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11 best cruises to Canada and New England

Canada and New England cruises are best known for taking mature travelers to experience vibrant autumnal foliage in multiple destinations.

However, the region's photogenic landscapes, charming ports and fresh local seafood make time ashore uniquely enjoyable for couples and families. Plus, late summer and early fall getaways can be convenient and affordable, especially if you already live on the East Coast.

New England and Canada cruises are mainly offered from late August through mid-October (although limited June and July dates are also available). They sail round trip from New York or Boston, or one-way between either city and Montreal or Quebec City.

Itinerary lengths for Canada and New England cruises range from seven to 11 nights. Ships typically call on ports in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, as well as Portland or Bar Harbor, Maine, or even Newport, Rhode Island. High-end, smaller-ship cruise lines may offer more in-depth itineraries of 11 to 15 nights, with more inclusions and higher price tags.

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It's important to book well in advance if you want to cruise during peak foliage weeks, generally late September to mid-October. Also, Newport, Bar Harbor and some lesser-visited ports on these itineraries do not have cruise piers; transferring to shore via tender boat can be time-consuming, if not difficult or impossible for passengers with mobility challenges.

Here are 11 of the best cruises to Canada and New England to consider.

Celebrity: 11-night Boston, Maine & Canada

Celebrity Cruises is offering its 11-night Boston, Maine & Canada itinerary on four late August and September dates in 2024 and another four in 2025. The round-trip sailings from Boston — in 2024 aboard the 2,852-passenger Celebrity Eclipse, and in 2025 aboard the 2,902-passenger Celebrity Silhouette — call on ports in Maine (Portland and Rockland), Nova Scotia (Halifax and Sydney), Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown) and Quebec (Quebec City, where the ship overnights).

The overnight in Quebec City also offers an opportunity to enjoy one of Canada's most charming cities after dark. Don't miss the narrow cobblestone streets of historic Old Quebec, with its inviting cafes.

Who should go : This round-trip itinerary is a convenient option for couples or friends seeking to experience the highlights of New England and Canada during the prime late-summer and early autumn foliage season. Celebrity's ships are designed with adults in mind. They offer multiple onboard bars and lounges for socializing — and the indoor, adults-only Solarium pool is perfect for relaxation as fall temperatures dip.

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Holland America: 11-night Newfoundland & New England Discovery

Not all Canada and New England cruises are timed for leaf peeping. Holland America's 11-night Newfoundland & New England Discovery itinerary in August 2024 on the 1,438-passenger Volendam aims to make the most of the region's late-summer weather.

The cruise embarks in Boston and disembarks in Montreal. In between, Volendam visits seven additional ports (Portland, Maine; Saint John, New Brunswick; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Corner Brook, Newfoundland; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; and Saguenay and Quebec City, Quebec). It offers a comprehensive tour of Canada's Atlantic Provinces and Quebec.

Volendam will sail nine- to 11-night Canada cruises in August and September 2025 as well but with slightly different routings.

Who should go : Holland America attracts retirees and other passengers in the 60-plus age range. The compact Volendam offers a traditional onboard atmosphere, but foodies should know it offers a limited selection of dining venues and lounges. On the plus side, Volendam's pool features a retractable roof in case of cool or rainy weather. This particular itinerary has no ports requiring tender transfers, making all destinations accessible to most passengers with disabilities.

Norwegian: 7-night Canada & New England

Norwegian Cruise Line has multiple ships cruising a dozen Canada and New England itineraries from Boston, New York and Quebec City in 2024 and 2025. For value, convenience and a megaship experience, check out the seven-night Canada & New England: Bar Harbor & Newport sailings aboard the 3,963-passenger Norwegian Breakaway.

The 2025 seven-night Canada & New England: Bar Harbor and Halifax itineraries aboard the 3,963-passenger Norwegian Getaway are almost identical. Both call on five ports: Newport, Rhode Island; Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine; Saint John, New Brunswick; and Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Who should go : Norwegian's Breakaway-class ships offer a resort-meets-theme-park experience with a lively onboard vibe appealing to couples, families and groups of friends. That said, the ships lack an indoor pool.

Cruises during the cooler fall months are best suited for those who enjoy the outdoors. Bar Harbor is the gateway to Acadia National Park, and Saint John offers access to the Bay of Fundy's legendary tides. They're also ideal for travelers who appreciate historic architecture. Newport is known for its Gilded Age mansions, and Halifax offers access to the picturesque village of Peggy's Cove.

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Oceania: 11-night Canada and New England

Several Oceania Cruises visit New England and Canada in 2024 and 2025, but the 670-passenger Insignia is dedicated to 11-night sailings in September and October of both years. It offers a smaller-ship experience with an emphasis on fine dining.

Insignia sails between New York and Montreal this fall and Boston and Montreal next fall. The port-intensive itineraries include eight or nine ports along the Eastern Seaboard. Cruisers might visit Quebec City and Saguenay in Quebec; Sydney and Halifax, Nova Scotia; Corner Brook, Newfoundland; Saint John, New Brunswick; Portland, Maine; Boston; and Newport, Rhode Island.

