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Aerial View of Halifax Skyline
from $8,299
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New England and Canada

Montreal to Portland - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Visit UNESCO-listed Old Quebec City
  • Charlottetown historic charm
  • Learn Yarmouth’s Acadian heritage
  • Sail through Saguenay Fjord
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Montreal / Portland
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Begin the 13-day voyage in Montreal with a hotel stay, then board Victory I and cruise through Quebec City, Saguenay Fjord, Charlottetown, Halifax, and Yarmouth before ending in Portland, Maine. Sail the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Strait of Canso while exploring historic towns, coastal villages, and maritime landmarks across Atlantic Canada.
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Relax on the shores of the Great Lakes
from $8,299
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5 Great Lakes + St. Lawrence Seaway: Chicago to Montreal

Chicago to Montreal - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Sail all five Great Lakes
  • Visit car-free Mackinac Island
  • Tour the historic Soo Locks
  • Stand near thundering Niagara Falls
  • Visit Chicago's Millennium Park
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Chicago / Saint Lawrence River
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Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
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Variable
A 13-day cruise across all five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway, aboard Victory II. Sail from Chicago to Montreal by way of ten ports, including Mackinac Island, the Soo Locks, and Niagara Falls. A good fit for travelers drawn to North American history and lakeside cities, without the crowds of an ocean cruise.
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Explore the serene waters of Misty Fjords, Alaska, by kayak
from $7,973
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Where the Mountains Meet the Sea

Anchorage to Vancouver - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Roald Amundsen
  • View Prince William Sound glaciers
  • Spot wildlife in Icy Bay
  • Tour pristine Misty Fjords
  • Meet the Alert Bay community
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Anchorage / Vancouver, BC
Activities
Village Visits, Kayaking, Citizen Science, Wildlife Viewing, Biking, Whale Watching
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day expedition cruise aboard the MS Roald Amundsen. Discover the glaciers of Prince William Sound, the wildlife of Icy Strait, and indigenous cultures in Haines, Klawock, and Alert Bay while sailing through the breathtaking Inside Passage.
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Door Peninsula, cliffs, forests, and clear Lake Michigan waters
from $13,995
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Great Lakes Collection

Canada to Minnesota - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Great Lakes
  • Cruise Niagara Falls
  • Explore Mackinac Island
  • Kayak Killarney’s turquoise waters
  • Enjoy Sleeping Giant hike views
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Toronto / Duluth
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Variable
Set sail on a 15-day voyage aboard a Viking Great Lakes cruise ship, starting in Toronto and exploring North America’s inland seas. Visit Niagara Falls, Detroit, Mackinac Island, and enjoy scenic hikes, vineyards, and optional excursions like helicopter rides on this enriching cultural voyage.
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Tourists and visitors roam the streets and pathways around the colorful homes and buildings of Nuuk, Greenland
from $12,930
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Wilderness from Greenland to the East Coast of Canada

Nuuk to Saint Pierre Island - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Visit Qeqertarsuatsiaat village
  • Discover Iqaluit culture
  • Learn Labrador Inuit traditions
  • Twillingate coastal hiking trails
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Nuuk / Saint Pierre and Miquelon
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Variable
Set sail on a 15-day cruise from Nuuk across Greenland, Nunavut, Labrador, and Newfoundland aboard Le Lyrial. Explore fjords, glaciers, Inuit communities, and Viking sites. Navigate remote Arctic coasts, hike tundra landscapes, and observe whales, seals, and seabirds in isolated regions.
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The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights
from $25,495
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Northwest Passage - The Northern Lights

Calgary - Toronto - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Visit Port Leopold’s historic bay
  • Hike Radstock Bay’s tundra
  • Observe seabirds on Prince Leopold
  • Witness Northern Lights
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Calgary / Toronto
Activities
Northern Lights
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day expedition cruise through the historic Northwest Passage aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Canada’s High Arctic and its Inuit culture. Witness Arctic wildlife and the stunning Northern Lights while navigating through ice-filled waters.
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Disko Bay
from $15,193
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Arctic Wilderness Odyssey

Churchill to Nuuk - 16 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Churchill's Wildlife
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Discover Greenlandic Heritage
  • Explore Disko Bay
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Toronto / Toronto
Activities
Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Explore a 16-day expedition from Churchill to Nuuk aboard World Navigator, traveling through Hudson Bay and the Canadian High Arctic before reaching Greenland. Encounter polar bears, whales, walruses and seabirds, visit remote Arctic communities, cross the Arctic Circle, and explore glaciers, fjords, icebergs and Inuit heritage.
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Stunning Niagara Falls
from $16,499
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Niagara & Great Lakes Treasures

Toronto - Milwaukee - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Great Lakes
  • Admire cascade of Niagara Falls
  • Discover Detroit skyscrapers
  • Navigate Frazer Bay granite cliffs
  • Walk Chicago Magnificent Mile
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Toronto / Milwaukee
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 17-day cruise aboard the Viking Great Lakes, exploring Niagara Falls, Detroit's skyline, and Georgian Bay's islands. Experience historic locks and remote coastal communities while enjoying the natural beauty and maritime heritage of this region.
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Musk Ox roaming the Northwest Passage
from $25,495
EBD
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Northwest Passage

Toronto - Calgary - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Sisimiut’s Inuit culture
  • Discover Pond Inlet’s heritage
  • Experience Port Leopold’s landscape
  • Visit uninhabited Devon Island
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Toronto / Calgary
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise through the legendary Northwest Passage aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Canada’s High Arctic and its historic sites linked to famous explorers. Engage with Inuit communities and observe Arctic wildlife while witnessing the impact of changing sea ice in this captivating region.
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Charming Quebec City
from $13,999
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Canada & Greenland Explorer

Toronto to Greenland - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Great Lakes
  • Visit historic Toronto neighborhood
  • Explore Quebec City landmarks
  • Explore Inuit village traditions
  • Whale watch in Tadoussac
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Toronto / Nuuk
Activities
Wine Tasting, Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Viking Great Lakes and Arctic cruise from Toronto to Greenland, exploring top destinations like Quebec City, Gros Morne National Park, Red Bay, and Paamiut. Discover whale-filled waters in Tadoussac, dramatic landscapes in the Mingan Archipelago, and Inuit heritage in remote Greenlandic villages.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $19,995
EBD $2000
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Canadian Arctic: Wildlife, Helicopters, and the Northwest Passage

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Visit Inuit Communities
  • Explore Historic Passage Sites
  • Search Arctic Wildlife
  • Cruise Fjords And Glaciers
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Reykjavik on this 20-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Explore Baffin Island, Lancaster Sound, Devon Island and Greenland while visiting Inuit communities, historic sites, fjords, glaciers and wildlife habitats. Opportunities for Zodiac cruising, cultural experiences and wildlife viewing are included throughout the voyage.
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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $19,395
EBD $2000
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Canadian Arctic: Wildlife, Helicopters, and the Northwest Passage

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Visit Inuit Communities
  • Explore Historic Passage Sites
  • Search Arctic Wildlife
  • Cruise Fjords And Glaciers
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars, Helicopter Tours, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Reykjavik on this 20-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Explore Baffin Island, Lancaster Sound, Devon Island and Greenland while visiting Inuit communities, historic sites, fjords, glaciers and wildlife habitats. Opportunities for Zodiac cruising, cultural experiences and wildlife viewing are included throughout the voyage.
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