Canada Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
117 ships from 27 cruise lines
Canada cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 709 upcoming sailings on 117 ships from 27 cruise lines visiting Canada, calling at 54 places. Cruises can start in Vancouver, Montréal, Toronto, Québec, Halifax, St Johns and 1 more and end in Vancouver, Montréal, Toronto, St Johns, Halifax, Québec and 1 more. Of 709 upcoming sailings, 251 start in Canada and 287 end there.
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Compare Canada cruise lines
See every Canada cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Canada
Canada is the world's second-largest country and a natural fit for milestone travelers who want accessible wilderness, layered history, and vibrant cities. Small-ship and river cruises on the St. Lawrence, the Great Lakes, and Canada's Atlantic and Pacific coasts avoid the herded big-ship experience. U.S. visitors enjoy a familiar currency system, no language barrier in most regions, and short flights, while still feeling profoundly abroad.
Typical routes
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Ports overview
Canada's cruise ports are defined by rivers, lakes, and seas rather than ocean liners. The St. Lawrence River and Saguenay Fjord form an inland waterway to the heart of Quebec; the Great Lakes offer a freshwater itinerary; Atlantic and Pacific coasts provide expedition-style sailing. Most ports are walkable or offer easy shuttles, and small-ship lines dominate.
Cruise season
May to October. June through September for warm weather and reliable whale sightings; late September into October for spectacular fall foliage in Quebec and the Maritimes. Some expedition departures to Labrador and the Arctic run July-August.
Find your Canada sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Canada, earliest departure first.
15 Days One-Way from Reykjavik to Boston
Visits Canada. Also visits Iceland, Greenland, United States
Star Pride
26 Days One-Way from Reykjavik to Montreal
Ends in Canada. Also visits Iceland, Greenland, United States
Star Pride
15 Days One-Way from Reykjavik to New York
Visits Canada. Also visits Iceland, Greenland, United States
Viking Mars
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8 Days New York, USA Round Trip
Visits Canada. Also visits United States
Crystal Serenity
17 Days One-Way from Southampton to New York
Visits Canada. Also visits United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland
Oceania Sirena
16 Days Vancouver, Canada Round Trip
Starts and ends in Canada. Also visits United States
Seabourn Encore
37 Days One-Way from Vancouver to Tokyo
Starts in Canada. Also visits United States, Japan
Seabourn Encore
7 Days One-Way from Vancouver to Seward
Starts in Canada. Also visits United States
Anthem of the Seas
15 Days Boston, USA Round Trip
Visits Canada. Also visits United States
ms Zuiderdam
8 Days One-Way from Boston to Quebec City
Ends in Canada. Also visits United States
ms Zuiderdam
11 Days One-Way from Reykjavik to Quebec City
Ends in Canada. Also visits Iceland, Greenland, France
MSC Explora 4
21 Days One-Way from Reykjavik to New York
Visits Canada. Also visits Iceland, Greenland, France
MSC Explora 4
Where Canada cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (8)
Baffin Island (90) (cruises from) · Churchill (7) (cruises from) · Halifax (212) (cruises from) · Montréal (87) (cruises from) · Québec (139) (cruises from) · St Johns (79) (cruises from) · Toronto (53) (cruises from) · Vancouver (308) (cruises from)
Ships by type: 99 ocean 5 river 18 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Canada is also in: Arctic, Alaska, Canada & New England
Plan your Canada cruise
Canada cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Canada cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Canada cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Canada?
54 Canada places are visited by 117 ships from 27 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Canada cruise?
May to October. June through September for warm weather and reliable whale sightings; late September into October for spectacular fall foliage in Quebec and the Maritimes. Some expedition departures to Labrador and the Arctic run July-August.
Sources and further reading
Background on Canada draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Destination Canada: Explore Canada: Official Tourism Website
- CIA World Factbook: Canada
- Parks Canada: L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Historic District of Old Québec
- American Cruise Lines: Canada Cruises
- Viking: Great Lakes Expedition Cruises
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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