Canada Cruises 2028

Where Do Canada Cruises Go in 2028?

Canada cruises in 2028 cover a wide sweep of itineraries — from the glaciers of Alaska to Transatlantic crossings, and from the autumn colours of New England to long Pacific voyages. Sailings range from short three-night breaks to extended journeys of up to 140 nights, with a median voyage of around 12 nights. A good share of itineraries are one-way, so you sail into a destination rather than returning to where you started — worth bearing in mind when you plan your flights home.

Which Regions Can I Sail?

The 2028 programme concentrates most heavily on Alaska and Transatlantic routes, with strong representation across the East Coast, the Pacific and New England too. Here is where the itineraries fall:

Alaska

Alaska is the busiest region in this programme, and it is easy to see why. Sailings typically depart from Vancouver, British Columbia or Seattle, Washington, heading north along one of the world’s most dramatic coastlines. Most are one-way voyages, ending in a different port from where they began, so you will need to plan a return leg — our team can arrange that flight as part of the same booking. If Alaska in 2028 is the focus, this is where the bulk of the choice sits.

Transatlantic

The Transatlantic crossings connect North America with Europe, with New York and Boston, Massachusetts among the key embarkation and disembarkation points, and Southampton among the handful of European ends. A small share of sailings finish at Southampton, meaning a no-fly return is possible if the routing works for you — most of Britain can reach Southampton by road or rail. Transatlantic cruises in 2028 span a wide range of lengths and lines, from grand ocean liners to boutique luxury ships. If you are interested in Transatlantic 2028 sailings with specific lines, we can search by preference.

New England and the East Coast

New England and East Coast USA itineraries pair Canadian ports with the historic cities of the American eastern seaboard. These routes suit travellers who want a mix of urban stops and coastal scenery. Sailings use ports including Boston and New York as gateways, and they tend to run in the late summer and autumn months when the foliage along the coast is at its most dramatic.

Transpacific and Further Afield

A meaningful share of sailings cross the Pacific, often beginning or ending in Vancouver and calling at ports including Tokyo, Japan. These are longer voyages — typically well above the median length — and they suit travellers who want to combine Canada with a wider journey through Asia or the Pacific. North America, Central America and Caribbean itineraries also appear in smaller numbers, adding further variety to the programme.

Which Ports Do These Sailings Use?

The majority of 2028 Canada sailings depart from the west coast of North America. Vancouver, British Columbia is the busiest embarkation point, followed by Seattle, Washington. On the east, Boston and New York are the principal gateways for Transatlantic and New England routes, with Quebec City also featuring for Canada-focused itineraries. Reykjavik, Iceland appears as a mid-voyage call or embarkation point on some of the longer crossings.

On the disembarkation side, Vancouver and Seattle again lead, with New York, Boston and Montreal handling the eastern end of itineraries, and Southampton offering a no-fly return option on a small number of transatlantic arrivals.

If sailing from home without a flight matters to you, take a look at no-fly Canada 2028 cruises from Southampton — a smaller but real segment of this programme. For everything else, our team books the outbound flight, the hotel the night before departure, and the transfer to the pier, all on one booking.

Which Cruise Lines Sail to Canada in 2028?

Six major lines dominate the 2028 programme, each bringing a distinct style to the same waters. Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises also appear in the mix for travellers seeking expedition-style or ultra-luxury options.

• Seabourn — the largest presence in this programme, offering small-ship luxury with all-suite accommodation across several vessels.
• Norwegian Cruise Line — a strong choice for flexibility, with Freestyle Dining, solo-friendly studio cabins and The Haven enclave for those who want a more exclusive experience.
• Holland America Line — long associated with Alaska and the Pacific Northwest coast, with a classic, unhurried style.
• Explora Journeys — the luxury ocean travel brand with a modern residential feel, building a strong presence in Canada and the Pacific.
• Princess Cruises — well established on Alaska routes, with a range of fare tiers to suit different budgets and travel styles.
• Celebrity Cruises — a popular choice for contemporary premium cruising, with sailings across both Transatlantic and Canadian routes. Celebrity Cruises 2028 options include departures from Southampton for those who prefer to avoid a long-haul flight at the start.

Which Ships Are Sailing?

Several well-known ships operate on these routes in 2028. Below are three of the most prominent, with details on what they offer on board.

Seabourn Encore

Seabourn Encore carries 16 sailings in this programme. The ship is designed to feel like a five-star luxury hotel — understated, calm and immaculately finished. Every cabin is a suite with its own balcony, and the spa and wellness centre includes thermal suites for days at sea. The flagship cabin is the Grand Wintergarden Suite GR, which runs to approximately 115 m² of living space and includes a private hot tub — significantly more spacious than the Owner’s Suites at 67 m² or the Penthouse Spa Suite at 83 m². If you want to explore Seabourn Encore’s cabins and deck plans in detail, that page has the full layout.

Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Venture also feature in the programme. Seabourn Venture is particularly suited to expedition-style itineraries; you can review Seabourn Venture’s cabins and deck plans to compare grades and layouts before you decide.

