Culture and Traditions: Charleston to the Chesapeake

Rates & Dates:

Trip Length: 10 Days/ 9 Nights

Prices from: $2,949 pp/do*

Sale: 2 for 1 Cruise Fare Select Departures
Book by: 05/31/2012

2012 Dates: April 26

Ships: Grande Mariner

Notes: *Per person/Double occupancy. Port charges are $125.00 per person. Fuel surcharges apply.

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Discover the fabled Intracoastal Waterway as you travel along its smooth, protected course.

War of 1812 Anniversary Sailing with Renowned Author Dr. Gene Allen Smith.  Dr. Gene Allen Smith, an award-winning author and professor, will enhance the cruise experience with lectures and stories on Early American, Maritime, and American Naval History.

Cruise from Charleston to Philadelphia on this unique 10-day itinerary. Between these vibrant cities and the barrier islands you’ll find living history unfolding before you. Delight in Carolina’s Low Country with its antebellum charm and colonial heritage. From the Liberty Bell to Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love” is not short on things to do.  Your small ship is tailor-made to bring you up close to picturesque towns that are hidden treasures. With exciting ports full of history and lore, abundant wildlife, and miles of brilliant coastline—this cruise offers something for everyone.

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DAY 1: Board your small ship in delightful Charleston, SC, a quintessential southern city with antebellum charm and modern attractions. This afternoon is yours to explore Charleston. Discover its countless public parks, Civil War history and why it’s called “The Holy City.”

DAY 2: Known to locals as “Little Charleston,” Georgetown is a coastal community with a rich heritage. Founded in 1732, much of its antebellum architecture has been lovingly preserved. Browse the shops down on the Harborwalk or learn about the region’s agricultural and maritime history at the Rice Museum during an optional walking tour.

DAY 3: Wilmington, NC, on the Cape Fear River, boasts cultural attractions of a small city with the laid back pace of a beach town. The picturesque, mile-long Riverwalk offers dozens of restaurants and specialty shops. This evening attend an interactive drawing demonstration led by a local artist.

DAY 4: Enjoy Beaufort, NC on your own or take an optional behind-the-scenes tour to the newly enhanced North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. This evening learn about the Shackleford wild horses during a unique onboard lecture.

DAY 5: Today you’ll cruise to scenic Belhaven, a small town nestled on the banks of Pantego Creek and the Pungo River in North Carolina’s Inner Banks region.

DAY 6: Welcome to Norfolk, a small but vibrant city located in a natural harbor at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. An ideal location has shaped the history of this city as a strategic military and trading port. This evening learn about the history, customs and sounds of the sea through an onboard musical performance.

DAY 7: Spend the morning exploring Norfolk, rich in maritime history. Norfolk is home to the world’s largest Naval Base, Old Dominion University and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Tour some of the city’s major attractions or simply take in the sights from the bustling waterfront park.

DAY 8: Baltimore is the cultural and economic hub of Maryland. Known for its delicious Chesapeake Bay blue crab, Baltimore is a major seaport with fantastic attractions, restaurants and shops. An optional tour this morning takes you through the highlights of Baltimore and includes an entrance to the B&O Railroad Museum. Later, savor local wines during the cocktail hour hosted by local Boordy Vineyards. Tonight enjoy live entertainment onboard.

DAY 9: With a half-day in port, Philadelphia will delight! From the Liberty Bell to Independence Hall to the Museum of Art, the City of Brotherly Love is not short on things to do.

DAY 10: Your cruise of America’s east coast ends today in Philadelphia, but your memories will last forever.

Photo Credit: Blount Small Ship Adventures