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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Seattle - 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 historic Boston
from $6,350
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Cape Codder Cruise

Boston, MA Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Glory
  • Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail
  • Tour Newport’s grand mansions
  • Enjoy Martha’s Vineyard Museum
  • See massive whale skeletons
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Boston / Boston
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Local Market Visits
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Embark on an 9-day Cape Cod cruise aboard American Glory, round-trip from Boston. Visit Provincetown, Plymouth, Martha’s Vineyard, Newport, and New Bedford. Step into colonial history, maritime culture, and coastal scenery.
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A Bald Eagle catches a fish.
from $10,404
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Explore San Juan and Gulf Islands
  • Observe a moving First Nations
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
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Seattle / Sitka
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Biking
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Board National Geographic Venture on this 14-day cruise to linger in the temperate rainforests and wildlife-rich channels of British Columbia, and enjoy ample time to explore the breathtaking fjords and towering glaciers of Southeast Alaska. You will explore San Juan & Gulf Islands and visit Glacier Bay National Park.
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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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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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Sunset casts a golden glow over Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Bridge
from $4,925
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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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Urban Exploration
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Variable
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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Visit historic Baltimore
from $6,590
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Celebrating America's 250th: An Exploration of History and Culture

Halifax - Baltimore - 8 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Talks by Martin Luther King III
  • Explore Boston’s Freedom Trail
  • Visit Newport mansions or sail bay
  • See New York’s Statue of Liberty
  • Explore Philadelphia historic sites
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Halifax / Baltimore
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Discover the 8-day Celebrating America's 250th Eastern Seaboard cruise on L'Austral from Halifax to Baltimore, featuring history-focused talks by Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King. Highlights include Boston’s Freedom Trail, Newport’s Gilded Age mansions, New York’s Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, and Philadelphia’s Independence Hall.
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Explore beautiful Alaska
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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
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Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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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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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $10,200
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Tacoma - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Haines eagle watching
  • Skagway historic railroad
  • Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord
  • Arrive at Tacoma waterfront
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Juneau / Friday Harbor
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day Alaska Inside Passage Cruise aboard American Constellation. Explore Juneau, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Petersburg, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Friday Harbor, and Tacoma. Observe whales, eagles, glaciers, and historic towns.
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Enjoy stunning views of Niagara Falls
from $9,499
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Five Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway

Chicago to Quebec - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Cruise scenic Lake Huron
  • Explore old Montreal
  • Experience Detroit’s rich heritage
  • Witness Soo Locks engineering
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Chicago / Quebec City
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Variable
Sail from Chicago to Quebec on a 15-day cruise through the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway aboard Victory II. Visit iconic destinations like Mackinac Island, Niagara Falls, and Montreal. Explore vibrant cities, historic sites, and scenic waterways.
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Stunning Niagara Falls
from $7,999
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Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway

Montreal - Chicago - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Explore Cleveland cultural landmark
  • Enjoy Lake Superior sailing
  • See Mackinac Island's charm
  • Witness Upper Peninsula scenery
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Montreal / Chicago
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Variable
Explore the Great Lakes on a 13-day cruise aboard Victory I from Montreal to Chicago. Sail the St. Lawrence River and five Great Lakes, explore Toronto, Niagara Falls, Detroit, and Mackinac Island, transit the Soo Locks, and enjoy scenic lake sailing with onboard enrichment and regional tastings.
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Historic, car-free island with lake views in Mackinac Island, Michigan
from $7,995
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Great Lakes Treasures

Milwaukee to Milwaukee - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Great Lakes
  • Stroll Milwaukee RiverWalk
  • Ride Mackinac Island Carriage
  • Explore shipwrecks & cliffs
  • Discover Soo Locks History
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Milwaukee / Milwaukee
Activities
Hiking, Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Fishing, Citizen Science, Scuba Diving
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Variable
Discover the treasures of the Great Lakes on a 10-day Viking cruise, from Milwaukee’s RiverWalk and Mackinac Island’s timeless charm to kayaking Killarney’s lakes and exploring the shipwrecks of Fathom Five. End in Chicago after hiking, wine tasting, and uncovering rich history, natural beauty, and culture along the way.
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Hatley Castle, Victoria
from $5,954
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Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Learn the histories of First Nation
  • Search for killer whales
  • Enjoy a private evening event
  • Kayak and hike the wildlife coasts
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Seattle / Seattle
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Variable
Discover the powerful wilderness and warm charm of the Pacific Northwest over a wide-ranging week in the San Juan Islands and British Columbia on an 8-day expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Venture. Explore remote islands and sail through channels that teem with sea life and visit charming towns and First Nations heritage sites.
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