5 Best Things to Do in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on a Canada New England Cruise

I've lived on this island my whole life and the only nice thing about it is the nature. Everything else is a shit show and you all should avoid coming here at all costs. Anne of Green Gables never existed yet we use 'her' to get more people to come to this god forsaken tourist trap. Most of our industry is seasonal and if you're looking for opportunities you should go/stay out west. I'm not saying these things because I dislike tourists and immigrants, I'm saying these things because PEI is the worst province in Canada to do anything. This place is where small businesses come to die. This place is where the young get stuck and have no where to go but six feet under the ground. This place will kill your dreams, eat you up, and shit you out. Just remember, this place looks nice but don't try to live here, you'll regret every second you waste.

Yes from 30 august with celebrety summit❤

VERY, very beautiful place. My mother-in-law was from Nova Scotia and I was up there visiting (being from New York) a little bit, and it was absolutely gorgeous. My husband attended the Catholic university there in Antigonish.
We lived in New York for most of our lives. But a visit to Canada was always a treat and so beautiful. Maybe one day I'll get to Charlottesville.

I went to Cavendish, PEI in May to explore all things Anne of Green Gables and made a YT video about my trip!
PEI is so beautiful ❤

Oh my god!
This video was so amazing. It surprised me that you were traveling by cruise and even more when I realized that that cruise was NCL Joy which I will be using the same way, same ship next month.
I would love to know about your experience during the ship.

I loved this video. ❤

Can you tell me what month this cruise was? I am interested in the weather and what types of clothing people were wearing. I am going in October 2023

Cows is amazing. Years ago I spent a couple years in Banff Alberta and you even had a cows there. Those chocolate dipped Ruffles are also something to definitely try. PEI is a very relaxed type of place, their license plate is "Canada's Vacation land". My girlfriend and I are heading there for a long weekend next month. Another important fact to note other than Anne of Green Gables is that PEI is the birthplace of Canada.

I am definitely a fan of Anne of Green Gables. However, such a long travel just to see "her" home is unreasonable. What will it add to my understanding of the book?

We stayed at a condo in the Charlottetown port last September for a week's vacation and I got to see my first cruise ship up close, and with the help of your videos, has lead my husband and I to book 2 cruises between now and June of 2024! How I had NEVER seen a cruise ship up close before that, I have no idea!

At least im not the only islander that just is watching these videos to see what they say about pei

Oh yes! I agree! Cows Ice Cream....the very best I've ever eaten....absolutely!!!! 💗

❤ love 💕

We stopping there in August on Viking Polaris! Very well done 😊

Going on a CA/NE cruise starting in Montreal on June 3rd. Should I expect cold weather or warm weather? Don’t know what to pack. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

I’m looking into taking a Canada and New England cruise, I’ve never been there so it’s on my bucket list, I’ve enjoyed your videos you give a lot of information on cruising.

We are going there in Sept for the first time. Very helpful. Any tips for Cape Breton Island or Baie Comeau?

I have wanted to visit PEI since watching/reading Anne of Green gables at 14 and will be visiting this year for my 50th birthday 🎉 I am extremely excited!

My hometown!!!! Glad you enjoyed our charming little town!!!!

As someone who lives in Charlottetown, I must say you did an amazing job celebrating my Island!! I haven't been to Green Gables in so many years. You made me put it on my summer activity list!

We have a Canada-New England cruise scheduled for late September 2024. PEI is one of the stops. We are looking forward to it.

We are headed to PEI on NCL in Sept. Our cruise ship does not seem to offer any excursions to Anne of Green Gables (super strange to me and my whole reason for this port). Did you see tours being offered locally a in town?

Went to PEI years ago and loved it. We stayed in a b&b hosted by a lovely couple that had Scottish ancestry. They warned us not to go to any of the French towns and really badmouthed the people with French ancestry. Of course we did go to those towns and found the people delightful. Just goes to show you how prejudice can happen anywhere. Loved PEI. Lobster supper at St. Anne’s church. Yum!

So interesting to watch a video of our city! I want to do this cruise sometime. ❤ Cows ice cream is good. ADL ice cream , made in factories and sold in all stores on PEI, is wonderful as well, and for me, a close contender. There is a Holmans ice cream restaurant in Summerside and many like it better. The soft serve ice cream made mostly by ADL and served in many dairy bar type outlets is so good. So glad you enjoyed your visit!

