Holland America Line is expanding its Canada and New England season in 2026 with more cruises, more ports of call, and more overnight stays, highlighting its new 28-day voyage, "Canada, New England and Iceland," which will take guests to explore all three regions in depth, all from Boston.
From April to October, the Zuiderdam and Volendam offer seven-day round-trip sailings from Boston, or between Boston and Montreal or Quebec City (Canada). The Volendam also sails 10- or 11-day itineraries that explore the Maritimes and include Newfoundland and New France.
Additionally, on June 20, 2026, guests can embark on a new 28-day legendary voyage, "Canada, New England, and Iceland," aboard the Volendam. This voyage takes them north to ports such as Portland, Maine, and Sydney, Nova Scotia, before sailing east to explore seven Icelandic ports in depth. The return journey then heads west to four more ports of call in Atlantic Canada. The round trip to Boston includes three overnight stops in St. John's, Newfoundland; Reykjavik, Iceland; and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
“Our Canada and New England cruises are filled with culturally rich destinations, fairytale scenery, the beauty of the St. Lawrence River, and vibrant fall foliage at the end of the season,” said Beth Bodensteiner, Chief Commercial Officer of Holland America Line. “We are also thrilled to offer guests the opportunity to add Iceland to their Canada and New England exploration – the timing is perfect for those sailing from Volendam to enjoy spectacular sunsets and white nights, including an overnight stop in Reykjavik.”
Throughout the season, 18 itineraries across Canada and New England highlight the area's cities, its delicious seafood, its rich maritime history, its lighthouses, and its natural wonders.
Guests sailing on any of Holland America Line's 2026 Canada and New England cruises will have the opportunity to further enrich their travels through experiences both on and off the ship.
– Destination Dining brings authentic flavors of Canada and New England onboard, with local favorites featured on the menus.
– Guests can enjoy a performance by Breton Thunder, an exclusive show for Canada and New England cruises that offers an authentic musical experience in Nova Scotia, highlighting the area's European roots.
For a limited time, when guests book 2026 Canada and New England cruises with the Have It All premium package, the standard shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature beverage package, and Surf Wi-Fi will be included, plus the added benefit of complimentary Crew Appreciation prepaid, along with free upgrades to the Elite beverage package and Premium Wi-Fi.
2026 Season Highlights:
– NEW: A legendary 28-day “Canada, New England, and Iceland” voyage departing June 20 aboard the Volendam, round-trip from Boston. The cruise makes seven stops in Iceland, including an overnight stay in Reykjavik, and eight visits to Maine and the Canadian provinces of Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. John’s and Halifax in Canada.
– The Zuiderdam will sail seven-day itineraries between Boston and Quebec City or round-trip to Boston. Some dates have overnight departures from Quebec City, Portland (Maine), or Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island).
– The Volendam will sail between Boston and Montreal or round-trip from Boston on four different seven-day itineraries.
– The Volendam also offers 10- and 11-day itineraries between Boston and Montreal or round-trip from Montreal. Ports of call vary and include a combination of Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia; Corner Brook, St. John's and St. Pierre, Newfoundland; Saguenay and Québec, Quebec; Cap-aux-Meules, Madeleine Islands; Saint John; Charlottetown; and Bar Harbor, Maine.
– The Volendam offers 13- and 14-day repositioning cruises along the Atlantic coast between Montreal and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or New York in May and September, respectively. The Zuiderdam offers 14-day repositioning cruises along the Atlantic coast between Montreal and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or New York in May and September, respectively.
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