We did not go ashore for the reasons listed above. We were not called for the lighters until after noon, would have had little time ashore and would have wondered how we would have ever been lightered back to the ship before the 5:00 p.m. departure Many passengers also declined to go ashore under the circumstances. Of course, those who paid Celebrity for shore excursions went first. Due to Celebrity's poor boat handling, it was a dismal experience and a great pity. 


Newport

We went ashore on our own, took public transportation to the Quincy Market area, and had a fine old time. Great public transportation at the docks, easy connections to the subway. Only one oddity; a subway stop was hidden and almost unmarked at the old statehouse. Thankfully, there was a friendly U.S. Park Ranger on the street giving directions. 
The cruise terminal was recently upgraded and in beautiful condition. 


Boston

We went ashore on our own and walked around the old port area. They had a 2-foot gauge railroad originally used for Maine lumbering, then at a Cranberry Bog, and eventually wound up on Portland. 


Portland (Maine)

We skipped Bar Harbor because of the rough seas. Therefore, had one and a-half days in Halifax. The first day it rained and rained and rained. The second day was rain, but fine in the afternoon. Waited for FRED bus, but never showed up. No covered bus shelters or canopies despite the elaborate and newly renovated cruise terminal. No bus schedules posted, and very little information online. No local representatives as in Boston or Quebec City. Inexplicably, there is very little signage to direct tourists either. Halifax was perhaps the worst cruise ship port-of-call on the itinerary. Halifax is not worth a visit, regardless of weather. 


Halifax

We did it all on our own. From the Chateau to the Train Station. The $1. bus gives a splendid tour of the entire city. Cleanest and best constructed buildings you ever did see. This is the Capital for the Province of Quebec and the government is by far the largest employer. The rest of Canada picks up the tab. 
Quebec City provided tourist representatives who offered maps and were very helpful. They went so far as to explain the best pedestrian routes. The city was very friendly to English speakers. The best port-of-call on the itinerary, perhaps the best port-of-call in Canada. 



Quebec City

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island: We went ashore on our own and walked around. A clean little town. However, the potato crop had been harvested and things were tranquil to the point of utter silence. 
Much better information and greeting than Halifax. They actually provided a map, unlike Halifax. 


Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island)

Inside room category 09 was small but adequate for 3 especially with limited closet and drawer space.  Overall, the stateroom was much smaller than a comparable cabin on Holland American.  Only the exceptional service by the stateroom attendants, Rey and Jim, made the experience pleasant.

The main dining room is closed for lunch whenever the ship is in port.The dining and food service staff were superb in providing for his special requirements.

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Celebrity Summit: October 10, 2010, out of Bayonne, NJ

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