Who should go : Oceania's premium cruise experience appeals to couples seeking an onboard ambience that combines culinary excellence with elegant decor and elevated service.

The ship might be small, but it still features two intimate specialty restaurants, a gorgeous grand dining room, a high-end buffet and pool grill, and one of the most decadent afternoon tea services at sea. Standard cabins are on the smaller side, but their modern look and sumptuous beds are appealing. For a splurge, the larger suites will not disappoint discerning travelers.

Princess Cruises: 7-night Canada & New England

Princess Cruises offers multiple seven- to 14-night round-trip and one-way sailings to Canada and New England from New York, Quebec City and Boston in 2024 and 2025.

However, our pick is the seven-night Canada & New England itinerary, which combines visits to four or five ports with a cruise aboard one of Princess' newer Royal-class ships, the 3,360-passenger Enchanted Princess.

Passengers will sail round trip from New York and visit Newport, Rhode Island; Boston; Bar Harbor and Portland, Maine; Saint John, New Brunswick; and Halifax, Nova Scotia. On certain weeks, substitute ports might include Halifax, Nova Scotia, or Rockland, Maine. Weekly sailings take place from late August to mid-October.

Who should go : Princess ships, even the newer vessels, offer a more traditional take on cruising that's popular with couples and groups of friends who enjoy a quieter experience — although the after-dinner sing-a-longs in Crooners piano bar can get lively. Enchanted Princess does lack waterslides, thrill-oriented activities and an indoor pool if those amenities are important to you.

Travelers who enjoy dining at different venues each night will appreciate the ship's five specialty restaurants (for an additional cost) and more than half-dozen complimentary dining venues. Don't miss the excellent Gigi's Pizzeria, a sit-down restaurant.

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises: 11-night Fall Season Colors

Regent Seven Seas Cruises ' newest ship, the 750-passenger Seven Seas Grandeur , debuted in late 2023. In fall 2024, it will sail a series of Canada and New England itineraries from New York and Boston, as well as Montreal.

The 11-night Fall Season Colors sailing on Oct. 1, 2024, is timed to allow passengers to enjoy regional foliage at its peak as the ship sails from Boston to Montreal. Grandeur calls on Portland, Maine; Saint John, New Brunswick; Sydney, Nova Scotia; Corner Brook, Newfoundland; and Havre-Saint-Pierre, Sept-Iles, Saguenay and Quebec City in Quebec.

Who should go : Regent's all-inclusive luxury cruises — which include airfare, transfers, onboard beverages and dining, gratuities, Wi-Fi and unlimited shore excursions — have correspondingly luxurious prices. So, passengers are mostly affluent professionals and retirees who enjoy the seamless ease of an all-inclusive sailing offering five-star service.

Connoisseurs of fine dining will be in their element with eight onboard restaurants, which include Chartreuse for fine French cuisine and Pacific Rim for flavorful pan-Asian menus. Plus, passengers can indulge their foodie passions with chef-led classes in the onboard Culinary Arts Kitchen.

Seven Seas Grandeur does not offer an indoor pool for cool-weather swims.

Royal Caribbean: 9-night Canada & New England

Royal Caribbean offers Canada and New England cruises from three cities (Boston, Baltimore and Bayonne, New Jersey) in late summer and fall 2024. To truly experience the Eastern Seaboard, try the nine-night Canada & New England Cruise sailing round trip from the Cape Liberty cruise port in Bayonne aboard the 3,798-passenger Liberty of the Seas. The itinerary visits Boston; Portland, Maine; Sydney and Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Saint John, New Brunswick.

Who should go : Liberty of the Seas is designed to appeal to all ages. A late-August sailing with affordable pricing means a late-summer family getaway is possible, while September and October dates attract more couples and retirees.

Liberty of the Seas doesn't have all the bells and whistles of Royal Caribbean's newer, larger ships. However, it does feature waterslides, a kids aqua park, a FlowRider surf simulator, an ice skating rink, a mini-golf course, an arcade, 11 dining venues, 10 bars and lounges, Broadway-style entertainment and more. It also boasts an adults-only, indoor Solarium pool and several outdoor pools and hot tubs.

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Seabourn: 12-night Canada & New England Fall Foliage

Enjoying the region's colorful autumnal landscapes is the primary agenda on Seabourn's 12-night Canada & New England Fall Foliage cruises, scheduled from August to early October 2024 aboard the 458-passenger Seabourn Quest and in September and October 2025 aboard the 458-passenger Seabourn Sojourn.

These sailings between New York and Montreal visit Newport, Rhode Island; Boston; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; and Saguenay, Quebec City and Trois-Rivieres in Quebec. (The 2025 sailings substitute a few different Canadian ports.)

