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Jazz at Sea from Quebec to the Big Apple

Jazz at Sea from Quebec to the Big Apple

  • Itinerary
    Montreal to New York
    Duration
    13 days
  • Dates
    28 Sept 25 to 10 Oct 25
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Come aboard Le Lyrial for an unforgettable voyage.

In partnership with the Marseille Jazz des cinq continents festival and with the participation of iconic artists such as the Oscar Peterson Centennial Trio, the Papasoff Quintet with Dawn Tyler Watson, Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet. Not to mention prestigious guests Maurin Auxéméry, Artistic Director of the Montréal Jazz Festival, Jason Olaine, Vice-President of Programming at the Jazz at Lincoln Center and Ashley Khan, musicologist and writer. Find out more by clicking here.

Fall under the spell of the timeless elegance of jazz music as you sail along captivating and enchanting North American shores. From Montreal to New York, PONANT, in partnership with the Marseille Jazz Festival of the Five Continents, proposes an exceptional musical cruise aboard Le Lyrial for a 14-day itinerary discovering the immense preserved spaces and cultural treasures of Canada and the American East Coast. A journey with the presence of exceptional guests aboard – two American and Canadian quintets – punctuated by many performances and exchanges.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, explore the exceptional Old Quebec district, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site; fall under the spell of the pretty and lively little streets of the Beacon Hill district and wander around the aisles of the famous Quincy Market in Boston; or be charmed by the Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé National Park, renowned for the abundance of its unique flora and fauna, in particular for its enormous colony of gannets, from Percé. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

Departing from Montreal, famous for its energy and cultural vibrancy, and Quebec, capital of Canada’s Beautiful Province, located on the St Lawrence estuary and founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608. Do not miss this charming and lively city where the historic neighbourhood of Old Quebec, with its ramparts and fortifications, is listed asWorld Heritage by UNESCO.

At the mouth of Saguenay River, you will reach Tadoussac. This National Park is also an unmissable site for whale watching as the mammals gather to feed before winter.

Percé awaits you further on, on the Gaspé Peninsula. It is one of Quebec’s most beautiful villages and borders a national park with incredible natural, historic and geological heritage. The majestic Percé Rock and Bonaventure fortress are among the unmissable sites of this destination.

Lying in the middle of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, The Magdalen Islands offer an unusual variety of landscapes, from the white of the sandy beaches to the red of the sculpted cliff faces. You will be captivated not only by the natural setting but by the hospitality of the inhabitants.

Le Lyrial will then cruise along the coasts of Nova Scotia, home to great historical towns and villages of unrivalled cachet.

You will continue your journey towards the American East Coast in Boston, considered as the birthplace of the United States because of the key role it played during the American Revolution.

At the end of the Cape Cod peninsula, the East Coast atmosphere is reminiscent of the chic and discreet charm of the Western Coast of France, with beautiful houses, sea spray and gentle way of life.

As a grand finale, Le Lyrial will enter the port of New York as the majestic Statue of Liberty reveals itself from the sea: an unforgettable port of call in a city that is second to none. 

Overview

Your voyage

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Destination

Destination

North America and Canada

Montreal to New York

Duration

13 days, 12 nights on board

Timeless, Music and Dance

Hughes Kieffer

Hughes Kieffer, Oscar Peterson Centennial Trio, Papasoff Quintet feat Dawn Tyler Watson , Camille Thurman, Jason Olaine, Maurin Auxéméry, Céline Peterson , Ashley Kahn

Offers

PONANT Bonus 15%

Ref: LY280925

Journey

Your daily itinerary

  • Our special guests will offer daily jazz concerts and/or lectures on its history on board.
  • The history of the New World (Quebec, Nova Scotia, etc) and the unique geology of this region (Saguenay River, Percé Rock, Magdalen Islands, etc.).
  • A few of the included excursions: the UNESCO-listed Old Quebec, Boston's famous Quincy Market, Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé National Park.
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Guests

Sharing your journey with

Hughes Kieffer Christophe Billet

Hughes Kieffer

Oscar Peterson Centennial Trio DR/ARR

Oscar Peterson Centennial Trio

Papasoff Quintet feat Dawn Tyler Watson  DR/ARR

Papasoff Quintet feat Dawn Tyler Watson

Camille Thurman Daryon Haylock

Camille Thurman

Jason Olaine DR/ARR

Jason Olaine

Maurin Auxéméry DR/ARR

Maurin Auxéméry

Céline Peterson  null

Céline Peterson

Ashley Kahn DR/ARR

Ashley Kahn

Staterooms and suites

Elegance and refinement

*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.

