Yacht Club and spend the afternoon in a cabana on Deck 10. Tonight there's live theatre and you can have a nightcap in your suite.
- Meals
- Lunch (Al fresco lunch at the Yacht Club)
Included Activities
- Access to PURE: Yoga & Pilates Studio
- Access to POWER: Gym
- Sauna access
- Vitality pool access
- Al fresco lunch at Yacht Club
- Cabana time on Deck 10
- Performance in state-of-the-art theatre
- Nightcap service to suite
- Day 13
Wilmington, North Carolina
Cruise the Cape Fear River before arriving in Wilmington, a charming riverside city with moss-draped live oaks and one of the largest National Register Historic Districts around. Pick from exploring Airlie Gardens with lunch followed by the Cape Fear Museum, stepping aboard the USS North Carolina battleship to see its gun turrets and engine room, taking a guided historic downtown walk with colonial and Civil War landmarks plus the Bellamy Mansion, or discovering Wilmington's craft beverage scene with brewery and distillery tours.
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Wilmington's historic district
- Visit Airlie Gardens
- Locally inspired lunch at Airlie Gardens
- Visit Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
- Self-guided tour of USS North Carolina Battleship Museum
- Explore USS North Carolina gun turrets
- Explore USS North Carolina engine room
- Explore USS North Carolina crew quarters
- Explore USS North Carolina command centre
- Interactive exhibits on naval history
- Guided tour of colonial and Civil War landmarks
- Visit Bellamy Mansion
- Explore Southern architecture at Bellamy Mansion
- Learn Civil War history at Bellamy Mansion
- Guided brewery and distillery tour
- Brewery tastings
- Distillery tastings with small bites
Landmarks Airlie Gardens Cape Fear Museum of History and Science USS North Carolina Battleship Museum Bellamy Mansion - Day 14
Charleston, South Carolina
Spend the day in Charleston exploring well-preserved historic architecture, moss-draped oaks, and antebellum mansions. You can take a boat ride to Fort Sumter where the Civil War began and then get a guided tour of historic streets and the Civil War Museum, visit Patriots Point for a private Captain's Tour of the USS Yorktown and other vessels, go to historic Boone Hall Plantation with its famous Avenue of Oaks, or take a horse-drawn carriage through cobblestone streets followed by a walking tour. This evening, enjoy Lowcountry Tastes & Tunes with live Bluegrass music and performances by The Sound of Charleston.
Included Activities
- Lowcountry Tastes & Tunes event with live Bluegrass and performances
Optional Activities
- Boat ride to Fort Sumter
- Explore historic Fort Sumter
- Guided tour of Charleston's streets
- Visit the Battery
- Visit St. Michael's Church
- Visit Civil War Museum
- Explore Patriots Point
- Visit USS Yorktown
- Private Captain's Tour of USS Yorktown
- Visit Captain's quarters on USS Yorktown
- Step inside a B-2 Bomber
- Visit Destroyer Laffey (WWII-era)
- Visit Vietnam-era Naval Support Base
- Visit Boone Hall Plantation
- Stroll the Avenue of Oaks
- Tour historic Boone Hall home and gardens
- Learn about Gullah culture at exhibit
- Horse-drawn carriage ride through cobblestone streets
- Walking tour of Charleston with local expert
- Discover Charleston's hidden gems and historic secrets
Landmarks Fort Sumter Civil War Museum The Battery St. Michael's Church Patriots Point USS Yorktown Boone Hall Plantation Circular Congregational Church 
- Day 15
Relaxation Day
You have another relaxation day at sea. Grab a meal at the Azure Bar and Cafe, sampling the ship's premium beverages. This evening, settle into the Scenic Lounge Bar with a drink of choice and reflect on what you've seen so far on the voyage.
