Holland America Canada & New England cruises
May through October, busiest in autumn · 7 to 14 nights
Illustrative photography of the Canada & New England region. Not an official Holland America Line image.
Coastal voyages between Boston, New York, Quebec and Montreal, popular in September and October for autumn colour along the St. Lawrence.
What these itineraries are known for
- Autumn foliage sailings on the St. Lawrence
- One-way Quebec City itineraries
- Maritime history and lighthouse coastline
Typical Itineraries
Canada & New England Discovery
7 nights · Boston to Montréal
- · Bar Harbor
- · Halifax
- · Sydney
- · Charlottetown
- · Québec City
Autumn Colours
10 nights · Round trip from Boston
- · Portland
- · Saint John
- · Halifax
- · Sydney
- · Gulf of St. Lawrence
Example routings only. Holland America Line changes ports and dates each season — confirm with the cruise line before booking.
Ports you may see
HalifaxBar HarborSydneyCharlottetownQuebec CitySaguenay
Canada & New England Cruise Questions
- When is peak foliage?
- Late September through mid-October is the usual window, but colour depends on the year. Northern ports such as Québec and Saguenay turn earlier than Boston.
- How cold does it get?
- Autumn sailings can be windy and in the 40s to 50s Fahrenheit. Layers and a waterproof jacket matter more than heavy coats.
Ships that sail here
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