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Imagine watching a majestic bald eagle soaring overhead, then watching it swoop to catch a fish, just as a mighty orca breaches the glassy blue surface. That's just one example of the incredible nature that you'll see as you journey across North America. Let Adventure Life help make your expedition across the diverse American wilderness a dream-come-true, as you decide which part of this marvelous continent to explore. A cruise of the Northwest Passage will take you through the windswept Arctic Circle & across the top of the world. Canada is home to narwhals & polar bears & the best Arctic diving. Experience Alaska, the wild west, or the historic Atlantic coast of the United States. Or, head to the tropics where luaus & relaxation await in the Hawaiian Islands. Contact us to start planning your expedition in North America!
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Top 10 North America Cruise Ships for 2025-2026

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Greg Mortimer $11,995 May 18, 2025 With only 132 passengers on board, Greg Mortimer reimagines Arctic expedition, tropical, and European cruises for the future. Modern, comfortable, and designed with guests in mind, this ship represents a significant increase in sailing capability.
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Sylvia Earle $9,395 Jun 23, 2025 Designed for low-impact voyages featuring a fuel-efficient Ulstein X-Bow®, reduced air emissions and light pollution, and virtual anchoring for protection of the sea floor. The ship honors the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle. This ship will channel her marine-conservation ethos into a fully immersive on-board guest experience, not only in the Polar regions but in other destinations as the ship sails between the Arctic and the Antarctic.
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Ultramarine $6,595 May 19, 2025 The Ultramarine is designed with an ice rating of 1A+, PC6, making it one of the most capable polar exploring vessels on the planet. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, the most spacious suites in its category, breathtaking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size.
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SH Vega $4,380 May 21, 2025 5-star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship offers you an intimate setting from which you will be fully immersed in all the sights and scenery of your voyage.
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Ocean Explorer $10,895 May 15, 2025 Ocean Explorer, purpose-built for polar exploration, is a striking vessel accommodating 138 passengers. This modern and elegant ship boasts state-of-the-art technologies, including the innovative ULSTEIN X-BOW® for a smooth and stable ride in challenging seas. Enjoy panoramic ocean views in the two-story bow library, and experience modern Scandinavian-designed cabins with verandas for most. The ship offers a spacious gym, sauna, two outdoor Jacuzzis for relaxation, ample outdoor viewing areas, and multi-height outer decks. With 15 Zodiacs for off-ship adventures and sustainability features like fuel-efficient Rolls Royce engines, Ocean Explorer is an eco-friendly choice for polar exploration.
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L'Austral $4,590 May 17, 2025 The L'Austral, sister ship to the Le Boreal, is the fruit of Italian expertise and French sophistication. A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, the L'Austral links tradition and innovation, cruising to worldwide destinations in luxury.
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Ocean Albatros $4,595 May 18, 2025 Featuring a capacity of 175 passengers, the Ocean Albatros offers a unique adventure sailing to exciting destinations such as Antarctica, the Arctic, and more. Experience shore landings, excursions, lectures, and whale safaris on every expedition.
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National Geographic Resolution $13,972 May 28, 2025 New in 2021, The National Geographic Resolution is a next-generation 126-passager expedition ship purpose-built for polar exploration in comfort with an extremely smooth ride even on the world's roughest, most demanding seas. National Geographic is legendary for immersive trips focusing on the ecology of the polar regions.
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Le Bellot $5,520 May 30, 2025 Experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service. Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.
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Le Champlain $4,840 Aug 05, 2025 Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel aboard this glamorous limited-capacity yacht with environmentally-friendly equipment. Le Champlain features elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with windows, and lounge areas opening on to the outside, offering a unique cruising experience.
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Best North American Small Ship Cruise Lines for 2025-2026

  • Ponant provides French crew, expertise, attentive service, and fine dining within a fully 5-star setting. Discover exceptional North American destinations while delivering an authentic and high-end vacation experience
  • Silversea Cruises. Explore the elegant lifestyle of all-inclusive ultra-luxury cruising across fascinating North American destinations aboard intimate luxury modern cruise ships. From Le Ponant, the iconic three-masted yacht, to Le Commandant Charcot, the first electric hybrid polar expedition vessel, their fleet is fitted with cutting-edge equipment.
  • Aurora Expeditions pioneered ship-based adventures over 30 years ago and remained committed to small, low-impact groups keen not just to see but experience their range of North American destinations. Sylvia Earle and Greg Mortimer expedition ships built for the most remote places features the groundbreaking Ulstein X-BOW®, large observation decks to bring you closer to nature, engaging common areas, and exceptional environmental credentials. 
  • Quark Expeditions, the leader in polar adventure, is forever driven to forge new paths in polar explorations and expands to North American destinations. The latest addition to its fleet, the 199-guest Ultramarine, is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, spacious suites, wellness amenities, and numerous outdoor wildlife viewing spaces. 
  • Hurtigruten is the Original Norwegian Coastal Express sailing since 1893 to 34 coastal communities in all seasons, north and south, big and small. Discover the Atlantic or Pacific coasts of North America's colorful coastal cities, charming towns, and jaw-dropping national parks aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen.
  • UnCruise operates from its offices at historic Fishermen's Terminal in Seattle, Washington, and Juneau, Alaska. Alaska was the birthplace of its adventures, and it continues to be wide open for exploration. Twenty-five years later, innovation continues to be at the core of its motto.
  • Lindblad Expeditions' core company value for over 50 years is forming community relationships in the regions they explore. When you travel with Lindblad, you have many opportunities to make meaningful, mutually beneficial connections with artisans and other local people. 
  • Alaskan Dream Cruises. Pioneers of Alaska cruising. After 50 years of operation has all-inclusive, small expedition itineraries that offer a mix of excursions in intriguing towns and Native villages and adventures in raw wilderness bays. 
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North America is a land of great natural diversity, from its glacial crown in the Arctic Circle of Canada's Northern territories all the way down through the fertile Great Plains of the United States of America. A cruise to this great continent could acquaint you with any of these beautiful regions:

The Northwest Passage
Journey across the Arctic just as the explorers did, as you witness the incredible wildlife that lives at the top of the world and crush through the frozen waters aboard a real ice breaker or research vessel.

Canada
From Quebec to British Columbia to Newfoundland, Canada forms the largest country in the Americas and features magnificent fjords, sweeping glaciers, soaring mountain ranges, and shocking biodiversity on the snow-covered land & in the icebound seas.

The Pacific Northwest
Follow in the footsteps of the pioneers, like Lewis & Clark, who first explored the United States' western boundaries. See the proud Rocky Mountains up close and kayak along the mighty rivers that traverse these Pacific plains, where massive grizzlies snatch their dinner from the roaring rivers. 

The Atlantic Coast
As you cruise from the cold Canadian waters of Newfoundland and Quebec, you'll visit the tranquil coasts of Maine, known for its exquisite lobsters. Then you'll head to the world-renowned harbors of Boston & the metropolitan capital of the Western Hemisphere – New York City.

Alaska
Get to know the northernmost part of the United States, where kayaking, trekking, and wilderness exploration are at the heart of your expedition, and a visit to natural wonders like Glacier Bay National Park will leave you in awe at nature's pristine beauty.

Hawaii
Born of fire, this volcanic archipelago in the tropical Pacific will enchant you with its relaxing island atmosphere and turquoise waters.

Mexico
Immerse yourself in the unique Mexican culture, as you witness Mayan ruins, hike & bike your way through the Copper Canyon, and explore the Yucatan.

 

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