Canada & New England Cruises

Discover the brilliance of fall foliage, quaint ports and seaside splendor.

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Top Reasons to Cruise Canada & New England With Holland America

The Scenic St. Lawrence

On Volendam, cruise the St. Lawrence River from Québec City to Montréal under a series of bridges that prevent larger cruise ships from making the trip.

Curated Shore Excursions

Explore colonial Newport, Boston’s historic sites and Atlantic Canada’s national parks on shore excursions.

History, Fall Foliage & Lighthouses

Stroll the storybook Main Streets of America’s oldest cities, view quaint lighthouses, and enjoy leaf-peeping amid brilliant fall foliage.

Flexible Itineraries

We’re introducing more roundtrip sailings than ever before, including two 11-day cruises to Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and more!

Fresh Local Flavors

Savor seasonal specialties including just-picked New England berries, fresh-caught Maine lobster, wild Prince Edward Island mussels and more.

Featured Canada & New England Cruise Ports

Past meets present in Canada & New England’s charming cities. Go leaf-peeping and enjoy fall foliage on September and October cruises. Stroll cobblestone streets, 17th-century ramparts and dynamic downtown shopping districts.

Québec City

Visit Place Royale and the Plains of Abraham
Indulge in high tea at the Château Frontenac

Select sailings feature an overnight in this top-rated port. The dramatic Château Frontenac rises from the UNESCO-listed walled Old City. When a craving calls, you’ll have your pick of casual eateries serving local specialties and full-course dinners at trendsetting bistros.

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Map depicting Quebec city port in Canada

Montréal

Savor local specialties on a food tour of the historic district
Visit the spectacular Biosphère

Montréal boasts North America’s second-highest number of restaurants per capita (after New York City). Montréal’s vibrant multicultural mélange can be felt in every bustling market, lively festival and cobblestone side street.

Explore Montréal

Map depicting Montréal port in Canada

Boston

Experience the Freedom Trail’s historic sites
Admire Beacon Hill’s architecture

Boston is home to the United States’ first public park, public school, library, post office and lighthouse. Feel the American Revolution come alive in the “Cradle of Liberty,” from Paul Revere’s midnight ride to the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Map depicting Boston port in Massachusetts

Newport

Tour Gilded Age mansions
Explore coastal scenery on a relaxing wooden boat tour

For a small city in the country’s smallest state, Newport is big on beauty. Long stretches of rocky coastline and Narragansett Bay’s vivid blue waters are just the beginning. Downtown Newport is a lively mix of fishing pubs, bespoke boutiques and sophisticated wine bars.

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Map depicting Newport port in Rhode Island

Cap-aux-Meules

Take in breathtaking panoramas on the Coastal Trail
Marvel at Dune du Sud’s sienna cliffs

Shop for hand-crafted local wares, dine on farm fresh cuisine, explore coppery beaches, and witness the ebb and flow of life in this far-flung corner of Québec. Bring binoculars — over 300 species of birds frequent the archipelago.

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Map depicting Cap-aux-Meules port in Canada

River at sunset in Quebec, Canada

Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, Canada

Porte Saint-Louis in Old Quebec City, Canada

Montmorency Falls and Bridge in autumn, Quebec city

Old town Montreal at Cobbled streets, Canada

Aerial view of Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal, Canada

Colorful umbrellas in old Quebec city, Canada

Montreal skyline before sunrise

Historic Acorn Street in Boston

George Washington statue in Boston Public Garden

Boston skyline in Autumn viewed from across the river

Boston historic skyline at sunset

Sign for Twenty-two Bowen's in Newport Harbor, Rhode Island

Gate to 'The Breakers' in Newport, Rhode Island

Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge at sunrise

Castle Hill Lighthouse in Newport, Rhode Island

Cap-aux-meules lighthouse in Magdalen island

Red sandstone cliffs at sunset in Cap-aux-Meules

Puffin on Cap aux Meules Island, Canada

Colourful motel units in Cap-aux-Meules Island, Canada

Panoramic view of Charlottetown City in Prince Edward Island, Canada

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Explore this vibrant seaside city, famous for historical sites and the storybook settings that inspired Anne of Green Gables. Charlottetown is also recognized as the birthplace of Canada.

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Maine light house at sunrise, Portland

Portland, Maine

Venture to admire Portland’s Victorian houses, head out to the craggy coast or hop on a ferry to an authentic Maine lobster bake.

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Oceanfront of rocky shoreline in Newport, Rhode Island

Newport, Rhode Island

Part of Rhode Island’s Classic Coast, Newport is a historic town where you can tour mansions from the Gilded Age and take in quintessential New England landscapes.

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Covehead Harbor Lighthouse in Prince Edward Island, Canada

Prince Edward Island Lighthouses

Visit Prince Edward Island’s oldest and last-manned lighthouse on one of our shore excursions.

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Harbor view of Peggy's Cove Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Postcard-perfect villages surround Halifax. Explore Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or experience the famed Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse.

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Explore this vibrant seaside city, famous for historical sites and the storybook settings that inspired Anne of Green Gables. Charlottetown is also recognized as the birthplace of Canada.

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Portland, Maine

Venture to admire Portland’s Victorian houses, head out to the craggy coast or hop on a ferry to an authentic Maine lobster bake.

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Newport, Rhode Island

Part of Rhode Island’s Classic Coast, Newport is a historic town where you can tour mansions from the Gilded Age and take in quintessential New England landscapes.

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Prince Edward Island Lighthouses

Visit Prince Edward Island’s oldest and last-manned lighthouse on one of our shore excursions.

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

Postcard-perfect villages surround Halifax. Explore Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or experience the famed Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse.

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Panoramic view of Charlottetown City in Prince Edward Island, Canada

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Maine light house at sunrise, Portland

Portland, Maine

Oceanfront of rocky shoreline in Newport, Rhode Island

Newport, Rhode Island

Covehead Harbor Lighthouse in Prince Edward Island, Canada

Prince Edward Island Lighthouses

Harbor view of Peggy's Cove Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Explore Canada & New England With Holland America

Enjoy a front-row seat to Canada & New England's seaside splendors on board our mid-sized ships.

Experience the Spectacular St. Lawrence River

Zuiderdam & Volendam are perfectly sized to navigate the breathtaking St. Lawrence River while offering an abundance of dining and entertainment options.

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