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Enjoy scenic New England
from $7,415
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New England Islands

Providence Roundtrip - 9 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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Martha's Vineyard / Newport
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Embark on an 9-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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Traveler on a glacier tour of Alaska.
from $11,200
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Alaska’s Prince William Sound Explorer with Cordova

Seward Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
  • Discover dozens of glaciers
  • Visit Cordova
  • Explore narrowing waterways
  • Enjoy different activities
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Seward / Seward
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Explore Alaska on an 8-day cruise from Seward to Seward aboard Safari Explorer. Visit Icy Bay, Knight Island, Cordova, and Columbia Glacier. Travel through Prince William Sound with time for kayaking, skiff tours, and guided hikes in remote coastal landscapes shaped by glaciers and wildlife.
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Explore beautiful Montreal
from $10,895
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Autumn Foliage of Canada & America's East Coast

Montreal - New York - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Explore Montreal Old Town
  • Tour Pictou to explore museums
  • View Oak Bluffs gingerbread cottage
  • Admire New York City skyline
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Montreal / New York City
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Urban Exploration, Village Visits
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Join a 12-day cruise on the Scenic Eclipse along Canada's eastern coast and New England, exploring historic Quebec City and Halifax's rich Scottish and Acadian heritage. Enjoy stops in Oak Bluffs' colorful gingerbread houses and the Cape Cod Canal, finishing with an overnight stay in New York City.
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Explore beautiful Alaska
from $11,200
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Alaska's Coastal Treasures

Seward to Juneau - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
  • Explore Driftwood Bay’s wild coast
  • Wander Kayak Island’s rugged shore
  • Experience Icy Bay’s glacier views
  • Step onto historic George Island
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Seward / Juneau
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Set sail on a 14-day cruise from Seward to Juneau aboard the Safari Explorer, navigating remote waters and hidden bays rarely seen by others. This expedition follows the path of history's boldest explorers, embracing Alaska's wild, untamed spirit.
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Explore the landscape of the Pacific northwest
from $5,425
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Puget Sound & San Juan Islands Cruise

Tacoma Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Discover Tacoma Museum District
  • Cruise at Puget Sound
  • Spot Orcas near Friday Harbor
  • Explore Port Townsend museums
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Friday Harbor / Port Townsend
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Embark on a 9-day Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands cruise aboard American Constellation. Experience whale watching, national parks, maritime museums, and charming coastal towns while enjoying guided excursions and cultural discoveries along the Pacific Northwest coastline.
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A pair of spyhopping orcas
from $5,425
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Puget Sound & San Juan Islands Cruise

Tacoma Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Visit the Tacoma museum district
  • Explore Victoria's Butchart Garden
  • Experience Scandinavian heritage
  • Explore Olympic National Park
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Friday Harbor / Port Townsend
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Wine Tasting
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Embark on a 9-day Puget Sound and San Juan Islands aboard American Constitution through Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. Discover Tacoma’s museums, Anacortes’ harbor, Friday Harbor’s orcas, Victoria’s gardens, Port Angeles’ Olympic scenery, Port Townsend’s history, and Poulsbo’s Norwegian charm.
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Relax on the sunny beaches of the Bahamas
from $24,990
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Sounds of Discovery: New York to the Bahamas

New York - Nassau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Explore Buenos Aires’ districts
  • Admire Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Navigate Beagle Channel
  • Witness Antarctic wildlife
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New York City / Nassau
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours, Snorkeling
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Experience a 13-day cruise from New York City to Nassau aboard the Scenic Eclipse, featuring stops in Bermuda, Turks and Caicos, San Salvador, Bimini, and Miami. This journey blends culture, history, and relaxation.
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View of the Haystack Hill, Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska, USA.
from $30,583
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Alaska to Japan: Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture

Eastbound - 20 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Sail on Baby Pass near Dutch Harbor
  • St. Paul fur seals
  • Cruise beside St. George cliffs
  • Witness Aleutian wildlife
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Otaru / Anchorage
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Local Market Visits
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Travel from Sapporo through Hokkaido, the Aleutian Islands, and Alaska on a 20-day cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution. Explore Otaru, Aomori, Kushiro, Dutch Harbor, St. Paul, and Nome while visiting seafood markets, temples, volcanic coastlines, and remote wildlife habitats.
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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $63,500
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Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

Eastbound - 24 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Herschel Island wildlife viewing
  • Northwest Passage cruising
  • Lancaster Sound wildlife searches
  • See Baffin Island Arctic scenery
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Anchorage / Reykjavik
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Kayaking, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits
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Travel from Anchorage and Nome through Arctic Canada, Greenland, and Iceland on a 24-day cruise on National Geographic Resolution. Navigate the Northwest Passage while exploring Herschel Island, Devon Island, Baffin Island, Disko Bay, and Nuuk. Search for polar bears, whales, and Arctic foxes across icy coastlines and glacier-carved channels.
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Kayaking and Zodiac Cruising in Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland
from $50,995
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Traversing the Northwest Passage

Toronto - Anchorage - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Sisimiut whale bone gate
  • Visit Pond Inlet pristine fjords
  • Admire Prince Leopold seabirds
  • See Beaufort Sea wildlife
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Toronto / Anchorage
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Photography Seminars
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Join a 29-day cruise on the Greg Mortimer, starting with a night in Toronto before flying to Nuuk. Explore Greenland's stunning landscapes, interact with local Inuit communities, and visit historic sites, including Franklin expedition remnants and majestic icebergs.
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Houses of Greenland
from $32,299
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Journey Across The Northwest Passage

Anchorage - Reykjavik - 25 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Sail Northwest Passage route
  • View Ilulissat’s giant icebergs
  • Spot wildlife on Devon
  • Discover Cambridge Bay traditions
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Anchorage / Reykjavik
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Spa Relaxation
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Explore Arctic landscapes and remote cultures on a 25-day cruise aboard Seabourn Venture from Anchorage, Alaska, to Reykjavík, Iceland. Travel through the Northwest Passage, visit Inuit communities like Cambridge Bay and Pond Inlet, and stop in Greenland’s towns, including Nuuk and Ilulissat, known for their icebergs and colorful homes.
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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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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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