Norwegian Joy

Norwegian Joy brings 14 sailings to the 2028 Canada programme. The ship is built around Norwegian Cruise Line’s Freestyle philosophy — no fixed dining times, no assigned seating, and a wide range of restaurants including Cagney’s Steakhouse, Le Bistro and La Cucina. For travellers who want privacy and service, The Haven is a ship-within-a-ship enclave with its own pool, restaurant and 24-hour butler service. Solo travellers are well looked after too: Studio cabins have their own dedicated lounge, which removes the single-supplement anxiety that puts many solo cruisers off larger ships.

Norwegian Joy’s cabin grades run from compact to palatial:

• Family Inside (12.5 m²) — sleeps 4, with two Pullman beds alongside the double, making it a practical choice for families on a budget.
• Ocean-View Cabin O4 (22.3 m²) — sleeps 5, with a large sea-view window bringing in natural daylight that inside cabins lack.
• Family Suite SP (47.6 m²) — sleeps 6 with a balcony, offering nearly twice the space of a standard Penthouse Suite.
• The Haven Premier Owner’s Suite (197 m²) — sleeps 8 across 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, plus a private hot tub, the most spacious suite on the ship.

See Norwegian Joy’s cabins and deck plans for a full breakdown of every grade.

Queen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2 operates 12 sailings touching Canada in 2028. She is the world’s only purpose-built ocean liner — designed specifically for the North Atlantic crossing rather than adapted from a cruise ship hull. That distinction is not just marketing: the ship handles open-ocean conditions differently from conventional cruise vessels, and the crossing itself is the event. On board, the Illuminations theatre hosts the first planetarium at sea, running stargazing shows alongside cinema screenings, concerts and lectures. Six speciality restaurants, a Royal Court Theatre with West End-calibre productions, and nightly ballroom dancing in the Queens Room complete the picture.

For cabin options and deck layouts, see Queen Mary 2’s cabins and deck plans.

Also sailing are EXPLORA III and EXPLORA V from Explora Journeys, Eurodam from Holland America Line, and HANSEATIC inspiration from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. EXPLORA III’s Owner’s Residence OR1 is the largest accommodation unit on that ship — a two-bedroom residence with 183 m² of living space and a 132 m² outdoor terrace. View EXPLORA III’s cabins and deck plans or EXPLORA V’s cabins and deck plans for the full grade range on both ships. HANSEATIC inspiration’s cabins and deck plans are also available.

What Do the Fares Include?

Fare inclusions vary by cruise line, and choosing the right tier can make a significant difference to what you pay on board. Here is how the three main lines structure their offers:

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian offers 3 fare tiers. The base fare covers the cruise itself with no packages included — useful if you prefer to pay for things as you go. The mid-tier adds a Premium Beverage Package, a Speciality Dining Package, a Wi-Fi package, and shore excursion credits of US$50 per port for the first 2 guests. The top tier extends those inclusions to everyone in the cabin and adds more dining flexibility across Norwegian’s speciality restaurants. The right tier depends on how much you plan to spend on drinks, dining and excursions — our team can work through the numbers with you.

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises offers Standard and Plus tiers. The Standard fare is the base cruise only; Princess Plus adds 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to $15 each (with a daily limit of 15), MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew gratuities, unlimited digital photos with 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. If you are planning to drink, dine in the casual venues and use Wi-Fi daily, the Plus tier is likely to work out better value. Princess Cruises 2028 sailings also include options departing from Southampton — see Princess Cruises 2028 from Southampton if a no-fly start appeals.

Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys fares include an airport-to-airport option on some sailings, bundling the cruise fare with international return flights, private transfers and hotel stays as a single package. This is worth comparing against booking those elements separately — our team can price both options for you.

How Much Do Canada Cruises 2028 Cost?

Canada cruises in 2028 start from £86 pp* for the cruise fare itself. Prices span a wide range depending on cruise line, ship, cabin grade and itinerary length — a three-night sailing on a mainstream ship sits at a very different price point from a 140-night luxury voyage. Discounts of up to 32% are available on selected sailings, measured against the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, though most reduced sailings carry a more modest reduction. The right way to compare is by cabin grade: our team can show you what each grade costs on the itineraries that interest you, and whether a higher fare tier saves money once you account for drinks, dining and Wi-Fi.

If you need flights to reach your embarkation port, a pre-cruise hotel, or transfers to the pier, all of that can go on one booking as a Cruise1st Package. Browse the wider cruises selection if you want to compare Canada against other destinations for the same year.

Thinking About a Different Year or Departure?

If 2028 is confirmed but you want to compare lines or regions, cruises in 2028 covers the full year across all destinations. Princess Cruises 2028 and Celebrity Cruises 2028 both have dedicated pages if you have a line in mind. For Transatlantic sailings specifically, Transatlantic cruises 2028 and Transatlantic 2028 cruises with P&O Cruises are worth a look alongside this programme.

If Southampton departures are a priority — no airport, just a drive or train ride to the pier — all-inclusive no-fly Southampton 2028 cruises and Celebrity 2028 cruises from Southampton are both available. The neighbouring year is also open: 2027 cruises from Southampton carries a large selection if you want to get away sooner.

For a different style of trip, Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 connects with some of the Transpacific itineraries that begin or end in Vancouver, and may suit travellers planning a longer journey through the Pacific region. Caribbean 2027 cruises with New York stays and Princess Cruises 2027 from Southampton are also worth bookmarking if you want to compare years.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.