Lori Threatt

Relaxed Escapes Travel Consultants

UT RFSA June 8, 2027 New England/Canada

Jun 8, 2027 to Jun 18, 2027
New England and Canada
 
 

Canada & New England Circle: Maritimes & New France
Cruise on Holland America's Volendam

 
June 8, 2027 - June 19, 2027
 
  Fares Start at
  Inside:                  $3,063 
  Ocean View:        $3,533
 
Veranda Suites:  $4,973
** Rates includes RFSA Fundraiser, $75 OBC per stateroom.
$600 per person deposit to Reserve Your Vacation
Final Payment Due March 3, 2027

ITINERARY

11 Day Cruise from Montreal, Quebec to Boston, Massachusetts
 
Escape the Texas heat and journey with the UT RFSA and Relaxed Escapes on a Holland America cruise from Montréal to Boston.  Cruise the scenic St. Lawrence River, uncover the French charms of Quebec’s cities and towns, and call on three dynamic Newfoundland ports. 
 
 
Day 
Description  Arrive Depart
Day 1 Montreal - Embark Cruise     7:00 PM
Day 2 At sea - St. Lawrence River    
Day 3 Quebec City, Quebec 7:00 AM   5:00 PM
Day 4 Sagueny, Quebec 8:00 AM   5:00 PM
Day 5 Baie-Comeau, Quebec 8:00 AM   5:00 PM
Day 6 Havre-St. Pierre, Quebec 7:00 AM    4:00 PM
Day 7 Corner Brook, Newfoundland 10:00 AM
  6:00 PM
Day 8 St. Anthony, Newfoundland 11:00 AM
 7:00 PM
Day 9 St. Johns, Newfoundland 12:00 PM
10:00 PM
Day 10 At Sea  
 
Day 11 Halifax, Nova Scotia 7:00 AM
11:00 PM
Day 12 At Sea  
 
Day 13 Disembark-Boston, MA 7:00 AM
 
 

 ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 WHAT'S INCLUDED
 
  • 11 day cruise beginning in Montreal, Quebec and ending in Boston, MA
  • Meals in the complimentary dining venues while on the cruise 
  • Entertainment on the cruise
  • First-class service by an English-speaking crew
  • All Port Charges and taxes
  • RFSA Fundraiser
 
OPTIONAL OFFERS
 
  • Have it All Plus (Early Booking Bonus) package at $60 per day, per person  (The Plus package is only available until September 2026 ***)
    • $200 Shore Excursion Credit
    • 2 Nights Specialty Dining
    • Elite Beverage Package ***
    • Premium Wifi ***
    • Prepaid Crew Gratuities ***

      *** If purchased after September 30, the Standard Have It All Package will be in effect which does not include Prepaid Gratuities.  The Standard "Have It All" package has the Standard Surf Wifi and Standard Beverage package.
  • Montreal Hotel Pre Nights Available
  • Boston Hotel Post Nights Available
  • Airfare through Holland America Lines
  • Allianz Trip Insurance Available and Recommended

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • Travel Insurance is strongly recommended and available.  Contact Relaxed Escapes for more information.
  •  Airfare and airline baggage fees if applicable
  • Optional Land Packages
  • Specialty dining 
  • Beverages on cruise other than regular coffee and tea
ACCOMMODATIONS
  • The Holland America Volendam ship has 6 different categories of staterooms:  Inside, Oceanview, Lanai, Vista Suites, Neptune Suites and Pinnacle Suites.    The stateroom categories and deck plan can be viewed here
    Additional information about the ship can be viewed here:  https://www.hollandamerica.com/en/us/cruise-ships/volendam/7
  • Cabin request is not guaranteed and will be confirmed when the reservation is made.  

 CANCELLATION FEES

  • $75 per person cancellation fee payable to Relaxed Escapes in addition to any Holland America cancellation penalties.
  • No refund on unused portions of the cruise if you leave early.
 
By registering for this trip you accept Relaxed Escapes Terms and Conditions.

 

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL:

 

A valid passport with an expiration date that is at least 6 months beyond the end date of this trip is required (i.e. have an expiration of Mar 1, 2025 or beyond).

 

A Canada Electronic Travel Application will be required to enter Canada.

