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Holland America Line's 2024 Canada and New
England season is set to feature 29 sailings that range from
weeklong getaways to longer, more in-depth journeys. The close-to-home cruises
that depart or end in Boston, Massachusetts are idyllic for family
getaways and guests looking to explore North America's Atlantic
Coast. One extended roundtrip-Boston itinerary also stretches up to the
dramatic landscapes of Iceland and Greenland.
From April through October, Volendam and Zuiderdam offer a series of
seven-day "Canada & New England
Discovery" departures with ports that showcase the region's
delicious seafood, deep maritime history, quintessential charm and natural
beauty. Ten- and 11-day cruises on Volendam add Newfoundland, while a
24-day expedition adds Greenland and a circumnavigation of Iceland.
"A Canada and New England
cruise has it all for travelers looking to stay closer to home
but experience a taste of Europe, beautiful scenery, amazing food, natural
beauty and incredible history," said Beth Bodensteiner, Holland
America Line's chief commercial officer. "Our expanded season allows
travelers to explore the region from spring through autumn, including the
popular fall foliage, and by offering longer cruises we can extend up to Greenland and Iceland for
a truly unique vacation."
Have It All Early Booking Bonus
For a limited time, when guests book 2024 Canada and New
England cruises with the Have It All premium package,
the standard package amenities of shore excursions, specialty dining, a
Signature Beverage Package and Surf Wi-Fi are included — plus the added perk of
free prepaid Crew Appreciation, along with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage
Package and Premium Wi-Fi.
Highlights of the 2024 Season:
A 24-day cruise departing July
27 on Volendam sails roundtrip from Boston and
circumnavigates Iceland, enhancing Holland America Line's homeport
initiative that allows guests to see the world from their doorstep, with just a
short flight or drive to the port. The cruise makes six calls around Iceland,
with 10 additional visits in Greenland, Maine and Canada's Nova
Scotia, Labrador and Newfoundland.
Volendam will cruise between Boston and Montréal,
Québec, Canada in both the summer and fall on a series of seven-day
"Canada & New England
Discovery" itineraries with convenient weekend departures.
Ports include Bar Harbor, Maine, and the Canadian destinations of Québec
City, Québec; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; and Sydney and Halifax,
Nova Scotia. (The Sept. 28 departure exchanges Bar Harbor for Rockland,
Maine.)
Zuiderdam will sail seven-day "Canada & New England
Discovery" itineraries between Boston and Québec City,
with weekend departures and overnight calls at Quebec City at the
beginning or end of the cruise. Ports include Bar Harbor, Charlottetown, Sydney and Halifax.
(The Sept. 21 departure exchanges Bar Harbor for Rockland and
doesn't include a Quebec overnight.)
One seven-day "Historic Coasts"
cruise roundtrip from Boston aboard Volendam departs July 20 and
calls at Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine; Saint John, New
Brunswick, Canada; and Halifax and Sydney.
Volendam offers longer "Newfoundland & New
England Discovery" cruises that sail between Boston and Montreal.
Ports on the 10-day cruise includes Quebec City, Baie-Comeau and Havre-Saint-Pierre,
Québec; Corner Brook, St. Anthony and St. John's in Newfoundland; Halifax and Portland.
The 11-day departure calls at Portland, Saint John, Corner Brook, Charlottetown and Quebec's Saguenay.
Both Volendam and Zuiderdam will cruise the region in the fall so more
guests can view the impressive display of the changing foliage. Itineraries
feature scenic cruising through the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Saguenay
Fjord.
Holland America Line's perfectly sized ships are small enough
to enable cruising the scenic St. Lawrence River, with calls at Montréal and
Québec City on nearly every itinerary and large enough to host multiple spaces
for live music, entertainment productions and specialty dining.
Volendam offers 13- and 14-day repositioning
cruises along the Atlantic Coast between Montréal and Fort
Lauderdale, Florida, in April and October. Both cruises include an overnight
at Quebec City. Zuiderdam's 11-day Atlantic Coast cruise from Quebec
City to Fort Lauderdale in October adds Charleston, South
Carolina.
Explore Food, Wine and Culture on Culinary Tours
Exclusive shore excursions in partnership
with FOOD & WINE magazine highlight the tastes of the
region. On Canada and New England cruises, guests can indulge in
authentic poutine and maple syrup–infused treats or farm-to-fork cuisine
in Quebec City; explore the best of Nova Scotia's culinary scene
along Halifax's iconic waterfront boardwalk; and sample Prince
Edward Island's freshly-shucked oysters, lobster sliders and home-grown
mussels.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel
advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and
the Holland America Blog. You
can also access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.
Image Credit: ©
Holland America Line
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