Cruise itinerary
9-Night Americas Cruise from Montréal, Québec
9 nights · Americas · 8 ports of call
9-night Americas cruise aboard Volendam, departing Montréal, Québec and calling at Quebec City, Québec, Saguenay, Québec, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia and Portland, Maine and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Volendam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Americas · Canada
- Departs
- Montréal, Québec
- Returns
- New York, New York
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Montréal, Québec
Depart 19:00
A French-speaking metropolis on an island in the St. Lawrence River in Québec. The cobbled lanes and stone churches of Old Montréal sit beside the river, while Mount Royal park rises above the downtown grid of cafés, markets and underground shopping.
- Old Montréal
- Mount Royal
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Day2
Quebec City, Québec
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
The walled capital of Québec on a bluff above the St. Lawrence River, the only fortified city north of Mexico. Cobbled Old Québec, the landmark Château Frontenac, and the historic Petit-Champlain quarter give it a distinctly French character.
- Château Frontenac
- Old Québec walls
- Petit-Champlain
- Day3
Saguenay, Québec
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A port on the deep Saguenay Fjord in Québec, where granite walls plunge to the dark water. It is known for the fjord's scenery, the white belugas at its mouth on the St. Lawrence and the cultural region of the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.
- Saguenay Fjord
- Beluga whales
- Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Prince Edward Island in eastern Canada, the seaside town where the country's confederation was negotiated. Victorian streetscapes, the harbourfront and Province House mark the centre, with the island's red cliffs and Anne of Green Gables countryside nearby.
- Province House
- Victoria Row
- Green Gables country
- Day6
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A former coal and steel town on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, set along a sheltered harbour. It is a gateway to the scenic Cabot Trail and the island's Gaelic heritage, marked by the world's largest fiddle standing on the waterfront.
- Cabot Trail
- Big Fiddle
- Cape Breton
- Day7
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
The largest city in Atlantic Canada, built around one of the world's great natural harbours in Nova Scotia. A star-shaped hilltop Citadel overlooks the waterfront boardwalk, and the city holds strong ties to the Titanic and the age of sail.
- Halifax Citadel
- Harbourfront boardwalk
- Titanic graves
- Day8
Portland, Maine
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 21:00
A historic seaport on the rocky coast of Maine, set on a peninsula in Casco Bay. Known for its working waterfront, brick Old Port district and nearby lighthouses, it offers lobster shacks, art galleries and ferries out to the islands of the bay.
- Old Port
- Portland Head Light
- Casco Bay islands
- Day9At sea
- Day10
New York, New York
Arrive 07:00
Cruise ships berth on Manhattan's West Side or across the harbour in Brooklyn and Bayonne, putting the full sweep of New York within reach. The Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square and the museums of Fifth Avenue are all part of a day ashore.
- Statue of Liberty
- Central Park
- Times Square
Upcoming departures
- 2 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Americas Cruise from Montréal, Québec FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Americas cruise calls at Montréal, Québec, Quebec City, Québec, Saguenay, Québec, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Portland, Maine and New York, New York.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Montréal, Québec and ends in New York, New York.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Volendam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 2 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.