Cruise itinerary
7-Night Americas Cruise from Boston, Massachusetts
7 nights · Americas · 6 ports of call
7-night Americas cruise aboard Volendam, departing Boston, Massachusetts and calling at Eastport, Maine, Saint-John, New Brunswick, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sydney, Nova Scotia and Portland, Maine.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Volendam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Americas · North America · Canada · New England · East Coast US
- Departs
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Returns
- Boston, Massachusetts
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Boston, Massachusetts
Depart 15:00
A historic New England port city in Massachusetts, central to the American Revolution. Boston is known for the Freedom Trail linking colonial landmarks, the Italian North End, Fenway Park, and the cobbled streets of Beacon Hill.
- Freedom Trail
- Fenway Park
- North End
- Day2
Eastport, Maine
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day3
Saint-John, New Brunswick
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
A historic port on the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada, where the world's highest tides drive the river backwards. The Reversing Falls rapids, a restored uptown of brick and a covered city market are the local draws.
- Reversing Falls
- Bay of Fundy tides
- City Market
- Day4
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day5
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Portland, Maine
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day8
Boston, Massachusetts
Arrive 07:00
A historic New England port city in Massachusetts, central to the American Revolution. Boston is known for the Freedom Trail linking colonial landmarks, the Italian North End, Fenway Park, and the cobbled streets of Beacon Hill.
- Freedom Trail
- Fenway Park
- North End
Upcoming departures
- 15 Aug 2026
- 18 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Americas Cruise from Boston, Massachusetts FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Americas cruise calls at Boston, Massachusetts, Eastport, Maine, Saint-John, New Brunswick, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sydney, Nova Scotia and Portland, Maine.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Boston, Massachusetts.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Volendam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 15 Aug 2026 and 18 Sep 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.