NCL Canada and New England: what excursions cost
For a family of four doing one popular excursion in each port, NCL's own excursions on a typical NCL Canada and New England itinerary cost about $1,852, against $566 for the same tour types booked independently: a saving of $1,286 (November 2026).
A typical 7-night NCL Canada and New England sailing from Boston or New York. Exact ports vary by ship and date, so check your own itinerary; every port links to its full comparison.
| Port | Popular pick | NCL | Independent | Saving for 4 | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | City / island tour | $212 | $57 | $621 | 5/5 |
| Saint John | Food & tasting | $118 | $28 | $361 | 5/5 |
| Charlottetown | City / island tour | $133 | $57 | $304 | 5/5 |
"Popular pick" is the tour type NCL sells most of in that port. Prices are medians per adult; NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices..
Questions
How much do excursions cost on a NCL Canada and New England cruise?
Picking the most commonly sold tour type in each port, NCL's excursions add up to about $463 per person, or $1,852 for a family of four.
How much can you save booking NCL Canada and New England excursions yourself?
About $321 per person across 3 ports, or $1,286 for four people, before any child discounts.
Which NCL Canada and New England port is riskiest for independent tours?
Halifax: Lunenburg is about 1h15 each way.
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