HAL-Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Canada and New England season, which will run from May through October aboard Volendam and Zuiderdam. The programme includes 7- to 14-day cruises and longer Collectors’ Voyages, with departures from Montréal, Québec City, Boston, New York and Fort Lauderdale.
The season will mark Zuiderdam’s debut in the region following its Evolution transformation, which introduced refreshed staterooms and public spaces, Solo Verandah staterooms, panoramic Bridgeview Suites and the Grand Dutch Café.
Holland America Line highlights its schedule of calls in Montréal, where it offers more visits than any other cruise line, according to the company. Selected itineraries include late-night calls in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and Saint John, New Brunswick, as well as overnight stays in Québec City, allowing passengers more time ashore.
The programme combines historic cities and coastal communities with opportunities to explore Atlantic Canada’s natural landscapes and maritime heritage. Depending on the itinerary, passengers can visit national parks and UNESCO World Heritage sites, while wildlife sightings may include beluga whales in Saguenay Fjord, whales in Atlantic Canadian waters and puffins along Newfoundland’s coast.
On board, the cruise line will complement its itineraries with regional cuisine, local entertainment and destination-focused programming, including performances by regional musicians.
Highlights of the 2028 itineraries include:
- 7-day cruises aboard Volendam and Zuiderdam will operate between Boston and Montréal, between Boston and Québec City, or round-trip from Boston. Depending on the sailing, ports include Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, Portland, Saint John, Québec City and Montréal.
- On September 30th, Volendam will depart Montréal on a 9-day cruise to New York, calling at Québec City, Saguenay, Prince Edward Island, Sydney, Halifax and Portland.
- Two 10-day itineraries aboard Volendam will explore Québec and Newfoundland. The June 7th sailing from Montréal to Boston includes Baie-Comeau, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Corner Brook, St. Anthony, St. John’s, Halifax and Portland. The August 19 departure from Boston to Montréal will call at Portland, Halifax, St. John’s, St. Anthony, Corner Brook, Québec City and Saguenay.
- Volendam will also operate 11-day round-trip cruises from Montréal on May 27th and August 29th, visiting Québec City, Saguenay, Cap-aux-Meules, Prince Edward Island, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and St. John’s.
- The longer voyages include a 14-day sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal aboard Volendam, departing May 13th, with calls in Norfolk, Boston, Portland, Halifax, Sydney, Prince Edward Island, Québec City and Saguenay. On October 14th, Zuiderdam will depart Québec City for Fort Lauderdale on a 14-day itinerary featuring Sept-Îles, Saguenay, Halifax, Sydney, Prince Edward Island, Boston and Norfolk.
For a limited time, passengers booking selected 2028 cruises can access Holland America Line’s Have It All Early Booking Bonus. The offer includes shore excursion credit, specialty dining, an Elite Beverage Package, premium Wi-Fi, prepaid Crew Appreciation and the company’s Best Price Guarantee, subject to availability and applicable terms.