Holland America Line Announces Expanded 2026 Canada and New England Season

Holland America Line has announced an expanded Canada and New England season for 2026 with more cruises, increased ports of call, and additional overnights. 

From April through October 2026, Zuiderdam and Volendam will sail 18 different Canada and New England itineraries that explore the region’s charming cities, rich maritime history, stunning lighthouses, and more. Nearly every itinerary calls either Québec City or Montreal, reachable on the St. Lawrence by Holland America Line's midsized ships.    

Zuiderdam will sail a series of seven-day itineraries between Boston and Québec City or roundtrip Boston. Select cruises have late-night departures from Québec City, Portland, or Charlottetown. 

Volendam will cruise between Boston and Montreal or roundtrip from Boston, on a series of four different seven-day itineraries. This ship will also offer longer 10- and 11-day itineraries between Boston and Montreal or roundtrip from Montreal. Ports of call vary and include a combination of Halifax and Sydney, Corner Brook, St. Pierre, Saguenay, Québec City, Cap-aux-Meules, Saint John, Charlottetown; and Bar Harbor. Volendam will also offer 13- and 14-day repositioning cruises along the Atlantic Coast between Montreal and Fort Lauderdale or New York in May and September, respectively.

Among the highlights of Holland America Line’s future cruise season is a new 28-day "Canada, New England and Iceland" Legendary Voyage aboard Volendam. This cruise will take guests north to Portland and Sydney before sailing east to explore seven ports in Iceland. This is 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, Reykjavik, and Halifax.  

"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," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line. "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."

Guests sailing on any of Holland America Line's 2026 Canada and New England cruises will have the chance to further enrich their travels with experiences both on and off the ship.   

Destination Dining will bring authentic Canadian and New England flavors on board, with local delicacies served on the menus. Guests can savor Maine lobster, New England berries, Prince Edward Island mussels, North Atlantic cod, poutine, as well as additional port-to-plate specialties. In port, the line will offer immersive shore excursions like lobster boils and culinary walks in ports. 

Onboard, guests can enjoy a performance of ‘Breton Thunder’, a show exclusive to Canada and New England sailings that features authentic Nova Scotia music and highlighs the area's European roots.
For a limited time, when guests book any 2026 Canada and New England cruises with Holland America’s Have It All premium package, the standard amenities of shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package, and Surf Wi-Fi are included, plus prepaid Crew Appreciation, and upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi.

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