providence, RI vs. portland, ME port stop?

I am choosing between 2 cruises, similar dates (late Sept 2014), ports, and cost. However, one stops at Providence, the other at Portland. Please share your preferences and why? thanks, Elaine

What cruise line stops in Providence? That is NOT a normal port of call.

I am choosing between 2 cruises, similar dates (late Sept 2014), ports, and cost. However, one stops at Providence, the other at Portland. Please share your preferences and why? thanks, Elaine

I'm not aware of any major, mass market cruise line that docks in Providence, RI perhaps you would be stopping at Newport, RI which is done by most cruise lines.

What are the cruise lines you are considering?

SBtS

Newport, not Providence.

I am choosing between 2 cruises, similar dates (late Sept 2014), ports, and cost. However, one stops at Providence, the other at Portland. Please share your preferences and why? thanks, Elaine

If you are taking the cruise to see fall foliage, I would take the cruise that stops in Portland; all else being equal. Late Sept is too early for significant foliage change in Newport.

If not, I prefer Newport simply because I enjoy visiting there.

SBtS

If you are taking the cruise to see fall foliage, I would take the cruise that stops in Portland; all else being equal. Late Sept is too early for significant foliage change in Newport.

 

If not, I prefer Newport simply because I enjoy visiting there.

 

 

SBtS

I agree about Portland, though Newport is beautiful too.

Both have nice shops and restaurants. Newport also has the Mansions.