The History Channel Shag Destinations R2 Cruise Group Itinerary

Oct 16 - 31, 2026

Full Itinerary Daily Overview Pricing

Michael Graham

MGA Travel

Trip Details

Important Info Please Read

All Payments on this Trip are Non-refundable and we strongly recommend getting travel insurance, and will send you a non age-rated group quote. The insurance should be purchased within 2 weeks of initial deposit. Once flights are bookable, we will...

All Payments on this Trip are Non-refundable

We strongly recommend getting travel insurance, and will send you a non age-rated group quote. The insurance should be purchased within 2 weeks of initial deposit. Once flights are bookable, we will need to add those costs to the insurance premium...

Day 1 · Fri, Oct 16

Flights

While flights are not included, we are happy to help you book your flights for you or you can arrange your own. If you book your own please forward us the official confirmation email from the airline so we can arrange your transfer to the hotel. D...

Included Airport to Hotel Transfer

Depart

3:45PM

1hr 15min

Arrive

5:00PM

Included Transportation for the Group by motorcoach, look for the Shag Destinations logo If possible, after landing and claiming your luggage and exiting customs, please put your cruise tags on your luggage. This will help the hotel porters take t...

Stay at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

Oct 16 – Oct 17 · Check in: 3:00PM

1 Rue des Carrières, Quebec, Quebec G1R 4P5, Canada

Location This hotel is located in the heart of historic Quebec, standing high on a rock overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River. It is part of the famous Château Frontenac, the city's landmark built in the year 1893. Well worth seeing, the old t...

SD Hospitality Desk @ Hotel

4:00PM – 6:00PM · 2hr

Day 2 · Sat, Oct 17 · Quebec City, Québec, Canada

Quebec City, Québec

12:00AM

Québec City's alluring setting atop Cape Diamond (Cap Diamant) evokes a past of high adventure, military history, and exploration. This French-speaking capital city is the only walled city north of Mexico. Visitors come for the delicious and inven...

Included Full American Breakfast Buffet

7:00AM – 9:30AM · 2hr 30min

SD Hospitality Desk @ Hotel

9:30AM – 11:00AM · 1hr 30min

Luggage Ready to be Picked Up from your Room

10:30AM

Leave your luggage ready to be picked up no later than 10:30am (just inside your room). Make sure you have your printed cruise tags attached to that luggage. Anything you are bringing yourself, put on the bed or have with you. Hand luggage should ...

Included Group Transfer from Hotel to Ship

Depart

11:30AM

30min

Arrive

12:00PM

Please have your checked luggage tagged with cruise tags and bus color tag in the lobby by 11:00am, fully checked and ready to go. The porters will have already picked up your luggage at 10:30am (just inside your room). Hand luggage should be kept...

About Your Cruise Line - Holland America Line

At Holland America Line, we believe travel has the power to change the world. We consider it our higher purpose to help make the world a better place through opening minds, building connections, and inspiring a shared humanity. For 150 years, Holland America Line has been a recognized leader in cruising. If you are looking for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, award-winning service, exquisite dining, extensive activities and enrichment programs and compelling worldwide...

About Your Ship - Zuiderdam

Perfectly sized to navigate scenic straits and channels with ease, offering spacious surroundings for entertainment and enrichment — with thoughtfully designed enhancements coming soon.

SOS Reunion 2 Early Booking Cruise Bonus Package

12:00AM

At the time of booking, your cruise includes: Elite Beverage Packages for passengers 1 & 2 (a stunning array of premium spirits, cocktails, and wines $15 or under. 15 drink daily limit, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages) 2 Free Specialty Dining Ce...

SD Hospitality Desk @ Zuiderdam Ocean Bar

3:00PM – 4:00PM · 1hr

Hospitality Desk on board

Day 3 · Sun, Oct 18 · Saguenay, Québec, Canada

Saguenay, Québec

8:00AM – 5:00PM · 9hr

Just after visiting Saguenay, the wonderful Saguenay River pours into the massive St. Lawrence River. Before then, however, it slices through one of the world's most southerly fjords and dense forests of towering pine trees. The nature watching he...

Day 4 · Mon, Oct 19 · Baie Comeau, Québec, Canada

Baie Comeau, Québec

8:00AM – 5:00PM · 9hr

Day 5 · Tue, Oct 20

SD Hospitality Desk @ Zuiderdam Ocean Bar

10:00AM – 11:00AM · 1hr

Hospitality Desk on board

Group Photo with Official T-Shirts

11:00AM – 11:30AM · 30min

Today is a "sea day" on the St. Lawrence Gulf. We will have our hospitality desk on Deck 1 from 10am to 10:50am. Immediately following that at 11am we will do our GROUP PHOTO. Please wear your Shag Destination Reunion 2 T-SHIRT tomorrow! At least ...

Day 6 · Wed, Oct 21 · Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

8:00AM – 6:00PM · 10hr

Designated as the Island capital in 1765, Charlottetown is both PEI’s oldest and largest urban center. However, since the whole "metropolitan" area only has a population of about 65,000, a pleasing small-town atmosphere remains. The city is a winn...

Day 7 · Thu, Oct 22 · Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sydney, Nova Scotia

8:00AM – 4:00PM · 8hr

If you come directly to Cape Breton via plane, ferry, or cruise ship, Sydney is where you’ll land. If you’re seeking anything resembling an urban experience, it’s also where you’ll want to stay: after all, this is the island’s sole city. Admittedl...

Day 8 · Fri, Oct 23 · Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax, Nova Scotia

8:00AM – Oct 24, 2:00PM · 2 days

Surrounded by natural treasures and glorious seascapes, Halifax is an attractive and vibrant hub with noteworthy historic and modern architecture, great dining and shopping, and a lively nightlife and festival scene. The old city manages to feel b...

Shag Destinations Private Shore Excursion - (Sold Out) Meet on board at 8:30am

8:30AM – 1:00PM · 4hr 30min

Meet onboard at designated area on ship before going out as a group. Fully booked. Experience the Best of Halifax where you will discover the beauty and history of the coastal city of Halifax and nearby Peggy’s Cove on this small-group tour. You’l...

Day 9 · Sat, Oct 24 · Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

No activities planned, yet.

Day 10 · Sun, Oct 25 · Saint-John, New Brunswick, Canada

Saint-John, New Brunswick

7:00AM – 4:00PM · 9hr

Like any seaport worth its salt, Saint John is a welcoming place but, more than that, it is fast transforming into a sophisticated urban destination worthy of the increasing number of cruise ships that dock at its revitalized waterfront. Such is t...

Day 11 · Mon, Oct 26 · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts

8:00AM – 5:00PM · 9hr

There’s history and culture around every bend in Boston—skyscrapers nestle next to historic hotels while modern marketplaces line the antique cobblestone streets. But to Bostonians, living in a city that blends yesterday and today is just another ...

Day 12 · Tue, Oct 27

SOS Private Dance #1 with our DJ and Open Bar

2:00PM – 5:00PM · 3hr

Join us for drinks and dancing at our 3 private dances on board with DJ tba! Wear your nametags / wristband for admittance; it's a private 3 hour event. And don't forget your dancing shoes.

Day 13 · Wed, Oct 28 · Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Norfolk, Virginia

7:00AM – 4:00PM · 9hr

Like many other old Southern towns, Norfolk has undergone a renaissance, one that's especially visible in the charming shops and cafés in the historic village of Ghent. There's plenty to see in this old navy town.