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Look for whales in Alaska
from $6,600
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Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Whisper
  • Explore the city of Vancouver
  • Gaze at glaciers and icebergs
  • Admire Ketchikan's totems
  • Explore the scenery of Seward
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Vancouver, BC / Seward
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Hiking
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Through the Inside Passage and its fjord-carved glaciers, discover Alaska's breathtaking coastline beauty. Silver Whisper takes you from Vancouver to Seward. This eight-day journey around Alaska's coast provides a breathtaking view of Alaska's incredible wildlife and scenery.
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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
from $7,070
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Hudson River Fall Foliage

New York - New York - 8 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
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits
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Variable
Embark on a scenic Hudson River 8-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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Sailing in Boston
from $6,350
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Yankee Seaports

Boston - New York - 8 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 City
Activities
Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits
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Join this 8-day Yankee Seaports 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 Memphis, Tennessee
from $7,275
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Mississippi Explorer

New Orleans - Memphis - 12 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Explore Natchez's Grand Homes
  • Visit Oak Alley
  • Delve into Baton Rouge's history
  • Unravel Vicksburg's Civil War
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New Orleans / Memphis
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Variable
Set sail on a 12-day Mississippi river cruise aboard the American Symphony, from New Orleans to Memphis, visiting Southern landmarks like Oak Alley, Houmas House, and Vicksburg National Military Park. Explore Baton Rouge's history, Natchez's antebellum homes, and Cleveland's musical heritage.
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Explore historic New Orleans
from $4,255
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Historic Mississippi River Cruise

New Orleans Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore the antebellum of Natchez
  • Visit historic Civil War sites
  • Discover Oak Alley's historic charm
  • Visit charming ports and cities
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New Orleans / New Orleans
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Variable
The American Melody hosts this 8-day Mississippi River cruise from New Orleans. Explore historic plantations, Civil War sites, and charming towns. Immerse in the rich culture, cuisine, and music of the Deep South.
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Hiking in the vast Arctic landscape
from $15,995
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Exploris One
  • Witness the northern lights
  • Visit the capital Nuuk
  • Discover the Torngats’ beauty
  • Spot wildlife along Arctic coast
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Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day Greenland & Wild Labrador aboard Exploris One from Greenland to Newfoundland, uncovering stunning fjords, Inuit heritage, Viking history, and diverse wildlife. Expect Zodiac excursions, expert-led hikes, and cultural encounters in one of the world’s most remote and beautiful regions.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $11,995
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cruise through Kangerlussuaq Fjord
  • Explore Nuuk’s cultural sites
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • See Torngat Mountains National Park
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Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
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Embark on a 15-day Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure cruise from Greenland to Newfoundland aboard the Ocean Nova, sailing through majestic fjords, historic sites, and breathtaking Arctic landscapes. Visit the Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows and experience warm Newfoundland hospitality in remote coastal villages.
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Beautiful artic mountains at sunset.
from $9,495
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Greenland & Wild Labrador

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Cross the Arctic Circle by sea
  • Visit the capital Nuuk
  • Hike Torngat Mtns National Park
  • Search for polar bears & eagles
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Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
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Variable
During this 15-day expedition cruise on the Ocean Endeavor, see both the beauty of Greenland and the charm of Newfoundland. From Greenland, cruise through northern Canada, exploring French and Viking influences. Visit two different Canadian National Parks, see landscapes that blow your mind, and learn a lot about the cultural connections to the land.
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Kangerlussuatsiaq, Greenland
from $18,395
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Reykjavik’s capital
  • Encounter Maniitsoq archipelago
  • Discover Nuuk’s historic sites
  • Experience Pond Inlet’s culture
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Reykjavik / Calgary
Activities
Helicopter Tours
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Variable
Embark on a 17-day cruise from Reykjavik to Calgary aboard Ultramarine, retracing the Franklin Expedition's path in the Northwest Passage. Explore the Canadian High Arctic and Greenland, discover Inuit communities, hike colorful tundra, and encounter diverse wildlife.
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Qikiqtarjuak community
from $21,795
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik to Calgary - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise through Greenland’s fjords
  • Spot wildlife at Creswell Bay
  • Hike around Cape Mercy
  • Explore Beechey Island
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Reykjavik / Calgary
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 17-day adventure from Reykjavik to Calgary aboard Ocean Explorer, exploring the stunning landscapes of Greenland and Canada’s Arctic. Travel through Greenland’s breathtaking fjords, stop at remote towns like Nuuk and Maniitsoq, and witness spectacular wildlife in Canada’s High Arctic.
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Camp Kiattua kayaking activity
from $24,795
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The Northwest Passage (Westbound)

