What ports does the MS Zuiderdam visit on October 17th, 2026?

This itinerary visits the following ports: 1. Quebec City, Quebec, 2. Saguenay, Quebec, Canada, 3. Baie-Comeau, Quebec, 4. Cruise Gulf Of St. Lawrence, 5. Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 6. Sydney, Nova Scotia, 7. Halifax, Nova Scotia, 8. Saint John, New Brunswick, 9. Boston, Massachusetts, 10. Norfolk, Virginia, 11. Miami, Florida.

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14 Night Atlantic Seaboard & Colonial New England: Quebec City on Holland America MS Zuiderdam

October 17, 2026

MS Zuiderdam October 17, 2026

The MS Zuiderdam October 17, 2026 cruise departs from Quebec City, Quebec. On this 14 Night Atlantic Seaboard & Colonial New England: Quebec City (Quebec City To Miami) sailing, the MS Zuiderdam will visit a total of 11 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Saturday, Oct 17th and returns on Saturday, Oct 31st, 2026.

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MS Zuiderdam · October 17, 2026

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MS Zuiderdam · October 17, 2026

The MS Zuiderdam sails on October 17, 2026 for a 14 Night Atlantic Seaboard & Colonial New England: Quebec City (Quebec City To Miami). The ship will depart the port of Quebec City, Quebec at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Oct 31st at 7:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the MS Zuiderdam will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

14 Night Atlantic Seaboard & Colonial New England: Quebec City (Quebec City To Miami)

OCT17
Quebec City, Quebec
A: — - D: 4:00 PM
OCT18
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
OCT19
Baie-Comeau, Quebec
A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
OCT17
Cruise Gulf Of St. Lawrence
A: — - D: —
OCT21
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
OCT22
Sydney, Nova Scotia
A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
OCT23
Halifax, Nova Scotia
A: 8:00 AM - D: —
OCT17
Halifax, Nova Scotia
A: — - D: 2:00 PM
OCT25
Saint John, New Brunswick
A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
OCT26
Boston, Massachusetts
A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
OCT27
At Sea
A: — - D: —
OCT28
Norfolk, Virginia
A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
OCT29
At Sea
A: — - D: —
OCT30
At Sea
A: — - D: —
OCT31
Miami, Florida
A: 7:00 AM - D: —

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Cruise Ports

October 17, 2026 · 14 Night Atlantic Seaboard & Colonial New England: Quebec City (Quebec City To Miami)

Day 1•Saturday, Oct 17

Quebec City, Quebec

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 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.

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Day 2•Sunday, Oct 18

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 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.

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Day 3•Monday, Oct 19

Baie-Comeau, Quebec

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Baie-Comeau, Quebec, docks at Pointe-Lebel Wharf, 3 kilometers from downtown, with shuttles for 10-minute rides. The city, population 21,000, features the Jardin des Glaciers with Ice Age exhibits. Travelers hike Manicouagan River trails for salmon spotting. Excursions to Manic-2 Dam, 30 minutes south, offer tours. Local markets sell maple syrup. Peak season June to September; taxis 5-10 CAD. Dining includes poutine at riverside diners. Souvenirs feature Inuit carvings.

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Day 4•Saturday, Oct 17

Cruise Gulf Of St. Lawrence

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Gulf of St. Lawrence, no docking; ships cruise Canada’s estuary. Travelers spot beluga whales. Zodiacs explore Saguenay Fjord. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season June to September; fog common. Photography captures Anticosti Island. Dining onboard includes lobster. Souvenirs, like whale postcards, in ship shops. Briefings on tides. Kayaking in fjords. Light layers for coastal weather. The gulf’s marine life and islands offer Atlantic Canada’s scenic sailing.

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Day 5•Wednesday, Oct 21

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, offers docking at Charlottetown Port. Travelers explore Province House and Green Gables. Excursions include lobster fishing tours. Local markets sell lobster rolls. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Victorian homes and Gulf of St. Lawrence vistas. Dining onboard includes Malpeque oysters, a PEI favorite. Souvenirs, like Anne-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mi’kmaq history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Charlottetown’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of literary heritage and scenic coasts, making Charlottetown an engaging destination.