 

Travelers planning overseas trips are responsible for knowing the rules for entering the countries they want to visit.  A good source of up-to-date information about passport validity is the U.S. Department of State's travel website (travel.state.gov), which lists entry requirements by country.  

RESPONSIBLITY:

Relaxed Escapes Travel Consultants, LLC (Relaxed Escapes) will not be responsible for any damages or inconvenience caused by late arrivals, departures and change of schedule or other conditions nor will they be responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time the passenger is not on board their conveyance. The passage contract in use by the airline concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of this tour/cruise, and/or passenger. Relaxed Escapes does not hold any responsibility for the conduct of any hotel, motor coach, cruise line, train, airline or other personnel.  Relaxed Escapes reserves the right to decline, accept or retain any person as a member of a tour/cruise at its discretion.  Holland America Lines retain the right to require any participant to withdraw from a tour/cruise at any time, if determined to be in the best interests of health, safety & general welfare of the tour/cruise group or of the individual participant. Arbitration- I/We agree, any and all disputes concerning this contract or any other material concerning the trip, or the trip itself must be resolved exclusively pursuant to binding arbitration in the state of Texas, pursuant to the then current rules of the American Arbitration Association. Payment of the deposit for this tour/cruise constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.

CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION

Relaxed Escapes Travel Consultants
Lori Threatt, Travel Advisor  737-228-3680, lori@relaxedescapes.com

Available Packages

Category AA - Veranda Vista Suites
Available until March 3, 2027

Starting At: $5,233.00
Deposit: $600.00 per person

Book now
 

Graced with a private verandah, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, and comfortable sitting areas, our 260–356 sq. ft. Vista Suites are filled with natural light. They include two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress. Bathrooms vary by suite.

  • Full-size Whirlpool bath
  • Refrigerator 
  • Set of binoculars

Cruise Only

Include RFSA Fundraiser Contribution

Category B - Veranda Vista Suite
Available until March 3, 2027

Starting At: $5,103.00
Deposit: $600.00 per person

Book now
 

Graced with a private verandah, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, and comfortable sitting areas, our 260–356 sq. ft. Vista Suites are filled with natural light. They include two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress. Bathrooms vary by suite.

  • Full-size Whirlpool bath
  • Refrigerator 
  • Set of binoculars

Cruise Only

Include RFSA Fundraiser Contribution

Category BB - Veranda Vista Suite
Available until March 3, 2027

Starting At: $4,973.00
Deposit: $600.00 per person

Book now
 

Graced with a private verandah, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, and comfortable sitting areas, our 260–356 sq. ft. Vista Suites are filled with natural light. They include two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress. Bathrooms vary by suite.

  • Full-size Whirlpool bath
  • Refrigerator 
  • Set of binoculars

Cruise Only

Include RFSA Fundraiser Contribution

Category C - Veranda Vista Suite
Available until March 3, 2027

Starting At: $3,593.00
Deposit: $600.00 per person

Book now
 

Graced with a private verandah, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, and comfortable sitting areas, our 260–356 sq. ft. Vista Suites are filled with natural light. They include two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress. Bathrooms vary by suite.

  • Full-size Whirlpool bath
  • Refrigerator 
  • Set of binoculars

Cruise Only

Include RFSA Fundraiser Contribution

Category D - Ocean View
Available until March 3, 2027

Starting At: $3,563.00
Deposit: $600.00 per person

Book now
 
With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

Category DA - Ocean View
Available until March 3, 2027

Starting At: $3,533.00
Deposit: $600.00 per person

Book now
 
With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

Category K - Inside
Available until March 3, 2027

Starting At: $3,063.00
Deposit: $600.00 per person

Book now
 
These comfortable 143–225 sq. ft. staterooms feature premium showerheads, ample storage space, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — and a host of additional amenities.

