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Aerial view of Juneau, Alaska
from $8,500
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle to Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Explorer
  • Explore Glacier Bay Wilderness
  • Discover Misty Fjords Beauty
  • Connect With Tlingit Culture
  • Search Chichagof Island Bears
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Seattle / Juneau
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Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Experience a 13-day Seattle to Juneau expedition cruise aboard Wilderness Explorer. Explore Sucia Island, Canada's Inside Passage, Misty Fjords National Monument, Ketchikan, Thomas Bay, Chichagof Island, Icy Strait, and Glacier Bay National Park. Discover wildlife, Indigenous culture, kayaking, hiking, and remote wilderness across Alaska.
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Observe a magnificent brown bear family roaming their natural habitat during a Katmai National Park expedition, Alaska Geographic Harbor
from $11,115
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Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands

Southbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • Explore historic Nome
  • Uncover Dutch Harbor history
  • Scout for brown bears in Katmai
  • Cruise icy glacier waters
  • Navigate the Inside Passage
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Seattle / Vancouver, BC
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Kayaking, Citizen Science, Snorkeling
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Variable
Experience an 18-day Alaska & British Columbia expedition cruise aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen, traveling from Seattle to Vancouver via Nome, the Aleutian Islands, Katmai, Kodiak, Icy Bay, Sitka, Wrangell, Misty Fjords and the Inside Passage.
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Guests explore Tracy Arm by Zodiac near calving South Sawyer Glacier, Southeast Alaska
from $6,835
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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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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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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $6,835
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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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Explore the massive glaciers of Icy Bay, Alaska, on an exclusive zodiac boat
from $6,152
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Fjords of the Great Land

Vancouver to Anchorage - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MS Roald Amundsen
  • Sail the Inside Passage
  • Explore Misty Fjords
  • View Klawock's totem poles
  • Cruise Prince William Sound
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Vancouver, BC / Anchorage
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day Alaska cruise aboard MS Roald Amundsen from Vancouver to Anchorage . Sail through the Inside Passage, Misty Fjords, Klawock, Icy Bay, Valdez, and Prince William Sound, with opportunities to see tidewater glaciers, mountains, wildlife, and Indigenous cultures along the way.
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Visit historic Baltimore
from $11,570
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East Coast Inland Passage Cruise

Baltimore, MD to Amelia Island - 16 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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Variable
Embark on a 16-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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Golden light over the Chicago skyline
from $6,799
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All Five Great Lakes

Chicago to Toronto - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Visit Chicago’s Art Institute
  • Sail scenic Lake Michigan
  • Discover Milwaukee city
  • Visit Niagara Falls
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Chicago / Toronto
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Chicago to Toronto aboard Victory II on an 11-day cruise, exploring the best of the Great Lakes. Discover a mix of vibrant cities, quiet natural beauty, historic landmarks, and cultural icons throughout this immersive Great Lakes journey.
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Enjoy the stunning scenery of Lake Superior
from $7,499
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All Five Great Lakes

Chicago - Toronto - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Lake Michigan crossing
  • Stroll Milwaukee Riverwalk
  • Visit Cleveland Rock Hall
  • Niagara Falls visit
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Chicago / Toronto
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day Great Lakes cruise from Chicago to Toronto aboard Victory I, exploring cities, islands, and historical sites. Enjoy scenic sailings and unique excursions.
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Explore beautiful Alaska
from $9,065
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Alaska’s Inside Passage and Hubbard Glacier

Vancouver to Sitka - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Discover Misty Fjords by Zodiac
  • Wrangell Narrows navigation
  • Explore Southeast Alaska islands
  • Paddle along Chichagof Island
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Vancouver, BC / Sitka
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Greg Mortimer, from Vancouver to Sitka through Alaska’s Inside Passage. Navigate fjords, glaciers, and remote islands by Zodiac and kayak. Spot whales, bears, and eagles, explore Misty Fjords, Wrangell Narrows, and Chichagof Island, and discover rich ecosystems and pristine wilderness unique to this route.
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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
  • Tour Newport's Gilded Age mansions
  • Stroll Savannah’s historic squares
  • Discover Norfolk’s naval heritage
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Jacksonville / Halifax
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
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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Enjoy the scenery of the Great Lakes
from $8,299
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Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway

Chicago - Montreal - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Niagara Falls visit
  • See Cleveland Rock Hal
  • Observe Soo Locks transit
  • Mackinac Island cycling
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Chicago / Montreal
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Chicago to Montreal on a 13-day cruise aboard Victory I, exploring iconic cities, engineering marvels, and natural wonders. Scenic lake crossings offer time to unwind between dynamic destinations.
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Explore the rocky shores and clear waters of Lake Superior
from $6,799
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All Five Great Lakes

Toronto to Chicago - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • See powerful Niagara Falls
  • Explore Cleveland’s rock history
  • Tour Milwaukee’s lakefront gems
  • Visit peaceful Mackinac Island
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Toronto / Chicago
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise the Great Lakes from Toronto to Chicago on an 11-day cruise aboard Victory I. Explore museums, historic districts, and natural wonders while enjoying relaxing scenic days at sea.
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