11 Night Canada & New England Circle: Maritimes & New France (Montreal To Boston)
MS Volendam
MS Volendam
June 9, 2026
11 Night Canada & New England Circle: Maritimes & New France

MS Volendam - 6/9/2026

The June 9, 2026 cruise on the MS Volendam departs from Montreal, Quebec. On this 11 Night Canada & New England Circle: Maritimes & New France (Montreal To Boston) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 11 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Volendam sets sail on Tuesday, Jun 9th and returns on Saturday, Jun 20th.

Cruise Length
11
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Montreal
Quebec
Port Stops
11
Sea Days
1

Cruise Pricing

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

MS Volendam - June 9, 2026 - 11 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jun 9thMontreal, Quebec
2Jun 10thQuebec City, Quebec
3Jun 11thSaguenay, Quebec, Canada
4Jun 12thSept Iles, Quebec
5Jun 13thHavre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec
6Jun 14thCorner Brook, Newfoundland
7Jun 15thSt. Anthony, Newfoundland
8Jun 16thSt. John's, Newfoundland
9Jun 17thAt Sea
10Jun 18thHalifax, Nova Scotia
11Jun 19thEastport, Maine
12Jun 20thBoston, Massachusetts

The MS Volendam sails on June 9, 2026 for a 11 Night Canada & New England Circle: Maritimes & New France (Montreal To Boston). The ship will depart the port of Montreal, Quebec at 7:00 PM and will return to the port of Boston, Massachusetts on Jun 20th at 7:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the MS Volendam will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.

Itinerary Safety Score

Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
85 / 100
safer than 85% of all cruises
85
7
/ 10
Montreal, Quebec
Montreal
Montreal is generally safe for travelers, but it's important to stay alert and secure belongings, especially at night and in crowded areas.
9
/ 10
Quebec City, Quebec
Quebec City
Quebec City is known for its safety and low crime rates, providing a secure environment for cruise travelers to explore.
9
/ 10
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Saguenay
Saguenay, Quebec, offers a safe environment with low crime rates and well-maintained infrastructure for comfortable exploration.
8
/ 10
Sept Iles, Quebec
Sept Iles
Sept-Îles offers a safe environment for travelers with a low crime rate, though vigilance against petty crime is recommended.
9
/ 10
Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec
Havre-Saint-Pier
Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, provides a safe environment for cruise travelers, with low crime rates and a welcoming community.
9
/ 10
Corner Brook, Newfoundland
Corner Brook
Corner Brook offers a safe environment with low crime, allowing cruise travelers to explore its natural beauty and local attractions confidently.
9
/ 10
St. Anthony, Newfoundland
St. Anthony
St. Anthony, Newfoundland, offers a safe environment with low crime, allowing cruise travelers to explore its attractions with peace of mind.
9
/ 10
St. John's, Newfoundland
St. John's
St. John's, Newfoundland, is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, allowing visitors to explore the city with confidence.
8
/ 10
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax
Halifax is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, minimal risk of petty theft, and a welcoming atmosphere for travelers.
9
/ 10
Eastport, Maine
Eastport
Eastport, Maine, provides a safe environment for cruise travelers with a low crime rate and a welcoming community atmosphere.
8
/ 10
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston
Boston is a safe port for cruise travelers, but standard urban caution is advised in crowded areas to avoid petty theft.

Cruise Ship

MS Volendam Size Infographic

MS Volendam

61 k
tonnage
778 ft
length
1999
year built
716
cabins
1,432
passengers
647
crew

MS VOLENDAM SIZE

The MS Volendam has a construction date of 1999 and a total size of 60,906 gross tons. The ship measures 778 feet (237 meters) in length. MS Volendam is included in Holland America’s Rotterdam Class Class. At full capacity, the MS Volendam holds 2,079 passengers. That includes 1,432 cruise vacationers and 647 staff members. The MS Volendam total number of staterooms is 716.

MS Volendam Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:60,906 GT
  • Length:778 ft (237 m)
  • Beam:106 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:27 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:1999
  • Years Served:1999 - Present
  • Capacity:1,432
  • Crew Members:647
  • Total on Board:2,079
  • Total Staterooms:716
  • Flagged Country:Netherlands
  • Ship Cost:300 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see MS Volendam age and stats vs all Holland America ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for MS Volendam Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
JUN 92026
D:7:00 PM

