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Cruises visiting Portland

Quietest
Aug
Busiest
Sep
Upcoming
90+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Aug (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 42+ 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.

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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.

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Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Breakaway • Norwegian Cruise Line

7-night New England Loop via Portland & Bar Harbor

Sep 6, 2026 → Sep 13, 2026 • Boston ↔

Lowest in 90 days $220 below typical ↘
$739 · $106/night · great deal · ↓23% below typical
Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Breakaway • Norwegian Cruise Line

7-night New England One-Way via Portland & Bar Harbor

Sep 20, 2026 → Sep 27, 2026 • Boston ↔

Lowest in 30 days $190 below typical ↘
$769 · $110/night · good value · ↓20% below typical
Holland America

Volendam • Holland America

7-night Canadian Maritimes Loop via Saint-John & Halifax

Aug 15, 2026 → Aug 22, 2026 • Boston ↔

Lowest in 30 days $260 below typical
$1,069 · $153/night · good value · ↓20% below typical
Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Breakaway • Norwegian Cruise Line

7-night New England Loop via Portland & Bar Harbor

Aug 30, 2026 → Sep 6, 2026 • Boston ↔

Lowest in 90 days $160 below typical ↘
$809 · $116/night · good value · ↓17% below typical
Holland America

Zuiderdam • Holland America

14-night Canadian Maritimes Loop via Halifax, Sydney & Portland

Sep 19, 2026 → Oct 3, 2026 • Boston ↔

Lowest in 30 days $464 below typical
$2,864 · $205/night · good value · ↓14% below typical
Holland America

Zuiderdam • Holland America

14-night Canadian Maritimes Loop via Charlottetown, Sydney & Portland

Sep 12, 2026 → Sep 26, 2026 • Quebec ↔

$664 below typical ↗
$2,664 · $190/night · good value · ↓20% 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. Aug are significantly quieter.

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July 2026

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Friday, July 3, 2026

1 ship visit Portland on this date, carrying about ~2,000 passengers in total.

Day snapshot
Ships
1
Passengers
~2,000 passengers
Cruises
2
Best fare
$135/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Portland on this date.
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Holland America

Zuiderdam • Holland America

7-night Canadian Maritimes One-Way via Charlottetown & Sydney

Jun 27, 2026 → Jul 4, 2026 • Quebec → Boston

Great balance
$1,049 · $150/night · priced high · ↑11% above typical
More cruises that day
Other sailings that call on Portland that same day.
Zuiderdam • 14 nights
Holland America • Canadian Maritimes Loop via Portland & Halifax (Best Balance)
$135/night
Near median

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.

August
Cheapest
Median price/night
$141
6 visits
Traffic
↓11% vs typical
5 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$179
21 visits
Traffic
↑19% vs typical
11 ships • 20 priced sailings tracked
October
Priciest
Median price/night
$195
14 visits
Traffic
↑38% 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.

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New England Loop via Portland & Bar Harbor (Best Balance)

New England • Next: Aug 23

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 2 of 2 sailings below typical Typical range: $124-$158 / night
$739 · 2 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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New England One-Way via Portland & Bar Harbor (Best Balance)

New England • Next: Sep 20

Best upcoming departure is a good value 2 of 2 sailings below typical Typical range: $118-$146 / night
$769 · 2 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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Canadian Maritimes Loop via Saint-John & Halifax (Best Balance)

Canadian Maritimes • Next: Aug 15

Best upcoming departure is a good value 1 of 2 sailings below typical Typical range: $136-$253 / night
$1,069 · 2 upcoming sailings · 2 ships

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New England Loop via Portland & Bar Harbor (Best Balance)

New England • Next: Aug 30

Best upcoming departure is a good value 3 of 3 sailings below typical Typical range: $117-$146 / night
$809 · 3 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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Canadian Maritimes Loop via Halifax, Sydney & Portland (Best Balance)

Canadian Maritimes • Next: Sep 19

Best upcoming departure is a good value 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $191-$246 / night
$2,864 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Canadian Maritimes Loop via Charlottetown, Sydney & Portland (Best Balance)

Canadian Maritimes • Next: Sep 12

Best upcoming departure is a good value 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $191-$246 / night
$2,664 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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How to visit Portland on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Portland depart from:

Boston
7-35 nights
New York
7-12 nights
Quebec
7-14 nights

Upcoming port calls in Portland

See the next scheduled ship visits into Portland.

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Date Ship Line
Aug 21, 2026 Volendam Holland America
Aug 23, 2026 Zuiderdam Holland America
Aug 24, 2026 Norwegian Breakaway Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 30, 2026 Vision of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 31, 2026 Norwegian Breakaway Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 31, 2026 Norwegian Escape Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 6, 2026 Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Sep 7, 2026 Norwegian Breakaway Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 9, 2026 Norwegian Escape Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 10, 2026 Seabourn Ovation Seabourn
Sep 13, 2026 Vision of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Sep 14, 2026 Norwegian Breakaway Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 15, 2026 AIDAdiva AIDA Cruises
Sep 16, 2026 Norwegian Escape Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 16, 2026 Celebrity Silhouette Celebrity Cruises
Sep 18, 2026 Zuiderdam Holland America
Sep 20, 2026 Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Sep 21, 2026 Norwegian Breakaway Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 21, 2026 Norwegian Jewel Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 22, 2026 Valiant Lady Virgin Voyages

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?
August 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 New England Loop via Portland & Bar Harbor (Best Balance), New England One-Way via Portland & Bar Harbor (Best Balance), and Canadian Maritimes Loop via Saint-John & Halifax (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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