The Emerald Princess arrives in Boston on Sunday, July 14, to kick off its season of Canada and New England voyages, according to a press release.
From July 14 through October 7, 2024, the Emerald Princess offers 10 Canada and New England cruises, ranging from seven to 17 days. Guests will enjoy fall foliage, colonial history and fresh seafood in seaside villages. Highlights include visits to three ports in Greenland, known for fjords and diverse wildlife.
“The debut of Emerald Princess for our maiden Boston season celebrates a convenient new home port for New Englanders and beyond to set sail on a premium cruise at an exceptional value, especially when compared to land-based vacations,” said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. “Our presence also generates substantial revenue for local businesses from our guests and crew, as we’ll bring upwards of 30,000 cruisers to experience all that Boston has to offer.”
Emerald Princess cruises from Boston include:
- Canada and New England – A seven-day roundtrip from Boston visiting Halifax, Sydney (Cape Breton Island), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) and Portland or Bar Harbor. Cruises depart July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 2024.
- Classic Canada and New England – a ten-day trip from Boston to Québec with stops in Portland, Saint John (for the Bay of Fundy), Halifax, Sydney (Cape Breton Island), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) and Saguenay. Cruises depart August 28; September 17; and October 7, 2024. Two cruises sail the opposite itinerary from Québec to Boston on September 7 and 27, 2024.
- Greenland and Canada – a 17-day roundtrip from Boston visiting three ports in Greenland – Nuuk, Qaqortoq and Nanortalik – plus Sydney (Cape Breton Island), Corner Brook, St. Anthony (Newfoundland) and St. John’s (Newfoundland). Cruise departs August 11, 2024.
“It is our longstanding partnerships with renowned cruise lines such as Princess Cruises that solidify our position as a premier east coast port and tourism destination,” said Lauren Gleason, interim port director and chief administrative officer at Massachusetts Port Authority. “We wish Princess Cruises success as they expand their presence in the region with this inaugural homeport season offering sailings from July – October to Canada/New England. We appreciate Princess Cruises’ continued support as each Emerald Princess visit will provide substantial economic impact in both revenue and jobs throughout Massachusetts and New England.”