- Meals
- Lunch (Relaxed meal at Azure Bar & Café)
Included Activities
- Meal at Azure Bar & Café
- All-inclusive premium beverages
- Evening at Scenic Lounge Bar
- Day 16
Miami, Florida
Explore Miami's vibrant mix of subtropical beaches, Art Deco architecture, and Cuban culture. Choose from a Little Havana walking tour with Cuban coffee and mojitos at Cubaocho, a panoramic city tour followed by a Biscayne Bay cruise on the Island Queen, an airboat ride across the Everglades to spot alligators and wildlife, or a stroll through South Beach and the Art Deco District. This evening, dine at Sushi @ Koko's, catch some entertainment in the theatre, or relax at the Scenic Lounge Bar.
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Little Havana
- Savour Cuban coffee
- Stroll Calle Ocho
- Explore markets in Little Havana
- Visit cigar shops
- Explore Domino Park
- Mini-Cuban sandwich with mojito at Cubaocho
- Panoramic city tour of Miami
- Tour South Beach and Coral Gables
- Visit Bayside Marketplace
- Cruise Biscayne Bay aboard Island Queen
- View celebrity mansions from boat
- View sparkling islands from boat
- View breathtaking skyline views from boat
- Airboat ride across Everglades
- Spot alligators, turtles, herons and wildlife
- Explore nature trails
- Visit reptile exhibits
- Watch alligator show
- Stroll vibrant South Beach
- Explore Art Deco District
- Walk Ocean Drive
- Explore Española Way
- Explore Lincoln Road
- Enjoy Miami Beach atmosphere
- Dine at Sushi @ Koko's
Landmarks Little Havana Calle Ocho Domino Park South Beach Art Deco District Coral Gables Bayside Marketplace Biscayne Bay Everglades Ocean Drive Española Way Lincoln Road - Day 17
Key West, Florida
Arrive at Key West, the southernmost point of the United States and a tropical paradise. Walk through historic Old Town discovering charming conch-style houses and an old lighthouse. Your options include a catamaran snorkelling adventure among vibrant coral reefs, an exclusive trolley tour of Key West that visits the Butterfly Conservatory, a trip to Truman's Little White House, or an eco-kayaking adventure through mangroves where you might spot dolphins. This evening, enjoy the White Party on the Beach with live music, refreshing cocktails, and sunset views.
Included Activities
- White Party on the Beach with live music and cocktails
Optional Activities
- Stroll through historic Old Town
- Visit charming conch-style houses
- Visit old lighthouse
- Visit museum home to dozens of cats
- Catamaran sailing
- Snorkelling adventure
- Swim among colourful tropical fish and sea turtles
- Refreshing drinks on deck
- Private trolley tour of Key West
- Visit Butterfly Conservatory
- Explore historic streets
- Admire colourful architecture
- Visit Mallory Square
- Shop at Mallory Square
- Visit Truman's Little White House
- Private trolley tour of historic Key West
- Pass historic streets and charming homes
- Learn about famous residents
- Eco-kayaking through mangroves
- Paddle through hidden waterways
- Look for dolphins
- Splash at pristine sandbar
- Relax on return cruise with complimentary drinks
Landmarks Key West Old Town Hemingway Home and Museum Key West Lighthouse Butterfly Conservatory Mallory Square Truman's Little White House - Day 18
At Sea
Take a day to relax and rejuvenate while at sea. Start with a workout in the PURE: Yoga & Pilates Studio or POWER: Gym if you'd like, then relax in the sauna or dip into the Vitality pool. Thanks to the Captain's open bridge policy, you're welcome to visit anytime and learn about the Scenic Eclipse's technical abilities and enjoy some of the best viewing areas on the ship.
Included Activities
- Access to PURE: Yoga & Pilates Studio
- Access to POWER: Gym
- Sauna access
- Vitality pool
- Captain's open bridge access and tours
- Day 19
Nassau, Bahamas
Your cruise ends today in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas and once a pirate haven. Enjoy one last luxurious breakfast on board your 6-star Discovery Yacht before saying farewell to the crew and new friends. After disembarking, you'll transfer to your onward destination, having created unforgettable memories.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Luxurious breakfast on board 6-star Discovery Yacht)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board Discovery Yacht
- Airport transfer
Landmarks Nassau
