What different cabin options are available?

There are a total of 4 different cabin options; Balcony, inside, oceanview and suite. The most expensive of these is suite at an average price of $2,749/night. The cheapest is inside which costs $1,094/night on average.

What is the most popular itinerary for a cruise along Nova Scotia, Canada?

There are a range of options and experiences on offer for your next cruise to Nova Scotia, Canada, depending on factors like how many regions you’d like to visit, and how many times you’d like to port compared to being at sea. The most popular itinerary among KAYAK users was the route; Boston, Massachusetts, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, Boston, Massachusetts.

Nova Scotia, Canada Cruises: Find the Best Cruises to Nova Scotia, Canada in 2026

2 Night Europe - Northern Cruise

MSC Meraviglia

2026-04-19 - 2026-04-21

2 nights

Brooklyn, NY - At sea - Halifax, Nova Scotia

$86/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Day Canada

Carnival Venezia

2026-05-28 - 2026-06-01

4 nights

New York, New York - At sea - Halifax, Nova Scotia - At sea - New York, New York

$135/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Canada Cruise

Independence of the Seas

2026-04-28 - 2026-05-02

4 nights

Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey - At sea - Halifax, Nova Scotia - At sea - Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey

$272/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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7 Night Bermuda

Norwegian Breakaway

2026-05-03 - 2026-05-10

7 nights

Boston, Massachusetts - At sea - Halifax, Nova Scotia - At sea - Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda - Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda - At sea - Boston, Massachusetts

$349/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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7 Night Canada / New England Cruise

Zuiderdam

2026-05-02 - 2026-05-09

7 nights

Quebec City, Quebec - At sea - At sea - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Sydney, Nova Scotia - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Portland, Maine - Boston, Massachusetts

$354/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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5 Day Canada

Carnival Venezia

2026-06-18 - 2026-06-23

5 nights

New York, New York - At sea - Saint John, New Brunswick - Halifax, Nova Scotia - At sea - New York, New York

$389/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Canada Getaway Cruise

Independence of the Seas

2027-06-01 - 2027-06-05

4 nights

Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey - At sea - Halifax, Nova Scotia - At sea - Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey

$409/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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13 Night Canada / New England Cruise

Volendam

2026-05-17 - 2026-05-30

13 nights

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida - At sea - At sea - Norfolk, Virginia - At sea - Boston, Massachusetts - Portland, Maine - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Sydney, Nova Scotia - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - At sea - At sea - Quebec City, Quebec - At sea - Montreal, Quebec

$429/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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14 Night Canada / New England Cruise

Zuiderdam

2026-04-18 - 2026-05-02

14 nights

Miami, Florida - At sea - At sea - Norfolk, Virginia - At sea - Newport, Rhode Island - At sea - Boston, Massachusetts - Portland, Maine - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Sydney, Nova Scotia - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - At sea - At sea - Quebec City, Quebec

$464/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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8 Day Canada

Carnival Sunshine

2026-10-03 - 2026-10-11

8 nights

Norfolk, Virginia - At sea - At sea - Saint John, New Brunswick - Halifax, Nova Scotia - St. Johns, Newfoundland - At sea - At sea - Norfolk, Virginia

$469/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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7 Night Canada & New England

Norwegian Breakaway

2026-09-06 - 2026-09-13

7 nights

Boston, Massachusetts - At sea - Portland, Maine - Bar Harbor, Maine - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Saint John, New Brunswick - At sea - Boston, Massachusetts

$549/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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9 Night Canada & New England Cruise

Independence of the Seas

2026-10-15 - 2026-10-24

9 nights

Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey - At sea - Boston, Massachusetts - Portland, Maine - At sea - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Saint John, New Brunswick - Saint John, New Brunswick - At sea - Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey

$617/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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10 Night Europe - Northern Cruise

MSC Meraviglia

2026-04-19 - 2026-04-29

10 nights

Brooklyn, NY - At sea - Halifax, Nova Scotia - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal - Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal - At sea - Lisbon, Portugal

$686/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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9 Night Bahamas Cruise

MSC Meraviglia

2026-04-12 - 2026-04-21

9 nights

Brooklyn, NY - At sea - Port Canaveral, Florida - Ocean Cay, Bahamas - Nassau, Bahamas - At sea - At sea - Brooklyn, NY - At sea - Halifax, Nova Scotia

$786/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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10 Night Canada / New England Cruise

Sapphire Princess

2026-09-13 - 2026-09-23

10 nights

Quebec City, Quebec - Quebec City, Quebec - Saguenay Fjord, Canada - At sea - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Sydney, Nova Scotia - Halifax, Nova Scotia - At sea - Saint John, New Brunswick - At sea - Boston, Massachusetts

$879/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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11 Night Canada & New England

Norwegian Jewel

2026-09-26 - 2026-10-07

11 nights

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - At sea - Portland, Maine - Bar Harbor, Maine - Saint John, New Brunswick - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Sydney, Nova Scotia - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - At sea - La Baie, Canada - Quebec City, Quebec - Quebec City, Quebec

$909/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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KAYAK’s Insights for Cruises to Nova Scotia, Canada

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your cruise to Nova Scotia, Canada with confidence

What is the cheapest month to take a cruise to Nova Scotia, Canada?

August is the cheapest month to sail to Nova Scotia, Canada for cruises with an itinerary of between 4 and 8 port stops.

What is the most popular cruise line operator for Nova Scotia, Canada sailings?

The 3 most popular operators operating sailings to Nova Scotia, Canada are; Royal Caribbean, Princess, and Norwegian.

What is the cheapest cruise line to sail with to Nova Scotia, Canada?

MSC Cruises is the cheapest out of all of the cruise lines that offer Nova Scotia, Canada cruises with an average cost of $889 for a 4 port itinerary. For an 8 port itinerary, the cheapest cruise line is Royal Caribbean with an average cost of $1,409.

What is the cheapest day of the week to depart on a cruise to Nova Scotia, Canada?

The cheapest day of the week to depart on a cruise with between 4 and 8 port stops is Monday.

What’s the most popular departure point for sailings to Nova Scotia, Canada?

The most popular departure point for Nova Scotia, Canada cruise is Boston, Massachusetts. The next most popular is New York, New York.

How many stops do people usually make on a Nova Scotia, Canada cruise?

Generally, cruises with between 4 and 8 ports are the most popular. For passengers on cruises to Nova Scotia, Canada, most passengers book a cruise with 3 stops.

What are the most popular cruise ships that sail to Nova Scotia, Canada?

The most popular cruise ship from all cruises to Nova Scotia, Canada is Norwegian Breakaway.

Average price (weeknight)	Average price (weekend night)
$1,412	$1,411
Average weeknight departure price.	Average weekend departure price.

What different cabin options are available?
There are a total of 4 different cabin options; Balcony, inside, oceanview and suite. The most expensive of these is suite at an average price of $2,749/night. The cheapest is inside which costs $1,094/night on average.
What is the most popular itinerary for a cruise along Nova Scotia, Canada?
There are a range of options and experiences on offer for your next cruise to Nova Scotia, Canada, depending on factors like how many regions you’d like to visit, and how many times you’d like to port compared to being at sea. The most popular itinerary among KAYAK users was the route; Boston, Massachusetts, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, Boston, Massachusetts.

Try to book around 4 days in advance for the best chance at a below average price.
Boston, Massachusetts is the most popular departure port for all route types taking in a cruise around Nova Scotia, Canada.
If you're looking to get the most out of Nova Scotia, Canada cruise and not miss out, most KAYAK users book a 7 days itinerary.