Sample Package Includes:

·         Round Trip Passage on the Scotia Prince

o   (1 car per couple round trip on the Scotia Prince.)

·         7 nights accommodations:

o   1 night @ The Scotia Prince w/ an upgraded cabin

o   1 night @ The Pines Resort in Digby

o   4 nights @ Oak Island Resort on Mahone Bay

o   1 night @ The Rodd Grande Hotel in Yarmouth

·         7 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners

·         6 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners at the Resorts

·         1 Breakfast and 1 Dinner on the Scotia Prince

·         4 Rounds of golf with shared carts

o   1 round @ The Pines Resort Course

o   1 round @ Osprey Ridge Golf Course

o   1 round @ Chester Golf Club

o   1 round @ River Hills Golf & Country Club

Tours & Excursions:

·         A Guided Historic Halifax Tour aboard a San Francisco style Trolley

·         Admission to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

·         The Original Lobstermen Tour

·         A typical Nova Scotia Lobster Supper

·         Lots of free time for shopping and exploring

·         All taxes on items listed as part of the package     

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Day 1-    Overnight aboard the Scotia Princess -

Participants will arrive at the Portland International Marine Terminal and check in with the Scotia Prince Cruise Line no later than 7:00PM. The Scotia Prince departs at 8:00PM and will save us approximately 14 hours driving time to Nova Scotia. We’ll overnight in an upgraded cabin. While on board you can enjoy spectacular ocean views, tax & duty free shopping, a casino, live entertainment, and the Aquarium Salon and Massage Spa.

Day 2-    Overnight at the Pines Resort -

We begin with an early breakfast aboard the Scotia Prince and arrive in the port town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia at 8:00AM. Once we clear through customs and disembark, we’ll drive north along the coast to Digby where we find the Pines Resort. The Pines Resort offers guests “a world of casual elegance, in the tradition of the grand hotels of yesteryear.” The Pines Resort has been welcoming guests to this Norman - Style Chateau overlooking the Bay of Fundy since 1929. In addition to being awarded a “Gold Medal” by Golf Ranking Magazine, the Pines is recognized as one of Canada’s top Golf Resorts. The drive to the Pines only takes about an hour so we’ve arranged tee times to begin at about 11:00AM. The Pines Golf Course is recognized as one of Canada’s finest. It’s designed by Stanley Thompson, Canada’s most famous course architect, and has hosted numerous prestigious tournaments. That evening we’ll have dinner at the resort.  (B & D)

Day 3-  Overnight at Oak Island Resort -

We’ll enjoy breakfast, then check out of the Pines Resort and travel south 2.5 hours to Halifax, the Capital of Nova Scotia. That afternoon we’ll board a San Francisco style trolley for a guided tour of Historic Halifax. After the tour, we’ll drive to Peggy’s Cove to explore the world famous beach and lighthouse. Then we’ll continue to the coastal village of Mahone Bay and check into Oak Island Resort and Spa. This four star resort, located 35 minutes west of Peggy’s Cove, offers breath taking views of Mahone Bay and legendary Oak Island. Once you check in, relax as this will be our home for the next four nights. You are own tonight for dinner, you can try a local restaurant on the drive back from Peggy’s Cove or the resort’s La Vista Restaurant. (B)

Day 4-     Overnight at Oak Island Resort -

After breakfast we will travel to 20 minutes to Osprey Ridge Golf Course. This course was nominated for Golf Digest’s “Best New Course in Canada” in 1999. This parkland-style course is perched upon a ridge and offers panoramic views of the surrounding valleys. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy the resort amenities or you may want to visit the town of Mahone Bay where you’ll find art galleries and museums devoted to the culture and history of this part of Nova Scotia. Guests are on their own for dinner and Mahone Bay boasts several fine restaurants. (B)

Day 5-     Overnight at Oak Island Resort -

We’ll begin our day with breakfast at Oak Island Resort then travel to Lunenburg, settled in 1753, and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We start with a walking tour of Lunenburg, followed a visit to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. Then that afternoon we have a special treat, we will board a traditional working 42’ lobster boat and enjoy an authentic Lobstermen Tour! You can help catch a live Nova Scotia lobster, witness an ongoing scientific lobster study, and share in Lunenburg's fishing heritage. We sail to Eastern Points Reef, where we visit the seals and a variety of seabirds. We’ll meet and enjoy spending time with a crew that makes its living from the sea. Then this evening we’ll enjoy a Nova Scotia tradition, a typical “Lobster Supper.” (B & D)

Day 6-     Overnight at Oak Island Resort -

Today we travel to the seaside town of Chester and experience a lovely seaside links layout known as Chester Golf Club. This scenic course is situated alongside the Atlantic Ocean and features views of the sea and many offshore islands. This 18 hole championship layout is considered one of Nova Scotia’s finest and was the site for the 2005 Nova Scotia Amateur Championship. After golf, spend time exploring Chester, a historic seaside village noted for sailing, stately summer homes, galleries and relaxed lifestyle. Enjoy a Nova Scotia Salmon Dinner tonight at the Oak Island Resort. (B & D)

Day 7-     Overnight at the Rodd Grand Hotel -

This morning we enjoy breakfast and then check out of the Oak Island Resort and travel west to the village of Shelburne where we find River Hills Golf & Country Club. River Hills is noted for hospitality and friendliness, but the best thing about this layout is the location, situated along the banks of the Clyde River. River Hills offers a delightful setting for golf. After golf we travel one hour west to the port town of Yarmouth where we check into the Rodd Grande Hotel. The hotel is located on Main Street in the heart of downtown Yarmouth. This evening we’ll enjoy a farewell dinner at the Rodd Grande Hotel. (B & D)

Day 8-     Participants will have an early breakfast and check out at 8:00am.

The Scotia Prince departs Yarmouth at 9:00AM and arrives in Portland, ME at 7:00PM. Participants will have a “day-cabin” but won’t want to spend much time in it as there are many activities to keep you busy during the transit. An early Dinner is also included. The conclusion of your trip will take place upon arrival in Portland and disembarkation of the Scotia Prince. (B & D)