Cruises to Eastport

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About Cruising to Eastport

The tiny town of Eastport, Maine – it's just four square miles – comprises several islands, the largest of which is Moose Island. Its primary claim to fame is that it's the easternmost city in the United States and residents claim they are the first in the United States to see the rising sun every morning. Eastport also has some of the largest tides in the world; located near Canada's Bay of Fundy, tides in the area reach a peak of almost 28 feet. Such tidal fluctuations give rise to the "Old Sow," the northern hemisphere's largest whirlpool. Invisible most of the time, the whirlpool kicks into high gear during the two hour period directly between low and high tide (or vice versa).

U.S. history buffs will appreciate Eastport's historic importance during the War of 1812, as England and the United States fought for coastal land along the North Atlantic. British troops occupied the town for four years before it was finally given back (permanently) to the United States. The small Barracks Museum, where officers were housed during the War of 1812, tells the story of these years.

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11 Nights

New England New France & Newfoundland: St. John's

Port: Montreal • St. Lawrence River • Quebec City • Charlottetown • Sydney • St. Pierre +5 more

591 reviews
Aug 27, 2025
Holland America Line
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14 Nights

The Atlantic Coast

Port: Montreal • St. Lawrence River • Quebec City • Saguenay Fjord • Charlottetown • Sydney +5 more

591 reviews
Oct 5, 2024
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7 Nights

Canada & New England Discovery

Port: Boston • Eastport • Halifax • Sydney • Charlottetown • Quebec City

1,028 reviews
Oct 5, 2024
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9 Nights

Colonial New England: Montreal

Port: Montreal • St. Lawrence River • Quebec City • Charlottetown • Sydney • Halifax • Eastport +2 more

591 reviews
Sep 28, 2025
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14 Nights

Atlantic Seaboard & Colonial New England: Montreal

Port: Fort Lauderdale • Yorktown • Boston • Portland • Eastport • Halifax • Sydney • Charlottetown +3 more

591 reviews
Jun 7, 2025
Holland America Line
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25 Nights

Canada New England Greenland & Iceland

Port: Boston • Eastport • Sydney • Corner Brook • Red Bay • Qaqortoq • Isafjord • Akureyri +11 more

591 reviews
Jul 12, 2025
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7 Nights

Canada & New England Circle: New Brunswick

Port: Boston • Portland • Eastport • Halifax • Sydney • Saint John • Boston

1,028 reviews
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10 Nights

Canada & New England: Montreal New France & Maine

Port: Montreal • St. Lawrence River • Quebec City • Charlottetown • Sydney • St. Pierre • Halifax +3 more

591 reviews
Jun 21, 2025
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New England New France & Newfoundland: Corner Bro...

Port: Boston • Portland • Eastport • Halifax • Corner Brook • Cap-aux-Meules • Charlottetown +3 more

591 reviews
Aug 6, 2025
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95 Nights

World Cruise

Port: Vancouver • Misty Fjord • Wrangell • Sitka • Icy Bay • Seward • Kodiak • Chignik +59 more

83 reviews
Aug 4, 2024
HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions)
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8 Nights

North America Cruise

Port: Halifax • Sable Island • Lunenburg • Eastport • Rockland • Castine • Bar Harbor • Provincetown +1 more

83 reviews
Sep 13, 2024
HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions)
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7 Nights

North America Cruise

Port: Halifax • Sable Island • Lunenburg • Eastport • Rockland • Castine • Bar Harbor • Provincetown +1 more

83 reviews
Sep 14, 2024
HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions)
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More about Eastport

Why Cruise to Eastport?

Pros:

Eastport embodies small-town New England, with its seaside shops and restaurants and quaint museums

Cons:

This town is indeed very tiny, so after a few hours you may find yourself looking for something to do

Bottom Line:

If you're content with a low-key day on the seafront, Eastport is an ideal destination

Currency & Best Way to Get Money?

The American dollar is the official currency in Eastport.

Language?

English is the official language.


Eastport Cruise Reviews
Short tour to a lobster pound and then Raye's Mustard Mill - both interesting.Read More
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