North America Small Ship Cruises

Experience a 6-day cruise on the Columbia and Snake rivers aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion, and savor exquisite local cuisine and wines curated by Food & Wine's Ray Isle. Explore stunning landscapes through guided hikes and kayaking while learning about the region's rich history and geology from expert naturalists.

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.

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.

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 Canada’s winter coastline on a 15-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Travel through Montreal, Quebec City, Saguenay, Gaspe, and Newfoundland while navigating the icy Saint Lawrence Gulf. This cruise combines cultural discovery, Arctic-style exploration, and winter landscapes across Eastern Canada.

Join a 12-day cruise on the Scenic Eclipse along Canada's eastern coast and New England, exploring historic Quebec City and Halifax's rich Scottish and Acadian heritage. Enjoy stops in Oak Bluffs' colorful gingerbread houses and the Cape Cod Canal, finishing with an overnight stay in New York City.

Explore Canada and New England on a 9-day cruise aboard L'Austral. Visit Halifax, Lunenburg, Yarmouth, Eastport, Portland, Boston, Oak Bluffs, Newport, and New York. Discover maritime history, UNESCO heritage sites, coastal landscapes, iconic landmarks, and charming seaside towns throughout the voyage.

Discover the 8-day Celebrating America's 250th Eastern Seaboard cruise on L'Austral from Halifax to Baltimore, featuring history-focused talks by Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King. Highlights include Boston’s Freedom Trail, Newport’s Gilded Age mansions, New York’s Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, and Philadelphia’s Independence Hall.

Begin a 13-day Arctic journey from Qausuittuq aboard Ocean Nova, traveling through Lancaster Sound, Devon Island, Qaanaaq, Kane Basin, Tartupaluk, Smith Sound, and Beechey Island. Encounter wildlife, local communities, archaeological sites, and remote northern landscapes while gaining insight into culture, history, and environmental change.

Embark from St. John’s, Newfoundland, an 8-day Ocean Nova expedition exploring the wild beauty of Sable Island and the charm of Saint-Pierre. Experience legendary history, French culture, and Atlantic wildlife—from seals and horses to seabirds. Expert guides, Zodiac landings, and comfortable ship amenities enhance each moment at sea.

Experience an 18-day Alaska & British Columbia expedition cruise aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen, traveling from Seattle to Vancouver via Nome, the Aleutian Islands, Katmai, Kodiak, Icy Bay, Sitka, Wrangell, Misty Fjords and the Inside Passage.