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Picture yourself on a small ship cruise in North America, taking in the beautiful sights of JuneauSitkaGlacier Bay National ParkMemphis, and Paducah. This is your chance to see some of the most stunning villages, landscapes, and wildlife in the world while enjoying the company of other travelers and learning about different cultures. Our North America cruises start from $3,499 to $183,760 for cruises of 6 to 29 daysContact one of Adventure Life's North America cruise specialists for help planning a seamless trip.
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Explore beautiful and historic Montreal
from $17,100
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Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence: Québec to the Canadian Maritimes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto - Boston - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Boston
Activity Level
Variable
On this 15-day Fall Foliage cruise from Toronto to Boston aboard Le Champlain, explore the stunning coastlines of eastern Canada and northern New England. Sail the St. Lawrence Seaway, visiting cities like Montréal, Québec City, and Charlottetown. Discover Nova Scotia's history in Baddeck, Louisbourg, and Lunenburg before concluding in Boston.
  • Sail the scenic St. Lawrence Seaway
  • Visit Montreal, a cosmopolitan city
  • Visit Old Quebec, a UNESCO site
  • Colonial seaport of Charlottetown
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Musk Ox roaming the Northwest Passage
from $13,295
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Canada’s Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
Starts / Ends
Calgary / Calgary
Activities
Adventure Options
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 12-day adventure cruise around the Canadian High Arctic aboard the Ultramarine. See the unique wonders and the breathtaking environment at the top of the world through adventure activities like helicopter flightseeing, wildlife tracking, and trekking.
  • Experience the Canadian Arctic
  • Search for iconic Arctic wildlife
  • Enjoy flightseeing and heli landing
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Mackinac Island, Michigan
from $10,570
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A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto - Milwaukee - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Milwaukee
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to explore the breathtaking Great Lakes. Begin in vibrant Toronto, marvel at Niagara Falls, explore Manitoulin Island, traverse the Soo Locks into Lake Superior, and relive Mackinac Island’s Victorian charm before concluding in Milwaukee.
  • Explore Toronto's vibrant museums
  • Admire Niagara Falls' splendor
  • Navigate Detroit's waterways
  • Enjoy Chicago's urban elegance
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Mendenhall Glacier
from $5,300
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Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise

Vancouver to Seward - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Moon
Starts / Ends
Vancouver, BC / Seward
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the perfect blend of city life and natural beauty in Vancouver, followed by Alaska’s majestic landscapes and wildlife on this 8-day cruise aboard the Silver Moon. Sail through Alaska’s Inside Passage and visit Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Seward for totem poles, glaciers, and historic sites.
  • Witness Vancouver’s 360-degree view
  • Sail Alaska’s Inside Passage
  • Discover Ketchikan’s totem poles
  • Visit Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier
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A view from the cliffs of Gros Morne National Park.
from $9,595
EBD 20%
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Newfoundland Circumnavigation

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
Starts / Ends
St. John's / St. John's
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 12-day Newfoundland Circumnavigation cruise through Newfoundland and Labrador aboard the Ocean Nova, where history, culture, and nature come together. Explore Miawpukek’s Indigenous heritage, the charming fishing village of Francois, and the geological wonders of Gros Morne National Park.
  • Explore vibrant St. John’s
  • Visit French Saint-Pierre
  • Hike Gros Morne’s Tablelands
  • Step into Viking history
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $14,425
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Alaska National Parks

Fairbanks - Juneau - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
Starts / Ends
Fairbanks / Juneau
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 16-day cruise on the American Constitution, starting in Denali National Park and continuing to Kenai Fjords for stunning coastal views. Fly to Juneau and cruise through Glacier Bay, exploring breathtaking landscapes and historic ports in Southeast Alaska.
  • Explore Fairbanks’ historic core
  • Discover Denali’s alpine tundra
  • Tour Anchorage’s wildlife center
  • Navigate Tracy Arm’s narrow fjord
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $10,200
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Seattle - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Seattle
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 16-day Alaska cruise from Juneau to Seattle aboard American Constellation, exploring historic ports, stunning glaciers, and diverse wildlife. Discover the beauty of Alaska’s Inside Passage in comfort and style.
  • Explore downtown Juneau
  • Watch for Haines wildlife
  • Cruise Glacier Bay National Park
  • Visit Wrangell’s Tlingit sites
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Bald eagles resting
from $11,100
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the San Juan Islands, British Columbia’s Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska on this exciting 14-day expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Quest. Enjoy exclusive encounters with this region's iconic wildlife, including bears, whales, eagles and more, as you hike & kayak through pristine temperate landscapes.
  • Explore the San Juan Islands
  • Observe a traditional performance
  • Learn about the local cultures
  • Search for humpback whales
  • Kayak Misty Fjord’s waters
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $6,604
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Southeast Alaska aboard National Geographic Venture on its 8-day Alaska cruise from Juneau to Sitka. Hike over the spongy earth and float past massive icebergs, glaciers, and, with some luck, bears , humpback wales, wolves, moose, sea otters, orcas, sea lions, or mountain goats.
  • View unique wildlife such as orcas
  • Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
  • Explore Alaskan ecosystems
  • Hike & kayak in Icy Strait
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Viking settlement, Anse-aux-Meadows
from $6,995
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Newfoundland Circumnavigation

