Blount adds new East Coast cruises

Blount Small Ship Adventures said it will offer three new Atlantic Coast cruises in 2015, including an itinerary between New York and Washington, D.C.

The eight-night cruise departs May 22, June 1, 11 and 21, with alternating departures and arrivals between New York and Alexandria, Va. The cruise on the 98-passenger Grande Caribe stops in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Annapolis, Md. Fares begin at $2,999.

Also new is an 11-night itinerary between Boston and Washington aboard Grande Mariner, departing Alexandria June 11. Fares start at $3,999.

Blount’s Maine and New Brunswick itinerary aboard Grande Caribe sets sail July 22 and Aug. 2, 14 and 25, with departures from Saint John, N.B., and Portland, Maine. Fares for the nine-night cruise begin at $3,749.
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