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Experience the breathtaking wonders of North America's Atlantic Coast with Adventure Life's array of 34 small ship cruises for 2026. Delve into the rich cultural tapestry and natural beauty of the Canadian Maritimes, Newfoundland, and beyond. From exploring the ancient Viking settlement of L’Anse aux Meadows to savoring renowned lobster dishes and admiring picturesque coastal towns, each moment offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of this region. Join us on a cruise journey through the region's vibrant heritage and breathtaking landscapes, from Montreal to Boston. Engage in village visits, wildlife viewing, urban exploration, and more, all while surrounded by the natural splendor that has inspired travelers for generations. With activities like whale watching, archaeological site visits, and hiking, this adventure offers a relaxed pace suitable for all travelers. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the captivating nature, history, and culture of North America's Atlantic Coast. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Au revoir Quebec City
from $6,799
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New England and Canada

Portland to Quebec City - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Discover what Portland has to offer
  • Discover Halifax and the Citadel
  • Explore Charlottetown landmarks
  • Hike to Cartier's site at Gaspe
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Portland / Quebec City
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Embark on an 11-day Victory II cruise from Portland to Quebec City. Explore Portland’s Old Port and Museum of Art, relax at sea, then visit Halifax’s boardwalk, Citadel, and Titanic graves. Sail the Strait of Canso to Charlottetown and then hike Gaspe’s sea cliffs, see Baie-Comeau, and spot whales in Saguenay Fjords. Disembark in Old Quebec.
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Explore historic Boston
from $6,350
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Cape Codder Cruise

Boston, MA Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Glory
  • Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail
  • Tour Newport’s grand mansions
  • Enjoy Martha’s Vineyard Museum
  • See massive whale skeletons
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Boston / Boston
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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.
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Sunset casts a golden glow over Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Bridge
from $4,610
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Chesapeake Bay Cruise

Baltimore, MD Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Independence
  • Explore Baltimore Inner Harbor
  • Visit Jamestown Settlement museum
  • Learn Maryland distilling tradition
  • Explore the U.S. Naval Academy
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Baltimore / Baltimore
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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.
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Sable Island
from $6,995
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Sable Island: Wild Horses and Outpost Legacy

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Discover Sable Island Wildlife
  • Encounter Wild Horses
  • Visit Saint-Pierre, France
  • Explore Historic St. John’s
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St. John's / St. John's
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Wildlife Viewing
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Embark from St. John’s, Newfoundland, an 8-day Ocean Nova expedition exploring the wild beauty of Sable Island and the charm of Saint-Pierre. Experience legendary history, French culture, and Atlantic wildlife—from seals and horses to seabirds. Expert guides, Zodiac landings, and comfortable ship amenities enhance each moment at sea.
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Visit historic Baltimore
from $11,570
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East Coast Inland Passage Cruise

Baltimore, MD to Amelia Island - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Liberty
  • Explore Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
  • Visit Jekyll Island landmarks
  • See Savannah’s Civil Sites
  • Visit Chesapeake Bay Museums
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Baltimore / Amelia Island
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Urban Exploration
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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.
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Sailing in Boston
from $6,350
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Northeast Harbors Cruise

Boston - New York - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Glory
  • Visit the Massachusetts Maritime
  • Explore the Mystic Seaport Museum
  • Travel to Old Saybrook
  • Stroll around Sag Harbor
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Boston / New York
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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.
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Visit historic Baltimore
from $4,925
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Potomac River & Chesapeake Bay Cruise

Washington to Baltimore - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Independence
  • Visit Yorktown battlefield site
  • Tour Jamestown Settlement museum
  • Cruise Chesapeake Bay waters
  • Discover Annapolis landmarks
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Chesapeake Bay / Baltimore
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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.
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See historic lighthouses on the American East Coast
from $6,799
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New England and Canada

Quebec - Portland - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Witness Saguenay Fjords' wildlife
  • Explore Baie-Comeau and Gaspe
  • Explore Charlottetown landmarks
  • Explore Strait of Canso and Halifax
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Quebec City / Portland
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Sail from Quebec City to Portland, Maine, on an 11-day cruise aboard Victory II. Enjoy a hotel stay in Old Quebec, then explore Saguenay Fjords, Baie-Comeau, Gaspe, and Charlottetown. Cruise through the Strait of Canso, visit Halifax, and end in Portland. Experience coastal towns, local culture, wildlife, and peaceful sea days.
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Visit Portsmouth
from $7,299
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New England and Canada

Portland - Toronto - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Explore Portland
  • Watch whales in Saguenay Fjords
  • Walk Old Quebec streets
  • Explore Charlottetown history
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Portland / Toronto
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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.
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from $13,440
$1000 SBC
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Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence: Quebec to the Canadian Maritimes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto - Boston - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Sail the scenic St. Lawrence Seaway
  • Visit Montreal, a cosmopolitan city
  • Explore Prince Edward Island
  • Experience the Acadian culture
  • Explore Nova Scotia and Lunenburg
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Toronto / Boston
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Explore eastern Canada and New England on a 13-day Smithsonian Journeys cruise. Sail from Toronto to Boston with stops in Quebec, PEI, Nova Scotia, and Cape Cod. Highlights include Montreal, Tadoussac, Magdalen Islands, Charlottetown, and Lunenburg. Includes expert talks and a shore excursion in each port.
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Enjoy scenic New England
from $7,415
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New England Islands

