“What a trip! Leading up to visiting Israel we were excited with anticipation, but boy did it exceed anything we had imagined. Our tour guide CJ was outstanding. He broke down the Jewish culture, past and modern history, biblical connections/application, and geography of Israel at every site. It was just so awesome with how many sites and artifacts we were shown and how seamlessly our trip was organized. Throughout the week we were taken well care of. We stayed in very nice hotels, ate great food, and enjoyed a comfortable, air-conditioned bus driven by our expert driver, Happy. Happy made sure we stayed hydrated and took extra special care of us in keeping us safe. CJ and Happy complemented each other wonderfully. With packed days of touring, we enjoyed restful evenings. We also felt safe and secure throughout our travels, allowing us to delve fully into what we were learning and what God was teaching us about Himself.
Besides enjoying CJ and Happys sense of humor, we quickly experienced camaraderie between the rest of our group, which made little things like traveling, eating, and taking pictures fun. Thank you all for loving on us; we thank God for you and this short time we were able to connect. And most importantly we thank God as we recognize all the lessons we learned along the way. He definitely used this trip to reveal new things to us as we learned more about the Bible, God, and ourselves.
Thank you and many Blessings,
Jeanne Jackson
Join Pastor Joel Southerland and Scott Smith on a New England Bible Cruise
Tour Dates: Oct 11, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Take a beautiful cruise where history truly comes alive!
**Please note that airfare is not included.**
What’s Included
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily on cruise ship
- Gratuities
- Internet Package (250 Minutes) (1 login per cabin)
- Standard drinks: water coffee, tea, juices, and milk
Schedule
Day 1 Boston, Massachusetts
Board your cruise ship and w elcome to an American city where history truly does come to life. Be sure to visit Bunker Hill Monument, Paul Revere's House, the Old North Church, Quincy Market and the mansions of Beacon Hill. Then wander Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S
Day 2 Enjoy your time at sea
Enjoy your time at sea
Day 3 Portland, Maine
Enjoy spending the day to explore Portland on your own. This city offers all the amenities of a big city: art districts, a vibrant waterfront, museums, parks and diverse shopping opportunities. But within minutes, you can be enjoying the view from an historic lighthouse or tasting a juicy, local lobster.
Day 4 Bar Harbor, Maine
Disembark and embrace the charm of the 1900s, when America's elite vacationed here in opulent summer cottages. Surrounding the rock-bound harbor is the world-famous Acadia National Park where the opulence of nature is on display.
Day 5 Saint John, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick
Experience Saint John's history in its weather-worn look, passing the tests of salt air, sea winds and a devastating re that have all contributed to making Saint John the greatest little city in the east. Be sure to look for your ship in the port against the beauty of the Bay of Fundy from Fort Howe lookout.
Day 6 Halifax, Nova Scotia
Disembark and take in the beauty of the coastline that surrounds Halifax, the world's second-largest natural harbor. This beautifully preserved city is Nova Scotia's capital and was founded in 1749. Take steps through history and climb to The Citadel to witness the Old Town Clock.
Day 7 Enjoy your day at Sea
Enjoy your day at Sea
Day 8 Boston, Massachusetts
Welcome back to Boston. Today you will be disembarking the ship and start your journey home.
CONTACT INFO
NAME: Pastor Joel Southerland
PHONE: (706) 537-0032
EMAIL: joel.s@travelwithfriends.com
DEPOSIT $500 due upon registration
FIRST PAYMENT: $1,000 05/10/2026
FINAL PAYMENT: 07/10/2026
Jeanne Jackson
This was my first time to Isreal, and it was such a fantastic trip due to our guide Adam and our driver Money Mike! Adam is so knowledgeable and was really able to make each site come alive for me. We had a really large group, and I am sure that Adam felt like he was “herding cats” all week, but he kept us together and moving through the areas while sharing so much information. With Mike’s driving and sense of humor, I felt very safe even though the streets sometimes seemed way too narrow for all of the buses and cars! The team of Adam and Money Mike were fabulous, and I would highly recommend them!!
Adrienne Carter
If you’re doing the Holy Land Tour, there’s no question in which company to choose - it’s Travel With Friends! The entire trip was very well planned and wasted no time in getting us in and out of sites while beating the crowds. Ibrahim was a phenomenal guide! He was personable, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable in the Bible and history of the land. Will definitely do this trip again and go through Travel With Friends!
Ellie Hill