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Eleven nights cruising Canada and New England from Montreal, exploring the Maritimes and French heritage of Quebec
- Cruise the Saint Lawrence River and Gulf of St. Lawrence
- Visit eight Canadian ports including historic Quebec City and St. John's
- Explore French-influenced architecture and culture in Quebec and Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Trip Details
- Departs
- Tue 29 Aug 2028
- Returns
- Sat 9 Sep 2028
- Embarks
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Ship
- Volendam
- Operator
- Holland America Line
11-night Canada & New England cruise from Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Montreal, Quebec, Canada aboard Volendam.
Calling at Saint Lawrence River Cruising, Quebec, Saguenay, St. John's, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Cap-aux-Meules and Charlottetown, with 1 day at sea. 8 ports of call in Canada.
Volendam is a Holland America Line ship that entered service in 1999, carrying around 1,430 guests. One of the smaller ships in the fleet, she is prized for longer and more unusual itineraries, with a flower-themed art collection and the line's classic teak promenade deck.
Stateroom categories range from Interior to Neptune Suite.
Your transports Volendam
Volendam is a Holland America Line ship that entered service in 1999, carrying around 1,430 guests. One of the smaller ships in the fleet, she is prized for longer and more unusual itineraries, with a flower-themed art collection and the line's classic teak promenade deck.
- Guests
- 1,837
- Crew
- 647
- Gross tonnage
- 61,214
- Speed
- 26 knots
- Length
- 237.7 m
- Launched
- 1998
- Deck plans
- 10
Deck 10 — Sky Deck
Source: Holland America Line, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Itinerary
- 1
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Tue 29 AugYour voyage begins in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.Times subject to tidal cond - 2
Saint Lawrence River Cruising
Tue 29 AugYour ship calls at Saint Lawrence River Cruising.Cruising only - 3
Quebec
Wed 30 AugTo visit Québec is to experience France without crossing the Atlantic. The architecture, the ambience, and the animated conversation on the street confirm the impression that a bit of France has been permanently imbedded in North America. Stroll along the streets of the atmospheric Latin Quarter and explore the historic stone and brick houses of Old Québec, the only remaining walled city north of Mexico. Visit the Place Royale and Notre Dame des Victoires, the oldest stone church in North America, and marvel at the turreted Château de Frontenac.Times subject to tidal cond - 4
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Thu 31 AugYour ship calls at Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. - 5
Cruising Gulf of St. Lawrence
Fri 1 SepYour ship calls at Cruising Gulf of St. Lawrence.Cruising only - 6
At sea
Sat 2 SepA full day at sea - time to enjoy Volendam's restaurants, pools and entertainment. - 7
St. John's (Newfoundland), Canada
Sun 3 SepAs Canada's most easterly province, the island of Newfoundland is situated on the North Atlantic, with St. John's as its provincial capital. The city of St. John's is on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula, and is the oldest city in North America. It has always been a busy fishing port with a good natural harbor bounded by hills. Its history and cultural spirit show strong Irish and Scottish influences evident in its pubs and music. The surrounding land is rugged, with a dramatic coastline heavily indented with bays and inlets, which give way to an interior terrain of wild mountains, hills, lakes and rivers.Route subject to weather/ice - 8
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Mon 4 SepYour ship calls at Saint Pierre and Miquelon. - 9
Cap-aux-Meules, Iles de la Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Tue 5 SepYour ship calls at Cap-aux-Meules, Iles de la Madeleine, Quebec, Canada.Tender required - 10
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Wed 6 SepYour ship calls at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. - 11
Cruising Gulf of St. Lawrence
Thu 7 SepYour ship returns to Cruising Gulf of St. Lawrence.Cruising only - 12
Saint Lawrence River Cruising
Fri 8 SepYour ship returns to Saint Lawrence River Cruising.Cruising only - 13
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Sat 9 SepYour voyage concludes in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.Times subject to tidal cond
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Dining in the main Dining Room and casual venues
- Live music venues and nightly entertainment
- Fitness centre and swimming pools
- Enrichment programme and port talks
Accommodation
Volendam is a Holland America Line ship that entered service in 1999, carrying around 1,430 guests. One of the smaller ships in the fleet, she is prized for longer and more unusual itineraries, with a flower-themed art collection and the line's classic teak promenade deck.
Stateroom categories available on this sailing: Neptune Suite, Vista Suite, Ocean View and Interior.
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