Canals of America

11-Night Itinerary

Watch the world float by as you cruise the bays, coasts, rivers and canals between Rhode Island and New York State. This itinerary along these unique inland water routes features visits to time-honored waterfront villages with stops at canal locks and tours of nearby historic sites.

WARREN, RI: Embark from the ships' Colonial homeport.

CRUISE DAY: Coastal cruising from Long Island Sound to the Hudson River with memorable views of many New York City landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty.

WEST POINT, NY: After cruising past the Hudson's dramatic Palasades, tour the amazing U.S. Military Academy campus (subject to accessibility).

KINGSTON, NY: Home to the interesting Hudson River Maritime Museum and Roundout Lighthouse. Opt to tour Hyde Park, FDR's family home.

CATSKILL, NY: Nestled in New York's legendary Catskill Mountains, rich with 19th Century railroad nostalgia.

TROY, NY: An especially strategic area during the Revolutionary and French and Indian Wars (pilot house lowered/raised).

ERIE CANAL STOP: At Amsterdam, NY, or another convenient location (overnight).

ROME, NY: Visit the reconstructed Fort Stanwix National Monument, a key fort built by the British during the French and Indian War.

ERIE CANAL LOCK: At Sylvan Beach, NY, or another convenient location (overnight).

OSWEGO, NY: You may opt to visit Fort Ontario, a historic military site (pilot house raised/lowered).

ROCHESTER, NY: Tour the falls and converted flour mills of the Historic District. Opt to visit the George Eastman House, home to the International Museum of Photography and Film.

BUFFALO, NY: Witness the thundering and awe-inspiring Niagara Falls (passport required) from the famed excursion boat Maid of the Mist.