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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
Seven Seas Grandeur
This Small ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises leads every Canada & New England vessel on our grade.
Travelers' favorite
4.5
Viking Mars
Highest review score in the region: 4.5/5 across 260 published reviews.
Best for families
Sapphire Princess
The top-graded Canada & New England ship that earns our family tag on its own data.
◆Best ships sailing Canada & New England◆
#2
Seven Seas Grandeur
Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (744 guests) · new in 2023 · Great food · Recently refreshed · Ultra-luxury
Vessel
4.1Reviews
#4
Seven Seas Splendor
Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (746 guests) · Great food · Recently refreshed · Ultra-luxury
Vessel
4.0Reviews
#9
Viking Mars
Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (930 guests) · new in 2022 · Recently refreshed · Adults-only
Vessel
4.5Reviews
#10
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line · Luxury
Large resort ship (2,695 guests) · refit 2023 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.8Reviews
#11
Silver Shadow
Silversea Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (392 guests) · refit 2019 · Great food · Ultra-luxury
Vessel
3.8Reviews
#14
Seabourn Quest
Seabourn Cruise Line · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (450 guests) · refit 2026 · Great food · Recently refreshed · Ultra-luxury
Vessel
4.1Reviews
#20
Seabourn Ovation
Seabourn Cruise Line · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (604 guests) · Great food · Ultra-luxury
Vessel
3.9Reviews
#43
Majestic Princess
Princess Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (3,560 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.6Reviews
#45
Celebrity Silhouette
Celebrity Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (2,886 guests) · refit 2020
Vessel
4.1Reviews
#73
Valiant Lady
Virgin Voyages · Premium
Large resort ship (2,700 guests) · refit 2026 · Recently refreshed · Adults-only
Vessel
3.9Reviews
#82
Norwegian Escape
Norwegian Cruise Line · Contemporary
Large resort ship (4,218 guests) · refit 2022 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.7Reviews
#93
MS Zuiderdam
Holland America Line · Premium
Large resort ship (1,916 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.9Reviews
#94
Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Cruise Line · Contemporary
Large resort ship (3,903 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.4Reviews
#97
Sapphire Princess
Princess Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (2,670 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed · Great for families
Vessel
4.0Reviews
#107
Norwegian Jewel
Norwegian Cruise Line · Contemporary
Large resort ship (2,368 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.9Reviews
◆Ports you’ll visit◆
Manhattan, New York City
At Sea
Halifax
Salty harbor forts, Titanic graves, and a lighthouse coast just down the road.
Saint John, NB
Portland
Norfolk
Sydney
Charlottetown
Boston
Redbrick history and revolution trails wind through America's walkable old city.
Rockland
Quebec City
New York, NYC Manhattan-Brooklyn
◆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 20266 sailingsSep 202621 sailingsOct 202617 sailingsOct 202722 sailings2028-104 sailings2027-1012 sailingsAug 20275 sailingsJun 20278 sailingsSep 202734 sailings2028-0910 sailings2027-062 sailings2026-0912 sailings2028-066 sailings2028-051 sailingsMay 20272 sailings2026-108 sailings2027-071 sailings2027-0922 sailingsJul 20276 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 4 to 31 nights.

Which ports do Canada & New England cruises visit?

Tracked Canada & New England itineraries call at Manhattan, New York City, At Sea, Halifax, Saint John, NB, Portland and Norfolk.

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

Seven Seas Grandeur (Regent Seven Seas Cruises) currently holds the region's top Vessel Class grade, #2 in our fleet-wide ranking.

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