American Cruises 2025

The USA and Canada cover several time zones due to their large size. The main time zones included Eastern Time for cities like New York and Toronto. Cities like Chicago operate under Central Time whilst cities like Denver operate under Mountain time. Pacific time operates in cities such as Los Angeles. We recommend checking the local time for each port you will be visiting, as the time can vary depending on where cruises in America stop.

The weather in the USA and Canada varies depending on the season and location. Expect warm, sunny days in summer, especially in places like New York and Florida, and cooler temperatures in northern destinations like Canada in autumn. The temperatures widely vary in America from minus 10 degrees in winter, to 30 degrees in summer. Similarly, the temperatures in Canada vary from minus 20 degrees in winter to 30 degrees in summer depending on location.

On cruises around America and Canada, sea days offer plenty of activities, as well as opportunities to relax. Enjoy live entertainment and a variety of activities, indulge in fine dining, and listen to talks about your upcoming destinations. Our boutique ships feature an on-board library, a swimming pool, elegant spa and a choice of restaurants and bars – perfect for days at sea.

Taking a cruise to the USA provides the opportunity to visit multiple destinations without the hassle of airport travel or need to unpack more than once. During American cruises, you can explore iconic cities like New York and Boston, and lesser visited destinations like Newport and Halifax, all in one holiday.

Travellers to the USA from the UK will need an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) under the Visa Waiver Program. For Canada, you also need an eTA (electronic Travel Authorisation). We recommend you check the latest visa requirements before you travel.

The best month to visit the USA and Canada are typically in late spring (May and June) and early autumn (September and October). During these months, the weather is mild and more comfortable, with temperatures ranging from 15 degrees to 25 degrees, depending on your location. These seasons also tend to have fewer crowds, making it easier to explore – particularly in cities like New York and Halifax.

You can cruise to America from UK, without the need to fly with departures available from various UK ports such as Dover and Southampton.

The currency in the USA is the US Dollar (USD), while in Canada, the currency is the Canadian Dollar (CAD). We recommend keeping some local cash on hand, but payment cards are widely accepted.