Boston Harbour
Boston harbourfront
Bar Harbor, Maine
Prince Edward Island - Red Sandstone Cliffs
Green Gables Heritage Place
Prince Edward Island Tourism: John Sylvester
Sydney Nova Scotia Marine Terminal
Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia
Québec City Harbour
Cruise from Boston to Québec City and be captivated by the history and charm of the regions along the way!
Stunning wild Atlantic seascapes, with soaring cliffs, beaches and quaint villages are a daily treat to the senses on this cruise from Boston to Québec City.
Hike Bar Harbor cliffs or stroll the streets where the Vanderbilt’s and Rockefellers spent their summers. See a live fiddle performance in Sydney or explore the restored Fortress of Louisbourg. In Halifax, at Pier 21 find out when your family came to Canada, or take a tour and tasting of the Alexander Keith’s Brewery. Charlottetown’s storybook streets with their vibrant colours and the island scenery are a treat. Québec City with its old-world charm and streets teaming with history is a place like no other. There is so much to see and discover while cruising up the Atlantic coast and along the St. Lawrence River.
Beyond Canada -
Northeastern US & Atlantic Canada
9 Days
Fitness Scale: Level 3
2024 DATES | Double | Single |
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October 4 | $5,195 | $7,495 |
Pickup:
Route C1
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Terms & Conditions
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7-night Cruise aboard your Holland America cruise ship with Category D Outside Cabin Accommodations
Cruise Ports:
Exclusive Included Port Excursions:
Charlottetown
Québec City
Cruising the Atlantic Coast
Enjoy all the fabulous things to do onboard the Holland America cruise ship. As you sail from Boston to Québec City you have beautiful ports of call during the day and great restaurants and entertainment in the evening, without changing hotels every night. This is a great getaway to start seeing the world again!
Exclusive Guided Charlottetown Excursions
Enjoy a delicious taste of the local culture with visits to the PEI Preserve Co. and the famous Fisherman’s Wharf. In the afternoon, pass by lush farms and beautiful views of the sea while travelling to Green Gables Heritage Place, the site which inspired L.M. Montgomery to create the beloved tales of Anne of Green Gables.
Exclusive Guided Québec City Excursions
Enjoy a guided tour of charming Québec City with its picturesque setting on the St. Lawrence, fortified colonial core, narrow cobblestone streets and old European architecture. Then, venture to the countryside, to Montmorency Falls, the highest waterfalls in Quebec. Admire stunning views from the gondola, and then enjoy lunch at the historic manor house overlooking the falls.
Prices are in Canadian dollars, are per person, and include HST.
It should be noted that the cruise ships are:
Holland America Zuiderdam
Included Highlights:
See the Optional Additions section for information regarding the excursions offered by the cruise line for an additional cost.
Day 1: Travel to Albany, NY
Sit back, relax and enjoy the drive through eastern Ontario. We pick up guests along the way as we head for the border and cross into the US at Gananoque. After a lunch stop in Watertown, travel south through lush farmland and forested hills, with picturesque, quaint villages in the valleys. Get to know your fellow travellers during dinner at the hotel.
Stay: Hilton Garden Inn, Albany, NY
Nights: 1
Meals: D
Day 2: Albany to Boston
This morning the journey continues to Boston. After a short orientation tour of the area, proceed to the cruise terminal to board your home away from home for the next 7 nights. Be sure to check out what’s happening onboard each day, so you don’t miss out on something special.
October Departure:
Zuiderdam is a classic ship with modern amenities and numerous entertainment activities. Experience BBC Earth in Concert, spoil yourself with a massage at the spa, or visit The Music Walk venues where the best tunes are performed while at sea. Dining, too, has many options. It can be a culinary adventure at the Dining Room, Tamarind, or Pinnacle Grill, or casual and relaxed, poolside at the Dive-In. There’s something for everyone!
Stay: Holland America cruise ship, Category D Outside Cabin
Nights: 7
Meals: B, D
Day 3: Eastport, ME
Tender Required, wheelchair access limited
9am – 4pm
Today's visit is to Eastport, Maine, the easternmost city in the USA. Stroll historic Water Street with its restored heritage buildings or chat with a local fisherman about his daily catch.
