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Discover the diverse urban landscapes of North America's Atlantic Coast on our 29 enriching city tours for 2026. From the charming streets of Portland to the historic landmarks of Saint John, Adventure Life's city tours offer an immersive journey that seamlessly blends culture, history, and local artistry. Over 9 to 16 days, savor renowned lobster dishes, explore picturesque coastal towns, and take in the region's captivating history. Delve into the natural splendor of the Great Lakes, including visits to Chicago, Montreal, and Toronto, as you admire the beauty of Lake Michigan and cruise through Georgian Bay. Admire the thundering Niagara Falls and explore the diverse cultures and attractions of these iconic cities. For an unforgettable urban exploration experience along the Atlantic Coast, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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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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Charming Quebec City
from $6,799
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Quebec City To Portland

Quebec City - Portland - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Explore Quebec City Old Port
  • See Baie-Comeau coastal landscapes
  • Portsmouth harbor historic town
  • Strait of Canso sailing
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Quebec City / Portland
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Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
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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.
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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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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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Aerial View of Halifax Skyline
from $8,299
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New England and Canada

Montreal to Portland - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Visit UNESCO-listed Old Quebec City
  • Charlottetown historic charm
  • Learn Yarmouth’s Acadian heritage
  • Sail through Saguenay Fjord
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Montreal / Portland
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Begin the 13-day voyage in Montreal with a hotel stay, then board Victory I and cruise through Quebec City, Saguenay Fjord, Charlottetown, Halifax, and Yarmouth before ending in Portland, Maine. Sail the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Strait of Canso while exploring historic towns, coastal villages, and maritime landmarks across Atlantic Canada.
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Colorful sunrise at Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine
from $8,299
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New England and Canada

Montreal to Portland - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Walk Quebec City's Old Town streets
  • Saguenay Fjord sailing
  • Gulf crossing experience
  • Tour Halifax historic citadel
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Montreal / Portland
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Begin your 13-day voyage in Montreal with a hotel stay, then board Victory II and sail the St. Lawrence River to Quebec City, Saguenay, Baie-Comeau, and Gaspe. Cross the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Charlottetown, continue to Halifax and Yarmouth, and finish in Portland, Maine. Explore fortified cities, fjords, island capitals, and working waterfronts.
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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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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
from $7,070
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Hudson River Fall Foliage

New York - New York - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Glory
  • Visit Sleepy Hollow landmarks
  • Tour West Point Academy
  • Discover Hyde Park’s history
  • Admire Vanderbilt Mansion
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New York / Catskill
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Embark on a scenic Hudson River 9-day cruise from New York to Albany aboard American Glory. Visit historic sites in Sleepy Hollow, West Point, Kingston, Hyde Park, and Catskill. Enjoy scenic views, onboard enrichment, and cultural landmarks. Experience the beauty and history of the Hudson River on this unforgettable journey.
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Aerial View of Halifax Skyline
from $5,999
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New England and Canada

Montreal to Portland - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Sail the Saguenay Fjords
  • Explore Canada history sites
  • Halifax waterfront walk
  • Atlantic Ocean crossing
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Montreal / Portland
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Set sail on a 10-day cruise from Montreal to Portland aboard Victory 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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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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Small harbor with fishing boats outside St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
from $12,053
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Sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway and Canadian Maritimes

11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Spot belugas and minkes in Saguenay
  • Explore Quebec’s old town
  • Discover Acadian villages
  • Kayak Côte-Nord coastline
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St. John's / St. John's
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Fishing, Kayaking
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Set sail on an immersive 11-day St. Lawrence River cruise aboard the National Geographic Explorer, roundtrip from St. John's, Newfoundland. Explore Quebec City, Saguenay Fjord, Côte-Nord, St-Pierre, and Îles de la Madeleine while discovering breathtaking landscapes, rich Indigenous heritage, diverse wildlife, and vibrant Acadian culture.
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Explore beautiful and historic Montreal
from $10,228
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Newfoundland & Gulf Of St. Lawrence Reverie

Montreal Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Ovation
  • Visit Old Montreal Streets
  • See UNESCO-listed Viking settlement
  • Visit Iles de la Madeleine
  • Navigate Saguenay Fjord Park
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Montreal / Montreal
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Local Market Visits
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Embark on a 13-day cruise through eastern Canada aboard Seabourn Ovation. Sail the St. Lawrence River, visiting Havre-Saint-Pierre, L’Anse aux Meadows, St. John’s, Saguenay, and remote islands. Explore Viking history, fjords, fishing villages, and French-influenced ports.
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Explore the rocky shores and clear waters of Lake Superior
from $6,799
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All Five Great Lakes

Toronto to Chicago - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • See powerful Niagara Falls
  • Explore Cleveland’s rock history
  • Tour Milwaukee’s lakefront gems
  • Visit peaceful Mackinac Island
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Toronto / Chicago
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Biking
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Cruise the Great Lakes from Toronto to Chicago on an 11-day cruise aboard Victory I. Explore museums, historic districts, and natural wonders while enjoying relaxing scenic days at sea.
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Relax on the shores of the Great Lakes
from $6,799
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All Five Great Lakes Reverse

Toronto to Chicago - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Cruise all five Great Lakes
  • Visit Niagara Falls up close
  • Tour Cleveland’s museums
  • Visit Mackinac Island
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Toronto / Chicago
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Embark on an 11-day All Five Great Lakes cruise aboard Victory II and explore cultural hubs like Cleveland and Detroit, visit Niagara Falls, and relax on car-free Mackinac Island. Enjoy scenic days on Lake Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Superior.
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