Holland America Line has officially unveiled its 2027 Canada & New England season, a collection of cruises designed to immerse guests in the region’s storied national parks, rich heritage, and iconic lighthouses. Guests can explore UNESCO World Heritage sites and vibrant cities while enjoying authentic onboard experiences and front-row seats to stunning scenery.
From May to October, the Volendam and Zuiderdam will sail on 20 voyages across 13 unique itineraries, offering cruise vacations between seven and 14 days. Every voyage highlights Canada and New England’s charming cities, culinary delights, and natural wonders. Thanks to Holland America Line’s midsized ships, nearly every itinerary includes scenic cruising of the St. Lawrence River and calls at Montréal or Québec City, Québec.
“Our Canada & New England itineraries are designed to showcase the wonders of the region, from its breathtaking national parks and storied lighthouses to its rich French heritage,” said Paul Grigsby, vice president of deployment and itinerary planning for Holland America Line. “Guests can experience magnificent French culture without ever leaving North America, all while enjoying a front-row seat to the stunning fall foliage that makes this part of the world unforgettable.”
Among the season’s highlights is a new “9-Day Lighthouses & Harbors of Canada and New England” itinerary aboard the Volendam. Departing October 2, 2027, from Montréal to New York City, this unique cruise allows guests to visit up to 10 iconic lighthouses through 22 shore excursions. Highlights include Maine’s historic Portland Head Light and Nova Scotia’s legendary Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, one of Canada’s most photographed beacons. Calls at ports like Halifax, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; and Bar Harbor, Maine, round out this lighthouse-themed journey.
For those seeking a deeper dive into Canadian culture, the popular “10-Day Canada & New England Circle: New France and Montreal” itinerary is an excellent option. This roundtrip voyage from Montréal visits a variety of Canadian ports and destinations in New France, including Québec City; Saguenay, Québec; Prince Edward Island; St. Pierre; and St. John’s, Newfoundland. It offers a seamless way to experience the history and natural beauty of New France.
Nature lovers will appreciate the “11-Day Canada & New England Circle: Maritimes and New France” itinerary, which offers a rare opportunity to visit five national parks in a single voyage. Sailing from Montréal to Boston, Massachusetts, guests will explore national parks such as Prince Edward Island’s coastal dunes, Jacques-Cartier National Park, Gros Morne National Park, Mingan Archipelago, and Saguenay Fjord National Park. The itinerary includes calls at St. Anthony, Newfoundland; St. John’s; Corner Brook; Halifax; Québec City; Saguenay; Baie-Comeau, Québec; and Havre-Saint-Pierre.
Immersive Regional Experiences
Guests on Holland America Line’s 2027 Canada and New England cruises can further enrich their travels with on and off-board experiences.
- Destination Dining brings authentic Canada and New England flavors on board, with local favorites such as Maine lobster, PEI mussels, and Boston baked beans. Guests can also indulge in a poutine bar and Boston cream pie, along with New England steak and clam chowder on embarkation day. When departing from Québec, guests can also attend a locally inspired cheese and wine celebration.
- Shore excursions connect guests with local venues, farmers, and craftspeople. Highlights include tasting lobster with island fishermen in Charlottetown, savoring maple treats at a sugar farm in Saint John, New Brunswick, and browsing artisan shops in Portland’s historic district, ensuring every experience is rooted in the region’s culture.
2027 Season Itinerary Highlights
- The Volendam will offer four different seven-day itineraries between Boston and Montréal or roundtrip from Boston. All of these itineraries include visits to Québec City, Sydney, and Halifax, with select voyages also calling at Prince Edward Island; Eastport and Portland, Maine; and Saint John.
- The Zuiderdam will cruise between Québec City and Boston or roundtrip from Boston on a series of three different seven-day itineraries. Certain sailings feature late-night departures from Prince Edward Island, Portland, and Québec City.
- The Volendam also offers 10- and 11-day itineraries between Boston and Montréal or roundtrip from Montréal. Ports of call vary and include a combination of Halifax; Corner Brook, St. John’s, and St. Anthony, Newfoundland; Havre-Saint-Pierre, Baie-Comeau, Saguenay and Québec City, Québec; Saint John; Charlottetown; and Eastport.
- A special “14-Day Atlantic & Colonial New England” cruise on the Volendam sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Montréal, taking guests to seven ports, including Norfolk, Virginia, along with a late-night departure from Prince Edward Island and an overnight stay in Québec City.
- The Zuiderdam will sail a “14-Day Atlantic, New England and Québec” itinerary from Québec City to Miami, Florida, visiting eight ports, including an overnight call at Halifax.
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