Who should go : Seabourn 's all-inclusive small-luxury-cruise experience is reflected in its fares, so these itineraries require a generous travel budget. As a result, passengers are typically financially well-off couples, including international travelers, who appreciate the fleet's private-club-style ambience and personalized service.

All cabins are spacious ocean-facing suites, and 90% of the ships' accommodations feature a veranda. The ships might be small, but they still offer four onboard restaurants, including the line's new Mediterranean restaurant, Solis.

Silversea: 12-night New York to Quebec City

For upscale, door-to-door, all-inclusive cruising to New England and Canada, Silversea Cruises offers itineraries on a wide selection of summer and fall dates. The most comprehensive trip is a 12-night New York-to-Quebec City itinerary in summer 2024 aboard the 388-passenger Silver Shadow.

The itinerary includes calls on Newport, Rhode Island; Boston; Portland, Maine; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; and Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Saguenay and Quebec City in Quebec.

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Who should go : Silversea passengers are generally wealthy retired couples passionate about cruising on small luxury ships. They appreciate fine wines and elevated dining, such as the French cuisine offered in La Dame, one of four onboard restaurants. Nightlife on Silver Shadow is generally low-key, though there is a small casino.

Silversea's all-inclusive pricing includes airfare, transfers, gratuities (and butler service), complimentary beverages and at least one included shore excursion per port.

Viking: 12-night Eastern Seaboard Explorer

Viking's 12-night Eastern Seaboard Explorer itinerary aboard its identical 930-guest ocean ships, Viking Neptune and Viking Mars, is offered on two dates in September 2024 and four dates in May and September 2025.

The one-way sailing travels from New York to Montreal (or vice versa, with overnights in each city), and the ships visit Quebec City, Saguenay and Gaspe in Quebec; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Boston.

Who should go : Adults-only Viking appeals to cruisers who appreciate a subdued onboard experience centered around learning about a destination via guest lectures and shore excursions. The cruise line's passengers tend to be retirement age or older.

Viking's fans love the ships' serene Scandinavian-inspired decor, complimentary spa thermal area and pricing that includes wine and beer with lunch and dinner, gratuities and one free shore excursion per port. The ships do not have an onboard casino, but two pools (one with a retractable roof) offer relaxation during sea days.

Windstar: 11-night Southeast Canadian Explorations

The 11-night Southeast Canadian Explorations itinerary aboard Windstar Cruises ' 312-guest Star Pride cruises between Montreal and Boston in September and October 2024 and 2025. Sailings call on Quebec City, Gaspe and Cap-aux-Meules in Quebec; Louisbourg and Halifax in Nova Scotia; and Portland in Maine.

Overnights in Quebec City and Portland give passengers more time to explore on land and enjoy regional cuisine in local restaurants for dinner. Some itineraries will swap the extra day in Portland for one in Bar Harbor or add a stop in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

Who should go : Star Pride is one of the smallest ships offering Canada and New England itineraries, so these sailings are ideal for travelers seeking an intimate cruise experience with more casual camaraderie than most other small-luxury-ship cruises. The ship features five onboard restaurants, and cabins are generously sized (the smallest is 277 square feet).

While cruise fares are not all-inclusive, passengers can pay a daily fee for a package that includes unlimited beer, wine and cocktails, as well as Wi-Fi and crew gratuities.

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Would you like to explore the Great White North? Some of Canada's port cities can be explored on a cruise with Canada Cruises . An itinerary like this includes natural, wild landscapes, historic settlements, quaint waterfront attractions, and French culture and architecture. It could literally float your boat if your idea of an ideal cruise involves avoiding sandy beaches and crowds in hot climates. A vacation in the port cities of the second-largest country in the world is a chance to see the best of both civilized and wild Canadian life. You can save up to 80% compared to brochure prices when you combine cruise line volume buys with our low everyday prices! 

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A beautiful natural coastline adorns Canada's Atlantic coastline, and its cities are no less attractive. Each of the coastal cities in Canada has something unique and special to offer visitors, from Québec's French ambience to Halifax's historical location. Quebec has all the characteristics and appearance of a French city—unique. Explore the historic Old Québec area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its upper and lower town districts. A natural harbor in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is the world's second-largest. Lunenburg, a British colonial settlement from the 18th century, is a must-see.

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1. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

The country is home to glacial-fed lakes, rugged coastlines, and French-speaking cities. A nation with a colonial and indigenous history, Canada is the world's second-largest country. Stroll through the European-styled Old Town in Quebec City and enter Notre Dame Cathedral from the 17th century. Discover Newfoundland's wild terrain by traversing 80 miles of trails outside the city. The view from the top of Bear Mountain in Victoria, British Columbia, when you mountain bike. In the Coast Mountains outside Vancouver, you can zip-line or bungee jump.