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Jazz at Sea from Quebec to the Big Apple

Itinerary

Embarkation 28/09/25 from 16:00 to 17:00 Departure 28/09/25 at 18:00

28 Sept 25 - Montreal
28 Sept 25 - Montreal

Arrival 29/09/25 midday Departure 29/09/25 late afternoon

29 Sept 25 - Québec
29 Sept 25 - Québec

2 available excursionsto this stopover

Arrival 30/09/25 midday Departure 30/09/25 evening

30 Sept 25 - Tadoussac
30 Sept 25 - Tadoussac

2 available excursionsto this stopover

Arrival 01/10/25 Departure 01/10/25

1 Oct 25 - At sea
1 Oct 25 - At sea

Arrival 02/10/25 early morning Departure 02/10/25 early afternoon

2 Oct 25 - Percé
2 Oct 25 - Percé

Arrival 03/10/25 early morning Departure 03/10/25 late afternoon

3 Oct 25 - Cap-aux-Meules, Magdalen Islands
3 Oct 25 - Cap-aux-Meules, Magdalen Islands

2 available excursionsto this stopover

Arrival 04/10/25 early morning Departure 04/10/25 midday

4 Oct 25 - Louisbourg
4 Oct 25 - Louisbourg

1 available excursionto this stopover

Arrival 05/10/25 early morning Departure 05/10/25 late evening

5 Oct 25 - Halifax
5 Oct 25 - Halifax

3 available excursionsto this stopover

Arrival 06/10/25 midday Departure 06/10/25 late afternoon

6 Oct 25 - Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
6 Oct 25 - Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

3 available excursionsto this stopover

Arrival 07/10/25 Departure 07/10/25

7 Oct 25 - At sea
7 Oct 25 - At sea

Arrival 08/10/25 early morning Departure 08/10/25 evening

8 Oct 25 - Boston
8 Oct 25 - Boston

1 available excursionto this stopover

Arrival 09/10/25 midday Departure 09/10/25 late afternoon

9 Oct 25 - Newport
9 Oct 25 - Newport

Arrival 10/10/25 early morning Disembarkation 10/10/25 at 7:30

10 Oct 25 - New York
10 Oct 25 - New York

Jazz at Sea from Quebec to the Big Apple

Customize your journey

Experience a canadian sugar shack and overview of montreal (1 night)

EXPERIENCE A CANADIAN SUGAR SHACK AND OVERVIEW OF MONTREAL (1 NIGHT)
Details

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.

Day 1 - Montreal

Meet and greet at the airport arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).

Transfer to your hotel Fairmont Queen Elizabeth 5* and check-in your room.

Dinner is on your own.

Day 2 - Montreal

Breakfast and check-out.

Start the day with a drive through the Golden Square Mile, a downtown neighborhood in constant effervescence where luxury, art and gastronomy are a daily part of its inhabitants’ thrilling lifestyle. Upon arrival on the Mont-Royal, depart for a 15-minutes walk until we reach the Kondiaronk belvedere where you will pause and enjoy the panoramic view of the city.

Next, head to an authentic sugar shack located about an hour’s drive from Montréal. In Quebec, when winter comes to an end, it announces sugaring-off time. Boiling maple sap to transform it into syrup is a typically French-Canadian tradition. The hosts recreated the rural setting of the last century, the perfect surrounding to taste and learn about the sugar-making and its history.

Enjoy lunch at the shack.

After lunch, return to Montréal for a visit of the majestic Notre-Dame Basilica, the first Gothic Revival church in Canada. From there, continue your exploration of Old Montreal’s rich architectural and historical legacy with a short walking tour before transferring to the ship for boarding.

Your hotel:

Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Montreal 5* is

Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your programme includes:

·        1-night accommodation in Deluxe Golden Square room at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Montreal 5* (or similar), including breakfast.

