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Eastern Seaboard Explorer: Colonial America and Cultural Capitals - 2023

Your 16-night journey includes: 12-night small ship cruise with Provincetown, Martha’s Vineyard, Newport, New York City, Norfolk, Wilmington, Charleston, West Palm Beach; 2 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Boston; 2 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Nassau
  • Charting the Eastern Seaboard: Colonial America and Cultural Capitals from Boston to Nassau | Ocean Explorer | Small Ship Cruises
    WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JOHN ADAMS, PAUL REVERE, AND OTHER PATRIOTS AS YOU EXPLORE BOSTON AREA'S REVOLUTIONARY SITES
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    COME ABOARD 'S 5-STAR OCEAN EXPLORER FOR A VOYAGE THAT CELEBRATES THE VERY ROOTS OF AMERICA
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    BE CHARMED BY CHARLESTON’S BEAUTIFUL CITY AND WATERFRONT
  • Tropical Nassau harbor, Bahamas, Caribbean
    GET TO KNOW NASSAU ON A TOUR OF ITS HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS, THEN INDULGE IN SHOPPING OR SEASIDE EXCURSIONS
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    CRUISE ON THE OCEAN EXPLORER, AN AGILE AND STATE-OF-THE-ART SMALL SHIP THAT CAN NAVIGATE TO PLACES LARGER SHIPS CAN’T
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Charting the Eastern Seaboard: Colonial America and Cultural Capitals from Boston to Nassau

Come aboard 's 5-star Ocean Explorer for a voyage that celebrates the very roots of America. You'll journey from the crystalline waters of The Bahamas, where Columbus first set foot in the New World, and Florida’s island fortifications to Virginia’s earliest colonies and the plantation lands of the South — all the way to Boston's Revolutionary sites.

Revolutionary History of Boston, Lexington & Concord

Walk in the footsteps of John Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and other patriots as you explore important Revolutionary sites — from Boston’s Freedom Trail to Lexington and Concord and beyond

Charleston’s Antebellum Heritage

Discover Charleston's stunning waterfront, exquisite architecture, and historic attractions, such as the spectacular antebellum Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

The Caribbean Charm of Nassau

Get into the easygoing rhythm of Bahamian life during your two-night, beachfront stay in beautiful Nassau

Extension: Cape Ann, Salem & Boston

When settlers arrived on Cape Ann in 1623, they declared its waters the best fishing grounds in the New World. Some things never change. Four hundred years on, the “Other Cape” of Massachusetts (its most famous is Cape Cod) remains steeped in the traditions and charms of its fishing village origins. Prolong your stay in Boston, and you’ll experience them firsthand during visits to Rockport, home to a thriving artists’ community; Gloucester, renowned for its fishing past; and Salem, with its witchy and seafaring past. Depending on your departure, you’ll visit Salem during peak Halloween festivities, so get ready for a day full of breathtaking coastal vistas, beautiful seascape paintings, and spellbinding history. Plus, an additional day in Boston lets you delve more deeply into its sophisticated culture.

Kathi Cullin, Cruise Director

Working in travel for most of her life, Kathi is excited to show Vantage travelers the wonders of the United States — and she’s been to all 50. She loves highlighting the different characteristics of the Great Lakes and America’s national parks, each boasting a distinct personality and beauty. With her insider’s knowledge, Kathi enhances every city tour, museum visit, and lighthouse view with in-depth regional history and local expertise. “I love going on adventures with a new group — you just never know what’s going to happen, what might stand out as the most memorable part of the tour, or how travelers are going to react,” she said.

Ruby A. Gatins, Cruise Director

“Traveling and communicating with other cultures opens your mind and enriches you,” says Ruby Gatins, and she should know. Ruby and her identical twin sister were born in Mexico to parents who loved nature and adventure. Her own love of travel was assured when, beginning when she was five, the family set out on annual camping trips in Europe. Not only did the family adventures inspire a career in travel, they also made her the tri-linguist that she is today (Spanish, English, and French).