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2. Princess Cruise Line

With Princess, you will see the color-drenched shores of Canada & New England while cruising through history and natural beauty. Walk down Boston's historic Freedom Trail, admire Peggy's Cove's lighthouse, and explore Newport's Gilded Age. According to Lonely Planet, the best National Park Experience is ascending Cadillac Mountain in picturesque Acadia National Park. The allure of the northern seaboard will embrace you as you dine on crab cakes and lobster on New England cruises. Take a tour of Boston, Bar Harbor, Quebec City, and St. John on one of our unique itineraries. Enjoy fresh seafood, refreshing breezes, and quaint colonial cities as you cruise Canada & New England.

3. Celebrity Cruise Line

A combination of city charm and natural beauty awaits you in the Northeast, Iceland, and Greenland. Experience breathtaking views and wildlife in national parks. Visit American monuments and historical landmarks. Steamed crab claws, lobster, and oysters are delicious. Take in the city's ease and European charm with an overnight stay on a Canada cruise. Discover the port of Qaqortoq in southern Greenland in August. Cliffs and lush green pastures along Prins Christian Sund surround Iceland.

Hampshire's largest city is Southampton , in addition to the above. Get a taste of world-class cuisine and culture in this city. In Southampton's Old Town, you can discover its many cathedrals and museums. In the southern part of England, visit the Mayflower Theatre for a Broadway show. Enjoy afternoon tea with scones and jam at Elsie's Tea Room.

4. Silver Sea Cruise Line

The best of both worlds in one region. Canada's foliage explodes into life like popping fireworks in the fall when summer festivals and fun give way to fall festivals. Various autumnal hues illuminate magnificent mountainsides as flashes of brilliant color sweep across forests. In addition to Canada, Silversea's small ships allow them to reach ports off the beaten track. Some guests prefer expedition cruises, while others prefer enthralling cities. Also, our gastronomic excellence and crew-to-guest ratio of nearly 1:1 make us a luxury cruise leader. For Canada, Silversea is the only choice for all-inclusive, worldwide travel.

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5. Norwegian Cruise Line

Deep blue seas meet rich autumn hues along Canada's coastlines. Observe nature's unforgettable spectacle of changing foliage. Discover Bar Harbor, an opulent summer retreat built for the 19th-century elite, and travel back to the Gilded Age. You'll find the best Saint Lawrence River views at Québec City's historic Chateau Frontenac. Enjoy a lobster bake "Downeast" one afternoon. The Leading Cruise Line in North America (World Travel Awards).

6. Regent Seven Seas Cruise Line

Observe how the painter Van Gogh's Starry Night hanging in New York's Museum of Modern Art, contrasts with the vibrant colors of the Eastern Seaboard. Acadia National Park's fall color is at its peak. With mountains and a rocky coastline sculpted by glaciers, it is home to wildlife and beautiful hiking trails. Newport's most famous Gilded Age mansion, the Marble House ( built 1888-1892 ), is on display at The Rhode Show. Take an Acadia National Park drive, admire Quebec City's charming Old Town, and enjoy the scenery of New England's changing leaves.

7. Carnival Cruise Line

There is no better way to see the country than on a cruise. Often overlooked as a cruise destination, Canada deserves your attention - because arriving by sea is the perfect way to experience its natural beauty and rich history. On cruises to Canada, you can visit ports like Halifax cruise port , Boston cruise port , and Saint John cruise port - when ships were the primary mode of transportation - but they could have been more fun. Their charm has remained unchanged since the 17th century but they've learned a few new tricks. A Carnival cruise to Canada will show you why this part of the world is so particular.

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8. MSC Cruise Line

With MSC Cruises, you can cruise to canada. Whatever your visit, you'll enjoy fresh seafood, fascinating historical sites, stunning architecture, and nature at its finest. MSC Cruises offers sailing through Canada that takes you back to Old Europe, Nova Scotia, the birthplace of the American Revolution, and one of the USA's most picturesque parks. Take a cruise to Canada with MSC Cruises, and you'll be able to enjoy plenty of fun activities. In Canada, you will discover a rich tapestry of natural beauty from Acadia National Park to Quebec City's French influences to the pure Americana of Boston.

9. Oceania Cruise Line

Oceania's Canada cruises offer many pleasures, from lobster fresh from the sea to scents of pine forests intermingling with salty air. Boston and Saint John have many historical, cultural, and natural attractions. Experience seaside favorites like Bar Harbor and Newport and French-Canadian beauties like Montreal and Quebec City on the St. Lawrence River. Autumn brings perfect opportunities to witness the region's colorful changes.

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Last updated on September 17th, 2023 at 02:46 pm

Cruises to Canada , especially fall cruises to the East Coast are a popular option to truly experience the beauty of Canada. Beautiful cities like Halifax or quaint fishing villages give you a glimpse into life in a small Canadian town.

On the other side of the country, Vancouver offers a big city feel with a mild climate , beautiful natural scenery, laidback lifestyle mountains, lakes, and the Pacific coastline.

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Which Cruise Lines Cruise to Canada?

A number of the large cruise lines offer scheduled cruises to Canada, most notably in the fall. Norwegian, Holland America, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Princess Cruises as well as luxury lines like Oceania, Regent Seven Seas , and Crystal all offer cruises to Canada.