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
Starts / Ends
St. John's / St. John's
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Ocean Endeavour on this 11-day autumn expedition cruise of Newfoundland and Labrador, ideally timed for viewing spectacular fall colors and the best hiking weather. Starting and ending in historic St. John's, experience Newfoundland's lively culture and dramatic scenery with daily expedition stops and community visits.
  • Visit Newfoundland´s remote reaches
  • Hike phenomenal landscapes
  • Travel with naturalists & musicians
  • Visit an antique Viking settelement
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Explore the picturesque shoreline of Lake Superior
from $9,699
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Great Lakes and Thunder Bay

Chicago Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
Starts / Ends
Chicago / Chicago
Activities
Biking, Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Chicago round-trip on a 16-day Great Lakes and Thunder Bay cruise aboard Victory II and explore scenic ports across the Great Lakes. Cruise through Lake Michigan and Lake Superior on a journey full of natural and historic highlights.
  • See the Door County Maritime Museum
  • Take a horse-drawn carriage tour
  • Stroll Green Bay shoreline
  • Visit the historic Soo Locks
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Explore the rocky shores and clear waters of Lake Superior
from $9,699
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Great Lakes and Thunder Bay

Chicago Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
Starts / Ends
Chicago / Chicago
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 16-day Great Lakes and Thunder Bay cruise aboard Victory II through Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and Lake Huron. Visit Mackinac Island by horse-drawn carriage, explore historic Duluth and Green Bay, and witness the Soo Locks in action. Step into Canada at Thunder Bay and tour museums, national parks, and charming waterfront towns.
  • See Chicago’s stunning skyline
  • Take a horse-drawn carriage tour
  • Thunder Bay sightseeing tour
  • Visit the historic Soo Locks
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Alaska wildlife tours and brown bear fishing for salmon
from $6,500
EBD 10%
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Alaska's Glacier Country

8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Make the most out of this 8-day cruise aboard Safari Quest as you explore the wilderness and encounter marine animals by kayaking, paddle boarding and taking a skiff into remote inlets. Never miss the beautiful Blue glaciers that can capture your heart while looking at it.
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover orca and humpback whales
  • Enjoy wildlife viewing
  • Admire Alaska's natural beauty
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A Bald Eagle catches a fish.
from $10,404
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Sitka
Activity Level
Variable
Board National Geographic Venture on this 14-day cruise to linger in the temperate rainforests and wildlife-rich channels of British Columbia, and enjoy ample time to explore the breathtaking fjords and towering glaciers of Southeast Alaska. You will explore San Juan & Gulf Islands and visit Glacier Bay National Park.
  • Explore San Juan and Gulf Islands
  • Observe a moving First Nations
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
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Family - Family on skiff with the Legacy
from $6,700
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Kids in Nature, Wild Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Alaska's wonders on an unforgettable 8-day Alaska with Glacier Bay family cruise aboard Wilderness Legacy. Discover glaciers, wildlife, and scenic beauty.
  • Explore the beauty of Hobart Bay
  • Enjoy whale watching
  • Search for Coastal Brown Bears
  • Visit Land of Kushtaka
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Hiking on glacier
from $4,700
EBD 10%
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Adult Tranquility, Wild Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Alaska with Glacier Bay Adult-only cruise Juneau roundtrip aboard Wilderness Legacy. Enjoy a unique adventure in Alaska’s untouched wilderness, making unforgettable memories.
  • Explore Alaska's Capital City
  • Encounter black bears and sea otter
  • Witness the beauty of Thomas Bay
  • Search for Coastal Brown Bears
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Enjoy the scenery of the Great Lakes
from $7,999
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Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway

Chicago - Montreal - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
Starts / Ends
Chicago / Montreal
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Chicago to Montreal on a 13-day cruise aboard Victory I, exploring iconic cities, engineering marvels, and natural wonders. Scenic lake crossings offer time to unwind between dynamic destinations.
  • Visit Willis Tower in Chicago
  • Explore the Henry Ford Museum
  • Visit Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
  • Discover Toronto's culture
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Stunning Niagara Falls
from $7,999
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Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway

Montreal - Chicago - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
Starts / Ends
Montreal / Chicago
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an unforgettable 13-day cruise from Montreal to Chicago aboard the Victory I, exploring all five Great Lakes. This voyage combines scenic sailing with onshore excursions, offering a unique blend of urban exploration and natural wonders.
  • Discover the city of Toronto
  • Visit the Henry Ford Museum
  • Visit Lake Huron
  • Savor local delicacies
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