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Cruises to Canada & New England

Canada and New England is a fall-foliage run where scenic coastal days reward a comfortable ship. Here are the ships sailing it, ranked by Vessel Class.

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Which ship is right for you
Top of the class
Queen Mary 2
This Large resort ship from Cunard Line leads every Canada & New England vessel on our grade.
Travelers' favorite
4.6
Viking Venus
Highest review score in the region: 4.6/5 across 326 published reviews.
Best for families
Icon of the Seas
The top-graded Canada & New England ship that earns our family tag on its own data.
Small-ship pick
Silver Moon
The best-graded ship under 750 guests sailing Canada & New England.
Best ships sailing Canada & New England
#2
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line · Luxury
Large resort ship (2,695 guests) · refit 2023 · Great service · Just refreshed · Spacious
Vessel
3.8Reviews
#5
Silver Moon
Silversea Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (596 guests) · Great food · Great service · New ship
Vessel
3.6Reviews
#7
Viking Neptune
Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (930 guests) · new in 2022 · Great food · Great service · New ship
Vessel
4.5Reviews
#8
Viking Venus
Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (930 guests) · Great food · Great service · New ship
Vessel
4.6Reviews
#19
Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (746 guests) · Great food · Great service · Spacious
Vessel
3.9Reviews
#23
Viking Orion
Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (930 guests) · Great service · Adults-only · Loved by travelers
Vessel
4.4Reviews
#24
Vista
Oceania Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (1,200 guests) · new in 2023 · Great food · Great service · New ship
Vessel
4.4Reviews
#37
Seabourn Ovation
Seabourn Cruise Line · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (604 guests) · Great food · Great service · Spacious
Vessel
3.9Reviews
#39
Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (3,260 guests) · new in 2023 · Lots to do · New ship
Vessel
4.2Reviews
#41
MSC World America
MSC Cruises · Contemporary
Large resort ship (6,762 guests) · new in 2025 · New ship
Vessel
3.1Reviews
#49
Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International · Contemporary
Large resort ship (5,610 guests) · new in 2023 · Lots to do · New ship · Great for families
Vessel
3.7Reviews
#51
Celebrity Reflection
Celebrity Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (3,046 guests) · refit 2022 · Just refreshed
Vessel
4.2Reviews
#52
MSC Divina
MSC Cruises · Contemporary
Large resort ship (3,502 guests) · Lots to do
Vessel
3.4Reviews
#69
Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (2,850 guests) · refit 2026 · Just refreshed
Vessel
4.1Reviews
#73
Silver Wind
Silversea Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (274 guests) · Great food · Great service · Spacious
Vessel
3.7Reviews
Ports you’ll visit
Portland (ME)
Old Port cobblestones, harbor lighthouses, lobster rolls.
Bar Harbor
Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain, and dockside lobster.
Halifax
The Citadel, Peggy's Cove lighthouse, a walkable waterfront.
Saint John
Bay of Fundy's giant tides and the Reversing Falls rapids.
Sydney (NS)
Cape Breton's Cabot Trail and the Fortress of Louisbourg.
New York
Sail past the Statue of Liberty.
Heads up: Some 'New York' cruises actually sail from Cape Liberty, NJ, 45 min away.
Newport
Portland
Saint-John
Sydney
Charlottetown
Gaspé
When to go
The season runs May to October, but the reason most people sail is late September and October, when the coastal foliage peaks — book early, it's the busiest window. Spring and summer are quieter and milder along the Atlantic coast.
Aug 202612 sailingsSep 20269 sailingsOct 202610 sailingsNov 20265 sailingsDec 20264 sailingsJan 20278 sailingsOct 20284 sailingsSep 20274 sailingsOct 20274 sailingsSep 20282 sailings
Common questions
When is the best time to cruise Canada & New England?

The season runs May to October, but the reason most people sail is late September and October, when the coastal foliage peaks — book early, it's the busiest window. Spring and summer are quieter and milder along the Atlantic coast.

How long are Canada & New England cruises?

The Canada & New England sailings CruiseIndex tracks run 5 to 14 nights.

Which ports do Canada & New England cruises visit?

Tracked Canada & New England itineraries call at Portland (ME), Bar Harbor, Halifax, Saint John, Sydney (NS) and New York.

What is the best cruise ship in Canada & New England?

Queen Mary 2 (Cunard Line) currently holds the region's top Vessel Class grade, #2 in our fleet-wide ranking.

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