You can easily depart from New York or Boston and head north visiting stops in Maine and then into Canada, with stops often in Halifax (Nova Scotia) and Saint John (New Brunswick) . Many also depart from Montreal or Quebec City before heading eastward.

See Popular East Coast Ports & Excursions

Have You Visited Canada?

Although a large portion of the U.S. population lives within a day’s drive to a Canadian border crossing, many have not ventured to the north to check out what Canada has to offer.

As a Canadian myself, I obviously have a bias toward loving my own country and find it easy to promote the country in which I live.

No matter what Canadian cruise destinations you choose, we hope this Canadian crash course will make your trip memorable and avoid any possible problems or misunderstandings.

Canada is BIG

Just like the United States, Canada is a large country with many distinct regions. Canada is divided into 10 Provinces and 3 Territories.

Think of Canadian provinces like States in the U.S. Understanding Canadian geography will give you a better understanding of just how vast the country is.

As an example, if you started on the west coast in Vancouver, British Columbia , and drove straight through to the tip of the east coast, you will drive almost 7000 KMs (4300 miles.)

Once you get to the end of the road near Sydney, Nova Scotia, you aren’t quite at the end yet. You would then need to catch a ferry to get over to the province furthest to the east – Newfoundland , which is an island-Province.

Since Canada is so large, you can understand why Canadians find it weird when our American friends say things like “I have a friend in Toronto (a city with 3+ million people) his name is Dave. Do you know him?”

Canada’s population just cross 40 million people in mid-2023, with many living in large cities like Toronto, Montreal , Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, London, Winnipeg, Halifax or Vancouver . This handy list of Canadian cities will give you a reference for cities throughout Canada.

Toronto & Niagara Falls

As a side note, I see this question asked on the internet quite often. Many people want to see Niagara Falls or Toronto while they’re on a cruise to Canada .

Here’s the thing: you are very unlikely to see Toronto or Niagara Falls if you’re on a cruise to Canada. The furthest inland that ocean cruises go is Montreal, Quebec .

And Montreal is about 5 hours from Toronto and 6.5 hours to Niagara Falls by car.

You will have to come back on a land vacation or take a Great Lakes Cruise, if you want to see those places.

Canada Adopted the Metric System in the 1970’s

Canada uses the Metric system, not the Imperial system like the United States. This means that we use Kilometres, not Miles, Centimetres, not Inches, Kilograms, not Pounds and Litres, not Gallons.

The United States, Burma, and Liberia are the only countries in the world to continue to use the Imperial system so if you travel outside the United States, it’s likely handy to learn the conversions or download an app to your smartphone to handle this .

British English

As a side note – Canadians use British English when we spell, so when you see words such as “centre”, “colour” or “neighbour,” they are spelled correctly.

Weather in Canada

Canada’s weather can vary greatly across the country with summertime temperatures ranging from the ’70s to the 90’s in degrees Fahrenheit.

It’s NOT cold in Canada all year round unless you happen to visit areas far north near the North Pole .

For example, the most northern city in Canada is Iqaluit (Nunavut) where the summer temperature is usually in the 40’s or 50’s degrees Fahrenheit. Keep in mind, the distance from Toronto to Iqaluit is 2300 km (1400 miles) which is similar to the distance between Boston and Fort Lauderdale.

While it’s cold in the far north, only a very small portion of Canada’s population lives there. The majority of Canadians live in areas where the weather would be more like Seattle , Detroit, or Boston for example.

Winter may surprise you as well. While much of Canada has snow on the ground between December and February, not every community in Canada has snow all winter.

Many of us in Southern Ontario for example (near Detroit, Michigan) have experienced more than one green Christmas in the past 2 decades, while our friends in Boston or New York (just an 8-hour drive away) had plenty of snow at the same time.

If you expect to go skiing in September when your cruise ship stops in Canada, you might be disappointed! (We would love to have you back in the winter though, to enjoy a ski resort in Collingwood Ontario , Whistler BC , or Mont Tremblant Quebec .)

Sales Tax in Canada

Don’t be surprised when you visit a store to see 10 to 15% tax on top of your purchase price.

You read that right: There’s 15% Sales Tax in some locations.

Depending on the province or territory, the tax rates change slightly as we have both a Provincial Tax and a Federal Tax.

The Federal Tax rate in Canada is 5% and each individual provinces tacks on an additional percentage for their cut, which ranges from 0% in Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut to 10% in Saskatchewan.

Currency in Canada

Canada uses the Canadian Dollar as our national currency. Currently, $1 US Dollar will buy you approximately $1.28 Canadian. You will find that most goods have a similar cost to the United States, so American vacationers get a great value by visiting Canada right now.

This currency converter will help you plan your trip.

Our paper-based money since the mid-2000’s is made of plastic/paper meant to stop counterfeiting. We have denominations of $100’s, $50’s, $20’s, $10’s & $5’s. Beyond that, we have coins for everything else.

