---
title: "Northern Tides – Philadelphia to Quebec"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/northern-tides-philadelphia-to-quebec~NCL-DAWN-20280905-11
description: "11-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise on Norwegian Dawn"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0dfc6edd4882c7d3.jpg
---

# Northern Tides – Philadelphia to Quebec

![Route map: 11 nights one way from Philadelphia on Norwegian Dawn](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0dfc6edd4882c7d3.jpg)

An 11-night cruise from Philadelphia to Quebec City, sailing on the evening of 5 September. After a day at sea it calls at Boston, Eastport, Saint John, Halifax, Sydney and Prince Edward Island on six consecutive port days. After another day at sea it calls at Saguenay. The stops are in the United States and Canada, and calls last 7 to 12 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 19°C in Saint John to 23°C in Boston (66 to 73°F). The cruise ends in Quebec City, arriving on the morning of 15 September and staying overnight. Norwegian Dawn (2002) carries up to 2,340 guests on 14 decks and has 14 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Norwegian Dawn](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-dawn.md)
- **Duration:** 11 nights
- **Departure:** 2028-09-05
- **Return:** 2028-09-16
- **From:** [Philadelphia, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/philadelphia.md)
- **To:** [Quebec City, Canada](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/quebec-city.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Philadelphia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/philadelphia.md) | US |  | 17:00 | 17–26°C |
| 3 | [Boston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/boston.md) | US | 08:00 | 20:00 | 16–23°C |
| 4 | [Eastport](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/eastport.md) | US | 13:00 | 20:00 | 14–20°C |
| 5 | [Saint John](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/saint-john.md) | CA | 07:00 | 15:00 | 13–19°C |
| 6 | [Halifax](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/halifax.md) | CA | 10:00 | 19:00 | 15–20°C |
| 7 | [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/sydney.md) | CA | 11:00 | 19:00 | 14–19°C |
| 8 | [Prince Edward Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/prince-edward-island.md) | CA | 10:00 | 17:00 | 14–20°C |
| 10 | [Saguenay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/saguenay.md) | CA | 11:30 | 20:00 | 11–19°C |
| 11 | [Quebec City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/quebec-city.md) | CA | 09:00 |  | 12–21°C |
| 12 | [Quebec City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/quebec-city.md) | CA |  |  | 12–21°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 9 of this ship's 14 restaurants cost extra.

### EUR

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €2,170 | €2,170 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=4f739fc5-8cd6-4686-aeef-617d4ba8a658) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €2,905 | €2,905 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=16696dd7-6ac3-436a-9731-c208f5ba3ef6) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €5,285 | €5,285 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=ba977226-7eff-4ee9-b251-3a6d5429502b) |
| Suite | Club Balcony Suite | €6,869 | €6,869 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=d19f11b7-6575-492b-a969-354224376e27) |
| Suite | Suite | €10,579 | €10,579 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=eceeb08c-f442-4625-87bb-53d26e22de39) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €2,670 | €1,335 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=b38bc734-7295-4abf-a6d6-00e81aa9e78d) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €3,490 | €1,745 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=f95982fa-e85b-45c2-8e3e-d62cb3209445) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €6,220 | €3,110 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=d8382935-187a-4099-a471-4440425d45c9) |
| Suite | Club Balcony Suite | €7,210 | €3,605 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=2a656eda-d766-4b1c-ab7d-de3c05e76620) |
| Suite | Suite | €10,920 | €5,460 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=571610e2-0cde-47d8-9da5-4bb8dac732bd) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €3,645 | €1,215 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=73fff5c3-d3ab-4556-8b7d-32283d863d4c) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €4,464 | €1,488 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=244288bf-85a0-4318-8f62-ae0e3f3f6fca) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €7,194 | €2,398 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=39a7e139-93e8-4362-ac75-8c42b0c75294) |
| Suite | Club Balcony Suite | €8,184 | €2,728 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=f550dd1c-ebb6-4315-ba1f-bbb67379ab0c) |
| Suite | Suite | €11,895 | €3,965 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=e8d06cd0-a253-49d1-9607-8e52942147f5) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €4,620 | €1,155 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=63599c80-896f-403f-b730-bf9970951f33) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €5,440 | €1,360 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=fd967575-0433-42f6-982c-31e6bce313c6) |
| Suite | Club Balcony Suite | €9,160 | €2,290 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=3bdc126a-8b01-419c-84ed-e913f1c2a743) |
| Suite | Suite | €12,872 | €3,218 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=2b143520-a8d8-40ca-b6b7-82df7ab76844) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

