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Canada & New England

A Canada and New England cruise follows the Atlantic coast from New York and Boston to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and up the St Lawrence to Quebec City. Lighthouses, lobster towns and historic cities line the route. Autumn sailings are famous for brilliant foliage.

Best time to go

September to mid-October for autumn colours. Summer is warm and lively.

Season

Mainly May to October.

Typical daytime highs

  • Summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 22 to 27°C in summer (June to August). Warm, with cooler sea breezes.
  • Autumn (September to October). Typical daytime highs around 13 to 20°C in autumn (September to October). Crisp and bright, with autumn colours.

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.

How long

Usually 7 to 12 nights.

Fly-cruise airports

  • New York JFK (JFK). about 8 hours
  • Boston Logan (BOS). about 7 hours
  • Philadelphia International (PHL). about 8 hours
  • Toronto Pearson (for Niagara Falls) (YYZ). about 8 hours
  • Québec City Jean Lesage (YQB). usually one connection, around 9 to 11 hours

Who it suits

Couples, history lovers, autumn colour fans and first-time visitors to North America.

Questions

When are the autumn colours best?

Usually from late September to mid-October, varying with the weather each year.

Can I add Niagara Falls?

Yes. Some itineraries include a stay at Niagara Falls before or after the cruise.

Which ports are visited?

Boston, Halifax, Portland in Maine, Saint John in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Quebec City are common calls.

Ports and places