Explore and book Holland America Line 7 Night Canada / New England Cruise on the Volendam departing from Boston, Massachusetts on Sep 7, 2025 and ending in Quebec City, Quebec on Sep 14, 2025 Sail to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Boston, Massachusetts, Portland, Maine, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Montreal, Quebec, Quebec City, Quebec

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts, Us Boarding Time To Be Assigned

Steeped in American history, Boston offers cruisers a journey through the nation's early days, from the Freedom Trail to colonial landmarks. Beyond history, the city's vibrant neighborhoods and waterfront provide a modern charm.

Portland, Maine

Best of Maine
A Taste of Maine
Small Group Discoveries: Portland and Lighthouse Climb
Bike and Hike Portland
Small Group Discoveries: Foodie Walking Tour of Portland
Portland by Land and Sea
Best of Portland & Kennebunkport Village
Kennebunkport and Scenic Cruise
Lighthouses of Maine
Portland Walking Tour - Beyond the Old Port

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Visa Req For Some

Halifax, Nova Scotia

With its rich maritime history, Halifax in Nova Scotia offers a unique Canadian experience. From the historic waterfront to the lush Public Gardens, cruisers can delve into Canada's Atlantic heritage.

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Visa Req For Some

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Sydney in Nova Scotia is a gateway to the scenic beauty of Cape Breton Island. Enjoy rich Celtic heritage, inviting pubs, and waterfront charm.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Visa Req For Some

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

The capital of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown exudes a quaint charm with its historic architecture, seaside promenades, and lush parks. Known as the "Birthplace of Confederation", this Canadian city offers a mix of cultural heritage and maritime splendor.

Cruising Gulf Of St. Lawrence (cruising Only)

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (times Subject To Tidal Cond Visa Req For Some)

Quebec City, Quebec

Perched on the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City's historic charm, cobblestone streets, and French heritage transport cruisers to a European-like enclave in North America.

Saint Lawrence River Cruising (cruising Only)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Times Subject To Tidal Cond Visa Req For Some

Montreal, Quebec

Off the coast of Iceland, Vigur Island is a sanctuary for birds and a haven for nature enthusiasts. With its puffin colonies, traditional Icelandic farmhouses, and serene landscapes, Vigur offers a peaceful and unique Arctic experience.

7 Night Canada / New England Cruise

North America

Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds at sea, brought to you by Effy.

Onboard Shopping

Your Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack or poker, our dealers and staff are available to provide complimentary instruction — and we offer many engaging tournament options. The Casino is only open at sea.

Casino Action

Each voyage brings a guest chef on board to guide you through the culinary traditions of your destinations. Try local flavors at a food & wine tasting, add a new recipe to your repertoire at a live cooking demonstration or indulge your senses at a fine dining event.For those looking to continue their epicurean immersion on shore, guest chefs lead select shore excursions*, exploring local cuisines while sharing their gastronomic expertise in the field.

Port to Table

Unleash your competitive spirit at High Score!, our new family game room — on Oosterdam. By day, it’s a secret hideaway for kids and teens, where they can engage in a fast-paced flurry of four-person air hockey or contend for bragging rights in the video arcade. At night, the entire family is welcome to bond over board games, skee-ball, a tilting labyrinth and family activities.

High Score!

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit. Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful. Enjoy the programs listed below and visit our Explorations Central discovery center on board. *

Explorations Central

Enjoy a game of pickleball on top-deck courts with stunning ocean views. Play casually anytime or join a tournament, with beginner lessons available for newcomers. Complimentary equipment provided, weather permitting.



Pickleball At Sea

The Explorer’s Lounge is an elegant and refined space to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, or your favorite liqueur.

Explorer's Lounge

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center stage in The Crow's Nest at the top of the ship, where you can relax just about any time of day and enjoy your favorite drink.

Crow's Nest

This sophisticated venue is adorned with an eclectic and whimsical mix of artwork including portraits, landscapes, still life and abstract pieces. Order your favorite cocktail or try one from our signature cocktail menu created in partnership with our Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff, a James Beard “Who’s Who” inductee.

Gallery Bar

Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.

Ocean Bar

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges and gathering places onboard. Explore Mix for Champagne, Martinis, and Spirits and Ales.

For aficionados, this is truly your whisk(e)y wonderland. At NOTES, a dedicated whisk(e)y bar guests can gaze in awe at the more than 120 labels on display — and sample some of the rarest whisk(e)y selections in the world. An interactive menu board and multiple tasting options are designed to identify uniquely personalized flavor profiles for every guest.