·        Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.

·        Meals as mentioned in the programme.

·        Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine and 1 coffee or tea).

·        The services of a local English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include:

·        Dinner on Day 1.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

·        It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

·        The local currency is the Canadian dollar. International credit cards are accepted almost everywhere, and you can withdraw money from banks and currency exchange offices.

Contact of your hotel:

Fairmont Queen Elizabeth 5*

900 Boul. René-Lévesque O, Montréal, QC H3B 4A5, Canada

Téléphone : +1 514-861-3511

Duration of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. For the times of your PONANT flight, please contact your travel agent; they are also shown on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.


Total

£800/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Flights from/to paris + experience a canadian sugar shack and overview of montreal 1n (pre) + historical new york 1n (post)

FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + EXPERIENCE A CANADIAN SUGAR SHACK AND OVERVIEW OF MONTREAL 1N (PRE) + HISTORICAL NEW YORK 1N (POST)
Details

Total

-.-/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Flights from/to paris + experience a canadian sugar shack and overview of montreal 1n (pre) + on the path of american history 4n (post)

FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + EXPERIENCE A CANADIAN SUGAR SHACK AND OVERVIEW OF MONTREAL 1N (PRE) + ON THE PATH OF AMERICAN HISTORY 4N (POST)
Details

Total

-.-/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Historical new york (1 night)

HISTORICAL NEW YORK (1 NIGHT)
Details

Enhance your cruise and enjoy one more night in America by discovering New York and learning about the history of one of the most vibrant and fascinating city of the world.

Day 1 - New York

After disembarkation procedures have been completed, you will depart the port of New York by coach to reach the city centre.

First, you will learn more about Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Fathers. Explore the legacy left in Manhattan by Hamilton, a figure in American history who was born in the West Indies and made his reputation during the revolutionary war and became one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers. He was highly supported a strong federal government and played a key role in ratifying the US. Constitution. As the first secretary of the United States Treasury, he built a strong financial foundation against the opposition from Thomas Jefferson. Visit out of the beaten sites that filled with historical significance such as Fraunces Tavern, a historic bar and restaurant labeled as National Landmark building that once served as a watering hole for many of the Founding Fathers.

Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.

Continue with the visit on theme of the Gilded Age. Learl all about America’s greatest businessmen that forged America such as Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, or Andrew Carnegie. Learn about how they built their wealth and dominance and visit a selection of Gilded Age mansion located on the 5th avenue, also called the “Millionaire’s Row”.

You will then be taken to the Empire State Building, one of the world's most famous skyscrapers. You will admire the sunset and enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the city. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, it has been a symbol of New York since it was completed in 1931.

The Empire State Building was initially proposed in 1929 by John Jakob Raskob, a prominent financier and businessman. He initially planned to build a 60-story skyscraper, which would be the tallest building in the world at the time. He hired the architectural firm Shreve, Lamb and Harmon to design the building, and construction began in 1930. The building was completed in just one year and one month, an incredibly quick construction time for such a large and impressive structure. Beautiful inside and out, the Empire State Building is an architectural marvel beloved across the world.  

Check-in at your hotel Sofitel New York 4*.

Dinner will be at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - New York

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

Day and meals at leisure.

You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in of the PONANT selected flight, or any other flight (please make sure to previously communicate your flight schedule to your travel agent).

Your hotel :

Sofitel New York 4* is perfectly situated in midtown Manhattan, just off 5th Avenue’s luxury shops, the beautiful Bryant Park, Broadway theaters, stunning Rockefeller Center and energetic Times Square area. Often called ‘a quiet oasis’, the hotel provides a magnifique respite with all the wonderful energy of the city just outside the doors. There are 398 spacious luxury rooms, and each presents a sophisticated European ambiance with rich décor, including custom maple or rosewood three-paneled, full-wall headboards with a recessed art niche.

Your programme includes :

·        1 night in Superior King Bed room at the Sofitel New York 4* (or similar), breakfast included.

·        Lunch with beverage package (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer or 1 glass of wine + 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.

·        Services of local English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include :

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Dinner of day 1.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note :

·        It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

·        Both walking tours are about 1.5km long.

·        This programme is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience.

 


Total

£930/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.