Ryan & Tasha

With your thoughtful wedding gift you can help us explore the exciting ports of call throughout our cruise. Princess Cruises offers numerous shore excursions from the exciting and adventurous, to the relaxing and inspiring. We'll be able to discover the amazing sights, sounds and flavors of the different destinations on land.

When we're ready for some excitement onboard, we'll try our luck at the Vegas-style games in the Casino. We might try to win a jackpot at a slot machine or try our luck at the Blackjack Table and then maybe over to the Roulette Table. Your contribution might help us play and win Bingo!

Board your transportation for a short scenic drive to Boston's North End, home to the wonderful area known as "Little Italy." Boston's Little Italy is one of the oldest Italian neighborhoods in America. A stroll through the narrow streets of the North End offers an opportunity to learn more about Italian cooking, its high quality ingredients, and regional traditions. A cornucopia of food venues greets you as your knowledgeable guide unlocks all the secrets of these colorful streets filled with tantalizing sights and smells. You'll visit a number of local shops on this exceptional tour that has been featured on the Food Network. It's like visiting Italy - no passport required! Step inside a Salumeria and savor the pungent smells of fresh olives, balsamic vinegar, elegant pasta, prosciutto and cheeses. In this charming Italian deli you learn to select the freshest olive oil and how to identify "real" balsamic vinegar. You will discover different type of cheeses and how to distinguish artisan pasta from the commercially produced varieties as well as the proper way to cook pasta. Visit a traditional Pasticceria and delight in the rows of sweets and colorful pastries that line the shelves. The scent of freshly baked goods and candy confections is heavenly. Savor the scents of an 80 year old coffee and spice shop while learning about Italian coffee culture and some very unique old world ingredients. Stop at the greengrocer to see some select seasonal fruits and vegetables. And of course, a tour of a traditional Enoteca is a unique opportunity to learn how to select an aperitivo to begin, wine to complement, and most importantly why digestivi are served to conclude the Italian meal. Your tour concludes at Quincy Market, a two story, 27,000-square-foot marketplace built out of New England granite. A food lover's paradise, the indoor pavilion houses a plethora of restaurants and cafes in addition to over 100 shops and delightful street performers. If you wish to remain for independent sightseeing you will receive a complimentary ticket to return to the ship via shuttle service.

Take a trip back in time to the Gilded Age of Bar Harbor when horse-drawn carriages were the standard mode of travel - when "rusticators" and the rich shared the beautiful area now known as Acadia, the first national park east of the Mississippi. Board your transportation at the pier and pass some of the charming sights of Bar Harbor before heading out to the scenic coastal road that leads into the park. Journey along the picturesque 27-mile Park Loop Road, which will take you along the ocean's edge past Sand Beach, Schooner Head Overlook, and the High Seas mansion built by a wealthy gentleman whose wife perished on the Titanic. Keep an eye out for white-tail deer as you travel through pine forests and enjoy a scenic photo stop along the way. Arrive at the stables where you'll climb into a genuine horse-drawn carriage. Reminiscent of days gone by when horsepower referred to four-legs, not four wheels, your tour will gently circle Day Mountain, part of the Rockefeller estate before he donated 11,000 acres to the National Park. The 45 miles of carriage roads that weave through the park and its 17 unique granite bridges were built by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. between 1913 and 1940. Rockefeller prohibited cars on the roads back then and to this day, motorized vehicles are not allowed. So relax as your carriage meanders around dense forests and ocean overlooks. On your return trip to the pier, you'll travel past some of the opulent mansions that were built by Bar Harbor's prominent citizens during the 1870s and 1880s.