$2 coins are called Toonies, $1 coins are called Loonies (not because we’re crazy, but because the bird on the coin is a kind of duck called a “Loon”.) We also have quarters, nickels, and dimes.

Thankfully February 2014 we no longer have pennies. All purchases are rounded to the nearest 5 cents unless you’re paying with a debit or credit card.

If you are planning to travel to Canada, get some Canadian currency before you leave the United States.

Some merchants in Cruise port cities may accept U.S Dollars however your exchange rate may not be as favourable and you will likely get Canadian money as change.

Visa, Mastercard & Debit Cards

Traveling with a Visa or Mastercard is the easiest option as both are widely accepted in Canada. Debit cards are a bit different.

In Canada, our national debit system is called “Interac” which we have used since the late 1980’s. Basically, for Canadians with Canadian bank accounts, we have debit cards that immediately deduct the amount from our chequing account when used at an ATM for a cash withdrawal or purchase at a store POS system.

Most American debit cards with a Visa or Mastercard symbol should work in Canada , as well as a regular VISA, Mastercard or Amex credit card.

Liquor in Canada

The Canadian drinking age 19 years of age in most provinces and 18 in Quebec! If you’re 18, 19 or 20, Canada is the place to go if you want to drink legally.

Be aware though – Each Province and Territory has different laws surrounding where alcohol can be sold.

In many provinces, liquor is sold through Government-owned and operated stores which means that local convenience stores may not be able to supply you with your beer and wine.

Laws in Canada

Generally speaking, Canada has many of the same laws as the United States when it comes to driving . To go through them one by one would be difficult. If you think it’s illegal, it probably is and if you’re unsure, you might want to Google it before you do it.

Fines for texting (or even touching your phone while driving) can be pretty steep.

Seat belts while driving are required, no texting while driving is allowed, no drinking and driving is allowed and watch your speed on the highway (remember to look at the KM/hr gauge.) If you rent a car, you will find driving in Canada no different than in the United States.

However, if you plan on renting a car when you dock at a port in Quebec, there are a few unique road rules to consider:

1) Road signs will be in French (though many have international symbols).

1) In Montreal, you cannot turn right on a red light. You also can’t cut through private property to avoid stopping at a red light (ie cutting through a corner gas station to turn right).

2) When driving on a highway (freeway) you can’t pass another car on the right.

3) Left lanes are for passing only. Don’t be the slow driver holding up traffic behind you – you will get a ticket.

4) If you live in New York State or Maine, any Quebec driving infractions (i.e. demerit points) are transferable.

Smoking is not permitted in public buildings, restaurants, public transit, shopping centres, etc. You won’t find smoking sections in restaurants.

One other thing you might want to know – We’re just not into guns. This isn’t meant to be a political discussion about the right to carry a weapon, just be aware that civilians cannot carry guns at any time (other than hunting) and our gun-related crime is quite low.

If you try to enter Canada with a gun (especially a handgun) you’re going to have a very hard time getting into the country!

Other items that will cause trouble at a border crossing would be knives, pepper spray, and illegal drugs.

Travel Documents for Entry to Canada

A Passport is required to enter Canada from the USA (if you are an American.)

At one point several years ago, a driver’s license was accepted but in recent years it’s become mandatory to carry a passport.

If you’re not an American Citizen, check Passport requirements with your home country before trying to enter Canada.

Houses in Canada

While a Grade 6 Geography lesson might have displayed pictures of igloo’s as the main type of housing in Canada, Canadians do not live in these anymore – and haven’t for many many years.

Even if they did, we couldn’t live in them year-round because we don’t have snow during the summer anywhere, other than the tops of the Rocky mountains.

Our houses look almost identical to those found throughout the United States. If you went on a cruise hoping to see something totally different, you’re out of luck.

Sports in Canada

Let’s talk about sports.

Canada = Hockey. It’s that simple.

We have 7 Canadian NHL teams and we’re REALLY into supporting those teams.

Besides the NHL teams, nearly every community in Canada, no matter how small, has a local hockey rink where Saturdays and Sundays are spent watching minor hockey.

Baseball isn’t as popular in Canada as Hockey, but we do have one MLB team – the Toronto Blue Jays.

If you’re on a cruise, you’re not going to make it into Toronto. Even if you stop in Quebec City, it’s still an 8 hour drive one-way to get to Toronto. On a side note, if you ever do return to Canada, Toronto is a wonderful city to check out!

Football is a semi-popular sport in Canada, but not as large as it is in the United States. Our national football league is called the CFL (Canadian Football League) and it consists of 9 teams. The games are fairly well attended, but the players don’t earn millions of dollars like NFL players.

People in Canada, eh

Generalizing all Canadians as similar to one another is much like suggesting that all Americans are the same.

Since the country is so large, there’s great diversity in people across the country. People in Newfoundland are quite different from people in Toronto, complete with their own dialect of English that is distinct to Newfoundland.

