North America Cultural Cruises

Discover the powerful wilderness and warm charm of the Pacific Northwest over a wide-ranging week in the San Juan Islands and British Columbia on an 8-day expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Venture. Explore remote islands and sail through channels that teem with sea life and visit charming towns and First Nations heritage sites.

Experience a 25-day expedition aboard MS Roald Amundsen from Seattle to New York via the Northwest Passage. Explore Alaska, the Canadian Arctic and West Greenland, with visits to Inuit settlements, UNESCO-listed sites, wildlife habitats and spectacular Arctic landscapes.

Embark and explore through Alaska’s Inside Passage on an 8-day cruise aboard Greg Mortimer, from Sitka to Vancouver. Navigate fjords, islands, and wild coastlines by expedition ship and Zodiac. Kayak near glaciers, spot whales and sea lions, and explore Tlingit and First Nations heritage in remote communities.

Embark on a 10-day Alaska cruise aboard MS Roald Amundsen from Vancouver to Anchorage . Sail through the Inside Passage, Misty Fjords, Klawock, Icy Bay, Valdez, and Prince William Sound, with opportunities to see tidewater glaciers, mountains, wildlife, and Indigenous cultures along the way.

Discover the beauty of Desolation Sound on a 5-day adventure with the Klahoose Nation. Witness grizzly bears in their natural habitat from exclusive viewing platforms. Immerse yourself in cultural traditions through storytelling, cedar weaving, and ceremonial practices that connect you to the land. Between bear viewing and cultural sharing, enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, rainforest hikes, and relaxation at the resort.

Experience the heritage of the Klahoose Nation on a 5-day Desolation Sound adventure in coastal BC. Journey with Klahoose guides to the ancestral village site of Ahpokum for cultural ceremonies, storytelling, and traditions passed down through generations. Explore the rich waters and forests while watching for humpbacks, orcas, dolphins, eagles, and bears.

Sail Canada’s St. Lawrence Seaway on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Bellot. Visit Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Tadoussac, Charlottetown, Magdalen Islands, Sydney, Lunenburg, Portland, and Boston. Enjoy whale watching, historic tours, cultural experiences, scenic landscapes, and regional cuisine throughout this journey.

Spend a full week at a remote Arctic base camp deep in Labrador's Torngat Mountains National Park. Guided by Labrador Inuit hosts, travelers scan for polar bears and whales by boat, explore archaeological sites on Rose Island and Ramah Bay, walk the abandoned mission at Hebron, and hike to a waterfall in North Arm.

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.

Board the boutique yacht Safari Explorer for an 8-day cruise of the Hawaiian paradise between four islands - Moloka'i, Lana'i, Maui, and Hawaii. Snorkel, paddle board, kayak, explore by skiff, or hike at Lana'i Island, then visit the Humpback Marine Sanctuary and search for dolphins & whales along the way.

Explore the remote Torngat Mountains on this 4-night adventure from Goose Bay to Torngat Base Camp. Travel by Zodiac or helicopter, search for polar bears and whales, visit Rose Island and historic Hebron, and learn about Inuit culture from local guides while exploring fjords, tundra, and rugged coastal landscapes.

Discover the charm of Canada's hidden jewel, the marine city of Iqaluit. On this 4-day Arctic tour, explore the Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park by hiking and kayaking in Frobisher Bay.