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Visit the community of Wrangell, Alaska
from $10,200
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Tacoma - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Glacier Bay cruising
  • Sail at Tracy Arm Fjord
  • Learn Norwegian heritage
  • Spot humpback whales
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Juneau / Friday Harbor
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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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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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Wine Tasting
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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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Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Urban Exploration
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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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Near Haines, Alaska
from $9,065
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Alaska's Inside Passage and Tracy Arm

Sitka to Vancouver - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Learn Sitka cultural heritage
  • Search for Inian Islands wildlife
  • Explore Southeast Alaska fjords
  • Explore Prince Rupert museums
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Sitka / Vancouver, BC
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Embark and explore through Alaska’s Inside Passage on an 8-day cruise aboard Greg Mortimer, from Sitka to Vancouver. Navigate fjords, islands, and wild coastlines by expedition ship and Zodiac. Kayak near glaciers, spot whales and sea lions, and explore Tlingit and First Nations heritage in remote communities.
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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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Relax on the shores of the Great Lakes
from $8,299
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5 Great Lakes + St. Lawrence Seaway: Chicago to Montreal

Chicago to Montreal - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Sail all five Great Lakes
  • Visit car-free Mackinac Island
  • Tour the historic Soo Locks
  • Stand near thundering Niagara Falls
  • Visit Chicago's Millennium Park
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Chicago / Saint Lawrence River
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Local Market Visits, Biking
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A 13-day cruise across all five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway, aboard Victory II. Sail from Chicago to Montreal by way of ten ports, including Mackinac Island, the Soo Locks, and Niagara Falls. A good fit for travelers drawn to North American history and lakeside cities, without the crowds of an ocean cruise.
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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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Variable
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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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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Alaska native clan house and totems
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau, AK to Tacoma, WA - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Explore Juneau's District
  • Discover Haines Cultural Heritage
  • See Glacier Bay Wildlife
  • Discover Friday Harbor History
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Juneau / Friday Harbor
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Whale Watching, Hiking, Kayaking
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Explore Southeast Alaska and the Pacific Northwest from Juneau to Tacoma aboard American Constellation on a 16-day cruise. Visit Haines, Glacier Bay, Petersburg, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Friday Harbor and Anacortes while learning about Alaska Native cultures, fishing, logging, maritime history, and wildlife along the Inside Passage and Puget Sound.
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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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Cooking Classes
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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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