Think of the differences between people in Texas and people in New Jersey. Regional dialect, food, culture, the pace of life; Almost anything you can think of that defines people from different regions of the United States applies across Canada.

In Quebec, most people speak French as the official language of that Province is French. The East Coast of Canada is known to be very friendly to visitors and the West Coast of Canada is known for its Seattle-like lifestyle.

Food in Canada

Canada is a multi-cultural nation, with almost every nation in the world represented so our food diversity goes far and wide. Here are a few examples of food and beverages that differ between Canada and the United States.

Iced Tea – If you ask for Iced Tea in Canada, you most likely will get sweetened tea. We don’t usually serve cold, unsweetened tea like in many places around the United States.

Ketchup Chips – These wonderful chips are popular with Canadians. Think Paprika and salt on chips. They leave your hands bright red, but they’re not for everyone.

Butter Tarts – Somewhat like a pecan pie, in a smaller single-serve pie shell, usually with raisins but sometimes pecans as well.

Donair – Found in Nova Scotia –  Similar to a Greek Gyro, but with a twist. The sauce is what makes it different. It’s a sweet milk-based sauce that pairs well with the flavour of the meat, Tomato, and Onion.

Poutine – French fries with gravy and cheese curds. These can vary by region, but the best Poutine is going to be found in Quebec.

Bienvenue au Canada! (Welcome to Canada)

To sum up this entire post, let me state that Canada is friendly, rich in history, and is naturally beautiful from shore to shore and season to season.

We would love to have you visit us on your next cruise. Welcome to Canada!

*Disclaimer: This piece was not meant to offend our American friends in any way if you don’t find this information helpful. As I’m sure my American friends enjoy some light-hearted joking at our expense we do the same here. We have found that even though we’re so close geographically, many Americans don’t know much about us so this piece was meant to educate and inform.

We’re a polite bunch so if this offended you let me say one of our favourite national phrases: I’m sorry.

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About Jonathon Hyjek

Jonathon is the tech guy behind CruiseportAdvisor.com. When he's not stuck in front of his computer, Jonathon enjoys travel & cruising (even after being on a cruise ship that caught fire - a story for another day!)

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P.E.I.'s first cruise ship of the year marks early start to Island tourism season

Ship arrives in time for solar eclipse, as tourism association hoping for another strong season.

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The first cruise ship of the season sailed into Charlottetown Harbour on Monday morning, ahead of the total solar eclipse, though some tourist shops along the waterfront remained closed.

The MSC Poesia, which arrived around 8 a.m., is scheduled to depart at 5 p.m.

It can carry more than 3,000 passengers and nearly 1,000 crew members. It's roughly two and a half weeks earlier than last year's first port call. 

Nellies and Reggies souvenir and gift shop was one of the few stores at Peakes Quay open for business Monday.

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Owner Nellie Murray said she took advantage of the nice weather to take the plywood off the windows and start sales for the season. She said she usually can't find staff until May.

"I'm just going to work around today at getting things ready for the season," she said.

Murray said sales have improved year-over-year since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and she's hoping that trend continues this season.

"I'm finding more and more people are wanting to travel and get out of where they are just for a change, even in the Maritimes," she said.

Corryn Clemence, CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of P.E.I., said while there won't be as many conventions and other events as last year, operators are hoping for a strong year for both golf and leisure.

"There's I think four big fish conventions coming in," she said, each bringing at least 400 delegates starting in May. "We have a lot of great festivals and events that are taking place this year, some that are happening standard in the summer season, but some ... into the fall."

Clemence said a strong tourism season is good news for the Island, even though some may complain about the extra traffic and people.

"As Islanders, maybe sometimes we take it for granted," she said. "But the tax revenues that are generated by our industry help to support so many other areas within government ... education, health care, all of these roadways and infrastructures."

Two more cruise ships are scheduled to arrive in Charlottetown this month: the Viking Polaris on April 25, and the Volendam four days later.

In total, 96 cruise ships are scheduled to visit Charlottetown this year.

The busiest day is expected to be Oct. 1, when the harbour will see four ships docked at the same time.

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A company is turning former cruise ships into floating hotels — see inside its largest 'floatel'

• Bridgemans ServicesGroup operates a fleet of former cruise ships turned into hotels. 
• Its "floatels" are designed to house workers during long-term projects.
• See its largest 652-cabin floatel with a game room and buffet.

Some old and unwanted cruise ships meet their demise at ship-breaking yards , where they are disassembled and sold for scrap.

Other vessels find a more fortunate fate, receiving a second chance to do what they already do best: serve as floating hotels.

Canada-based Bridgemans Services Group buys and charters former cruise ships to turn into "floatels," outfitted with standard cruise amenities like daily housekeeping, buffets, and relaxing lounges.

But the ships aren't designed to transport tourists from one destination to another anymore. Instead, companies turn to Bridgeman when they need to house workers for a long-term project, whether it be the construction of an offshore wind farm in Europe or the shooting of a major film in a remote destination.

