• Enjoy a scenic drive along Cabot Trail, which loops through the island’s northern half.
• Behold the island’s natural beauty from atop St. Anns Overlook.
• Pause at historical landmarks such as The Gaelic College and the Keltic Lodge.
• Dine in the town of Ingonish and spend free time exploring its namesake beach.

To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simp...

• Listen to a piper play a Celtic tune at the 50-foot-high fiddle statue at the cruise terminal.
• Watch a performance of traditional Celtic music inside a pavilion at the cruise terminal.
• Be awed by the talent of the accomplished fiddle players, singers and step-dancers.

• Chef-Led tours are never more than 18 guests and always led by the chef instructor onboard.
• Visit Membertou, a progressive First Nation community where the Mi’kmaq people live.
• Learn about plants that the Mi’kmaqs use for healing on an enlightening walk in the woods.
• Watch a chef demonstrate time-honored Mi’kmaq cooking techniques.
• Dine on a multi-course meal prepared wi...

• Enjoy a circuitous, immensely scenic drive around lakes and waterways to the village of Baddeck.
• Browse the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck, where the inventor summered.
• Gain an understanding of Bell’s achievements, which far surpass the invention of the telephone.
• Shop and dine on your own in Baddeck during free time, if you wish.

• Dine on locally caught, freshly boiled lobster at an outdoor waterfront restaurant.
• Watch how a chef prepares the lobster for your meal.
• See how to easily and properly remove the lobster meat from the shell by shucking.
• Listen to entertaining songs by a local musician while dining.

• Watch a performance by celebrated Celtic musician and storyteller Buddy MacDonald.
• Gain insight into the local history and culture through MacDonald’s music and stories.
• Dine on native Cape Breton Island mussels and a flight of beers and cider during the show.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.