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Take a trip back in time on one of these 11 Portland archaeology tours in 2026. Explore ruins, excavations, and archaeology digs near hot spots such as on a guided private or small group tour with an exceptional multi-lingual guide aided by historians and archaeologists. These 11 archaeology trips also afford plenty of opportunities to enjoy Urban Exploration, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits, and Village VisitsTell one of our Portland travel experts about your ideal archaeology trip they will help you start planning a seamless adventure.
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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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Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, 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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Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard
from $7,180
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Charm and heritage of the North American shores

Halifax to New York - 9 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • See Lunenburg UNESCO historic town
  • Eastport Maritime Historic Site
  • See Newport Gilded Age mansions
  • Martha's Vineyard island escape
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Halifax / New York
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Explore Canada and New England on a 9-day cruise aboard L'Austral. Visit Halifax, Lunenburg, Yarmouth, Eastport, Portland, Boston, Oak Bluffs, Newport, and New York. Discover maritime history, UNESCO heritage sites, coastal landscapes, iconic landmarks, and charming seaside towns throughout the voyage.
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Visit Portsmouth
from $7,299
Save $6000
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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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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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Stroll by the river running through Quebec City
from $7,299
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Five Great Lakes + St. Lawrence Seaway: Portland to Toronto

Portland to Toronto - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Cruise Atlantic Canada to Toronto
  • Wander UNESCO Old Quebec
  • Discover Charlottetown's history
  • Sail the Saguenay Fjord
  • Tour Old Montreal's basilica
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Portland / Toronto
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Embark on a 13-day cruise Victory II and sail from Portland, Maine to Toronto, Ontario, calling at Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec City, and Montreal. This voyage links rugged Atlantic shores, deep glacial fjords, and Great Lakes channels into one seamless passage across North American coastal waterways.
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from $25,010
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Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto - Boston - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Sail the scenic St. Lawrence Seaway
  • Stroll Old Montreal streets
  • Explore Prince Edward Island
  • Experience the Acadian culture
  • Explore Nova Scotia and Lunenburg
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Toronto / Boston
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Wine Tasting
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Variable
Sail Canada’s St. Lawrence Seaway on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Bellot. Visit Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Tadoussac, Charlottetown, Magdalen Islands, Sydney, Lunenburg, Portland, and Boston. Enjoy whale watching, historic tours, cultural experiences, scenic landscapes, and regional cuisine throughout this journey.
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Colorful sunrise at Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine
from $9,899
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East Coast: Jacksonville to Halifax

Jacksonville to Halifax - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Explore Jacksonville's waterfront
  • Discover Brunswick’s Golden Isles
  • Stroll Savannah’s historic squares
  • Discover Norfolk’s naval heritage
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Jacksonville / Halifax
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Variable
Sail from Jacksonville to Halifax aboard Victory I, visiting historic coastal ports in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Nova Scotia. Explore waterfronts, museums, historic sites, mansions, naval landmarks, and lighthouses along the Atlantic coast.
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire
from $9,899
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East Coast: Halifax to Jacksonville

Halifax to Jacksonville - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • See Portland Head Light
  • Discover Provincetown galleries
  • Tour Newport's grand mansions
  • See Charleston's historic landmarks
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Halifax / Jacksonville
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Embark on a 16-day East Coast cruise aboard Victory I. Explore Halifax and Peggy’s Cove before visiting Portland, Portsmouth, Provincetown, Newport, and New London. Continue south to Norfolk, Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah, Brunswick, and Jacksonville. Experience New England’s coastal heritage, Southern history, and Atlantic scenery.
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Aerial View of Halifax Skyline
from $5,999
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New England and Canada

Montreal to Portland - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Sail the Saguenay Fjords
  • Explore Canada history sites
  • Halifax waterfront walk
  • Atlantic Ocean crossing
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Montreal / Portland
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Variable
Set sail on a 10-day cruise from Montreal to Portland aboard Victory I. Experience Montreal’s European charm and explore Quebec City’s historic streets. Enjoy whale-watching in Saguenay Fjord and discover Charlottetown’s coastal beauty. Sail through the Strait of Canso, visit Halifax’s bustling waterfront, and end in vibrant Portland, Maine.
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Visit Portsmouth
from $18,198
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5 Great Lakes + St. Lawrence Seaway: Montreal to Jacksonville

Montreal to Jacksonville - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Watch Saguenay Fjord belugas
  • Kayak Gaspe's Forillon coastline
  • Tour Halifax's hilltop Citadel
  • Admire Newport's Cliff Walk
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Montreal / Jacksonville
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Whale Watching, Local Market Visits, Kayaking
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Variable
Embark on a 29-day voyage aboard Victory I, from Montreal to Jacksonville, linking the St. Lawrence Seaway with the Atlantic Seaboard. Walk Old Quebec, watch beluga whales in the Saguenay Fjord, and explore Halifax and Newport before reaching Florida.
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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
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Montreal / Portland
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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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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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Variable
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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