Design your own adventure as you put your all-day pass to good use while exploring the sixty minute loop and the thirty minute loop. They're designed to make it easy to discover the history, to photograph the scenic highlights, to shop for the perfect souvenir, and to grab a bite or raise a glass at one of the city's numerous pubs. And you'll receive a walking map to keep your adventure on track! Double-Decker bus tours are fun of course, but they also provide one of the best ways to explore a city at your own pace. This carefree tour of Halifax links drop-off points, loops through the city, and starts and finishes right at the pier. With the insight and warmth of your kilted guide, you'll see all the top attractions while experiencing Nova Scotia's Celtic heritage and charm. To immerse yourself in Nova Scotia's rich maritime legacy while indulging your interest in everything Titanic, hop off in the heart of Halifax's historic waterfront. A visit to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic reveals a fascinating collection of nautical exhibits along with the world's foremost collection of Titanic memorabilia. A stroll through the Historic Properties reveals a charmingly renovated 19th century district that hearkens back to when merchant ships, privateers and naval ships plied the Harbor waters. See Alexander Keith's Brewery, the oldest working brewery in North America and costumed actors turn the tour into a show complete with singing and dancing. For a glimpse of Nova Scotia's fascinating flora and fauna, you'll want to drop into the Museum of Natural History. The easy to navigate, wheelchair accessible Museum space has Galleries on Archeology, Geology, Mammals, and Aquatic Life. And don't miss Gus the Tortoise, one of the city's most beloved citizens! Think you've seen the city's hustle and bustle? Not until you visit the Spring Garden Road shopping district. It's the busiest pedestrian street east of Montreal and it's chock full of bountiful boutiques and trendy restaurants and shops. You can also enjoy the peaceful beauty of the Halifax Public Gardens, the oldest original Victorian garden in the country. Take in these beautiful gardens from the magnificent wrought iron entrance to the ornate fountains and bandstand to the hundreds of different species of trees and plants and colorful flowers. Artistry flourishes at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the largest art museum in Atlantic Canada and Province House is not just a notable piece of architecture it boasts historic significance in that it was home of Canada's oldest provincial legislature and of Britain's first overseas self-government. Step into the past at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada with its Army Museum where the Royal Artillery sports the crimson and tartan of bygone days. They bring heady days to life, a time when Halifax was a key naval station in the British Empire, with the skirl of bagpipes, the daily noon-time firing of the twelve pound, smooth-bore, muzzle-loading gun that's reminiscent of King George's reign (1760-1820), and view several informative films.

Did you know that a lobster has an excellent sense of smell? Or that it has three stomachs? Discover these fascinating facts and more during this unique two hour boat ride aboard a Downeast Maine lobster boat. But you don't have to be a crustacean lover to appreciate this tour around Frenchman Bay. Photographers and nature enthusiasts will relish the opportunity to gaze out over the sparkling blue waters and observe sea birds, bald eagles and other marine wildlife in their natural environment. The sea breezes can be cool, so to thoroughly enjoy your adventure, be sure to dress warmly, and wear sunscreen, a hat, and bring along a camera, and a pair of binoculars. From the pier it's just a five minute transfer to the dock where you'll meet your captain for a safety briefing upon boarding Lulu, a U.S. Coast Guard certified lobster boat outfitted with modern safety, navigation and communication equipment. Once aboard you'll set out onto Frenchman Bay one of Maine's most dramatic area's boasting a picturesque coastline and Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the eastern seaboard. At the bay's entrance you'll pass Egg Rock. Named for the many nests and eggs found here, the 12-acre island is home to the 40-foot tall Egg Rock Lighthouse. Established in 1828, the lighthouse was put into service in 1875 and is still active today. As you make your way around the bay's welcoming waters, you will be regaled with tales of local history and folklore as you witness the typical chores of a lobsterman, such as hauling in the lobster traps and how they're baited. Conservation and sustainability of the fishery is discussed as well as the regulations protecting Maine's iconic resource. Lobsters were once so plentiful in Maine's coastal waters that Native Americans used them to fertilize their fields and to bait their hooks for fishing. Until the early 1800s, lobstering was done by hand along the shoreline. Today, Maine is the country's largest lobster producer with 100 million pounds of lobster caught each year. Have your camera ready as your boat cruises past the colony of harbor seals sunning themselves on the rocks surrounding the bay while seabirds and the occasional bald eagle fly overhead. And, of course, the views of Acadia National Park from the deck are incredible. Those four islands that that you see dotting the bay are the Porcupines, an archipelago that consists of: Bald, Long, Sheep and Burnt Porcupine, which is privately owned, while the others are part of Acadia National Park. During the French and Indian War, French gunboats (called Frenchmen) often hid among the islands waiting to ambush British ships. The Bay was named for these war ships. From here, you'll return to port with a camera filled with memories of your lovely and informative seagoing adventure, to be shared with family and friends.

