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Colorful sunrise at Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine
from $8,299
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New England and Canada

Montreal to Portland - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Walk Quebec City's Old Town streets
  • Saguenay Fjord sailing
  • Gulf crossing experience
  • Tour Halifax historic citadel
Starts / Ends
Montreal / Portland
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Begin your 13-day voyage in Montreal with a hotel stay, then board Victory II and sail the St. Lawrence River to Quebec City, Saguenay, Baie-Comeau, and Gaspe. Cross the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Charlottetown, continue to Halifax and Yarmouth, and finish in Portland, Maine. Explore fortified cities, fjords, island capitals, and working waterfronts.
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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
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Duluth
Activities
Citizen Science, Biking
Activity Level
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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The MS Endeavour in the Inside Passage
from $9,275
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Alaskan Explorer Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Explore Juneau
  • Experience Inside Passage
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Explore Haines
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the American Constellation, departing and returning to Juneau. Explore historical sites, stunning scenery, and lively ports in Southern Alaska and the Inside Passage, including Glacier Bay, Endicott Arm, and Dawes Glacier, cultural excursions, and outdoor adventures.
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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
Starts / Ends
Nuuk / Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Activities
Hiking, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
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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Tennessee
from $4,915
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Music Cities Cruise

Memphis, TN to Nashville, TN - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Discover Memphis live music scene
  • Witness scenic cliffs
  • See Nashville’s iconic Hall of Fame
  • Walk at Clarksville’s streets
Starts / Ends
Memphis / Nashville
Activity Level
Variable
Travel from Memphis to Nashville on a 9-day river cruise aboard American Symphony. Enjoy live onboard music, explore cities like Paducah and Clarksville, and visit landmarks such as Fort Donelson and the Grand Ole Opry. Experience music, history, and river scenery through curated excursions and onboard activities.
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Look for whales in Alaska
from $6,900
Save $7000
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Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Whisper
  • Explore the city of Vancouver
  • Gaze at glaciers and icebergs
  • Admire Ketchikan's totems
  • Explore the scenery of Seward
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Vancouver, BC / Seward
Activity Level
Variable
Through the Inside Passage and its fjord-carved glaciers, discover Alaska's breathtaking coastline beauty. Silver Whisper takes you from Vancouver to Seward. This eight-day journey around Alaska's coast provides a breathtaking view of Alaska's incredible wildlife and scenery.
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Charming Quebec City
from $14,495
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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
Starts / Ends
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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A stone house off the coast of Canada
from $8,595
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Gulf of St. Lawrence: Wild & Storied

St. John’s, NL Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore Henley Harbour ruins
  • Discover Nitassinan Innu culture
  • Observe Mingan Archipelago monolith
  • Visit Anticosti UNESCO site
Starts / Ends
St. John's / St. John's
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 12-day voyage aboard Ocean Nova from St. John’s, NL, to St. John’s, exploring Newfoundland and Québec coasts. Visit Henley Harbour, Nitassinan, Mingan Archipelago, Anticosti, Rocher Percé, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. Observe seabirds, whales, and coastal communities while learning history, geology, and culture.
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $10,200
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Seattle - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Glacier Bay cruising
  • Sail at Tracy Arm Fjord
  • Learn Norwegian heritage
  • Spot humpback whales
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Friday Harbor
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 16-day Alaska Inside Passage journey from Juneau to Tacoma aboard American Constitution. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm Fjord, and historic ports including Skagway, Ketchikan, and Petersburg with expert-guided experiences and scenic cruising.
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Musk Ox roaming the Northwest Passage
from $25,495
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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
Starts / Ends
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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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
Starts / Ends
Calgary / Toronto
Activities
Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Northern Lights
Activity Level
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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Hiking in the vast Arctic landscape
from $13,595
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Visit the capital Nuuk
  • Discover the Torngats’ beauty
  • Spot wildlife along Arctic coast
  • Explore Viking Settlement
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Greenland & Wild Labrador aboard Ocean Victory from Greenland to Newfoundland, uncovering stunning fjords, Inuit heritage, Viking history, and diverse wildlife. Expect Zodiac excursions, expert-led hikes, and cultural encounters in one of the world’s most remote and beautiful regions.
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