Explore Atlantic Coast Cultural Cruises

Explore Canada and New England on a 9-day cruise aboard L'Austral. Visit Halifax, Lunenburg, Yarmouth, Eastport, Portland, Boston, Oak Bluffs, Newport, and New York. Discover maritime history, UNESCO heritage sites, coastal landscapes, iconic landmarks, and charming seaside towns throughout the voyage.

Discover the 8-day Celebrating America's 250th Eastern Seaboard cruise on L'Austral from Halifax to Baltimore, featuring history-focused talks by Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King. Highlights include Boston’s Freedom Trail, Newport’s Gilded Age mansions, New York’s Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, and Philadelphia’s Independence Hall.

Join a 12-day cruise on the Scenic Eclipse along Canada's eastern coast and New England, exploring historic Quebec City and Halifax's rich Scottish and Acadian heritage. Enjoy stops in Oak Bluffs' colorful gingerbread houses and the Cape Cod Canal, finishing with an overnight stay in New York City.

Embark on an 9-day Cape Cod cruise aboard American Glory, round-trip from Boston. Visit Provincetown, Plymouth, Martha’s Vineyard, Newport, and New Bedford. Step into colonial history, maritime culture, and coastal scenery.

Cruise the Chesapeake Bay on a 9-day cruise aboard American Independence, sailing from Baltimore to Yorktown, Williamsburg, St. Michaels, and Annapolis. Explore colonial streets, museums, battlefields, maritime towns, wildlife-rich waterways, and historic harbors through guided tours and scenic cruising.

Travel on a 12-day cruise from Quebec City to Portland aboard Victory II. Start in Quebec City and sail the St. Lawrence River to Saguenay, Baie-Comeau, Gaspe, Charlottetown, Halifax, and Portsmouth before ending in Portland. Explore fjords, coastal villages, historic ports, and Atlantic waters rich with maritime heritage.

Embark on a 16-day East Coast Inland Passage cruise aboard American Liberty. Explore coastal towns like Charleston, Savannah, and Beaufort. Enjoy guided excursions to historic sites, maritime museums, and Civil War landmarks. Discover lighthouses, plantations, and preserved Southern architecture across 14 ports along the East Coast.

Join this 9-day Northeast Harbors cruise from Boston to New York aboard American Glory. Explore historic Boston before visiting picturesque Plymouth, MA, and the grandeur of Newport. Dive into maritime history in New London, Mystic, and Essex, CT. Lastly, enjoy an evening cruise around New York Harbor.

Sail from Washington to Baltimore on an 9-day cruise aboard American Independence. Explore Revolutionary War sites, historic seaports, and Chesapeake Bay wildlife. Visit Yorktown, Williamsburg, Cambridge, St. Michaels, and Annapolis. Enjoy onboard enrichment, local excursions, and scenic cruising through America’s historic heartland.

Sail Canada’s St. Lawrence Seaway on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Bellot. Visit Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Tadoussac, Charlottetown, Magdalen Islands, Sydney, Lunenburg, Portland, and Boston. Enjoy whale watching, historic tours, cultural experiences, scenic landscapes, and regional cuisine throughout this journey.

Experience a 12-day cruise from Portland to Toronto aboard Victory I and enjoy coastal views, local cuisine, and relaxing days at sea. This immersive journey blends Canadian culture, maritime history, and scenic waterways for a unique small-ship cruising experience.

Sail from Toronto to Boston on a 14-day Canadian cruise with Smithsonian Journeys aboard Le Bellot. Explore Montreal, Quebec City, Tadoussac, Nova Scotia towns, and the Magdalen Islands. Enjoy historic sites, coastal scenery, marine life, and cultural landmarks throughout this voyage.