Ocean Explorer

Cruise on the Ocean Explorer, an agile and state-of-the-art expedition vessel that can navigate to places larger ships can’t

The Westin Copley Place Boston

A downtown location in the celebrated Back Bay neighborhood makes this upscale hotel the perfect base from which you can explore Boston. Back Bay Station and the Boston Public Library are a 4-minute walk away, while the boutiques and restaurants of Newbury Street are 0.5 miles from the hotel.

Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau

Set along a white-sand beach on the North Atlantic Ocean, this sleek resort is 2 km from Queen's Staircase and 15 km from Lynden Pindling International Airport. Chic rooms offer TVs and Wi-Fi, plus balconies, and tea and coffeemaking facilities.
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You can count on the best value in the industry when you travel solo with Vantage, beginning with one free Single Supplement on each departure of most Small Ship Cruises and Escorted Land Tours. We also offer among the lowest Single Supplements available. And you’ll enjoy single-occupancy staterooms on our fleet of deluxe river ships.

Vantage's Referral Program

Do you have friends who love to travel as much as you do? Why not be rewarded for sharing your love of travel? That's the philosophy behind Vantage's newly enhanced Referral Program, where you can earn up to $8,200 in your choice of cash and free travel rewards for every eight friends you refer!

Vantage Deluxe Travel Air Upgrades

Upgrade your flight category to First Class, Business Class, or Premium Economy, and you’ll start your trip off right. That’s because you’ll arrive refreshed, unfrazzled, and ready to go. Even better, you’ll be able to take advantage of our contract prices, meaning big savings and no service fees.

Travel Protection Plan

When you’re ready to travel to the places you love, there’s a way to plan with more peace of mind. From medical emergencies to travel delays and beyond, the Travel Protection Plan gives you the added security to discover the world without worrying about the unexpected.

SmartPay Discount Plan

Optional pre-trip extensions. Exclusive optional tours. Upgraded business class seats. These things can be yours — virtually for free — when you use SmartPay to pay for your trip in advance. That’s because you can save an average of up to $600 per person — a full 10% — when you reserve your trip and pay in full 12 months or more prior to your journey!

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 Vantage Leading Competitor Vantage Advantage
Journey Eastern Seaboard Explorer: Colonial America and Cultural Capitals Eastern Seaboard Explorer
 Departure Comparison Jul, Aug  Jun, Jul, Sep
Per Diem $435 $385
Included Tours and Special Features 17 included features and Cultural Discoveries
One complimentary landing or shore excursion in every port of call
 		More included tours and cultural experiences offered!
 
Complimentary Destination Manager service on board ship to assist with all your personal requests such as spa reservations, hotel reservations, and other special requests in port

Complimentary Vantage Deluxe Concierge Service prior to your journey, to plan celebrations, activities, or provide regional expertise

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 Vessel Size  Our ocean discovery vessel, the m/s Ocean Explorer has 15 solo cabins (11 for expedition cruises) and 15 triple-occupancy cabins each, with a maximum capacity of under 150 passengers on each sailing.  378 guest Our ships are smaller, more intimate, and have an industry-leading number of solo-ready cabins, as well as a fantastic crew-to-passenger ratio. 
 Accommodations in hotels On each journey that we offer with Vantage, your hotel accommodations will be included in the total price of your cruise.     We choose all of our partner hotels with comfort and luxury in mind, and will let you know ahead of time which hotel you’ll be staying in at each port.
 Air Inclusive Price* $7,399  $4,999
 # of Days  17  13
Meals 42 meals: 16 breakfasts, 12 lunches, and 14 dinners, with complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks during dinner on board
 Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
 The MOST included meals
Single Travelers
Not specified on webpage The leader in solo travel - best value in the industry.
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 Air Promotion 2-for-1 AIR on all 2023 departures**
Air from $499		 Best airfare and exclusive air upgrades. 
 Up to Free Business Class or Premium Economy Airfare Upgrade on select cabins *
10 Ways to Save *Referral Rewards [$200 per referred traveler after 2 referrals]

*Buy direct & save [savings for the traveler]

*SmartPay [pay in full 12 months in advance to save 10%]

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Comparison date as of 3/15/23
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** Not including $120 transfer fee
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