For travelers drawn to the vibrant fall foliage, coastal villages, and rich history of North America's eastern coast, Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2026 Canada & New England season, presenting a wide range of itineraries designed to showcase the region’s scenic beauty and culinary delights.
Sapphire Princess joins the Majestic Princess in Canada/New England for her inaugural season, with itineraries departing from New York, Boston, and Quebec City. Key highlights of the 2026 season include:
New York Departures: Majestic Princess offers a series of 7-day Canada & New England roundtrip cruises from New York:
- Best of Canada & New England: Includes Newport, Boston, Saint John (Bay of Fundy), and Halifax. Departing October 3rd, 2026.
- Canada & New England with Saint John: Visiting Newport, Boston, Portland, Saint John (Bay of Fundy), and Halifax, with sailings on October 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st, 2026.
Boston and Quebec City Departures: Sapphire Princess will operate the popular 10-day Classic Canada/New England voyage between Boston and Quebec City, featuring:
- Ports of call like Quebec City (overnight on select sailings), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), Sydney (Cape Breton Island), Saguenay, and Saint John (Bay of Fundy). Departures are scheduled for September 3rd, 13th, 23rd, October 3rd, and October 13th, 2026.
Special U.S. Semiquincentennial Sailing: In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary, Sapphire Princess will offer a unique 14-day Canada & Colonial America itinerary departing from Quebec City to Fort Lauderdale. This sailing includes an overnight in New York City and visits Saguenay, Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax, Boston, Newport, and Norfolk, as well as other historic destinations. Departure is set for October 23rd, 2026.
For those seeking more immersive land experiences, Princess Cruises offers two cruisetour options that pair with scheduled sailings:
- Historic America Cruisetour: A 7-night journey covering landmarks such as Washington D.C., Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, Colonial Williamsburg, Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, and Gettysburg Battlefield.
- Maple Explorer Cruisetour: This tour includes Niagara Falls, Ottawa, and Montreal, with highlights such as guided visits to the Canadian Museum of History and Notre Dame Cathedral, plus a scenic Thousand Islands cruise.
These itineraries provide travelers with an in-depth exploration of North America’s eastern heritage, culture, and natural beauty, combining onboard comfort with enriching onshore experiences.