Holland America Line has launched its 2026 Canada and New England season, running from April to October on Zuiderdam and Volendam.
The 1964-guest Zuiderdam and 1432-guest Volendam will operate 18 itineraries, with the former sailing five different seven-day itineraries between Boston and Québec City, or roundtrip from Boston.
Select dates have late-night departures from Québec City; Portland, Maine; or Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Zuiderdam’s 14-day repositioning cruises along the Atlantic Coast sail between Québec and Miami, Florida, in April and October. Prices for seven-day itineraries on Zuiderdam start from £1,184pp.
Volendam will cruise between Boston and Montréal or roundtrip from Boston on a series of four different seven-day itineraries.
The ship will also operate 10- and 11-day itineraries between Boston and Montreal, or roundtrip from Montreal, and 13 and 14-day repositioning cruises along the Atlantic Coast between Montréal and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or New York, in May and September respectively. Prices for seven-day itineraries start from £1,434pp.
Signature voyages on Volendam include a new 28-day Canada, New England and Iceland Legendary Voyage in June 2026, roundtrip from Boston.
The ship will visit Portland, Maine and Sydney, Nova Scotia, before sailing east to explore seven ports in Iceland, followed by four more ports of call in Atlantic Canada.
The sailing includes overnight calls in St. John’s, Newfoundland; Reykjavik, Iceland; and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Prices start from £6,439pp.
Onboard, the cuisine will feature Canada and New England flavours and ingredients, such as Maine lobster, New England berries and Prince Edward Island mussels.
Entertainment will include ‘Breton Thunder’, a show exclusive to Canada and New England sailings, with an authentic Nova Scotia music experience highlighting the area’s European roots.
Beth Bodensteiner, Chief Commercial Officer for Holland America Line, said: “Our Canada and New England cruises are filled with culturally rich destinations, storybook settings, the beauty of the St. Lawrence and vibrant fall foliage later in the season.
“We’re also excited to offer guests the chance to add Iceland to their exploration of Canada and New England – the timeframe is perfect for those sailing on Volendam to take in the spectacular late sunsets and white nights, including during an overnight call in Reykjavik.”
For a limited time, when guests book 2026 Canada and New England cruises with the Have It All premium package, the classic package amenities of shore excursions, speciality dining, a Signature Beverage Package, Surf Wi-Fi and prepaid crew appreciation are included.
They will also enjoy free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi, and up to $300pp onboard spending money.
For more information on Holland America Line, visit hollandamerica.com or call 0344 338 8607.
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