Notes

Which is more delightful: the apple-pear saketini in your chilled glass or views of the sun going down in a crimson blaze? Enjoy both in this stylish hideaway – your destination for panoramic views and exotic cocktails, and just one of the wide selection of lounges and gathering places on board.

Tamarind Bar

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges on board. In the Piano Bar, gather around and sing along as our pianist plays your favorites.

Piano Bar

Sip on a cool cocktail while basking in the sun and savoring stunning ocean views from the deck lounge chairs. A laid-back vibe with unbeatable scenery.



Sea View Bar

At Explorations Café, relax in a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through one of the most extensive libraries at sea, view a wide array of audio and video programming, or simply read the morning paper. Guests can also enjoy fresh pastries and their favorite espresso drink.

Explorations Café

Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toasted brioche with our own trade-marked secret sauce. Savor a succulent Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog with golden French fries. Or choose a grilled chicken breast sandwich or juicy portabella mushroom stack. Dive-In is the perfect spot to dine poolside on the best burgers at sea.

Dive-In

Explore a world of intriguing culinary possibilities in the Lido Market. Steps from the Lido pool, this modern marketplace includes a curated selection of delicious options that you can grab on the go or have made to order: Breadboard, with freshly baked breads and pastries; Wild Harvest, offering a bountiful selection of hearty salads; Homestead, serving up comfort classics; Distant Lands, featuring global cuisine; Sweet Spot, for ice cream creations and desserts; Roasting Pan, hand-carved meats, fish and other hearty entrees; Perk, freshly brewed beverages and chilled juices; Quench, premium coffee, beer, wine, and soda available for purchase; Rise, savory quiches, croissants and sandwiches, and more.

Lido Market

Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service make for one of finest meals you’ll ever have. The refined menu features a selection of 28-day wet-aged USDA Prime steaks — meticulously chosen to guarantee the finest quality — as well as classic steakhouse dishes and innovative recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef and Culinary Council® member, David Burke. Every dish is exquisitely prepared, beautifully plated and complemented by a vast collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event unto itself, a celebration of fine dining and a triumph of flavor.

Pinnacle Grill

For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. Behind the scenes, our Culinary Council,® an elite team of seven world-renowned chefs,  and our talented onboard executive chefs have worked to bring each dish to perfection. For dinner, choose from classics such as Boneless Lamb Loin en Croute, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, as well as regionally inspired cuisine and artfully prepared vegetarian dishes. Enrich your journey with an extensive selection of wines, carefully selected by our Wine Curator, world-renowned wine critic James Suckling.

The Dining Room

In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. This is the inspiration for our onboard Italian restaurant, Canaletto. Enjoy amazing Italian classics like braised chicken cacciatore al forno, branzino ai ferri or garlic shrimp ravioli. And for dessert: tiramisù, cannoli alla Siciliana, gelato, and more. Including pasta made fresh daily. Buon Appetito!

Canaletto

We have partnered with BBC Earth to bring you unforgettable new ways to experience the world's natural wonders. Through the innovative and breathtaking programming, guests will be taken closer to the ocean and the natural world through groundbreaking concerts and films.

BBC Earth in Concert

Screening nightly in the movie theatre (on select ships) are recent-release films and perennially popular classics. You can also watch movies any time in your stateroom or suite. And aboard Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam, watch your favorite stars light up the night on a giant outdoor LED movie screen by the Lido Pool.

Movies On Board

Experience world-class entertainment at World Stage, featuring captivating lectures by local experts and thrilling performances from top acts like Step One Dance Company and Cantaré. On select ships, a two-story LED screen enhances the immersive experience.

World Stage

2 pianos - 60 Years of Chart Toppers - 100s Of Songs.  Sing along, test your music trivia skills or just sit back and enjoy as the hits fill the room each night.

Billboard on Board

Highlights for kids ages 3 to 6 include “Painting Picassos,” and “Sing-Along Storytime,” as well as theme parties, such as “Dino-Mite Night” and “Ships Ahoy Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure.”

Kids Programs (Ages 3-6)

Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.

Club Hal

From ice-cream eating contests to gaming tournaments and theme parties, tweens will have plenty to enjoy.

Tweens Programs (Ages 7-12)

Club HAL activities are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on port days. Lunch is available for participants between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children must be registered and signed into and out of programming by a parent or guardian.

Port Day Activities

Children with special needs are invited to attend Club HAL activities based on their chronological age; our staff is trained to work with special needs children. Please let us know when booking your reservation.

Special Needs

Teen cruisers enjoy mocktail parties, karaoke and trivia contests, jewelry making, video games, staff vs. teens volleyball tournaments, themed events and more.

Teens Programs (Ages 13-17)

Relaxing treatment rooms offer breathtaking views where guests can enjoy exotic skin, body, and hair treatments ranging from hot stone massages and pedicures to hair styling and facials.

