Seabourn Ovation • Seabourn
22-night Arctic Repositioning via Grundarfjørdur, Prince Christian Sound & Gaspé
Aug 22, 2026 → Sep 13, 2026 • Reykjavík → New York
From $9,519
$433/night
Great deal
↓39% below typical
Portland
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New England
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United States
Cruises visiting Portland
Quietest
Jul
Busiest
Sep
Upcoming
104+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jul (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 49+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Portland.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Portland
These sailings rank first because they visit Portland while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Explora IV
12-night Canadian Maritimes One-Way via New York, Portland & Sydney
May 6, 2028 → May 18, 2028 • Miami → Quebec
From $6,870
$573/night
Great deal
↓31% below typical
Seabourn Quest • Seabourn
12-night St. Lawrence / Quebec One-Way via Portland & Halifax
Oct 16, 2028 → Oct 28, 2028 • Boston → Montreal
From $6,389
$532/night
Great deal
↓25% below typical
Explora IV
22-night St. Lawrence / Quebec One-Way via New York, Portland & Sydney
May 6, 2028 → May 28, 2028 • Miami → Reykjavík
From $13,425
$610/night
Great deal
↓26% below typical
Zuiderdam • Holland America
7-night Canadian Maritimes One-Way via Charlottetown & Sydney
Sep 12, 2026 → Sep 19, 2026 • Quebec → Boston
From $1,189
$170/night
Great deal
↓30% below typical
Zuiderdam • Holland America
14-night Canadian Maritimes Loop via Charlottetown, Sydney & Portland
Sep 12, 2026 → Sep 26, 2026 • Quebec ↔
From $2,394
$171/night
Great deal
↓29% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Portland, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Portland that day.
Portland is busiest from Sep, with multiple ships per day. Jul are significantly quieter.
June 2026
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3
~2,000 passengers
$112/night
↓17% vs typical
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3
~2,000 passengers
$112/night
↓17% vs typical
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4
~3,400 passengers
$117/night
↓13% vs typical
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~2,000 passengers
$135/night
↑11% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Sunday, June 7, 2026
1 ship visit Portland on this date, carrying about ~2,000 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~2,000 passengers
- Cruises
- 3
- Best fare
- $112/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Portland on this date.
Zuiderdam • Holland America
14-night Canadian Maritimes Loop via Portland & Halifax
Jun 6, 2026 → Jun 20, 2026 • Boston ↔
From $1,564
$112/night
Good value
↓17% below typical
More cruises that day
Other sailings that call on Portland that same day.
Best time to visit Portland on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Portland still look attractively priced.
June
Cheapest
Median price/night
$116
10 visits
Traffic
↓14% vs typical
2 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
July
Priciest
Median price/night
$176
4 visits
Traffic
↑20% vs typical
1 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$152
6 visits
Traffic
Near typical
5 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$160
21 visits
Traffic
↑17% vs typical
11 ships • 20 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$167
14 visits
Traffic
↑21% vs typical
8 ships • 12 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Portland
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Portland, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Arctic Repositioning via Grundarfjørdur, Prince Christian Sound & Gaspé (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Aug 22
From $9,519
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Canadian Maritimes One-Way via Charlottetown & Sydney (Port-Heavy)
Canadian Maritimes • Next: Jun 13
From $799
3 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
Canadian Maritimes Loop via Charlottetown, Sydney & Portland (Best Balance)
Canadian Maritimes • Next: Sep 12
From $2,394
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Canadian Maritimes Loop via Saint-John & Halifax (Best Balance)
Canadian Maritimes • Next: Jul 11
From $1,069
3 upcoming sailings
2 ships
View itinerary →
New England Loop via Portland & Bar Harbor (Best Balance)
New England • Next: Aug 30
From $819
3 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
Canadian Maritimes Loop via Charlottetown & Sydney (Best Balance)
Canadian Maritimes • Next: Jun 13
From $1,644
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Upcoming port calls in Portland
See the next scheduled ship visits into Portland.
FAQ about cruises visiting Portland
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Portland.
What is the best time to visit Portland on a cruise?
June currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Portland, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Portland busiest for cruise traffic?
September currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Portland. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Portland?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Portland include Arctic Repositioning via Grundarfjørdur, Prince Christian Sound & Gaspé (Rare Variant), Canadian Maritimes One-Way via Charlottetown & Sydney (Port-Heavy), and Canadian Maritimes Loop via Charlottetown, Sydney & Portland (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Portland?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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