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North America Cruises

From kayaking amongst the outer islands of southeast Alaska to snorkeling with sea lions in the Sea of Cortez off the coast of Mexico, a North America cruise offers a bounty of wildlife, stunning landscapes, modern history, and unforgettable nature adventures. Get to know a small area intimately on a river cruise through the wine country of the Pacific Northwest or follow in the footsteps of ancient peoples as you journey across two continents from the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska to the Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia. Whether you are looking for a fun family adventure or a romantic honeymoon getaway, a cruise of North America offers something for everyone!

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Expedition Cruise Ships

Spacious, comfortable passenger vessels designed for smooth sailing with deluxe accommodations and services. These ships offer larger cabins, as well as deluxe amenities such as roomier public areas, lounges and bars, gift shops, and fitness facilities.

Island Spirit

Ship Highlights
  • Passengers : 32
  • 3 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$4,995*14 daysSee Island Spirit Details
The Island Spirit
The Island Spirit carries up to 32 passengers overnight in 17 comfortable staterooms. Each room has a private bath and shower, as well as a minimum of one ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
Extended Expedition - Inside Passage14SepAlaska: Ford\'s Terror, Frederick Sound, Inside Passage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Misty Fjords National Monument, Thomas Bay, Wrangell, Wrangell Narrows
North America
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Sea Adventurer (AC)

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  • Passengers : 110
  • 9 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$3,695*11 daysSee Sea Adventurer (AC) Details
Adventurer
Sea Adventurer is a handsome expedition vessel reminiscent of the days of the great ocean liners, with lots of varnished wood and brass. Formerly known ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
Newfoundland Circumnavigation11Jun, SepArctic
North America: Canada
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Sea Bird & Sea Lion

Ship Highlights
  • Passengers : 62
  • 8 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$4,390*7-15 daysSee Sea Bird & Sea Lion Details
Sea Lion
These vessels can reach places inaccessible to larger ships due to their small size, yet they comfortably accommodates 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. Cruise ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
Among the Great Whales8Jan, Feb, MarNorth America: MexicoAdditional Cruise Details
Baja California: Remarkable Journey15MarNorth America: MexicoAdditional Cruise Details
Where the Desert Meets the Sea8AprNorth America: MexicoAdditional Cruise Details
Journeys in the Sea of Cortez8Jan, DecNorth America: MexicoAdditional Cruise Details
Alaska, British Columbia & San Juan ...12Aug, SepAlaska: Frederick Sound, Glacier Bay National Park, Inside Passage, Juneau, Misty Fjords National Wilderness, Sitka
North America: Canada
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Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey: ...7Sep, OctNorth AmericaAdditional Cruise Details

Wilderness Adventurer

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  • Passengers : 60
  • 5 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$3,495*15 daysSee Wilderness Adventurer Details
Wilderness Adventurer
The small ship, Wilderness Adventurer, is an expedition ship capable of nimble exploration through nature’s most dramatic hideaways. The shallow draft and hull ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
Famed Passages of Discovery15SepAlaska: Baird Glacier, Frederick Sound, Inside Passage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Misty Fjords National Monument, Tongass National Forest, Wrangell Narrows
North America: Canada
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Wilderness Discoverer

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  • Passengers : 76
  • 4 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$3,495*15 daysSee Wilderness Discoverer Details
Wilderness Discoverer
The small ship, Wilderness Discoverer, is an expedition ship capable of nimble exploration through nature’s most dramatic hideaways. The shallow draft and hull ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
Famed Passages of Discovery15SepAlaska: Baird Glacier, Frederick Sound, Inside Passage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Misty Fjords National Monument, Tongass National Forest, Wrangell Narrows
North America: Canada
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Wilderness Explorer

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  • Passengers : 76
  • 3 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$4,895*15 daysSee Wilderness Explorer Details
Wilderness Explorer
The newly renovated 76-guest Wilderness Explorer is equipped for action, adventure, and exploration. As with her sister “Wilderness” ships, its interior ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
Famed Passages of Discovery15SepAlaska: Baird Glacier, Frederick Sound, Inside Passage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Misty Fjords National Monument, Tongass National Forest, Wrangell Narrows
North America: Canada
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Yorktown

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  • Passengers : 138
  • 9 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$3,995*8-13 daysSee Yorktown Details
Embark on a small ship cruise aboard the Yorktown
The Yorktown is the perfect vessel for relaxed and convivial exploration of America’s great coastal waterways. Built in Florida in 1988 specifically for ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
From the St. Lawrence Seaway to Chicago12Jun, AugNorth America: CanadaAdditional Cruise Details
Echoes of the Past: Remembering the ...11MayNorth AmericaAdditional Cruise Details
Antebellum South8NovNorth AmericaAdditional Cruise Details
From New England to Montreal13Jun, SepNorth America: CanadaAdditional Cruise Details
Great Lakes Grand Discovery11Jul, AugNorth America: CanadaAdditional Cruise Details
Voyage to the Great Lakes8Jul, AugNorth America: CanadaAdditional Cruise Details
Fall Foliage: New England and the ...8OctNorth AmericaAdditional Cruise Details
Echoes of the Past: Remembering the ...11OctNorth AmericaAdditional Cruise Details

Luxury Expedition Ships

These expedition cruise ships offer luxury 5-star amenities and services. Whether you're gliding along the rivers of West Africa or plunging through the icy waters of Antarctica, you'll enjoy the detailed touches onboard that make these luxury vessels. These vessels allow travelers the opportunity to take advantage of the adventurous land excursions and up-close wildlife viewing that is best experienced on a small expedition ship without sacrificing the creature comforts traditionally found on much larger cruise ships.

