New England cruises

New England Loop via Boston & Portland (Best Balance)

⚓ Boston · Portland · Halifax · Saint-John

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers United States and Canada.

☾9 nights Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC) New England 5 ports 4 sea days

Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $128/night. with most departures landing in the $108-$143/night band. across 3 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$128/night

$1,155 total

Normal range

$108-$143/night

$973-$1,287 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$863 total

Comparison set

3 sailings

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September 2026
Priciest
Median price/night
$156
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
21% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
October 2026
Cheapest
Median price/night
$152
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
20% above itinerary median
2 priced departures tracked

Route overview

How this route is built

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9 nights · 5 port calls · 4 sea days · 2 countries

5 port calls across United States, Canada · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC)

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Boston

    United States · New England

  3. 3

    Portland

    United States · New England

  4. 4

    Halifax

    Canada · Canadian Maritimes

  5. 5

    Saint-John

    Canada · Canadian Maritimes

  6. 6

    Saint-John

    Canada · Canadian Maritimes

  7. 7

    Disembark in Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC)

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?

It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.

Are these sailings all the same route?

They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.

How should I choose between two similar sailings?

Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.