This is easily the most beautiful, charming and friendly city in French Canada. The backdrop of the St Lawrence is amazing and sunset at Chateau Frontenac unforgettable. Bear in mind 2 things: when ships are in port it is CROWDED! And there are many, many, many stairs and inclines to climb around the old city. Make sure you are fit if you walk

The most ruggedly beautiful of the ports we visited and some very friendly people. Very Irish/Celtic/Scottish in origin, with bagpipers and pubs adding to the fun. A beautiful boardwalk lines the bay. If you rent a car, venture out onto the beautiful Cabot trail

A little confusing to find your way around of you are not familiar with Boston. Cunard offers a free shuttle from Black Falcon pier to Quincy Market. Once you are QM, this is a good walking city. The Freedom trail is there and National Parks service guides offer free tours, so don't pay for a tour here! The North End has little Italy and eating there is wonderful - browse the posted menus, pick a spot and dig in.

Tender port. Cunard offers a free shuttle to the main shopping areas which are close to the cliff walk. You can purchase tickets on line from the Newport trust which oversees the Vandebilt home and the other "cottages", which is less expensive than buying a ship excursion. They are worth seeing at least once. There is no air conditioning in them so be forewarned. If it is a hot day you WILL get warm.

Disembarked here. One word: Uber.

Took them 3 minutes to get to the Red Hook pier, clean car, great driver, had us to our next destination in 10 minutes. SO much better than a New York taxi it's hard to put it into words.