Holland America Line will expand its Canada and New England season in 2026 with more cruises, increased ports of call, and added overnights. It will also offer a new 28-day Legendary Voyage — “Canada, New England and Iceland” — taking guests to deeply explore the three regions, all from the convenient homeport of Boston.
From April through October, HAL’s Zuiderdam and Volendam offer seven-day departures roundtrip from Boston, or between Boston and Montreal or Québec City, Canada. Volendam also sails 10 and 11-day itineraries that delve deeper into the Maritimes, and include Newfoundland and New France.
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Additionally, on June 20, 2026, guests can embark on a new 28-Day “Canada, New England and Iceland” Legendary Voyage aboard Volendam that takes guests north to ports including Portland, Maine, and Sydney, Nova Scotia, before sailing east to deeply explore seven ports in Iceland, followed by a westward return and four more ports of call in Atlantic Canada. The roundtrip-Boston voyage includes three overnight calls in St. John’s, Newfoundland; Reykjavik, Iceland; and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
HAL will be betting big on New England.
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HAL offers regional experiences
Guests sailing on any of Holland America Line’s 2026 Canada and New England cruises will have the chance to further enrich their travels through experiences both on and off the ship.
Destination Dining brings authentic Canada and New England flavors on board, with local favorites served on the menus. Guests can savor Maine lobster, New England berries, Prince Edward Island mussels, North Atlantic cod, poutine, and additional port-to-plate specialties. And immersive shore excursions like lobster boils and culinary walks in ports throughout the region give guests further opportunities to sample regional delicacies.Guests 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 highlighting the area’s European roots.
“For a limited time, when guests book 2026 Canada and New England cruises with the Have It All premium package, the standard package amenities of shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package, and Surf WiFi are included — plus the added perk of free prepaid Crew Appreciation, along with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium WiFi,” HAL: shared.
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Prices for 2026 Canada and New England sailings begin at $994 per person, inclusive of taxes and fees.
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