13-Day ~ Canada New England Knitting Cruise (May 2026)
Holland America Line
Atlantic Seaboard and Colonial New England
Start Date:
May 17, 2026
End Date:
May 30, 2026
Atlantic Seaboard and Colonial New England ~ Itinerary
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Arrival Date:
May 17, 2026
Departure Date: May 17, 2026
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Fort Lauderdale is a beachside city caught between trendy Miami and opulent Palm Beach. Sparkling beaches, endless shopping, and a huge array of attractions greet visitors when they step foot into this happening city. Fort Lauderdale is also praised for having some of the country's cleanest and safest beaches - 23 miles of them.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
May 18, 2026
Departure Date: May 18, 2026
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Day at Sea
Arrival Date:
May 19, 2026
Departure Date: May 19, 2026
Explore the ship and enjoy taking our various classes.
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Arrival Date:
May 20, 2026
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: May 20, 2026
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Norfolk, Virginia, is a vibrant port city on the Chesapeake Bay. It is known for its rich maritime history and modern, urban vibe. Norfolk is one of the oldest cities in the country and has long been a hub for naval and military activity.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
May 21, 2026
Departure Date: May 21, 2026
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Boston, Massachusetts
Arrival Date:
May 22, 2026
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: May 22, 2026
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
There's no better way to get a sense of the Revolutionary struggle that changed our nation's destiny than with a stroll along Boston's Freedom Trail.
Portland, Maine
Arrival Date:
May 23, 2026
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: May 23, 2026
Departure Time:
03:00 PM
Long ago, ships relied on the steady glow of a lighthouse to guide them from rough waters to port and safety. Today, visitors to Portland can visit the oldest lighthouse in Maine, one of a swiftly, dwindling number left in North America, standing guard over picturesque Portland Harbor. You will also find a lively city with a broad range of architectural styles and a charming section known as Old Port, where visitors can enjoy a romantic walk through quaint, lantern-lit streets.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Arrival Date:
May 24, 2026
Arrival Time:
10:00 AM
Departure Date: May 24, 2026
Departure Time:
07:00 PM
For ocean scenery at its best, nothing rivals Nova Scotia's south shore. Here find craggy coastlines, fabled Peggy's Cove, and the striking German village of Lunenburg, so meticulously restored it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Back in Halifax the ramparts of the Citadel and a museum commemorating the Titanic await your inspection.
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Arrival Date:
May 25, 2026
Arrival Time:
10:00 AM
Departure Date: May 25, 2026
Departure Time:
06:00 PM
TA hundred thousand Gaelic welcomes await you in Nova Scotia, Latin for "New Scotland." There are highland villages to visit, the scenic Cabot Trail to explore, golden inland seas to sail and the Fortress of Louisbourg to inspect - where every barn, barracks and pipe and drum corps appears just as it did when King Louis' troops occupied the site in 1744.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward
Arrival Date:
May 26, 2026
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: May 26, 2026
Departure Time:
11:00 PM
Home of Anne of Green Gables, Prince Edward Island is a very popular travel destination with beautiful green hills, red-white sandy beaches with pristine blue water, and a friendly, welcoming hospitality.
Cruising Saint Lawrence River
Arrival Date:
May 27, 2026
Departure Date: May 27, 2026
Once a water highway for explorers, missionaries, and fur traders, today you can experience the spectacular Saint Lawrence River
Cruising Saint Lawrence River
Arrival Date:
May 28, 2026
Departure Date: May 28, 2026
Once a water highway for explorers, missionaries, and fur traders, today you can experience the spectacular Saint Lawrence River
Quebec City, Quebec
Arrival Date:
May 29, 2026
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: May 29, 2026
Departure Time:
07:00 PM
A tree lined "Champs-Elyses", buttery croissants, the lilt of French, a grand chateau on the river. Is this Canada, or is it France? It is both - a bastion of French culture in North America where impassioned Quicois hold dear their history, language and culture. Nearby: Montmorency Falls, higher than Niagara.
Cruising Saint Lawrence River
Arrival Date:
May 30, 2026
Departure Date: May 30, 2026
Once a water highway for explorers, missionaries, and fur traders, today you can experience the spectacular Saint Lawrence River
Montreal, Quebec, CA
Arrival Date:
May 31, 2026
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: May 31, 2026
Montreal is what would have happened if Paris had a child and the child grew up, sought its fortune, and made its mark on the world. The cultural capital of Canada, Montreal always seems to show up on "most livable city" lists and has been named a UNESCO City of Design. Cruise travelers can why along the historical streets of Old Montreal, Parc Jean-Drapeau (along the St. Lawrence River), and the cubist residential welter of Habitat 67. French is the first language of most residents, but the shopping and dining are international.