About This Fabulous Trip

This exclusive 7-day Big Band cruise sails from up the coast from Boston to Nova Scotia! Join Dan Gabel and his orchestra featuring Kimberly Hawkey for a truly unforgettable experience at sea. Dance to the tunes of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Goodman. Our dance hosts are Wendy Carson and Travis Conley. Dance to Dan and the Abletones every evening. All events are private for our Big Band group only.

Also, experience the coast dressed in stunning fall foliage colors from the ship as well as onshore. Explore charming New England and Canadian towns along the way.

This luxury cruise is open only to 100 lucky passengers. Please contact Tom to join us.

Stateroom Pricing

Inside Cabins..........Cat MM.........$1790
Picture Window.....Cat OV...........$2008
Balcony Cabins......Cat VE............$2618
Signature Suites....Cat SY.............$3578
Neptune Suites......Cat SC............$45078

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Solo cabins quoted upon request.

The price Includes ALL port charges and taxes. Includes all the private events.

Dan Gabel

Wendy and Travis dance hosts

Big Band Cruise Details

October 3-10, 2026

Round trip starting in Boston, MA going as far north to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada and returning to drop you off in Boston. See the Daily Ports-of-Call Schedule for details and a map.

Your home-away-from-home is the luxury Holland America’s Zuiderdam. Click here to see photos, diagrams, and deck plans. Everything you need to know!

Included:

• Private dances 4:30pm-6:30pm in the grand ballroom

• Group dinners at 8:00pm

• Dance hosts Wendy Carson, Travis Donley, and Bob Williams

• All port charges and all taxes

• All private Ahoy! events

Not included:

• pre and post cruise hotel accommodations

• Onboard personal expenses

• Drinks (alcohol, soft drinks, and bottled water)

Kimberly Hawkey

Bob dance host