MS Zuiderdam
July 4, 2026

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.

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, offers docking at Saint John Port. Travelers explore Reversing Falls and Rockwood Park. Excursions include Hopewell Rocks tours. Local markets sell dulse. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures tidal phenomena and Bay of Fundy vistas. Dining onboard includes seafood chowder, a New Brunswick 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 park hikes. Saint John’s natural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of tidal wonders and scenic parks, making Saint John an engaging destination.

Norfolk, Virginia, offers docking at Norfolk’s Half Moone Cruise Terminal. Travelers explore the Nauticus maritime museum and Battleship Wisconsin. Excursions visit Colonial Williamsburg’s historic sites. Local markets sell Virginia ham. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures waterfront views and naval history. Dining onboard includes crab cakes, a Virginia favorite. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norfolk’s naval heritage. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance museum walks. Norfolk’s maritime charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of naval history, colonial excursions, and scenic waterfronts, making Norfolk an engaging destination for exploring Virginia’s coastal and historical treasures along the Chesapeake Bay.

New York, New York, offers docking at Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Travelers explore Statue of Liberty and Central Park. Excursions include Broadway shows. Local markets sell bagels. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures skyscrapers and Hudson River vistas. Dining onboard includes pastrami sandwiches, a New York favorite. Souvenirs, like I ❤️ NY crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lenape history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. New York’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and cultural experiences, making New York an engaging destination.

Returning to New York — see Day 5 above for port info.

Returning to Boston — see Day 1 above for port info.