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Day 1 | AUGUST 11 | NEW YORK
Day 2 | AUGUST 12 |
Day 3 | AUGUST 13 | SAINT JOHN
Day 4 | AUGUST 14 | BAR HARBOR
Day 5 | AUGUST 15 | PROVINCETOWN
Day 6 | AUGUST 16 | PROVINCETOWN
Day 7 | AUGUST 17 |
Day 8 | AUGUST 18 | NEW YORK
Day 1 | AUGUST 11, 2019 | NEW YORK, NEW YORK (PORT LIBERTY, NJ)
Welcome to New York City and VACAYA!
Our journey begins in the city that never sleeps! VACAYA makes history today as our first cruise sets sail from the world’s greatest city. We'll leave from Cape Liberty, NJ and you'll marvel at the Big Apple’s iconic skyline as we sail past Lady Liberty and downtown’s Freedom Tower at sunset.

DEPART 7PM

Summer in New York provides non-stop opportunities for fun, from Broadway and world-class museums to endless gay bars.

Our current favorite shows are Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, The Cher Show, and Moulin Rouge (simply click on the show names to book tickets). And museums? Be sure to check out the long-term installations at MoMA’s PS1.

Since we’re boarding later in the day, if you’re flying into NYC today, we recommend spending the late morning/early afternoon in and around a few of our favorite New York neighborhoods: Chelsea, the Village, and Hell’s Kitchen.

Day 2 | AUGUST 12, 2019 | AT SEA
Live your best life with VACAYA!
It’s time to get to know the fabulous Summit as we make our way up the Atlantic seaboard. She’s all ours and she’s ready to impress! Relax or indulge, the choice is all yours as we sail up to Canada today.

Summit’s Canyon Ranch SpaClub offers countless therapeutic treatments and rituals from the world’s many cultures and traditions.

Sister Helen Holy leads our first rip-roaring session of “church” bingo today.

Our first T-Dance of the week sets an all-new standard for friendly parties at sea! And we’ll provide all the details a full 120 days before your cruise!

Day 3 | AUGUST 13, 2019 | SAINT JOHN, CANADA
Beautiful Saint John, Canada is our first stop!
Located on Canada’s Southeastern Atlantic Seaboard, where the Bay of Fundy meets the mouth of the Saint John River, Saint John is a quaint harbor town of nearly 130,000 residents. With British and French influences, “The Fundy City" offers 400 years of history, exciting nature excursions, and Canadian hospitality.

ARRIVE 7AM / DEPART 5PM

Experience the amazing Reversing Falls Rapids, Saint John’s best-known attraction, when twice daily the powerful tides of the Bay of Fundy rise faster than the river can empty.

Visit St. Martin’s Sea Caves and Beach, where you’ll see caves carved out by the pounding tides.

Martins’ twin-covered bridges, harbor area, and lighthouse are perennial favorites with both amateur and professional photographers.

Day 4 | AUGUST 14, 2019 | BAR HARBOR, MAINE
Become a Rockefeller in Bar Harbor, Maine!
The list of residents inhabiting this picture-perfect harbor town once read like a who's who of America's richest citizens – Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, and Carnegie, to name a few. Today, no matter your wealth, all are welcome to explore this idyllic hamlet on the coast of Maine.

ARRIVE 8AM / DEPART 5PM

Visit Acadia National Park, which offers a network of hiking trails leading to some of the region’s most breathtaking views of the Atlantic from Mount Cadillac.

Join a spirited walking tour of Bar Harbor’s haunted sites and hear Wabanaki Indian tales of the supernatural from real Wabanaki guides. From lost loves and shipwrecks to ice monsters and witches, it’s all here waiting for you… if you dare.

Don’t miss Thunder Hole! This popular spot has been carved out of the rocks and is famous for the thunderous clap that occurs when seawater crashes into a small cavern sitting just below the surface.

Day 5 | AUGUST 15, 2019 | PROVINCETOWN, MASSACHUSETTS
Welcome to Ptown! Let’s get this party started!
Where to begin?!? Let’s start with this being a history-making call. Never before in the long storied chronicles of this town has a ship this large overnighted here. That changes today! Whether you’re a Ptown regular or you’ve been coming here for years, you’ll quickly discover what makes this seaside town legendary. VACAYA's arrival signals the official Kick-Off to Carnival! 

ARRIVE 8AM / OVERNIGHT

The Ptown Carnival Flag has made its way across the United States via land, air, and sea from West Hollywood, CA to Washington, D.C., up to New York, and finally to Ptown with us on the Summit. It will be raised high above the town today, signaling the official Kick-Off to Carnival!

Ptown has been a gay mecca for over 40 years and for good reason. With just a stroll down Commercial Street, you’ll see why. Whether it’s the city’s fascinating and unique shops, its stellar performance spaces, the well-known guesthouses, or the awesome bars and nightclubs, you’re sure to find a perfect spot to while away the summer hours.

The afternoon is all yours! Will you hit up a Pool Party, go to a city-wide T-Dance, or party in the streets around the iconic Crown & Anchor? Choices abound as you fall in love with this charming town!

Day 6 | AUGUST 16, 2019 | PROVINCETOWN, MASSACHUSETTS
The joys and charms of Ptown reveal themselves!
After yesterday’s busy day, it's time to relax into the charms of this idyllic village. This unique place in our world is one of both movement and calm. A window to the history of America.

OVERNIGHT / DEPART 5PM

If you’re looking to hit the beach today, we recommend Herring Cove and Race Point. Both are located just a few miles from downtown Ptown.

Ready for some exercise? Enjoy the ups and downs of Province Lands Bike Trail, one of the most picturesque biking paths in Cape Cod. Opportunities to join the ride will be available directly through Celebrity.

Day 7 | AUGUST 17, 2019 | AT SEA
Relax. Rejuvenate. Refresh. Revel. Rise.
We’ve had two full days celebrating in Provincetown and now we close out VACAYA’s very first cruise with the perfect Sea Day. It’s time to relax and enjoy the warm summer sun, our beautiful ship, and all the friends we’ve made over this past week.

Today, come brunch with all The Vacayans – our team, our entertainers, and the ship’s officers.

Have you had the chance to visit Cellar Masters yet? Find the perfect vintage to enjoy with new or old friends at this chic wine bar.

Sushi on Five provides the PERFECT spot for a mid-afternoon lunch or snack of fresh sushi and Japanese favorites.

Day 8 | AUGUST 18, 2019 | NEW YORK, NEW YORK (PORT LIBERTY, NJ)
Thanks for making history with VACAYA!
We return to where it all started – the world’s greatest city in all its summer glory.

ARRIVE 7AM

It’s Sunday Funday here in NYC! If you’re looking to get your drink on, our favorite hangouts are Flaming Saddles (opens 12pm) and Nowhere (opens 3pm).

If you want to enjoy a long walk through the city, nothing beats the High Line, a 1.45-mile elevated linear park and greenway built on a former rail trail along the west side of Manhattan. It stretches from 34th to Gansevoort St. and winds through some of NYC’s most iconic neighborhoods.

Today, if you’re hoping to visit the city’s most popular sites (like the Empire State Building, the 9/11 Memorial, or the Statue of Liberty), be sure to secure your tickets online well in advance.