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Day 6•Thursday, Oct 22

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, offers docking at Sydney Port. Travelers explore Fortress of Louisbourg and Baddeck’s Bell Museum. Excursions include Cabot Trail tours. Local markets sell oatcakes. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes seafood chowder, a Nova Scotian favorite. Souvenirs, like Celtic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Acadian history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance trail hikes. Sydney’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic coasts, making Sydney an engaging destination.

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Day 7•Friday, Oct 23

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: —

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.

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Day 8•Saturday, Oct 24

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Arrival: —•Departure: 2:00 PM

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Day 9•Sunday, Oct 25

Saint John, New Brunswick

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

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.

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Day 10•Monday, Oct 26

Boston, Massachusetts

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

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.

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Day 11•Tuesday, Oct 27

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Day 12•Wednesday, Oct 28

Norfolk, Virginia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

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.

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Day 13•Thursday, Oct 29

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Day 14•Friday, Oct 30

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Day 15•Saturday, Oct 31

Miami, Florida

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

Miami, Florida, offers docking at PortMiami. Travelers explore South Beach and Wynwood Walls. Excursions visit Everglades National Park. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures art deco and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Miami’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of vibrant nightlife and scenic wetlands, making Miami an engaging destination for exploring Florida’s southern coast.

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Weather Forecast

MS Zuiderdam - October 17, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Quebec City, Quebec

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October

Typical Weather

72°F

Average High

17°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.15in

Daily average

4.7 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on 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

83 / 100

safer than 83% of all cruises

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Quebec City

Quebec City is known for its safety and low crime rates, providing a secure environment for cruise travelers to explore.

/ 10

Saguenay

Saguenay, Quebec, offers a safe environment with low crime rates and well-maintained infrastructure for comfortable exploration.

/ 10

Baie-Comeau

Baie-Comeau, Quebec, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should remain aware of their surroundings.

/ 10

Gulf Of St. Lawr

Travelers can enjoy the scenic Gulf of St. Lawrence safely from their cruise ship without the need to disembark.

/ 10

Charlottetown

Charlottetown is a safe destination for cruise travelers, featuring a low crime rate and friendly locals for a secure experience.

/ 10

Sydney

Sydney, Nova Scotia, is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, though travelers should remain cautious in isolated areas.

/ 10

Halifax

Halifax is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, minimal risk of petty theft, and a welcoming atmosphere for travelers.

/ 10

Saint John

Saint John, New Brunswick, offers a safe environment with low crime rates and a welcoming atmosphere for cruise travelers.

/ 10

Boston

Boston is a safe port for cruise travelers, but standard urban caution is advised in crowded areas to avoid petty theft.

/ 10

Norfolk

Norfolk is a generally safe cruise port, but travelers should stay vigilant in certain downtown neighborhoods, especially at night.

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Miami

Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.

Cruise Ship

⚓ Tonnage

82,305

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,002

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

955

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

2,272

vs avg 2,157

The MS Zuiderdam has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 82,305 gross tons. The ship measures 955 feet in length. MS Zuiderdam is included in Holland America’s Vista Class class. At full capacity, the MS Zuiderdam holds 2,272 passengers. That includes 1,430 cruise vacationers and 842 staff members. The MS Zuiderdam total number of staterooms is 982.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the MS Zuiderdam sailing on October 17, 2026?

This is a 14-night cruise itinerary departing from Quebec City, Quebec.

What ports does the MS Zuiderdam visit on the October 17, 2026 cruise?

This route includes quebec-city-quebec, saguenay-quebec-canada, baie-comeau-quebec, cruise-gulf-of-st-lawrence, charlottetown-prince-edward-island, sydney-nova-scotia, halifax-nova-scotia, st-john-new-brunswick, boston-massachusetts, norfolk-virginia, miami-florida.

How many sea days are included on this MS Zuiderdam October 17, 2026 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 3 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the MS Zuiderdam sailing on October 17, 2026?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this MS Zuiderdam itinerary?

Yes — use the price tracking opt-in on this page to get updates when cabin prices change for this sailing.

Last Updated: Apr 3, 2026