We are a professional, active young 50ish couple and wanted to enjoy Canada and visit several cities without repacking every day, and this cruise itinerary filled the bill nicely beginning in Montreal and ending in Boston.
We stayed 2 nights pre-cruise at the lovely Auberge Bonaparte in old Montreal in the shadow of the Notre Dame. Quaint with a wonderful breakfast in a great location for exploring the old city of Montreal. Highly recommend.
Embarkation was a breeze on Holland America. We arrived ~ 11:30 a.m., our room was ready & our luggage was delivered quite promptly without any trouble.
Cabin #323 on Promenade deck, oceanview on the starboard side. Great location as we were able to be outside within minutes on covered deck with walking facilities. Very convenient to the shows, dining room, and everything onboard. Great closet space, loved the bathtub.
Only downside...other people went out every morning and got the deck chairs right outside our window. so if that would bother you, look elsewhere. No chairs were placed on the port side since the rail was solid and the view was more limited, but still provided more privacy if that is an issue.