Le Boreal (CDP)

Ship Highlights
  • Passengers : 264
  • Luxury Expedition Ship
  • 9 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$5,658*11 daysSee Le Boreal (CDP) Details
Le Boreal
A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, the Le Boreal is the fruit of the expertise of the Italian and sophistication of the French. Le Boréal remains faithful to ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
Waters of North America11SepNorth America: CanadaAdditional Cruise Details

National Geographic Explorer

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  • Passengers : 148
  • Luxury Expedition Ship
  • 12 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$6,970*8 daysSee National Geographic Explorer Details
Sail in style on luxury expedition vessel National Geographic Explorer
The National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship accommodating 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. It is fully stabilized, enabling it to ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
The Canadian Maritimes - Celebrating ...8SepArctic
North America: Canada
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Safari Endeavour

Ship Highlights
  • Passengers : 86
  • Luxury Expedition Ship
  • 5 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$2,995*8-15 daysSee Safari Endeavour Details
The Safari Endeavour
The ambience aboard this newly refurbished 86-guest yacht-style ship is casual elegance with a full menu of upscale amenities. Its new design is exquisitely ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
Discoverers' Glacier Country8Jun, Aug, SepAlaska: Endicott Arm, Ford\'s Terror, Frederick Sound, Glacier Bay National Park, Juneau
North America
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Bajas Bounty8Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, DecNorth America: MexicoAdditional Cruise Details
Wilderness Passages of Discovery15May, SepAlaska: Baird Glacier, Endicott Arm, Ford\'s Terror, Inside Passage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Misty Fjords National Monument, Wrangell Narrows
North America: Canada
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Safari Explorer

Ship Highlights
  • Passengers : 36
  • Luxury Expedition Ship
  • 5 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$3,595*8-15 daysSee Safari Explorer Details
Exquisitely appointed Safari Explorer
The Safari Explorer is exquisitely appointed with new design features such as an intimate Wine Library and spa area including a large hot tub, sauna, fitness ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
Discoverers' Glacier Country8Jun, Jul, AugAlaska: Endicott Arm, Ford\'s Terror, Frederick Sound, Glacier Bay National Park, Juneau
North America
Additional Cruise Details
Wilderness Passages of Discovery15May, SepAlaska: Baird Glacier, Endicott Arm, Ford\'s Terror, Inside Passage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Misty Fjords National Monument, Wrangell Narrows
North America: Canada
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Hawaiian Seascapes8Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, DecNorth America
South Pacific: Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, The Big Island
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Safari Quest

Ship Highlights
  • Passengers : 22
  • Luxury Expedition Ship
  • 2 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$5,495*8-15 daysSee Safari Quest Details
The Safari Quest
While Safari Quest provides guests with an intimate experience, the comfortable staterooms and public spaces provide ample room to get away from it all. Enjoy ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
Discoverers' Glacier Country8May, Jun, Jul, AugAlaska: Endicott Arm, Ford\'s Terror, Frederick Sound, Glacier Bay National Park, Juneau
North America
Additional Cruise Details
Famed Passages of Discovery15AugAlaska: Baird Glacier, Frederick Sound, Inside Passage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Misty Fjords National Monument, Tongass National Forest, Wrangell Narrows
North America: Canada
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Safari Voyager

Ship Highlights
  • Passengers : 64
  • Luxury Expedition Ship
  • 2 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$2,695*8 daysSee Safari Voyager Details
Welcome aboard the 64-guest Safari Voyager
The 64-guest Safari Voyager offers personal comforts, included amenities, exclusivity, and luxury accommodations. Guests will enjoy breathtaking views from ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
Bajas Bounty8Jan, Feb, MarNorth America: MexicoAdditional Cruise Details
Cousteau's Aquarium of the World8Apr, May, Jun, Nov, DecNorth America: MexicoAdditional Cruise Details

Silver Explorer

Ship Highlights
  • Passengers : 132
  • Luxury Expedition Ship
  • 22 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$9,450*18 daysSee Silver Explorer Details
Silver Explorer
Embark on a luxurious expedition to the best far-flung destinations in the world aboard Silver Explorer (formerly known as the Prince Albert II), a ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
North Atlantic Adventure18SepArctic
North America: Canada
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SS Legacy

Ship Highlights
  • Passengers : 88
  • Luxury Expedition Ship
  • 2 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$3,195*8 daysSee SS Legacy Details
The 88-passenger S.S. Legacy
Introducing the S.S. Legacy, a newly refurbished vessel cruising the Northwest waters. The ambiance aboard this 88-guest vessel emulates an early Victorian ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
Legacy of Discovery8Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, NovNorth America: United StatesAdditional Cruise Details

Sailing Vessels

Liberty Clipper

Ship Highlights
  • Passengers : 24
  • 4 Unique Itineraries Worldwide
$600*5-7 daysSee Liberty Clipper Details
Liberty Clipper
The Liberty Clipper is a 125-foot beautifully renovated gaff-rigged schooner, a replica of the renowned Baltimore Clippers, made famous over a century ago for ...
ItineraryDaysMonthsDestinations
Boston to New York7OctNorth AmericaAdditional Cruise Details
New York to Baltimore5OctNorth AmericaAdditional Cruise Details
Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race5OctNorth AmericaAdditional Cruise Details

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