Toronto - Calgary - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Sisimiut’s Inuit culture
  • Discover Pond Inlet’s heritage
  • Experience Port Leopold’s landscape
  • Visit uninhabited Devon Island
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Calgary
Activities
Photography Seminars
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Variable
Join a 16-day Arctic expedition aboard the Greg Mortimer, starting with a flight to Nuuk. Explore stunning landscapes, Inuit communities, and the Northwest Passage, concluding your adventure in Cambridge Bay before flying to Calgary.
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Arctic puffins
from $11,200
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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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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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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $23,995
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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Exploris One
  • Explore remote Kugluktuk, Nunavut
  • Witness Arctic wildlife
  • Sail historic Bellot Strait
  • Cross the Northwest Passage
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Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Embark on a 17-day Out of the Northwest Passage from Nunavut to Greenland aboard the Exploris One. Sail through legendary waterways like Bellot Strait and Lancaster Sound. Hike tundra landscapes, Zodiac cruise among towering icebergs, and learn from expert guides about Arctic exploration and Indigenous traditions.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $14,495
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Into the Northwest Passage

Kangerlussuaq - Kugluktuk, NU - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Visit ancient sites and villages
  • Meet the stunning Arctic wildlife
  • Experience Inuit culture first hand
  • Explore the Ilulissat Icefjord
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Kangerlussuaq / Kugluktuk
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Variable
Board the ice-strengthened Ocean Endeavor expedition ship on this 17-day Arctic cruise from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland through the legendary Northwest Passage. You'll encounter wildlife like polar bears, caribou, walrus, and musk ox, meet Inuit villagers in their coastal fishing towns, navigate around icebergs in zodiacs and trek across glaciers!
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Colorful homes in Greenland
from $14,495
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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Travel the NW Passage Route
  • Enjoy Inuit hospitality
  • Visit Franklin Expedition graves
  • View Arctic wildlife
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Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
The Northwest Passage remains one of the world’s last true frontiers. Embark on the Ocean Endeavour for a 17-day Arctic cruise to the far reaches of the north. The crown jewel of Arctic expedition travel, a trip through the Northwest Passage leaves one forever changed.
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Walrus
from $13,895
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Greenland to Newfoundland: Mountains, Wildlife and Viking History

Iceland - Newfoundland - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Walk historic Sisimiut streets
  • Witness Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Hike Torngat fjords
  • Visit Viking settlement ruins
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Iceland / St. John's
Activities
Biking, Kayaking, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day Arctic adventure from Iceland to Newfoundland aboard the Ocean Explorer. Witness majestic glaciers in Greenland, delve into Inuit culture in Nunavut, marvel at fjords in Torngat National Park, & uncover Viking history at L’Anse aux Meadows. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, kayaking, & guided hikes through remote & stunning landscapes.
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Amazing blue water and ice in Greenland
from $9,995
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Heart of the Arctic

Kangerlussuaq - Iqaluit, NU - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Sail through stunning fjords
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Spot polar bears ands whales
  • Discover Viking history
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / Iqaluit
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Small Ship Sailing, Northern Lights
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day Heart of the Arctic cruise aboard Ocean Nova. Explore dramatic fjords, witness calving glaciers, and cross the Arctic Circle under the northern lights. Visit communities like Nuuk, Kinngait, and Salluit, where Inuit traditions thrive. Cruise by Zodiac to remote islands teeming with polar bears, walruses, and seabirds.
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Watch bears fishing for salmon
from $7,900
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Aleutian Islands Adventure with Dutch Harbor and Kodiak

Seward - Dutch Harbor - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
  • Explore Kenai Fjords National Park
  • Kayak through serene bays
  • Discover Katmai's vibrant wildernes
  • Experience Akutan Island
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Seward / Dutch Harbor
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Variable
Join Safari Explorer's 11-day Aleutian Islands Adventure. Discover Kenai Fjords, Kodiak Island, Katmai, Alaska Peninsula Refuge, Aniakchak, and Unga Island. Experience Akutan's active volcano and Unalaska's historic landmarks.
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