Cruise itinerary
7-Night Americas Cruise from Boston, Massachusetts
7 nights · Americas · 7 ports of call
7-night Americas cruise aboard Volendam, departing Boston, Massachusetts and calling at Portland, Maine, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Quebec City, Québec and Montréal, Québec.
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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
- Montréal, Québec
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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
Portland, Maine
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:00
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
- Day3
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day4
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Arrive 09:30 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day5
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Quebec City, Québec
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day8
Montréal, Québec
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 18 Jul 2026
- 1 Aug 2026
- 19 Sep 2026
- 19 Jun 2027
- 3 Jul 2027
- 25 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, Portland, Maine, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Quebec City, Québec and Montréal, Québec.
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 departs from Boston, Massachusetts and ends in Montréal, Québec.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Volendam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Jul 2026, 1 Aug 2026, 19 Sep 2026 and 19 Jun 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.