About Newfoundland
Come to St. John's, Newfoundland for the whales, puffins and icebergs. Stay for the rollicking Irish pubs, delectable cod tongues, toe-tapping Celtic tunes and funky craft shops. The capital of Canada's Newfoundland and Labrador province, St. John's is a quirky kind of place, in a friendly, lovable way.
St. John's claims North America's easternmost seaport and the closest one to Europe, so it's little wonder it claims to be the continent's oldest city. Beginning in the mid-1500s, Europeans regularly sailed across the pond to Newfoundland during the summer to exploit its fish-rich waters, while returning to their families and creature comforts for the winter. By the early 1800s, Irish and English immigrants were encouraged to settle in year-round. Some chose St. John's as a base, thus giving the city its decidedly Anglo spirit.
Perhaps because it's located on an island, one surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Labrador Sea and Gulf of St. Lawrence, St. John's has kept itself a charming mix of old and new. Major streets parallel the waterfront, while historic footpaths (now side streets) meander up the hillside, creating irregular routes. Ancient stone stairways still climb hills too steep for paved roads. They're all part of St. John's homey, easy-going ambiance.
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Day 1: Fort Lauderdale
Day 6: St. John's
Day 10: Reykjavik
Day 11: Isafjord
Day 12: Akureyri
Day 14: Lerwick
Day 17: Southampton
16 NightCruise to NewfoundlandHide Cruise InfoItineraryCruise Itinerary
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Day 1Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4Cruising
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6St. John's (Newfoundland)
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Day 7Cruising
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Day 8Cruising
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Day 9Cruising
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Day 10Reykjavik
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Day 11Isafjord
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Day 12Akureyri
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Day 13Cruising
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Day 14Lerwick (Shetland Islands)
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Day 15Cruising
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Day 16Cruising
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Day 17Southampton
Ship DetailsIsland Princess - Princess Cruises
Pros
Comfortable, mid-sized ship; peaceful adults-only sun deck; good variety of food.
Cons
Ship generally feels cramped; bathrooms and standard balconies are also small.
Bottom Line
Ideal for those looking for a traditional cruise ship experience with no surprises.
ReviewsIsland Princess Reviews
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10 NightCruise to NewfoundlandLeaving:MontrealVisiting:Cruise Line:Royal Caribbean InternationalHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Montreal
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4St. John's (Newfoundland)
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Day 5Saint-Pierre
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Day 6Sydney (Nova Scotia)
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Day 7Cruising
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Day 8Saguenay Fjord
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Day 9Quebec City
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Day 10Quebec City
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Day 11Montreal
Ship DetailsEmpress of the Seas - Royal Caribbean International
Pros
Small, uncrowded ship with plenty of window-lined seating and personalized service
Cons
Ship's age is evident in plumbing issues; lack of activities for teens might be a problem
Bottom Line
Empress has charm and offers a well-rounded cruise experience at a bargain price
ReviewsEmpress of the Seas Reviews
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11 NightCruise to NewfoundlandLeaving:MontrealVisiting:Cruise Line:Royal Caribbean InternationalHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Montreal
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4St. John's (Newfoundland)
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Day 5Saint-Pierre
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Day 6Corner Brook
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Day 7Sydney (Nova Scotia)
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Day 8Cruising
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Day 9Saguenay Fjord
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Day 10Quebec City
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Day 11Quebec City
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Day 12Montreal
Ship DetailsEmpress of the Seas - Royal Caribbean International
Pros
Small, uncrowded ship with plenty of window-lined seating and personalized service
Cons
Ship's age is evident in plumbing issues; lack of activities for teens might be a problem
Bottom Line
Empress has charm and offers a well-rounded cruise experience at a bargain price
ReviewsEmpress of the Seas Reviews
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Day 1: Rotterdam
Day 4: Dublin
Day 9: Akureyri
Day 10: Isafjord
Day 16: St. John's
Day 18: Halifax
Day 20: Boston
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Day 1Rotterdam
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Day 2Rotterdam
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4Dublin
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Scrabster
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Day 7Cruising
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Day 8Seydisfjordur
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Day 9Eyjafjordur
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Day 9Akureyri
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Day 10Isafjord
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Day 11Cruising
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Day 12Cruising
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Day 13Nanortalik
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Day 14Cruising
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Day 15St. Anthony
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Day 16St. John's (Newfoundland)
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Day 17Cruising
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Day 18Halifax
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Day 19Cruising
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Day 20Boston
Ship DetailsZaandam - Holland America Line
Pros
Easy-to-navigate ship with a spacious feel and grown-up vibe.
Cons
Few balconies, little variety in cabin categories, mediocre evening entertainment.
Bottom Line
Perfect-sized ship for port-intensive itineraries.
ReviewsZaandam Reviews
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Day 1: Boston
Day 2: Bar Harbor
Day 10: Reykjavik
Day 14: Alesund
Day 15: Olden
Day 16: Bergen
Day 18: Amsterdam
Day 21: Dublin
Day 25: Akureyri
Day 26: Isafjord
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Day 1Boston
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Day 2Bar Harbor
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4Cruising
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Day 5Red Bay (Canada)
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Day 6Cruising
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Day 7Qaqortoq
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Day 8Cruising
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Day 9Cruising
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Day 10Reykjavik
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Day 11Reykjavik
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Day 12Cruising
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Day 12Djupivogur
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Day 13Cruising
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Day 14Alesund
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Day 15Cruising
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Day 15Olden
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Day 16Bergen
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Day 17Cruising
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Day 18Amsterdam
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Day 19Amsterdam
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Day 20Cruising
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Day 21Dublin
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Day 22Cruising
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Day 23Cruising
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Day 24Seydisfjordur
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Day 25Eyjafjordur
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Day 25Akureyri
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Day 26Isafjord
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Day 27Cruising
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Day 28Cruising
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Day 29Nanortalik
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Day 30Cruising
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Day 31St. Anthony
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Day 32St. John's (Newfoundland)
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Day 33Cruising
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Day 34Halifax
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Day 35Cruising
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Day 36Boston
Ship DetailsZaandam - Holland America Line
Pros
Easy-to-navigate ship with a spacious feel and grown-up vibe.
Cons
Few balconies, little variety in cabin categories, mediocre evening entertainment.
Bottom Line
Perfect-sized ship for port-intensive itineraries.
ReviewsZaandam Reviews
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Day 1: Copenhagen
Day 3: Flam
Day 4: Alesund
Day 6: Akureyri
Day 7: Isafjord
Day 8: Reykjavik
Day 15: St. John's
Day 18: Halifax
Day 20: Boston
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Day 1Copenhagen
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 3Flam
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Day 4Alesund
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Eyjafjordur
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Day 6Akureyri
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Day 7Isafjord
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Day 8Reykjavik
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Day 9Reykjavik
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Day 10Cruising
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Day 11Cruising
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Day 12Qaqortoq
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Day 13Nanortalik
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Day 14Cruising
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Day 15St. John's (Newfoundland)
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Day 16St. Pierre
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Day 17Cruising
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Day 18Halifax
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Day 19Cruising
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Day 20Boston
Ship DetailsZuiderdam - Holland America Line
Pros
Partnerships and Music Walk mean exciting enrichment and entertainment choices
Cons
Pool and some public areas appear dated; cabins could use more storage
Bottom line
Continual refurbishments and additions keep older ship fresh for a variety of destinations
ReviewsZuiderdam Reviews
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