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, offers docking at Montreal Port. Travelers explore Old Montreal and Notre-Dame Basilica. Excursions visit Mont Tremblant. Local markets sell poutine. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures cobblestone streets and St. Lawrence vistas. Dining onboard includes tourtière, a Quebecois favorite. Souvenirs, like maple crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover French Canadian history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Montreal’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic rivers, making Montreal an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day2
JUN 102026
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, offers docking at Quebec City Port. Travelers explore Old Quebec and Montmorency Falls. Excursions visit Île d’Orléans. Local markets sell poutine. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for river tours. Photography captures fortified walls and St. Lawrence vistas. Dining onboard includes tourtière, a Quebecois favorite. Souvenirs, like maple crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover French Canadian history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Quebec City’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic rivers, making Quebec City an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day3
JUN 112026
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada, offers docking at Saguenay Port. Travelers explore Saguenay Fjord and La Pulperie Museum. Excursions include whale-watching in Tadoussac. Local markets sell tourtière. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for fjord tours. Photography captures dramatic cliffs and St. Lawrence vistas. Dining onboard includes poutine, a Quebecois favorite. Souvenirs, like maple crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Quebec’s history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fjord hikes. Saguenay’s natural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic fjords, cultural heritage, and wildlife adventures, making Saguenay an engaging destination for exploring Quebec’s wilderness.

Day4
JUN 122026
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Sept-Îles, Quebec, Canada, offers docking at Sept-Îles Port. Travelers explore Moisie River and Vieux-Poste trading site. Excursions include whale-watching in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Local markets sell tourtière. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rugged shores and maritime vistas. Dining onboard includes poutine, a Quebecois favorite. Souvenirs, like Innu crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Quebec history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance river walks. Sept-Îles’ maritime charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural beauty and cultural heritage, making Sept-Îles an engaging destination for exploration.

Day5
JUN 132026
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, has docking at Havre-Saint-Pierre Port. Travelers explore Mingan Archipelago’s limestone monoliths. Excursions spot whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Local markets sell cloudberry jam. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures rocky islands and coastal vistas. Dining onboard includes poutine, a Quebec favorite. Souvenirs, like Inuit carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Acadian history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate. Binoculars enhance whale spotting. Havre-Saint-Pierre’s wild beauty offers a scenic Canadian stop, blending nature with cultural heritage.

Day6
JUN 142026
A:10:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada, docks at Corner Brook Port, a 10-minute walk to downtown, population 20,000. Travelers visit the Captain James Cook Monument for Bay of Islands views. Local markets sell moose jerky. Excursions to Gros Morne, 1 hour north, offer fjord hikes. Peak season June to September; taxis 5-10 CAD. Dining includes cod au gratin at harbor restaurants. Souvenirs feature Labradorite jewelry.

Day7
JUN 152026
A:10:00 AMD:7:00 PM

St. Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada, offers docking at St. Anthony Port. Travelers explore L’Anse aux Meadows’ Viking site and Grenfell House. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell bakeapple jam. The peak season, June to September, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Viking ruins and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes cod tongues, a Newfoundland favorite. Souvenirs, like seal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norse history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance site walks. St. Anthony’s historic charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of Viking heritage and marine adventures, making St. Anthony an engaging destination.

Day8
JUN 162026
A:12:00 PMD:10:00 PM

St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, offers docking at St. John’s Port. Travelers explore Signal Hill and Quidi Vidi village. Excursions include puffin-watching at Cape Spear. Local markets sell toutons. The peak season, June to September, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful rowhouses and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes cod au gratin, a Newfoundland favorite. Souvenirs, like Labradorite crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance hill walks. St. John’s maritime charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and scenic coasts, making St. John’s an engaging destination.

Day9
JUN 172026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day10
JUN 182026
A:7:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, offers docking at Halifax Port. Travelers explore Peggy’s Cove and Citadel Hill. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell lobster rolls. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures lighthouses and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes seafood chowder, a Nova Scotian favorite. Souvenirs, like Acadian crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mi’kmaq history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance coastal walks. Halifax’s maritime charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic coasts, making Halifax an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day11
JUN 192026
United States
A:7:00 AMD:2:00 PM

Eastport, Maine, has docking at Eastport Breakwater. Travelers explore Passamaquoddy Bay’s tides. Excursions spot whales off Campobello Island. Local markets sell lobster rolls. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures historic waterfronts. Dining onboard includes clam chowder. Souvenirs, like lighthouse models, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover maritime history. Light layers suit coastal weather. Eastport’s quaint port offers a charming New England stop.

Day12
JUN 202026
A:7:00 AM

Boston, Massachusetts, offers docking at Black Falcon Terminal. Travelers explore Freedom Trail and Boston Common. Excursions visit Salem’s Witch Museum. Local markets sell clam chowder. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures colonial landmarks and Charles River vistas. Dining onboard includes lobster rolls, a New England favorite. Souvenirs, like patriot crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Revolutionary history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Boston’s cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic trails and scenic harbors, making Boston an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)