Treatment Rooms

During a leisurely day at sea, few places help you refresh, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®. This heavenly retreat nurtures every aspect of your well-being with renowned spa rituals and healing touches. In the spa, pamper your skin with facial treatments featuring premium, naturally sourced ingredients. Nurture your body, too, with massage treatments employing time-honored, hands-on massage techniques gleaned from around the world.

Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilates and more or work out at your own pace. You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two refreshing pools (available on select ships). Some classes may have a nominal fee.

Fitness

Open your mind to the creativity of our international stylists and leave the salon today with a hairstyle that will put a bounce in your step and your locks!

Hair & Nail Services

Prepare for wonderful pampering as you enjoy a select combination of rejuvenating spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®, along with other healthy amenities,

Signature Service

Elegant and spacious, Volendam takes her décor cues from the garden. Her grand public spaces are graced with floral fabrics and tapestries, as well as huge vases of fresh floral arrangements. While on board, explore the wonders of nature in BBC Earth Experiences. Enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table programming. Relax with a spa treatment at the Greenhouse Salon & Spa. Or dine in one of our selection of fine restaurants.

Port To Table

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit.  Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful.

Each day on board offers delicious dining options, world-class entertainment and enriching activities.

BBC Earth In Concert

Watch music shows and other entertainment like you never have before at World Stage. Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam bring the World Stage experience to the next level with a two-story, 270-degree wraparound LED screen. A perfect panorama of sight and sound.

Billboard Onboard

Club HAL

Holland America Line

Volendam

On this tour you will visit two of America's national treasures -- the John F. Kennedy Library (perhaps the nation's most popular presidential library) and Peacefield, home and library of John Adams and John Quincy Adams.

Take in the best of Boston and the surrounding area as this tour encompasses the highlights of the city, a visit to Harvard Yard as well as a drive to the historic battlefields of Lexington and Concord. A panoramic tour over the Charles River brings you to Cambridge -- home of the prestigious Harvard University.

Enjoy the highlights of Boston from both land and sea on this unique panoramic sightseeing tour of the city's most important and scenic sites via a replica World War II amphibious vehicle called the Boston Duck.

On the city side, your coach will pass some of the scenic highlights of Boston’s Freedom Trail -- Trinity Church, the Boston Public Library, Back Bay, Newbury Street, the Public Garden, the Boston Common, Beacon Hill and the Massachusetts State House. Time permitting, you will stop to take a few photos at Copley Square.

One of the city’s most attractive spots is Copley Square bordered by the architectural wonders of Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library.

Discover the heart and soul of exciting Halifax as you get out and explore Nova Scotia’s capital on foot. Your kilted guide will encourage your questions and share many stories of Halifax’s past and present.

Enjoy the cityscape as your experienced guide introduces you to Halifax’s finest shops, restaurants, museums and historic sites.

The Halifax horse-drawn trolley will take you back to another era. This mix of old and new, with architecture and history blended harmoniously in the vibrant downtown core, offers a detailed overview and a great insight into the historic, economic and cultural attractions of Halifax.

See the historic and revitalized downtown core of this diverse and cosmopolitan city, with stunning waterfront views. Hear stories of some major events in Halifax’s history, from the sinking of the Titanic to the massive Halifax Explosion that literally rocked the city to its core.

Bathed in unspoiled beauty, Peggy’s Cove has long been an inspiration for artists and, more recently, has become an irresistible lure for adventurers like you. Colorful houses and fishing shacks perch atop a rocky outcropping, waiting to be captured in your best vacation photos. At the lighthouse that is surely the most-photographed building in Canada, the restless waters of the Atlantic have honed the surrounding rock with the wear and tear of the ocean and its punishing storms. You’ll leave here with iconic photos to treasure for a lifetime.

From the moment you leave the pier, your kilted guide will point out interesting sites and vistas all the way to Peggy’s Cove. Here, you will see for yourself the impressive rock formations and coastal beauty of this rustic, working fishing village. At the lighthouse -- perhaps the most-photographed building in Canada -- take spectacular photos of the building against the surrounding rock. Take advantage of some free time to explore on your own the galleries and shops of Peggy’s Cove. Take photos, talk to the locals, or try the famous and fabulous local gingerbread. If you wish, join your guide for a live lobster demonstration -- you can even hold a live lobster if you’re game.

See Halifax’s charming architecture and tree-lined streets -- remnants of its fascinating 269-year history -- as your guide tells of the pirates and princes, press gangs and brewers who have helped shape the city.

