Holland America Canada Sailings Span Several Seasons

Here with news of Canada & New England 2019, Holland America Line and 34 different sailings from which to choose.  Sailing between April and October 2019, that’s more cruises in the region than any other major cruise line.

Canada and New England used to be known as a fall cruise destination for the foliage, but has become popular in warmer weather as well given all the spectacular features the region has to offer,” said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line. “By providing cruises that span different seasons, our guests have the flexibility to explore Canada and New England at the time of year that allows them to check off everything they want to see and do. And it’s very attractive for summer family cruising.”

Choose from among nine itineraries ranging from seven to 12 days aboard Veendam, Zaandam and Zuiderdam starting in April. 7-, 10-, 11- and 12-day cruises departing from

  • Boston, Massachusetts;
  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida;
  • New York City, New York; and
  • Montréal and Québec City, Québec, in Canada.

Holland America Canada Sailings

Zaandam Steals the Summer Show
Zaandam kicks off the Canada and New England spring season on April 24, 2019, with a 10-day Atlantic Coast cruise. Departing from Fort Lauderdale, the ship will call at Boston; Bar Harbor; Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; and Québec City, before concluding in Montréal.

From May through September 2019, Zaandam offers a series of seven-day Canada and New England Discovery cruises between Montréal and Boston, featuring calls at Boston, Bar Harbor, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown and Québec City, as well as cruising in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Holland America Canada Sailings

Fall Foliage Cruises Bring Region to Life with Nature’s Colors 
Zuiderdam’s fall season starts with a 12-day Colors of Canada and New England cruise Sept. 3, 2019. Sailing from Boston to Québec City, the ship will call at the Canadian ports of Sydney; Halifax; Charlottetown; Saint John, New Brunswick; Corner Brook, Newfoundland; Baie-Comeau and Saguenay, Québec; and Portland, Maine. Guests also will enjoy cruising through the Gulf of St. Lawrence and scenic cruising in stunning Saguenay Fjord.

Holland America Canada Sailings

Special itineraries on Zuiderdam Sept. 15 and Sept. 27.

  • Guests on the Sept. 15 voyage will enjoy an overnight at Québec City before heading to Saguenay, Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax, Saint John, Portland, Boston and finally Newport, Rhode Island, prior to disembarking in New York City.
  • Guests on the Sept. 27 voyage will set sail from New York City, enjoying visits to many of the same ports, as well as additions like Portland and Gloucester, Massachusetts. The cruise will conclude in Québec City where guests will enjoy an overnight stay before disembarking.

In September, guests also can choose from a series of seven-day Canada and New England Discovery cruises sailing between Montréal and Boston aboard Veendam. These itineraries call at Bar Harbor, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, and Québec City, as well as cruising through the Gulf of St. Lawrence and scenic cruising along the Saint Lawrence River.

Holland America Canada Sailings

October, Zaandam, Zuiderdam and Veendam 11-day Atlantic Coast cruise.

  • On Oct. 5, Zaandam departs Montréal and calls at Québec City, Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax, Bar Harbor, Gloucester and then Port Canaveral, Florida, before concluding at Fort Lauderdale.
  • On Oct. 9, Zuiderdam sails from Québec City and heads for Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax, Portland, Boston, Newport and New York before guests disembark in Fort Lauderdale. Veendam will depart Montréal
  • Oct.12 and sail to Québec City, Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax, Bar Harbor, Boston and Port Canaveral, before disembarking in Fort Lauderdale.

Cruise fares for Canada and New England cruises begin at $999. All rates are per person, double occupancy. Several dates are eligible for the Explore4 promotion: Guests booking any category stateroom will receive a Signature Beverage Package valued at $1,200 per stateroom (based on a 12-day cruise), dinner at the Pinnacle Grill for two, free or reduced cruise fares for third and fourth guests in the same stateroom, and 50 percent reduced deposits. Guests receive all benefits when bookings are made by Nov. 19, 2018.

 

Holland America Canada Sailings

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