Exploring your own backyard by ship hits differently than any road trip ever could—especially when that backyard includes French villages, remote islands, and coastlines most people never think to visit.
Early September is peak timing for this route, with crisp air, smaller crowds, and the first hints of fall colour starting to creep into the landscape. You’ll spend time in places like Saguenay’s dramatic fjord and Charlottetown’s red sand beaches before venturing out to St. John’s, one of North America’s oldest cities with colourful row houses clinging to the hillside. Holland America’s classic style suits this itinerary perfectly—refined but never stuffy, with excellent dining and that comfortable, thoughtful service they’re known for. It’s the kind of trip that reminds you just how much beauty and history is right here at home.
Volendam – September 1 – 8, 2027 – 7 Canada and New France
Itinerary:
Embark: Montreal, Quebec
Ports of Call: Quebec City, Quebec | Saguenay, Quebec | Charlottetown, PEI | St Johns, Newfoundland | Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Disembark: Montreal, Quebec
Price:
$9,103 CAD for 2 Passengers, (E) Outside
Refundable deposit of $1,740, final payment on June 3, 2027
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