Holland America offers many exciting day trips so check out the ship's offerings.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Halifax, NS 11am - 7pm
Located on a rocky inlet on the Atlantic Ocean, Halifax, Nova Scotia’s provincial capital, has been defined by its maritime geography. The city has lots to see and do within easy walking distance of the Cruise Ship pier. Holland America offers trips a little further afield to Peggy's Cove, with its picturesque lighthouse on a rocky outcropping and to Lunenburg, whose colourful Old Town is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also soak in the charming sights of Mahone Bay, home to artists' studios and a trio of steepled churches.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Sydney, NS
11 am - 6 pm
Sydney is the largest city on Cape Breton Island and the attractions start at the harbour. Visitors can shop for locally made crafts and see the world’s largest fiddle, which towers beside the port’s cruise pavilion. Some of the city’s historic houses and churches date back to the 1700s and 1800s and are open for tours. Day trips offered by Holland America include the Cabot Trail, a boat ride on Bras d’Or Lake, a visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg or a trip down a coal mine.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Charlottetown, PEI
Exclusive included Shore Excursion
9 am – 6 pm (October)
Despite its modest size, Charlottetown, the capital of Canada’s smallest province has an impressive number of Victorian houses and buildings and great parks waiting to be explored. For Canadians, it is most famous as the Birthplace of Confederation.
Today you will enjoy an exclusive shore excursion on PEI with a visit to the PEI Preserve Co., a Lobster lunch at Fisherman’s Wharf and a visit to Green Gables Heritage Place.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Cruising the St. Lawrence River
Enjoy the panoramic views as the St Lawrence River streams past on its way to the ocean.
This is a perfect day to explore some of the things available aboard the ship or just find a nice relaxing place on deck to watch the world go by. You will receive details of the day’s events so you can choose what’s best for you.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Québec City Guided tour, Cable Car ride & lunch at Montmorency Falls
Few places in North America are as steeped in history as Québec City. Founded before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, it is the only city north of Mexico whose original fortifications remain intact. Today, see the sights with a local guide, then enjoy a drive out to Montmorency Falls. Take in the panoramic views of the falls from the perspective of a cable car, and enjoy lunch at the Manoir Montmorency overlooking the falls.
This evening, with the ship docked overnight in Québec City, you will have extra time to explore the streets of the old town.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 9: Homeward
After enjoying breakfast on the ship, disembark with the group in the morning and board the motor coach for the journey home. The farewell lunch will be a good opportunity to bid a fond farewell to the new friends you have met. There are sure to be stories and great memories of your adventures to share and cherish.
Meals: B, L
Hilton Garden Inn, Albany, NY (1 night)
Situalted across from State University of New York at Albany, this Hilton Garden Inn features spacious, comfortable accommodations and a variety of on-site amenities including an indoor pool, the on-site Great American Grill Restaurant, and a 24-hour on-site convenience store.
Holland America Cruise Ship (7 nights)
Enjoy your 7-night stay on the Holland America Zuiderdam (October) in a Category D, Outside Cabin. Other cabin options may be available at an additional fee and are subject to availability.
This 9-day day tour follows pickup Route C1, and includes our unique Connections Program. The pickup locations are:
We recommend comfortable rubber-soled shoes for the walking tours. You should also bring along a jacket, as evenings can be cool on the water. Don’t forget your camera, sunscreen and a hat.
Although for most people medication is not required, there are some who may want to bring along a remedy for motion sickness. You don’t want to let that spoil these amazing experiences.
Although this tour starts and ends in Southern Ontario. guests can join this tour from anywhere in the world by flying to Toronto, and using our Connections Program for transportation to a pickup location! Please contact us to discuss your airfare and pre-and post-tour accommodation options.
As with any cruise, there are options for day trips offered by the cruise line with an additional fee. Remember that while in PEI and Québec City you have exclusive Tours in Canada excursions included on those days.
Holland America Zuiderdam
Fishing boats near Cavendish, PEI
Lobsters!
The home of Anne of Green Gables
Halifax Pier 21 Museum of Immigration
Humpback whales in the St. Lawrence River
Montmorency Falls in autumn
Old Québec City in the evening.
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