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Explore remote villages on one of the below 11 unique East Coast of US cultural experiences for 2026 or 2027. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing, and Wine Tasting and cost from $5,750 for experiences of 8 to 15 days. Tell us about your ideal East Coast of US cultural trip and our East Coast of US experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.

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Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard
from $10,170
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New England Explorer

Boston Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard American Patriot
  • Visit Portland Head Lighthouse
  • Learn about Wabanaki culture
  • Tour Bath's Maritime Museum
  • Discover Martha’s Vineyard Museum
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Boston / Boston
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Embark on a 12-day coastal cruise of New England aboard American Patriot. Visit Portland, Rockland, Bar Harbor, Boothbay Harbor, Bath, Gloucester, Newport, and Martha’s Vineyard. Enjoy guided tours, seafood feasts, museums, and scenic cruising.
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Tour colorful, historic Charleston, South Carolina
from $6,575
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Southeast Sea Islands Cruise

Charleston to Amelia Island - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Liberty
  • Tour historic Charleston homes
  • Explore Beaufort’s Cypress Wetlands
  • Visit Mighty Eighth Museum
  • Walk Savannah’s historic district
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Charleston / Amelia Island
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Cruise the southeastern coast on a 9-day voyage from Charleston, South Carolina to Amelia Island, Florida, aboard American Liberty. Explore Savannah, Beaufort, Hilton Head, and more.
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Visit historic Baltimore
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East Coast Inland Passage Cruise

Baltimore, MD to Amelia Island - 15 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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Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing
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Embark on a 15-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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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
from $7,070
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Hudson River Fall Foliage

New York - New York - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Glory
  • Visit Sleepy Hollow landmarks
  • Tour West Point Academy
  • Discover Hyde Park’s history
  • Admire Vanderbilt Mansion
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New York / Catskill
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Embark on a scenic Hudson River 8-day cruise from New York to Albany aboard American Glory. Visit historic sites in Sleepy Hollow, West Point, Kingston, Hyde Park, and Catskill. Enjoy scenic views, onboard enrichment, and cultural landmarks. Experience the beauty and history of the Hudson River on this unforgettable journey.
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Sailing in Boston
from $5,750
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Northeast Harbors Cruise

Boston - New York - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Glory
  • Visit the Massachusetts Maritime
  • Explore the Mystic Seaport Museum
  • Travel to Old Saybrook
  • Stroll around Sag Harbor
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Boston / New York City
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Join this 8-day Yankee Seaports cruise from Boston to New York aboard American Glory. Explore historic Boston before visiting picturesque Plymouth, MA, and the grandeur of Newport. Dive into maritime history in New London, Mystic, and Essex, CT. Lastly, enjoy an evening cruise around New York Harbor.
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Enjoy scenic New England
from $7,790
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New England Islands

Providence Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Liberty
  • Enjoy Block Island's beaches
  • Explore Whaling Museum New Bedford
  • Discover Martha's Vineyard's towns
  • Learn whaling legacy and maritime
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Nantucket / Newport
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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard American Liberty through New England, exploring maritime history from Providence to Newport. Indulge in lobster bakes, visit whaling museums, and wander charming cobblestone streets.
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View of downtown Tampa, Florida, from above, along the Hillsborough River shoreline
from $6,575
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Florida Gulf Coast & Keys Cruise

St. Petersburg Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Patriot
  • Visit Marco Island Museum
  • Key West historic sites
  • Discover military history
  • Explore Sunken Gardens
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Tampa / Key West
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Wine Tasting, Snorkeling
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Embark on a 9-day Florida Gulf Coast and Keys cruise aboard American Patriot. Walk historic streets, visit museums, spot wildlife, relax on beaches, and enjoy onboard enrichment. Stops include Marco Island, Key West, and Punta Gorda.
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Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence: Quebec to the Canadian Maritimes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto - Boston - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Sail the scenic St. Lawrence Seaway
  • Visit Montreal, a cosmopolitan city
  • Explore Prince Edward Island
  • Experience the Acadian culture
  • Explore Nova Scotia and Lunenburg
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Toronto / Boston
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Explore eastern Canada and New England on a 13-day Smithsonian Journeys cruise. Sail from Toronto to Boston with stops in Quebec, PEI, Nova Scotia, and Cape Cod. Highlights include Montreal, Tadoussac, Magdalen Islands, Charlottetown, and Lunenburg. Includes expert talks and a shore excursion in each port.
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Au revoir Quebec City
from $6,799
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New England and Canada

Portland to Quebec City - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Discover what Portland has to offer
  • Discover Halifax and the Citadel
  • Explore Charlottetown landmarks
  • Hike to Cartier's site at Gaspe
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Portland / Quebec City
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Embark on an 11-day Victory II cruise from Portland to Quebec City. Explore Portland’s Old Port and Museum of Art, relax at sea, then visit Halifax’s boardwalk, Citadel, and Titanic graves. Sail the Strait of Canso to Charlottetown and then hike Gaspe’s sea cliffs, see Baie-Comeau, and spot whales in Saguenay Fjords. Disembark in Old Quebec.
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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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Hiking, Kayaking, Citizen Science, Biking, Fishing
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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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See historic lighthouses on the American East Coast
from $6,799
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New England and Canada

Quebec - Portland - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Witness Saguenay Fjords' wildlife
  • Explore Baie-Comeau and Gaspe
  • Explore Charlottetown landmarks
  • Explore Strait of Canso and Halifax
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Quebec City / Portland
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Whale Watching
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Sail from Quebec City to Portland, Maine, on an 11-day cruise aboard Victory II. Enjoy a hotel stay in Old Quebec, then explore Saguenay Fjords, Baie-Comeau, Gaspe, and Charlottetown. Cruise through the Strait of Canso, visit Halifax, and end in Portland. Experience coastal towns, local culture, wildlife, and peaceful sea days.
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