Holland America Line launches 2027 Canada and New England season

Holland America Line has launched its 2027 Canada and New England season.

Two ships, Volendam and Zuiderdam, will sail 20 voyages across 13 seven to 14-day itineraries between May and October.

The majority of sailings will including scenic cruising along the St Lawrence River and calls at Montréal or Québec City.

The 1,700-passenger Volendam will operate four seven-day cruises which will sail Boston and Montréal, or round-trip from Boston.

All of these sailings will include visits to Québec City, Sydney and Halifax, while some will also call at Prince Edward Island, Eastport and Portland in Maine, and Saint John.

Volendam will also offer 10 and 11-day voyages between the two cities, with 11 ports of call options throughout Newfoundland, Québec, New Brunswick, Prince Edwards Island and Maine.

The vessel will also deliver a 14-day Atlantic & Colonial New England sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal, visiting seven ports along the way.

The 2,300 passenger Zuiderdam will sail a series of three seven-day voyages between Québec City and Boston, or round-trip from Boston.

Selected cruises will have late-night departures from Prince Edward Island, Portland and Québec City.

Zuiderdam will also sail a 14-day voyage called Atlantic, New England and Québec from Québec City to Miami, visiting eight ports, including an overnight in Halifax.

The new nine-day Lighthouses & Harbors of Canada and New England on Volendam from Montréal to New York from October 2, 2027, will visit up to 10 lighthouse and have 22 shore excursions, leading in at £2,469.

New bookings for the programme will benefit from the ‘Have It All’ booking bonus for a limited time, which includes a shore excursion credit, a speciality dining credit, prepaid gratuities, the Elite Beverage package, premium Wi-Fi and up to $300 onboard credit.

Paul Grigsby, vice-president of deployment and itinerary planning for Holland America Line, said: “Our Canada and New England itineraries are designed to showcase the wonders of the region - from its breathtaking national parks and storied lighthouses to its rich French heritage.

“Guests can experience magnificent French culture without ever leaving North America, all while enjoying a front-row seat to the stunning fall foliage that makes this part of the world unforgettable.”