Floatels can accommodate workers in remote destinations where hotels might not be an option.

In more metropolitan areas, Bridgemans says its ships could lessen the stress an inundation of workers might have on the local housing market.

And once they are no longer needed, the vessels depart and "leave no trace behind," the company said.

Over the last decade, Bridgemans has deployed its ships for 15 projects on every continent, Brian Grange, the company's president, told Business Insider.

Grange said that its deployments — most often for liquified natural gas companies — last for an average of two years.

In the past, it has also provided accommodations for MSC Cruises at its Ocean Cay private island and housing for more than 1,000 workers in the Philippines' on a project for the Manila International Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company's three ships range from 150 to 652 cabins.

The floatel operator acquired its largest ship, the 561-foot-long MV Isabelle X, in 2023.

In its past life, the 35-year-old vessel sailed around the Baltic Sea as one of Estonia-based Tallink Gruipp's cruise ships.

But gone are its days of leisurely cruising. The 35,000 gross-ton ship is now on its first deployment in Howe Sound, just north of Vancouver, where it's housing more than 600 workers who are building Woodfibre LNG's "net zero" LNG export facility.

Isabelle X underwent a six-month retrofit before it was sent to Howe Sound.

The process included updating the ship's cabins and adding amenities like a game room and an 8,000-square-foot gym.

The latter two are especially important: "We need to make sure we delineate between work and home," Grange told BI. "We have to create a social environment on board these vessels that makes it attractive for workforces around the world."

During their free time, workers can play billiards, relax in the outdoor lounge, or use the ship’s WiFi to catch up on social media.

The sports lounge has large television screens, while the games lounge has darts, ping pong tables, and air hockey.

The 'quiet lounges' are the go-to space for people who need to unwind after a long work day.

Or, they could recharge and catch up on the latest shows in their cabins, which all come with desks, storage, and 32-inch televisions.

Like a typical cruise ship, Bridgemans' vessels have buffets with live cooking stations, a dessert bar, and the occasional themed night.

The ships' chefs tailor their menus to the demographic and dietary restrictions of the workers on board, the company's president told BI.

Residents can expect at least four protein options, plenty of veggies, and handmade bread and desserts.

Unlike most cruise lines, Bridgemans can pre-purchase all the food it needs before deployment.

Grange says this allows the ships to maintain food quality and consistency in remote locations.

Remember that deployment in the Philippines during COVID-19? He said the ship had packed almost 800 tons of food ahead of the project.

He wouldn’t disclose the cost to rent one of Bridgemans’ floatels.

But he did note that the cost of a cabin on the Woodfibre LNG project in Howe Sound is comparable to a hotel room in nearby Vancouver, as is the case with most of its projects near major cities.

The company’s most recent acquisition, the 150-cabin Diamond XI, is currently being retrofitted and would be ready for deployment this year.

According to the company's president, the vessel is small and high-end, likely to be used for sporting events and movie shoots.

It could also be the start of a greater expansion: He hopes to add two or three more vessels to its fleet in the next five years.

"The world has opened up to this as a valued alternative to housing," Grange told BI.

Who knows, the next time you see a cruise ship off the coast, there's a slim but possible chance it could be housing workers — not vacationers.

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Cruise ship dancer allegedly possessed and distributed child pornography, feds say

A cruise ship dancer was arrested on child pornography charges.

Law enforcement accused Jamaal Wade of possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material from at least mid-August through late January, according to a criminal complaint signed by FBI Special Agent Matthew Deragon.

Wade, at one point, sent eight videos of children as young as 2 engaging in sexual acts with adults to another user on Telegram, claiming to have “‘way more,’” according to the document filed on April 8.

The user described Wade as a professional dancer living in Washington Heights, New York, in an interview with the FBI. The person said they had exchanged child sexual abuse material with Wade and watched it together in Wade’s home.

An FBI covert employee used the person’s account to communicate with another Telegram user, also believed to be Wade, who sent them a sexually explicit video involving a male minor. Wade allegedly said the boy was 11 or 12 and said he had “‘a ton of videos,’” the complaint said. He later sent eight other videos to the covert employee.

Wade had worked as a dancer on cruise ships and was employed on one at the time of the investigation. The document does not specify which ship he was working on. He allegedly told the covert employee that he “brought his ‘collection’ of CSAM materials on board the ship,” the complaint said.

He is charged with one count of receipt and distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. Case proceedings were moved from the Southern District of Florida to the Southern District of New York.

Robert Berube, an attorney who represented Wade in Florida, said in an email that he “will either retain counsel or have an attorney appointed to represent him” in New York. Another attorney for Wade was not yet listed.

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Law enforcement also reviewed records showing that Wade had been arrested for molesting an 11-year-old boy in Detroit, Michigan, in 2020, according to the complaint.

The news comes after two Disney Cruise Line crew members were arrested on child pornography charges in January. Federal authorities also said in December that a Celebrity Cruises crew member admitted to molesting children at an onboard youth center.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].