Extra Options

Allianz Group Advantage Travel Protection Plan
Available until March 3, 2027

$303.00
Deposit: $303.00

The price of the insurance is based on cost of trip and will be quoted at the time of booking.   Insurance must be purchased at the time of booking.   Pricing shown is based on the Category C stateroom
 
Trip Cancellation** …………………………Up to 100% of Trip Cost
 Trip Interruption** ………………………….150% of Trip Cost 
 Travel/Trip Delay  .............................…….$1,000
 Trip Change Protector.................................$500
 Baggage Coverage ................….………….$1,000 
 Baggage Delay ……...............…….……..…$300 
 Emergency Transportation…………..……...$500,000 
 Emergency Medical / Dental ……..………...$50,000 
 Dental Sub Limit………………………….......$750
 24-Hour Assistance by Phone to help with medical and travel-related emergencies
 Concierge
 
** Pre-Existing Medical Condition limit is $10,000

Have It All Plus (Early Booking Bonus) ***
Available until September 15, 2026

$660.00

  • $200 Shore Excursion Credit
  • Upgrade to Elite Beverage Package 
  • 2 Nights Specialty Dining
  • Upgrade to Premium Beverage Package
  • Upgrade to include Prepaid Crew Gratuities

    *** If purchased after September 30, the Standard Have It All Package will be in effect.

One Pre-Night, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal (Double Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$289.00

One pre-night hotel accommodations,  available on a first come, first served basis
  • Breakfast
  • Montreal Airport to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Cruise Port Transfer

One Pre-Night, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal (Single Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$549.00

One pre-night hotel accommodations,  available on a first come, first served basis
  • Breakfast
  • Montreal Airport to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Cruise Port Transfer

Two Pre-Nights, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal (Double Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$454.00

Two pre-nights hotel accommodations,  available on a first come, first served basis
  • Breakfast
  • Montreal Airport to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Cruise Port Transfer

Two Pre-Nights, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal (Single Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$873.00

Two pre-nights hotel accommodations,  available on a first come, first served basis
  • Breakfast
  • Montreal Airport to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Cruise Port Transfer

One Pre-Night, LeCentre Sheraton Montreal (Double Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$259.00

One pre-night hotel accommodations,  available on a first come, first served basis
  • Breakfast
  • Montreal Airport to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Cruise Port Transfer

One Pre-Night, LeCentre Sheraton Montreal (Single Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$484.00

One pre-night hotel accommodations,  available on a first come, first served basis
  • Breakfast
  • Montreal Airport to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Cruise Port Transfer

Two Pre-Nights, LeCentre Sheraton Montreal (Double Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$388.00

Two pre-nights hotel accommodations,  available on a first come, first served basis
  • Breakfast
  • Montreal Airport to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Cruise Port Transfer

Two Pre-Nights, LeCentre Sheraton Montreal (Single Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$743.00

Two pre-nights hotel accommodations,  available on a first come, first served basis
  • Breakfast
  • Montreal Airport to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Cruise Port Transfer

One Post-Night Fairmont Copley Plaza Downtown, Boston (Double Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$454.00

One post-night hotel accommodation,  available on a first come, first served basis
  • Breakfast
  • Cruise Port to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Airport Transfer

One Post-Night Fairmont Copley Plaza Downtown, Boston (Single Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$908.00

One post-night hotel accommodation,  available on a first come, first served basis
  • Breakfast
  • Cruise Port to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Airport Transfer

Two Post-Nights, Fairmont Copley Plaza Downtown, Boston (Double Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$733.00

Two post-nights hotel accommodation,  available on a first come, first served basis
  • Breakfast
  • Cruise Port to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Airport Transfer

Two Post-Nights, Fairmont Copley Plaza Downtown, Boston (Single Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$1,428.00

Two post-nights hotel accommodation,  available on a first come, first served basis
  • Breakfast
  • Cruise Port to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Airport Transfer

One Post-Night, W Boston (Double Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$424.00

One post-night hotel accommodation,  available on a first come, first served basis
  • Breakfast
  • Cruise Port to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Airport Transfer

One Post-Night, W Boston (Single Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$809.00

One post-night hotel accommodation,  available on a first come, first served basis
  • Breakfast
  • Cruise Port to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Airport Transfer

Two Post-Nights, W Boston (Double Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$678.00

Two post-nights hotel accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Cruise Port to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Airport Transfer

Two Post-Nights, W Boston (Single Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2027

$1,318.00

Two post-nights hotel accommodation, available on a first come, first served basis
  • Breakfast
  • Cruise Port to Hotel Transfer
  • Hotel to Airport Transfer