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Three Killer Whales swimming side by side.
from $14,434
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A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii

Northbound - 15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Sail into deep fjords & channels
  • Encounter & observe varied wildlife
  • Visit Haida Gwaii
  • Kayak in Misty Fjord's backwaters
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Vancouver, BC / Ford's Terror
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On this 15-day cruise aboard the Sea Bird, explore Alaska's Inside Passage, coastal British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii on this small ship adventure cruise. You'll visit Glacier Bay National Park, Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, Misty Fjords, and Tracy Arm, where you can see the pristine wilderness of this region and search for fascinating wildlife.
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Breaching Orca Whale
from $16,317
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Epic Alaska and British Columbia

Vancouver Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Learn First Nations history
  • Search for Icy Strait mammals
  • See Chichagof Island wildlife
  • Search for humpback and orca whales
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Vancouver, BC / Vancouver, BC
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day cruise through Alaska and British Columbia aboard Greg Mortimer. Sail the Inside Passage, explore fjords and islands by Zodiac and kayak, encounter whales and bears, and reach glaciers and remote wilderness.
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Experience Alaska from the water, where serene kayaking encounters the raw beauty of the wild
from $5,800
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Northern Passages with Glacier Bay & Sitka

Juneau to Sitka - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Endeavour
  • Kayak Glacier Bay waters
  • Search Chichagof brown bears
  • Navigate Baranof island fjords
  • Visit historic Sitka landmarks
  • Walk Sitka historic park
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Juneau / Sitka
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Snorkeling
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Variable
Travel 8 days from Juneau to Sitka aboard Safari Endeavour. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Tongass National Forest, and remote islands. Activities include hiking, kayaking, and skiff tours. Wildlife sightings may include whales, bears, and seabirds.
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Visit Portsmouth
from $7,299
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New England and Canada

Portland - Toronto - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Explore Portland
  • Watch whales in Saguenay Fjords
  • Walk Old Quebec streets
  • Explore Charlottetown history
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Portland / Toronto
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Variable
Experience a 12-day cruise from Portland to Toronto aboard Victory I and enjoy coastal views, local cuisine, and relaxing days at sea. This immersive journey blends Canadian culture, maritime history, and scenic waterways for a unique small-ship cruising experience.
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Charming Quebec City
from $6,799
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Quebec City To Portland

Quebec City - Portland - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Explore Quebec City Old Port
  • See Baie-Comeau coastal landscapes
  • Portsmouth harbor historic town
  • Strait of Canso sailing
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Quebec City / Portland
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Urban Exploration
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Variable
Travel on a 12-day cruise from Quebec City to Portland aboard Victory II. Start in Quebec City and sail the St. Lawrence River to Saguenay, Baie-Comeau, Gaspe, Charlottetown, Halifax, and Portsmouth before ending in Portland. Explore fjords, coastal villages, historic ports, and Atlantic waters rich with maritime heritage.
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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $63,500
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Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

Eastbound - 24 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Herschel Island wildlife viewing
  • Northwest Passage cruising
  • Lancaster Sound wildlife searches
  • See Baffin Island Arctic scenery
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Anchorage / Reykjavik
Activities
Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits
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Variable
Travel from Anchorage and Nome through Arctic Canada, Greenland, and Iceland on a 24-day cruise on National Geographic Resolution. Navigate the Northwest Passage while exploring Herschel Island, Devon Island, Baffin Island, Disko Bay, and Nuuk. Search for polar bears, whales, and Arctic foxes across icy coastlines and glacier-carved channels.
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Explore beautiful Alaska
from $16,975
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Grand Alaska National Parks

Fairbanks, AK​ to Juneau, AK - 19 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Glacier Bay ice views
  • Visit Denali National Park
  • Experience Sitka historic park walk
  • See the Kenai Fjords and wildlife
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Fairbanks / Juneau
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Experience Alaska on a comprehensive 19-day land and cruise journey aboard American Constellation. Travel through Fairbanks, Denali, Anchorage, Seward, Juneau, Glacier Bay, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, and Frederick Sound. Explore national parks, encounter wildlife, and join guided cultural tours across Alaska’s most iconic landscapes.
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $14,425
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Alaska National Parks

Fairbanks - Juneau - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Fairbanks cultural touring
  • View Denali wildlife
  • Ride a glass-domed train
  • Watch bald eagles in Haines
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Fairbanks / Juneau
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Variable
Embark a 16-day Alaska land and sea journey from Fairbanks to Juneau aboard American Constitution. Explore Denali, Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay, Haines, Petersburg, Wrangell, and Endicott Arm. Ride a dome train, watch whales and glaciers, and enjoy expert-led excursions with rare access to protected waters.
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Alaska
from $9,275
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Alaskan Explorer Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Watch for breaching whales
  • Discover Haines’ rich history
  • Visit charming Sitka
  • Travel through Frederick Sound
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Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Local Market Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day Alaskan Explorer cruise aboard the American Constitution, taking in Alaska’s untouched landscapes. The adventure begins and ends in Juneau, with stops in Haines, Glacier Bay, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, and Dawes Glacier.
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $6,725
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Southeast Alaska Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Explore Juneau's downtown
  • Discover wildlife in Haines
  • See Glacier Bay National Park
  • Explore Petersburg
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Juneau / Juneau
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Variable
Experience a 9-day Alaska Inside Passage cruise roundtrip from Juneau aboard American Constitution. Navigate Glacier Bay National Park, Endicott Arm, and Wrangell Narrows while exploring Haines, Petersburg, and Wrangell through guided wildlife and cultural excursions.
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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
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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
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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