When to go on a
Canada New England
cruise

plus port location map

 

Best times
to go on a
Canada New England cruise

 

The 4-month
prime cruise season

 

July & August

Pros

Long daylight sightseeing hours.

Cons

No foliage displays. Days can be
uncomfortably hot & humid. Tourist crowds.

 

September

Pros

Day temperatures gradually get more comfortable. Tourist crowds decline.

Cons

Too early for foliage. September is a hurricane-prone month.

 

October

Pros

It's the amazing foliage month
(click foliage to read my helpful page
on the topic).

Cons

Cold temperatures are made worse
by windy conditions. Daylight hours are short.

Off season

A few Canada New England cruises sail as early as May and June.

Canada New England
cruise port map

Other
Canada New England
cruise ports

Two dozens exist. Among the best are Corner Brook (Newfoundland), Gloucester (Massachusetts), Saint John (New Brunswick), and Sydney (Nova Scotia).

Embarkation ports (besides Boston and New York) include Baltimore, Cape Liberty, Norfolk, and Philadelphia.

 

 

Candid cruise pages
Top 5 Canadian New England cruise ports
When to go + Port location map
Five essential fall foliage tips
More tips & insights

 

 

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