Which ship, 7nt with Quebec City?

[cruisewiththekids]

I'm looking for a cruise for fall 2019 that includes Quebec City and is only 7 nts.   It appears my only options for that would be departing/arriving Boston on HAL Zaandam/Veendam or NCL Gem, all of which are older ships and don't appear to get very good reviews.    Any recommendations?   

[Twickenham]

We went to Bermuda on the Gem a few years ago, and very much enjoyed our cruise. Have only been on the Veendam to tour (back when you could do that sort of thing), and thought it looked very nice, but of course HAL tends to be a 'quieter' cruise experience than NCL. Note that the Veendam and Zaandam can go down to Montreal, whereas the Gem can't (too big to go under the bridge at Trois-Rivieres), so that could be another consideration if you're interested in going there. But these cruises tend to be about the ports anyways, so I would be looking at the cruise with the combo of ports that you want.

 

Just checked the cruises on offer for next year, and saw that you also have the option of the QM2 to/from NYC at the beginning of September.

[1025cruise]

That sounds about right. Not all ships can make it all the way to Quebec City. Plus the 7 day cruises are one way.

[LHT28]

ships can make it to Quebec city it is the bridge  going upriver to Montreal that can be the problem

 

[Host Carolyn]

I would look at itinerary before ship having done this cruise and visited Quebec several times. Overnight is Quebec is a huge plus -- so much to do and see.  Ports like Charlottetown, St John (Newfoundland), Halifax are beautiful in the fall and unique.  If you can do one from Boston to Quebec City you will have more Canadian ports... ???