Sarah Bretz, ContributorHolland America Line is expanding its Canada/New England season for 2026 with more cruises, increased ports of call, and added overnight stays.
From April through October, Zuiderdam and Volendam will offer seven-day departures roundtrip from Boston, or between Boston and Montreal or Québec City. Volendam will also operate 10 or 11-day itineraries that delve deeper into the Maritimes and include Newfoundland and New France.
Additionally, on June 20, 2026, guests can embark on a new 28-day Canada, New England, and Iceland Legendary Voyage aboard Volendam. The sailing will take guests north to ports like Portland, Maine and Sydney, Nova Scotia before sailing east to explore seven ports in Iceland. The journey then takes passengers westward to four more ports of call in Atlantic Canada. The roundtrip Boston cruise includes three overnight calls in St. John’s, Newfoundland; Reykjavik, Iceland; and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Throughout the season, 18 itineraries will highlight the area’s charming cities, delicious seafood, rich maritime history, stunning lighthouses, and natural wonders.
Zuiderdam
Zuiderdam will sail a series of seven-day itineraries between Boston and Québec City or roundtrip from Boston. Select dates have late-night departures from Québec City, Portland, or Charlottetown.
Volendam
In addition to the 28-day Legendary Voyage, Volendam will offer four different seven-day itineraries either roundtrip from Boston or between Boston and Montreal.
The ship will also operate 10 and 11-day cruises between Boston and Montreal or roundtrip 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 City, Québec; Cap-aux-Meules, îles de la Madeleine; Saint John; Charlottetown; and Bar Harbor, Maine.
Repositioning Cruises
Volendam will also offer 13 and 14-day repositioning cruises along the Atlantic Coast between Montreal and Fort Lauderdale or New York City in May and September, respectively.
Zuiderdam‘s 14-day repositioning cruises along the Atlantic Coast sail between Québec and Miami in April and October.
Immersive Regional Experiences
Guests sailing on any of HAL’s 2026 Canada and New England cruises will have the chance to enrich their trip through experiences both on and off the ship.
Guests can enjoy Maine lobster, New England berries, Prince Edward Island mussels, North Atlantic cod, poutine, and additional port-to-plate specialties. Immersive shore excursions like lobster boils and culinary walks in ports throughout the region give travelers even more opportunities to sample regional delicacies.
Passengers can take in a performance of Breton Thunder, a show exclusive to Canada and New England sailings that offers an authentic Nova Scotia music experience that highlights the area’s European roots.
Have It All Early Booking Bonus
For a limited time, guests who book 2026 Canada and New England cruises with the Have It All premium package receive the added perk of free prepaid gratuities along with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi.
The package already includes shore excursion credits; one, two, or three nights of specialty dining (depending on the length of the cruise); a Signature Beverage Package; and the Surf Wi-Fi package.
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