Gilded Tides – Saguenay, Sydney & Halifax

About this cruise

There's a reason 10-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Quebec City on September 13, 2026 and visits Saguenay, Prince Edward Island, Sydney, Halifax, Saint John and Boston. Disembarkation is in Boston. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Lighthouses, clam chowder, and cold Atlantic air. The East Coast at its most itself. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Sapphire Princess takes the food seriously, with 14 restaurants to choose from. 7 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Longer sailings have a different energy. People relax into it, stop rushing, and start actually talking to each other. Couples, small groups, or anyone who wants proper time away will find this hits the spot. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Quebec City has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A September sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. You start in Quebec City and come back with stories from Canada and United States.