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Vibrant Sunset with St. Paul City Skyline and Mississippi Riverfront
from $5,635
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Upper Mississippi River

St. Paul, MN - St. Louis, MO - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Serenade
  • Tour historic Summit Avenue
  • Explore Dubuque River Museum
  • Experience John Deere Pavilion
  • Visit Mark Twain’s boyhood home
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St. Paul / St. Louis
Activities
Biking, Wine Tasting
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Set sail for 9 days aboard American Serenade from St. Paul to St. Louis. Walk through historic Summit Avenue, admire La Crosse from Grandad’s Bluff, explore Dubuque’s River Museum, and discover Mark Twain’s legacy in Hannibal. Experience curated onboard programs, live music, and the beauty of the Upper Mississippi’s diverse wildlife.
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Explore beautiful and historic Montreal
from $10,228
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Newfoundland & Gulf Of St. Lawrence Reverie

Montreal Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Ovation
  • Visit Old Montreal Streets
  • See UNESCO-listed Viking settlement
  • Visit Iles de la Madeleine
  • Navigate Saguenay Fjord Park
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Montreal / Montreal
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise through eastern Canada aboard Seabourn Ovation. Sail the St. Lawrence River, visiting Havre-Saint-Pierre, L’Anse aux Meadows, St. John’s, Saguenay, and remote islands. Explore Viking history, fjords, fishing villages, and French-influenced ports.
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Vibrant Sunset with St. Paul City Skyline and Mississippi Riverfront
from $12,620
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Grand Heartland Cruise

Minnesota - Louisiana - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Serenade
  • Visit mansions and art galleries
  • See the Gateway Arch and St. Louis
  • Visit Natchez’s antebellum homes
  • Experience Memphis' musical legacy
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St. Paul / New Orleans
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day Mississippi River cruise from Minnesota to Louisiana aboard American Serenade, exploring St. Paul to New Orleans with stops in La Crosse, Dubuque, Davenport, Hannibal, St. Louis, Memphis, Vicksburg, and Natchez. Enjoy onboard activities, stunning scenery, and experiences like the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and more.
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Guests explore Tracy Arm by Zodiac near calving South Sawyer Glacier, Southeast Alaska
from $6,725
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Southeast Alaska Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • See Haines eagle habitats
  • See Chilkat Valley wildlife
  • Cruise through Endicott Arm
  • Learn Petersburg fishing heritage
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Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 9-night Alaska cruise aboard American Constellation, sailing from Juneau through Glacier Bay, Haines, Petersburg, Wrangell, Endicott Arm, and Dawes Glacier. Watch calving glaciers, spot whales and eagles, explore Native history, and access protected waterways reserved for small ships.
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Small harbor with fishing boats outside St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
from $12,053
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Sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway and Canadian Maritimes

11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Spot belugas and minkes in Saguenay
  • Explore Quebec’s old town
  • Discover Acadian villages
  • Kayak Côte-Nord coastline
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St. John's / St. John's
Activities
Kayaking, Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an immersive 11-day St. Lawrence River cruise aboard the National Geographic Explorer, roundtrip from St. John's, Newfoundland. Explore Quebec City, Saguenay Fjord, Côte-Nord, St-Pierre, and Îles de la Madeleine while discovering breathtaking landscapes, rich Indigenous heritage, diverse wildlife, and vibrant Acadian culture.
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Kayaking and Zodiac Cruising in Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland
from $50,995
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Traversing the Northwest Passage

Toronto - Anchorage - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Sisimiut whale bone gate
  • Visit Pond Inlet pristine fjords
  • Admire Prince Leopold seabirds
  • See Beaufort Sea wildlife
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Toronto / Anchorage
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 29-day cruise on the Greg Mortimer, starting with a night in Toronto before flying to Nuuk. Explore Greenland's stunning landscapes, interact with local Inuit communities, and visit historic sites, including Franklin expedition remnants and majestic icebergs.
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Tracy Arm Ford
from $7,439
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Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell and Misty Fjords

Juneau - Ketchikan - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Learn about Tlingit Culture
  • Observe a variety of wildlife
  • Explore waterways and fjords
  • Witness glaciers up close
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Juneau / Ketchikan
Activity Level
Variable
Take part on a 6-day exploration of Alaska - a beautiful region of tidewater glaciers, abundant wildlife, and unique frontiers. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, and skiff tours, and admire the region's spectacular landscapes while aboard the Sea Bird.
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Visit historic Baltimore
from $11,570
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East Coast Inland Passage Cruise

Baltimore, MD to Amelia Island - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Liberty
  • Explore Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
  • Visit Jekyll Island landmarks
  • See Savannah’s Civil Sites
  • Visit Chesapeake Bay Museums
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Baltimore / Amelia Island
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day East Coast Inland Passage cruise aboard American Liberty. Explore coastal towns like Charleston, Savannah, and Beaufort. Enjoy guided excursions to historic sites, maritime museums, and Civil War landmarks. Discover lighthouses, plantations, and preserved Southern architecture across 14 ports along the East Coast.
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Explore Toronto
from $7,299
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All Five Great Lakes

Chicago to Toronto - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Explore Mackinac Island by bike
  • Lake Huron sailing
  • Learn Detroit creative revival
  • Experience Niagara Falls
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Chicago / Toronto
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the Great Lakes on an 11-day cruise aboard Victory I, exploring Chicago, Milwaukee, Mackinac Island, Detroit, Cleveland, Niagara Falls, and Toronto. You experience historic locks, island cycling, cultural cities, and scenic lake passages across interconnected inland seas.
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Exploring Greenland
from $15,410
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Wilderness from Greenland to the East Coast of Canada

Nuuk to Halifax - 18 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Qeqertarsuatsiaat tundra landscapes
  • Discover Iqaluit Inuit culture
  • Grinnell Glacier exploration
  • Twillingate coastal hiking
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Paris / Halifax
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise from Nuuk to Halifax on an 18-day cruise aboard L'Austral. Explore Greenland fjords, Iqaluit, Grinnell Glacier, Torngat Mountains, Newfoundland, and Saint Pierre. Experience Inuit culture, wildlife spotting, coastal hikes, and remote Arctic landscapes.
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See the mighty Niagara Falls
from $6,995
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Niagara and the Great Lakes

Toronto - Milwaukee - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Great Lakes
  • Toronto Exploration
  • Explore Mackinac Island
  • Niagara Falls & Welland Canal
  • Point Pelee Birdwatching
  • Detroit’s Innovation Legacy
  • Alpena’s Maritime Adventures
  • Mackinac Island & Milwaukee’s Charm
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Lake Ontario / Milwaukee
Activities
Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
On this 8-day Niagara and the Great Lakes cruise from Toronto to Milwaukee aboard the Viking Great Lakes, explore nature and culture. Navigate the Welland Canal, witness Niagara Falls, and spot migratory birds at Point Pelee. Visit Detroit’s Henry Ford Museum, kayak in Alpena, tour Mackinac Island, and explore Milwaukee’s waterfront history.
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Torngat Mountains National Park in Nunatsiavut
from $11,995
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

St. John’s, NL - Nuuk - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore St. John’s streets
  • Visit L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Discover Labrador coastal villages
  • Hike Torngat Mountains trails
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St. John's / Nuuk
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Arctic cruise from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Nuuk, Greenland aboard Ocean Nova. Discover historic fishing villages, Inuit communities, the Torngat Mountains, and the glaciers of Southwest Greenland. Zodiac excursions, guided hikes, and cultural encounters offer insight into the region’s people, history, and landscapes.
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