The New York Stock Exchange started as a group of businessmen working under a Buttonwood tree. How did they become the largest, most watched financial exchange in the world? Who are the most powerful brokers in the world today? • Learn about financial icons J.P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller and how they made history. • See where Wall Street power brokers go to lunch. Maybe you will see Wall Street strategists plot and plan their markets on the back of paper napkins! • Learn the importance of the Dow Jones Index so you can understand what financial shows are talking about when they give their closing bell reports.

Our Zipline Adventure offers two experiences in one: the adrenaline rush of zipping plus a bird's-eye view of the world famous Reversing Rapids. No experience required! During the tour, you will experience five ziplines of varying lengths racing down a hillside overlooking the Rapids. The signature line crosses over a turbulent tidal cove, sometimes soaring 100 feet above water depending on the tide. On the last zip, two guests, one on each line, will step off at a time and race next to each other over the water to the last tower! From a bird's-eye view above the water, you can watch the rush of low tide or the push of high tide as the St. John River fights with Bay of Fundy for supremacy. This phenomenon adds further excitement to the thrill of zipping. The tour consists of five different lines strung between six towers. The first tower is accessed by a staircase. Guests are escorted from tower to tower by two trained tour guides, one zipping ahead of the group to receive guests and one staying with the guests to ensure each participant is safely connected to the cable and all of their gear is secure and comfortable.

Board your comfortable transportation for a scenic drive through the historic section of Newport. This well-preserved, historic area has been authentically restored, and showcases wonderful examples of 18th-century design. Newport is home to magnificent coastal scenery, dramatic architecture, a thriving waterfront and welcoming hospitality. The city's symbol is the pineapple, which harkens back to the time of Newport's great commercial significance. Traders from the West Indies would put fragrant pineapples outside of their doors to entice buyers to visit their warehouses. Today you will notice the symbol on a number of sights that you see. A plethora of historic and cultural attractions await as you discovery this gem of New England. From the 1870s to the 1920s, the Vanderbilts, one of America's most affluent families, commissioned the most prestigious architectural firms to build a series of homes for them across the East Coast. In Newport, two homes, amusingly called "cottages," were built, unparalleled in historic significance and beauty. Constructed during the "Gilded Age," they are now designated as National Historic Landmarks. Your tour takes you to these two magnificent homes for views of their deluxe interiors and spectacular grounds. The most-visited attraction in Newport, The Breakers is considered the grandest of all of the Newport summer cottages. Designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt for Cornelius Vanderbilt II, this Italian Renaissance palace was completed in 1895 in less than three years at a cost of approximately 7 million dollars, which would be over $200 million today! You will also visit the magnificent Marble House, one of the most opulent estates in America. Built by William K. Vanderbilt for his wife Alva's birthday in 1892, Marble House features more than 500,000 square feet of white marble and was intended as Vanderbilt's "Temple of the Arts." At the completion of your tour of these palatial historic homes, enjoy a short scenic drive back to the pier.

The Crown Grill, recently voted one of the "Best Cruise Ship Steakhouses" by USA Today, features premium beef and seafood items, plus upscale appetizers and special desserts. This unique concept offers us a showplace eatery with an open, theater-style kitchen where chefs custom-prepare steamed shellfish such as lobster, scallops, clams, and mussels and cooked-to-order steaks and chops. This will be a night to remember!

On our romantic honeymoon aboard Princess Cruises, we will enjoy a cocktail or two in the lounge after an exciting day out at sea or on shore.

While onboard our cruise we will enjoy some time in the sunshine by the pool and cool off with a round of tropical concoctions, classic cocktails or our favorite wine or beer.

We will discover the true meaning of relaxation with a spa credit at Lotus Spa. We will spend the day being pampered by the best in the business and choose from a range of relaxing massages, rejuvenating facials, aromatic body treatments, and more.

We will both enjoy a soothing couple’s massage with trained masseuses. Together we will unwind and be treated like royalty for the day!