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New England Fall Foliage Tours: Cruises
Climb Aboard a Boat For a Peak Leaf Peeping Experience

By , About.com Guide

Jul 27 2009
Boat tours offer a relaxing and scenic way to see the leaves during New England's fall foliage season. Here are some fall foliage cruises for you to consider.

American Cruise Lines
Cruise the Hudson River in neighboring New York State this fall aboard the American Star, American Spirit, American Glory or Independence. A half-dozen fall departure dates are available, and the itinerary features Hudson River ports of call including West Point, Catskill, Tarrytown, Albany and New York City during the beautiful fall foliage season.

Atlantic Seal Cruises
Depart from South Freeport, Maine, on a fall foliage cruise that will allow you to appreciate the colors of autumn along Maine's coast while visiting with seals and seabirds.

Fall Foliage Lunch and Sunday Brunch Cruises
Cruise the Connecticut River aboard the Lady Katharine this fall and enjoy a buffet lunch or Sunday brunch with your leaves. Cruises depart from Hartford, Middletown and Haddam, Connecticut. Call ahead for reservations.

Hardy Boat Fall Coastal Cruise
Watch the leaves... and the seals go by on a Hardy Boat Cruises fall excursion from New Harbor, Maine. Be sure to call ahead for reservations.

Isles of Shoals Fall Sightseeing Cruises
Set out from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on a narrated sightseeing cruise of the islands and lighthouses in Portsmouth Harbor.

Maine Windjammer Association Fall Cruises
The 12 historic ships that are members of the Maine Windjammer Association offer three- or four-day fall foliage cruises in September and early October. Visit the Web sites for individual members of the fleet to check sailing schedules.

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