Small Ship Cruises in North America

from $13,110

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Jazz at Sea from Quebec to the Big Apple

Montreal - New York - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Old Quebec City
• Watch whales in Tadoussac
• Discover Peggy’s Cove village
• Tour Fortress of Louisbourg

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Montreal / New York City

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Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits

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Cruise on a 13-day voyage from Montreal to New York aboard Le Lyrial. Explore Quebec’s historic charm, watch whales near Tadoussac, tour scenic Magdalen Islands, and visit Peggy’s Cove. Discover Cape Breton, Yarmouth, Newport, and iconic New York City. Includes guided tours, cultural experiences, and nature encounters.

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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

• Join the St. Lawrence River Cruise
• Visit Montréal’s Old Town
• Visit Old Quebec, Saguenay Fjord
• Experience Charlottetown

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Toronto / Boston

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Cruise the St. Lawrence River in 2025 on a scenic small ship journey from Toronto to Boston. Explore Montréal, Québec City, and the Saguenay Fjord on a classic St. Lawrence Seaway cruise, similar to Viking river cruise routes. Discover Acadian culture in Charlottetown and Cap-aux-Meules.

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from $13,295

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Canada’s Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Experience the Canadian Arctic
• Search for iconic Arctic wildlife
• Enjoy flightseeing and heli landing

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Calgary / Calgary

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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.

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from $7,224

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Canadian Autumn

Montreal, Quebec Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Sojourn

• Cruise Saint Lawrence River
• Explore ruins at L’Anse aux Meadows
• Visit Saint Pierre’s colorful stree
• Tour churches in Cap-aux-Meules

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Montreal / Montreal

Activities

Small Ship Sailing, Spa Relaxation

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Experience the charm of French Canada and the North Atlantic on this 13-day roundtrip cruise from Montreal aboard Seabourn Sojourn. Visit Quebec City, L’Anse aux Meadows, Cap-aux-Meules, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and St. John’s. Explore Viking history, striking landscapes, and coastal towns.

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from $10,570

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A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto - Milwaukee - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• Explore Toronto's vibrant museums
• Admire Niagara Falls' splendor
• Navigate Detroit's waterways
• Enjoy Chicago's urban elegance

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Toronto / Milwaukee

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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.

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from $5,400

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Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise

Vancouver to Seward - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Moon

• 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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Vancouver, BC / Seward

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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.

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from $9,595

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Newfoundland Circumnavigation

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Explore vibrant St. John’s
• Visit French Saint-Pierre
• Hike Gros Morne’s Tablelands
• Step into Viking history

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St. John's / St. John's

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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.

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from $14,425

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Alaska National Parks

Fairbanks - Juneau - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution

• Explore Fairbanks’ historic core
• Discover Denali’s alpine tundra
• Tour Anchorage’s wildlife center
• Navigate Tracy Arm’s narrow fjord

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Fairbanks / Juneau

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

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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.

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from $11,189

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Voyage to Alaska, British Columbia and Haida Gwaii

Sitka to Vancouver - 15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion

• Visit Haida Gwaii
• Cruise Glacier Bay cliffs
• Experience Petersburg by bike
• Visit U’Mista Cultural Center

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Sitka / Vancouver, BC

Activities

Kayaking, Biking, Fishing

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Variable

Experience a 15-day Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii expedition aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion. Explore Glacier Bay, kayak fjords, and gain rare access to Haida Gwaii to discover ancient villages, meet artists, and witness vibrant Indigenous traditions, plus unforgettable wildlife and scenic wonders from Sitka to Vancouver.

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from $10,200

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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Seattle - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation

• Explore downtown Juneau
• Watch for Haines wildlife
• Cruise Glacier Bay National Park
• Visit Wrangell’s Tlingit sites

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Juneau / Seattle

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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.

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from $11,100

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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest

• 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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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.

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from $7,395

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Alaska's Inside Passage

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest

• Explore Sitka’s rich heritage
• Kayak Southeast Alaska fjords
• Spot orcas and humpback whales
• Cruise Tracy Arm’s icy waters
• Visit charming Petersburg town

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Sitka / Juneau

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Variable

Join an 8-day National Geographic Quest from Sitka to Juneau, where you explore stunning fjords, towering glaciers, and wildlife-filled waters. With expert guides, hike through forests, kayak past icebergs, visit historic Petersburg, and see whales, sea lions, and bald eagles up close.

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from $6,604

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Alaska's Inside Passage

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture

• View unique wildlife such as orcas
• Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
• Explore Alaskan ecosystems
• Hike & kayak in Icy Strait

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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.

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from $9,499

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Five Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway

Quebec City to Chicago - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II

• Visit Montreal’s Botanical Gardens
• Experience Soo Locks views
• Explore Detroit's landscapes
• Walk Toronto’s waterfront trails

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Quebec City / Chicago

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Explore the Great Lakes on a 15-day cruise from Quebec City to Chicago aboard Victory II. Visit Montreal, Niagara Falls, Cleveland, Detroit, Mackinac Island, and Milwaukee. Sail across Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron, Superior, and Michigan. Experience iconic cities, rich history, scenic cruising, and cultural landmarks.

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from $9,499

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Five Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway

Chicago to Quebec - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II

• Cruise scenic Lake Huron
• Explore old Montreal
• Experience Detroit’s rich heritage

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Chicago / Quebec City

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Sail from Chicago to Quebec on a 15-day cruise through the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway aboard Victory II. Visit iconic destinations like Mackinac Island, Niagara Falls, and Montreal. Explore vibrant cities, historic sites, and scenic waterways.

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from $6,995

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Newfoundland Circumnavigation

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour

• Visit Newfoundland´s remote reaches
• Hike phenomenal landscapes
• Travel with naturalists & musicians
• Visit an antique Viking settelement

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St. John's / St. John's

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Board the Ocean Endeavour on this 12-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.

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from $9,699

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Great Lakes and Thunder Bay

Chicago Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II

• See Chicago’s stunning skyline
• Take a horse-drawn carriage tour
• Thunder Bay sightseeing tour
• Visit the historic Soo Locks

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Chicago / Chicago

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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.

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from $9,699

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Great Lakes and Thunder Bay

Chicago Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II

• 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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Chicago / Chicago

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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.

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