Loved your videoooo

Thanx Ilana. Had no thought of going to PEI, but now I want to go!!! LOL. Great video. Thanx for the tips, if I get there.
I'd like to see some shopping tips - the best stores, best prices, etc

Went there in 2019 on HAL, great time! Loved Cow's creamery and walking the town. Unfortunately the Green Gables excursion was booked up, should have booked in advance. (Cow's was great, but nothing beats gelato in Italy though).

love your cows shirt, i have a few, first was from maybe 30 years ago

Leaving on 10/21 on NCL Pearl. Will be in Charlottetown on Sunday. Not sure what day you were there, but do you know if many places are open or closed on a Sunday?

Hi, Ilana! Made it back and your tips were fantastic. The night light saved the day several nights. This new England and Canada cruise is next on our parents only cruise. Can't wait!!! Which line did you book? Have a great day!

Love your videos, very informative. Please begin each by telling us what time of the year it is. Thanks

Thanks for your video....
On summer since 1997 ..on vacations im in Charlottetown every year,,, with my car,,, im lucky to live near PEI..
Just 6 hours on road... have fun....

We just returned from a Canada/Greenland cruise on August 31. Pre-cruise: all of my excitement was about Greenland. Post-cruise: my treasured memories were all about the warm people and lovely places in Canada. Sadly, we did not stop at PEI, but Sydney, Cape Breton, St. John's, and, of course, Halifax were all absolutely lovely! I will always remember how hundreds of St. John's locals lined the waterways, up all along the towering hillsides clapping & shouting, "Welcome back" and "Come back" as we sailed away. 😍 The Alexander Graham Bell Museum near Cape Breton was well worth the trip if you're a history fan. Will gladly return especially if the itinerary includes Prince Edward Island & all things Anne of Green Gables.

I’m glad that you enjoyed your trip in the maritimes in Canada! I’m from New Brunswick just next to PEI! It’s very a nice place to visit! And yes, Cow’s ice cream is so yummy!

My sisters and I will be visiting Charlottetown in Oct 2023 aboard the Celebrity Summit. It will be our first cruise in 35 years. We are all looking forward to this cruise a lot. Thanks for your videos. They have been very helpful in planning this cruise.

Love this video. I grew up in St. Andrews, NB.

I absolutely loved PEI! I visited all of the places you mentioned and they were fabulous. I can’t wait to visit again. I’ve had Cow’s a few times in Niagara On The Lake, Ontario and it is delicious. BUT, Kawartha Dairy (a Canadian creamery) is a tad better, in my humble opinion 😋 Thanks for the great video. I love 🇨🇦 content 😊

They also have the red dirt shirts in Sedona, AZ.

We are going on this same trip next Sept. Did you happen to notice if there are any vegan options? I'm afraid we may be missing out on the eating part of traveling. Thank you for your great videos!

Beautiful place!

Cows ice cream was not creamy, nor had a good flavor. Way down on the "best" list!

were you there before or after the hurricane. wondering how they are recovering.

We've been to PEI several times, and on one of our visits in Charlottetown, we kept going back for the ice cream at least four times. It is surprising we didn't overload ourselves in sugar.

While we didn't cruise there, we spent a week in PEI in August of this year. It was our 8th holiday there, so you can tell that we love it! Great for families (camping at Twin Shores was our go-to when the kids were younger). Best deal(s) on the island (if you have the time) would be the Lobster dinners (either New Glasgow or North Rustico). While you don't have to have lobster (they have chicken, ham, steak or vegetarian options), you can choose the size of lobster you want (starting at 1 lb and going up from there) for about $36.00US (all you can eat clam chowder, mussels and dessert). As for Cows ice cream, it's....good (but this last visit rather disappointing). We definitely have better in Ontario (try Chapmans or Kawartha Lakes)!
The one adventure we never miss? Deep sea fishing for cod and mackerel with "Cap'n Wade" Graham out of New London. Make sure to check out his wife Barb's collection of hand thrown pottery - the beautiful blues, greens and deep russets of the PEI landscape captured in mugs, bowls and plates. A wonderful reminder of an island that gets into your blood.

Cows Creamery is amazing!

Fantastic Lobster rolls and Cow’s ice cream is awesome.

Looks amazing. The ice creams were my favourite.

I suppose the diet enjoys the cruise as well