Canada & New England

Canada & New England

Canada & New England

Discover the unique history, stunning beauty and diverse cultures of Canada and New England. Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail, explore Prince Edward Island, and immerse yourself in the French inspired wonders of Quebec City and Montreal. And new this year: the wild beauty of Gaspé Peninsula, the traditions of the Innu nation at Sept-Îles, and a manmade glacier in Baie-Comeau, all in Quebec. You’ll be so close to home and yet you will feel as if you are worlds away. A perfect family vacation, these cruises feature five convenient home ports and itineraries ranging from 7 to 15 days spanning spring, summer and fall. All this aboard a five-star Holland America ship with plenty of activities to please and entertain everyone in the family.

 

Featured Ports & Excursions

Baie-Comeau, Quebec
Baie-Comeau is beautifully located on the banks of the Mancouagan and Saint Lawrence Rivers. Stroll the lovely quartier Sainte-Amélie. Learn about regional wildlife at the Maison de la Faune. Or visit the new Centré Boréal, a fascinating Glacier Center where visitors can walk through a manmade glacier, experiencing its temperature, sound and movement. Sample shore excursions: After the Glaciers – Boréal Forest and Interpretation Center Tour; Boréal Forest Walking Tour.

Bar Harbor, Maine
Once the exclusive summer resort of America's fabulously wealthy, today Bar Harbor is an artists' enclave and gateway to the rich natural beauty of Acadia National Park, much of which was donated by the Rockefeller family. Watch for white-tail deer and other wildlife and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the park. Attend an authentic "Downeast" lobster bake. Sample shore excursions: Acadia National Park & Carriage Ride; Coastal Sea Kayaking; The Ultimate Island Experience - A Private Luncheon at Frenchman's Bay.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward
PEI may be Canada s smallest province, but it's big on history and attractions. It is here that the famous Conference of 1864 was held, which resulted in the creation of the Canadian confederacy. Learn all about it on a walking tour of Charlottetown, the provincial capital. Or cast your vote for shopping, a lobster luncheon at Dalvay-by-the-Sea or a tour of the picturesque farm that inspired Anne of Green Gables. Sample shore excursions: Biking on the Confederation Trail; A Day in Dalvay-by-the-Sea; Island Drive & Anne of Green Gables.

Gaspe, Quebec, Canada
Nestled in a rugged coastline dotted with tiny fishing villages and lighthouses, Gaspé lies in the shadow of the Chic-Choc Mountains. With more than 800 square miles of preserved parks, its natural beauty and abundant wildlife is astounding. Herds of caribou and elk roam freely; eagles and puffins share quiet coves. Visit Percé Rock and watch as this geologic wonder changes color in the transiting sun. Sample shore excursions: Forillon National Park Tour and Gaspé City Tour.

Halifax,Canada
For ocean scenery at its best, nothing rivals Nova Scotia's south shore. Here find craggy coastlines, fabled Peggy's Cove, and the striking German village of Lunenburg, so meticulously restored it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Back in Halifax the ramparts of the Citadel and a museum commemorating the Titanic await your inspection. Sample shore excursions: Peggy's Cove & Lobster Lunch; Soldier for-a-Day Interactive Tour; Titanic Tour: The Halifax Connection.

Montreal, Quebec
Part French, part English, totally intriguing. Come early or stay a few extra days after your Holland America cruise. Among Montréal's enticements: the cobblestone streets of the lamp-lit Old City, heavenly Notre-Dame Basilica, endless festivals and street fairs in Place Jacques-Cartier. Sample shore excursion; Province City Tour of Old & New Montréal.

Quebec City, Quebec
A tree-lined "Champs-Elysées," buttery croissants, the lilt of French, a grand château on the river. Is this Canada, or is it France? It is both - a bastion of French culture in North America where impassioned Québécois hold dear their history, language and culture. Nearby: Montmorency Falls, higher than Niagara. Sample shore excursions: Québec City Walking Tour with Tea at the Château Frontenac; St. Lawrence Grand Tour & Lunch.