It's a short drive to the Notre-Dame Basilica -- a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture, built between 1824 and 1829. The magnificent interior in wood and the boldly modern design of the Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur Chapel captivate hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Paintings, sculptures and stained-glass windows illustrate biblical passages as well as 350 years of parish history.

Holland America Line Line’s Brand Ambassador, Seth Wayne will be onboard Zaandam for a 7 Day Canada/New England Discovery cruise. Be part of the fun and participate in the exclusive events!

Your Quebecois guide will help you discover the first settlement of New France in the Lower Town, with a visit to Place Royale and the first shopping street in North America -- Le Quartier Petit-Champlain.

Discover the European charm of the first French city in North America as you enjoy a short funicular ride to reach the castle-like Château Frontenac. It was here that Roosevelt, Churchill and MacKenzie King met to discuss their strategy during World War II.

In the Old Town, you will view ancient battlegrounds and treasured national historic sites. See Dufferin Terrace and the Château Frontenac Hotel -- Québec’s most famous landmark with panoramic views over the Old City, the Lower Town, the St Lawrence River and the surrounding countryside.

Meet your professional cycling guide on the pier. A short walk brings you to the cycle shop, where you will be fitted with a bicycle, helmet and water bottle.

Along the St Lawrence River, within minutes of the old Walled City of Quebec, you will discover the beautiful pastoral landscapes of the Island of Orléans and Montmorency Falls.

Quebec City drapes like an exotic mantle over a steep hill, so that its narrow cobblestone streets and charming little alleyways are clearly divided into the Upper Town and the Lower Town.

Discover the European charm and character of the first French city in North America as you explore the city sights and learn the fascinating history of Quebec’s 400-year legacy.

The Cabot Trail, deemed one of the most scenic drives in North America, will take you from the Atlantic shoreline and into the Cape Breton's Highland National Park.

Join a costumed guide on this relaxed walking tour through Old Sydney -- the part of the city that was settled by loyalists fleeing the American Revolution of 1785.

Begin your tour with a brief introduction to Sydney. Hear about the city's founders and the industries that developed in this area as you drive through the historic North End.

Your guide, in full costume, leads you on a stroll along the city streets, stopping at the most eerie locations. Hear stories that will enthrall you-- tales of the ghostly residents of Sydney and haunted heritage homes.

Step back in time to 1744 and experience the Fortress of Louisbourg -- the largest fortified town outside of Europe. Louisbourg was once a thriving seaport and capital of Île Royale (Cape Breton Island) -- the third-busiest harbor in North America and one of France's key centers of trade and military strength in the New World. Situated along a rocky Atlantic coastline, the site now serves as an exciting and entertaining lesson in Canadian, American, French and British history.

Begin with a brief introduction to Sydney. Hear about the city's founders and the industries that developed in this area, and relax on a panoramic drive through the historic North End.

Convene dockside next to the world's tallest fiddle. From here, a bagpiper will pipe you into a private room for an intimate, award-winning musical performance.

A panoramic drive through Charlottetown offers a chance for you to learn the history of this quaint little town that today is still known as the Birthplace of the Confederation. Uncover the City's rich history as you drive along Great George Street and see sites such as Province House National Historic Site and St Dunstan's Basilica.

Charlottetown is the Birthplace of Confederation. This is where discussions began that led to the formation of Canada. The city has a rich history reflected in its architecture.

This home-grown progressive lunch on Prince Edward Island is an authentic feast for all the senses. The 'Fair Isle' is home to beautiful beaches and lighthouses, and to dozens of fearless culinary artisans and winemakers who are creating an emerging mecca for foodies. Your journey through the heart of the island is your chance to meet the growers and providers of seafood, cheese, wine and liqueur.

Relax and enjoy an hour-long horse-drawn trolley ride on this short and sweet excursion that will teach you a lot about glorious Charlottetown and its incredible history. Take in the sights as you pass by many of the town's most spectacular landmarks with an interesting narration from your driver/guide.

A panoramic drive takes you through the historic streets of the Charlottetown Conference that led to Confederation of Canada. Enjoy picturesque views of the rolling hills in the countryside as you head to the North Shore.

Travel along the coast of beautiful Prince Edward Island for a step back in time and peek into some genuine PEI history. The mystique surrounding lighthouses is rooted in pragmatism -- they were crucial for trade and commerce, vastly increasing the safety of the first mode of transportation used by early settlers. Most lighthouses built before 1873 are octagonal in shape -- constructed when timber was abundant in the province. Those built after 1873 are square-tapered. Learn more from your guide about these buildings that have outlasted generations and, if their walls could talk, would tell same hair-raising tales. Each lighthouse had its individual day-markings and distinguishing flash patterns, so sailors always know which headlight is ahead of them.

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