DESTINATIONS - East Coast
Why go there?
Travellers who want to explore the East Coast outside the autumn months can join a ship headed south instead of north and explore the colonial glories of America’s Southern Atlantic states.
When would I go, what will the weather be like and what should I pack?
These cruises avoid the rainy, steamy midsummer months and operate largely from October through to May, when humidity is lower but conditions will largely be warm and sunny. Take light clothing, warmer wraps for evenings and an umbrella.
What are the options?
Many Colonial East Coast cruises depart from New York and visit the elegant cities of the American South; ports of call will include Philadelphia (home of the US Declaration of Independence and the Liberty Bell), Charleston in North Carolina (famed for lush greenery, antique shops and ‘Gone with the Wind’-style antebellum mansions), and Savannah, Georgia, which has many spedacular monuments to the American Civil War.
What to do ashore?
Take a look around beautifully preserved pre-war mansions; explore plantations or lovely botanical gardens; visit some of America’s greatest art galleries or simply stroll around enjoying the greenery and sampling some of that world famous Southern hospitality.
Which cruise lines go there?
Operators offering Colonial America cruises include
What type of traveller goes there?
Keen gardeners and lovers of history and architecture will love these cruises