Providence Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Liberty
  • Enjoy Block Island's beaches
  • Explore Whaling Museum New Bedford
  • Discover Martha's Vineyard's towns
  • Learn whaling legacy and maritime
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Martha's Vineyard / Newport
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Embark on an 9-day cruise aboard American Liberty through New England, exploring maritime history from Providence to Newport. Indulge in lobster bakes, visit whaling museums, and wander charming cobblestone streets.
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Aerial View of Halifax Skyline
from $3,199
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Southern Caribbean Yacht Harbors

Halifax - Bridgetown - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Tour Citadel Hill
  • Visit Brimstone Hill Fortress
  • Snorkel at Pigeon Island
  • Visit Saint Lucia’s famous Pitons
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Halifax / Bridgetown
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Spa Relaxation, Photography Seminars
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Cruise from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Bridgetown, Barbados aboard the Seabourn Venture on a 9-day Southern Caribbean Yacht Harbors cruise. Enjoy relaxing days at sea and explore scenic Caribbean islands like Saint Kitts, Montserrat, and Saint Lucia. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, snorkel in clear waters, and experience rich history and culture.
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A stone house off the coast of Canada
from $8,595
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Gulf of St. Lawrence: Wild & Storied

St. John’s, NL Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore Henley Harbour ruins
  • Discover Nitassinan Innu culture
  • Observe Mingan Archipelago monolith
  • Visit Anticosti UNESCO site
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St. John's / St. John's
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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Whale Watching, Local Market Visits
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Variable
Experience a 12-day voyage aboard Ocean Nova from St. John’s, NL, to St. John’s, exploring Newfoundland and Québec coasts. Visit Henley Harbour, Nitassinan, Mingan Archipelago, Anticosti, Rocher Percé, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. Observe seabirds, whales, and coastal communities while learning history, geology, and culture.
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from $7,775
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Cruise from Canada to Iceland Along the Viking Routes

Halifax - Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Halifax history
  • Visit Saint-Pierre trails
  • Visit Qassiarsuk Viking ruins
  • Hike Narsaq trails
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Halifax / Reykjavik
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Hiking
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Embark on a 12-day Canada to Iceland Along the Viking Routes cruise from Halifax to Reykjavik aboard SH Vega. Visit Saint-Pierre, St. John’s, St. Anthony, and Greenland’s Qassiarsuk, Narsaq, and Qaqortoq. Cruise Iceberg Alley, explore Viking ruins, watch whales and seals, and experience subarctic landscapes.
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Arctic puffins
from $11,419
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The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

St. John's - St. John's - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Venture into L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Explore Gros Morne National Park
  • Look for moose, seabirds and whales
  • Discover eastern Canada's beauty
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St. John's / L'Anse aux Meadows
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Sail the Canadian Maritimes with the National Geographic Explorer. Walk among Viking ruins in Newfoundland, explore WWII sites, and admire Prince Edward Island’s red cliffs. Spot puffins, whales, and moose in this wild and historic Atlantic region.
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Golden light over the Chicago skyline
from $5,999
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New England and Canada

Montreal to Portland - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Explore Montreal's European charm
  • Visit Halifax’s Citadel Hill
  • Stroll Portland’s historic streets
  • Enjoy a scenic whale-watching
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Montreal / Portland
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Set sail on a 10-day cruise from Montreal to Portland aboard the Voyager I. Experience Montreal’s European charm and explore Quebec City’s historic streets. Enjoy whale-watching in Saguenay Fjord and discover Charlottetown’s coastal beauty. Sail through the Strait of Canso, visit Halifax’s bustling waterfront, and end in vibrant Portland, Maine.
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Relax on the sunny beaches of the Bahamas
from $24,990
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Sounds of Discovery: New York to the Bahamas

New York - Nassau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Explore Buenos Aires’ districts
  • Admire Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Navigate Beagle Channel
  • Witness Antarctic wildlife
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New York City / Nassau
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Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours
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Experience a 13-day cruise from New York City to Nassau aboard the Scenic Eclipse, featuring stops in Bermuda, Turks and Caicos, San Salvador, Bimini, and Miami. This journey blends culture, history, and relaxation.
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View of downtown Tampa, Florida, from above, along the Hillsborough River shoreline
from $6,575
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Florida Gulf Coast & Keys Cruise

St. Petersburg Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Patriot
  • Visit Marco Island Museum
  • Key West historic sites
  • Discover military history
  • Explore Sunken Gardens
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Tampa / Key West
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Wine Tasting, Snorkeling
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Embark on a 9-day Florida Gulf Coast and Keys cruise aboard American Patriot. Walk historic streets, visit museums, spot wildlife, relax on beaches, and enjoy onboard enrichment. Stops include Marco Island, Key West, and Punta Gorda.
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