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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
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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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Vicksburg Battlefield overlooking the Mississippi River
from $4,925
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

New Orleans - Memphis - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Admire the diversity of New Orleans
  • Visit Oak Alley mansion and avenue
  • Discover Baton Rouge's landmarks
  • Enjoy the music of Memphis
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New Orleans / Memphis
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Cooking Classes
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Cruise aboard American Heritage on a 9-day cruise from New Orleans to Memphis along the Mississippi River. Visit Oak Alley, Baton Rouge, Natchez, Vicksburg, and Cleveland. Explore historic plantations, Civil War sites, blues landmarks, museums, and riverfront towns while experiencing the culture and history of the American South.
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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
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Wine Tasting, Local Market Visits, Hiking, Fishing, Kayaking, Whale Watching
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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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kentucky louisville
from $5,815
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Ohio River Cruise

Louisville to Pittsburgh - 10 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Explore Louisville's bourbon scene
  • Tour historic Madison, Indiana
  • Uncover Cincinnati's Freedom Center
  • Walk Marietta's ancient earthworks
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Louisville / Pittsburgh
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Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing
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Set sail on a 10-day cruise on the Ohio River aboard American Symphony, sailing Louisville to Pittsburgh with stops in Madison, Cincinnati, and Marietta. Between days of scenic cruising, explore bourbon country, Underground Railroad history, and riverbank wildlife.
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Explore the Snake River in the Pacific Northwest of the US
from $6,715
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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Clarkston to Portland - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Jazz
  • Visit Multnomah Falls
  • Explore vineyards and local artwork
  • Witness volcanic remains
  • Sail through Hells Canyon
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Clarkston / Portland
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Embark on an unforgettable 9-day Columbia & Snake Rivers cruise aboard American Jazz. Experience scenic landscapes, historic towns, and diverse wildlife. Highlights include traveling through Hells Canyon, Columbia River Gorge, and Mount St. Helens.
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Beautiful seascapes in Maine
from $5,240
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Maine Coast & Harbors Round-Trip Cruise

Portland Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Independence
  • Explore Historic Portland
  • Discover Fort Knox
  • Explore Acadia National Park
  • Discover Maine Maritime Heritage
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Portland / Portland
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Village Visits
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Explore Maine’s coast on a 9-day cruise from Portland aboard American Independence. Visit Bucksport, Bangor, Bar Harbor, Rockland, Camden, Boothbay Harbor, and Bath. Discover Fort Knox, Acadia National Park, maritime heritage, seafood traditions, and coastal communities across southern and midcoast Maine.
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Sunset casts a golden glow over Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Bridge
from $4,610
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Chesapeake Bay Cruise

Baltimore, MD Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Independence
  • Explore Baltimore Inner Harbor
  • Visit Jamestown Settlement museum
  • Learn Maryland distilling tradition
  • Explore the U.S. Naval Academy
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Baltimore / Baltimore
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Cruise the Chesapeake Bay on a 9-day cruise aboard American Independence, sailing from Baltimore to Yorktown, Williamsburg, St. Michaels, and Annapolis. Explore colonial streets, museums, battlefields, maritime towns, wildlife-rich waterways, and historic harbors through guided tours and scenic cruising.
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Visit historic Minneapolis
from $15,890
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Complete Mississippi River

New Orleans - St. Paul - 23 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore Natchez's Grand Homes
  • Visit Oak Alley
  • Delve into Baton Rouge's history
  • Unravel Vicksburg's Civil War
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New Orleans / St. Paul
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Discover the Mighty Mississippi on a 23-day cruise covering 10 states aboard American Melody. Immerse in history, culture, and cuisine from New Orleans to Minneapolis, exploring charming ports along the way.
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Historic, car-free island with lake views in Mackinac Island, Michigan
from $7,995
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Great Lakes Treasures

Milwaukee to Milwaukee - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Great Lakes
  • Stroll Milwaukee RiverWalk
  • Ride Mackinac Island Carriage
  • Explore shipwrecks & cliffs
  • Discover Soo Locks History
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Milwaukee / Milwaukee
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Citizen Science, Scuba Diving
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Variable
Discover the treasures of the Great Lakes on a 10-day Viking cruise, from Milwaukee’s RiverWalk and Mackinac Island’s timeless charm to kayaking Killarney’s lakes and exploring the shipwrecks of Fathom Five. End in Chicago after hiking, wine tasting, and uncovering rich history, natural beauty, and culture along the way.
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Explore historic New Orleans
from $4,255
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Highlights of the Mississippi Cruise

New Orleans Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore the antebellum of Natchez
  • Visit historic Civil War sites
  • Discover Oak Alley's historic charm
  • Visit charming ports and cities
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New Orleans / New Orleans
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The American Melody hosts this 8-day Mississippi River cruise from New Orleans. Explore historic plantations, Civil War sites, and charming towns. Immerse in the rich culture, cuisine, and music of the Deep South.
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View monuments from the Civil War in Mississippi
from $4,610
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

Memphis - New Orleans - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Admire the diversity of New Orleans
  • Discover the cultures of the delta
  • Learn the history of Vicksburg
  • Enjoy the music of Memphis
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Memphis / New Orleans
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Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard American Heritage from Memphis to New Orleans along the Lower Mississippi River. Visit Cleveland, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, and Oak Alley. Explore Civil War landmarks, historic homes, museums, plantations, and Louisiana wetlands while discovering the history, music, and culture of the American South.
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Province House National Historic Site in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
from $6,799
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East Coast

Halifax Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Explore Halifax vibrant waterfront
  • Discover the Eastport coastline
  • Experience Yarmouth culture
  • Explore Charlottetown
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Halifax / Halifax
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Experience Halifax, Eastport, Sydney, and Charlottetown on an 11-day small ship cruise. Discover Atlantic Ocean sailing, coastal towns, and rich maritime heritage.
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