### USD

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $2,449 | $2,449 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=40ae3da6-9733-4717-bb8b-ce9c022385c1) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $3,259 | $3,259 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=c2295eab-8e9b-41cf-9eb7-9b68431766fd) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $5,779 | $5,779 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=cadeabb0-7ccb-4ba6-a931-0e422b0e18cc) |
| Suite | Club Balcony Suite | $7,478 | $7,478 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=4885159e-a4a3-41c6-9c64-1b0fe35a2d4b) |
| Suite | Suite | $10,678 | $10,678 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=35f81509-c9c7-43f1-a4b6-409d62a73149) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $3,058 | $1,529 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=ecd99f6e-46cb-4c46-aae7-2daca3d6b9ec) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $3,958 | $1,979 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=d1954e9f-ca95-4ca5-8d10-3a81d9516f9e) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $6,758 | $3,379 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=d910bdbd-fd5f-4ff7-8908-8dcba73e6287) |
| Suite | Club Balcony Suite | $7,858 | $3,929 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=efbf4c49-f786-4a93-8852-aaaedec9d342) |
| Suite | Suite | $11,058 | $5,529 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=5ac671cd-2963-4c5e-a600-4703712da3da) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $4,137 | $1,379 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=53fbc3d5-c1d7-49d3-a710-1d1bc575bc48) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $5,037 | $1,679 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=d5b98ea3-02bf-4ae4-8677-a71af8ff8b77) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $7,837 | $2,612 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=6c96d4b4-980d-4128-9cfc-4773d2d18982) |
| Suite | Club Balcony Suite | $8,937 | $2,979 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=01b69ef0-ccc1-41e0-80ae-e6b6fbc5693f) |
| Suite | Suite | $12,137 | $4,046 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=07684cb1-f5cc-45e4-81ae-88df6a97b6f5) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $5,216 | $1,304 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=edec6678-a58d-4350-8655-292e1431ae03) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $6,116 | $1,529 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=d1bbeca5-4dcc-4e2c-84d1-e96349373f31) |
| Suite | Club Balcony Suite | $10,016 | $2,504 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=bc433897-f10a-43fa-989c-68cd29fa5fe0) |
| Suite | Suite | $13,216 | $3,304 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md?pid=8e9cbc33-3096-401c-9b97-1c90d191ceb4) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-06 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-07 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-08 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-09 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-10 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-11 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-12 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-13 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-14 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-15 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-16 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-17 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-18 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-19 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-20 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-21 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-22 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-23 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-24 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-25 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-26 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-27 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-28 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-29 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-09-30 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-10-01 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-10-02 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-10-03 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-10-04 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |
| 2026-10-05 | €2,670 | €3,490 | €6,220 | €7,210 |

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-06 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-07 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-08 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-09 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-10 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-11 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-12 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-13 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-14 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-15 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-16 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-17 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-18 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-19 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-20 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-21 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-22 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-23 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-24 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-25 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-26 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-27 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-28 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-29 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-09-30 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-10-01 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-10-02 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-10-03 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-10-04 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |
| 2026-10-05 | $3,058 | $3,958 | $6,758 | $7,858 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2002
- **Passengers:** 2,340
- **Crew:** 1,032
- **Gross Tonnage:** 92,250 GT
- **Decks:** 14
- **Length:** 294.1m
- **Beam:** 32.3m
- **Dining (total):** 14
- **Dining (included):** 5
- **Dining (surcharge):** 9

## Port Details

### [Philadelphia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/philadelphia.md)

*United States*

> Liberty, cheesesteaks, and colonial grandeur

Weather: 17–26°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/New_York

### [Boston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/boston.md)

*United States*

> Freedom Trail, clam chowder, and cobblestones

Avg dock time: 12h · Weather: 16–23°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/New_York

### [Eastport](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/eastport.md)

*United States*

> Maine's easternmost island of sardines and sunrises

Avg dock time: 7.7h · Weather: 14–20°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/New_York

### [Saint John](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/saint-john.md)

*Canada*

> The Bay of Fundy's dramatic tidal wonder

Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 13–19°C

- Currency: Canadian Dollar
- Languages: en, fr
- Timezone: America/Moncton

### [Halifax](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/halifax.md)

*Canada*

> Maritime warmth on a harbour-front boardwalk

Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 15–20°C

- Currency: Canadian Dollar
- Languages: en, fr
- Timezone: America/Halifax

### [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/sydney.md)

*Canada*

> Where the Opera House meets the harbour

Avg dock time: 8.6h · Weather: 14–19°C

- Currency: Canadian Dollar
- Languages: en, fr
- Timezone: America/Glace_Bay

### [Prince Edward Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/prince-edward-island.md)

*Canada*

> Anne of Green Gables' pastoral island

Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 14–20°C

- Currency: Canadian Dollar
- Languages: en, fr
- Timezone: America/Halifax

### [Saguenay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/saguenay.md)

*Canada*

> Deep fjords in the heart of Québec

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 11–19°C

- Currency: Canadian Dollar
- Languages: en, fr
- Timezone: America/Toronto

### [Quebec City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/quebec-city.md)

*Canada*

> A walled city with the soul of Old France

Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 12–21°C

- Currency: Canadian Dollar
- Languages: en, fr
- Timezone: America/Toronto

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Saffron & Salt – Atlantic’s First Crossing](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-salt-atlantic-s-first-crossing~NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md) | 2028-08-23 | 2028-09-05 | 13 | €1,070 / $1,249 |
| Next | [Northern Tidecall – Quebec to Philadelphia](https://cruisello.com/cruises/northern-tidecall-quebec-to-philadelphia~NCL-DAWN-20280916-10.md) | 2028-09-16 | 2028-09-26 | 10 | €1,275 / $1,449 |

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