Canada & New England Cruises
Lighthouses, lobster, historic harbors and some of the best fall color anywhere.
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These cruises trace the North Atlantic coast between New York or Boston and Quebec City or Montreal. Typical ports include Newport, Rhode Island; Portland and Bar Harbor in Maine (for Acadia National Park); Saint John, New Brunswick (for the Bay of Fundy tides); Halifax and Sydney in Nova Scotia; Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island; and the Saguenay Fjord on the St. Lawrence River.
Round-trip sailings from New York, Bayonne or Boston usually last 7 nights; one-way voyages to or from Quebec City and Montreal run 7–12 nights and are easy to combine with a few days in those cities.
At a Glance
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Season | May through October; late September and October are peak for fall foliage. |
| Typical length | 5–12 nights |
| Main homeports | New York, Bayonne (Cape Liberty), Boston, Quebec City, Montreal |
| Good for | Fall color, history, seafood lovers, drive-to cruising from the Northeast |
Smart Traveler tips
- Fall-foliage sailings are the most popular: book early for late September and October.
- Bring a passport; these itineraries visit Canada.
- Bar Harbor is usually a tender port.
Plan Your Canada & New England Cruise
Flights
Flights to Canada (Quebec City, Montreal) · Flights to Boston and New York. Plan to arrive at least a day before the ship sails.Shore excursions
Find shore activities by portBrowse Canada & New England cruise lines, deals and specialists on the Official Cruise Directory: New England · Canada.
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Get Free Cruise QuotesCanada & New England Cruise FAQ
When is the best time for a Canada and New England cruise?
Late September to mid-October for fall color, which is also the busiest and priciest time. June through August brings the warmest weather.
Do I need a passport?
US citizens on a closed-loop cruise can sometimes sail with a birth certificate and ID, but a passport is strongly recommended, and required on one-way voyages that begin or end in Canada.