Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2026 Canada & New England cruise season, offering a range of itineraries to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The cruise line will deploy two ships, Sapphire Princess and Majestic Princess, to explore the region’s fall foliage, coastal towns, and historical sites.
The season highlights include:
- Seven-day roundtrip cruises from New York on Majestic Princess, visiting ports such as Newport, Boston, Saint John, and Halifax.
- Ten-day Classic Canada/England cruises between Boston and Québec City on Sapphire Princess, featuring overnight stays in Québec City on select sailings.
- A special 14-day Canada & Colonial America cruise on Sapphire Princess, departing from Québec City to Fort Lauderdale on October 23, 2026, to mark the U.S. Semiquincentennial.
For guests seeking extended land experiences, Princess offers two cruisetour options:
- The Historic America Cruisetour, which includes visits to Washington D.C., Monticello, Colonial Williamsburg, Philadelphia, and Gettysburg.
- The Maple Explorer Cruisetour, featuring Canadian highlights such as Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Montréal, and a Thousand Islands cruise.
Both Majestic Princess and Sapphire Princess will provide passengers with amenities including well-appointed staterooms, diverse dining options, entertainment, and spa facilities.
This new cruise program offers travellers an opportunity to experience the historical and natural beauty of Canada and New England while participating in the United States’ 250th-anniversary celebrations.