Sarah Bretz, ContributorPrincess Cruises has announced details on its 2026 Canada and New England season, which will see Sapphire Princess and Majestic Princess operating voyages from New York City, Boston, and Québec City.
Majestic Princess will operate seven-day roundtrip cruises out of New York City:
- Best of Canada & New England: Ports include Newport, Boston, Saint John (Bay of Fundy) and Halifax: Cruise departs October 3, 2026
- Canada & New England with Saint John: Ports include Newport, Boston, Portland, Saint John (Bay of Fundy), Halifax. Cruises depart October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026
Sapphire Princess will operate the popular 10-day Classic Canada/New England itinerary from Boston to Québec and vice versa. The itinerary visits popular ports including Charlottetown (Princess Edwards Island), Sydney (Cape Breton Island), Saguenay, and Saint John (Bay of Fundy). Select sailings will include an overnight in Québec City. Cruises depart September 3, 13, 23, October 3, 13, 2026.
Marking the 250th birthday anniversary of the United States in 2026, Sapphire Princess will operate a 14-day Canada & Colonial America cruise from Québec City to Fort Lauderdale featuring an overnight in New York City and historic visits to Saguenay, Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), Sydney (Cape Breton Island), Halifax, Boston, Newport, and Norfolk (for Williamsburg and Jamestown). This cruise departs October 23, 2026.
Options for guests who want to spend more time exploring historic cities and monuments include two in-depth cruisetours, combining a scheduled 2026 cruise with multiple days on land, including:
Historic America Cruisetour
With seven nights on land, guests visit Washington D. C., Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello estate, Colonial Williamsburg, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, and the Gettysburg Battlefield.
The Maple Explorer Cruisetour
Guests visit Niagara Falls, cities like the capital of Canada, Ottawa, and French-flavored Montréal with guided tours of the Canadian Museum of History and the Notre Dame Cathedral. A picturesque cruise through the Thousand Islands is also a highlight.
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