Activities will be staged mainly in the Cruise Terminal with a shuttle service planned to transport you from your hotel to the terminal. Scheduled evening activities will enable you to discover the city of Boston.
Wednesday, May 30th, 2018
| Time | Event | Location |
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| 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
Registration |
YOTEL Boston |
| 1:45PM - 3:30PM |
Boston Duck Tour of Boston - sign up required
You’ve never toured Boston in anything that comes close to Boston Duck Tours. The fun begins as soon as you board your “DUCK”, a W.W.II style amphibious landing vehicle. First, you’ll be greeted by one of our legendary tour ConDUCKtors®, who’ll be narrating your sightseeing tour of Boston. Then you’re off on a journey like you’ve never had before. You’ll cruise by quite a few places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts. And, as the best of Boston unfolds before your eyes, your ConDUCKtor® will be giving you lots of little known facts and interesting insights about our unique and wonderful city. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, there’s more. It’s time for “Splashdown” as your captain splashes your DUCK right into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines, the kind of view you just won’t get anywhere else.
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YOTEL Lobby pick up |
| 4:30PM - 9:30PM |
Community Night and Opening Dinner
Dress code: Business casual
Presented by Flynn Cruiseport Boston, Boston Tea Party Museum, Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Old Town Trolley
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Tea Party Museum & New England Aquarium |
Thursday, May 31st, 2018
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|
| 7:00AM - 7:45AM |
Registration
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Cruise Terminal |
| Shuttles begin 6:45AM |
Old Town Trolleys depart: 6:45AM, 7:00AM, 7:15AM
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| 7:00AM - 7:45AM |
Breakfast
Presented by Cruise Portland and City of Portland
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First Floor |
| 8:00AM - 8:15AM |
Opening Remarks
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Third Floor
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| 8:15AM - 9:30AM |
Port Infrastructure: Smart Approaches for Growing Ports
Presented by Bermello Ajamil & Partners
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| 9:30AM - 9:45AM |
Break
Presented by Ports America
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| 9:45AM - 11:00AM |
Shore Excursion Challenge: Creating Dynamic Destination Experiences
Presented by Intercruises
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| 11:00AM - 12:30PM |
Lunch at Cruise Terminal
Presented by Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
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First Floor |
| 12:30PM - 2:30PM |
The Marketplace 1:1 Meetings with Cruise Lines and Media
Participation by cruise line representatives and CCNE association members only
Presented by Port of Saint John
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Third Floor |
| 12:30PM - 2:30PM |
City Tour with Old Town Trolley (for attendees not participating in the Marketplace)
Presented by Old Town Trolley Tours
In order to give you a real taste of the city, The Old Town Trolley Tour, covers all the major areas of Boston including Downtown, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the Theater District, and the Waterfront District. View where Samuel Adams, James Otis, and other revolutionary leaders urged their fellow colonials to fight for liberty at Faneuil Hall. See the spot where the Boston Massacre occurred just outside the Old State House. Enjoy the views of the Boston Harbor where the Redcoats marched ashore in 1768.
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Meet out front of Terminal 2 |
| 2:30PM - 2:45PM |
Break
Presented by Ports America
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Third Floor |
| 2:45PM - 4:00PM |
The Science of Whales & the Cruise Industry
Presented by Destination Salem, Salem Witch Museum, Salem Night Tour
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| 4:00PM - 4:15PM |
Trolleys back to hotel
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| 5:00PM |
Old Town Trolleys & Boston Ducks depart for dinner from hotels
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JFK Library & Museum |
| 5:30PM - 9:00PM |
CCNE Reception and Dinner
Dress code: Business casual
Presented by Port of Sydney, Bar Harbor Whale Watching, Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, NY Cruise, JFK Library & Museum
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Friday, June 1st, 2018
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|
| 8:00AM - 8:30AM |
Breakfast |
District Hall
75 Northern Avenue |
| 8:30AM - 9:45AM |
Keep Exploring - What's Next for Cruises in Canada New England?
Presented by Port of Montreal, Montreal Cruises
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| 9:45AM - 10:00AM |
Break
|
| 10:00AM - 11:15AM |
Growing Our Markets and Market Dynamics
Presented by Port of Quebec
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| 11:15AM - 11:30AM |
Closing Remarks
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| 12:30PM |
Massport Shuttle to Airport
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