Urban Exploration Tours & Cruises

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.

Cruise aboard American Heritage on a 9-day cruise from New Orleans to Memphis along the Mississippi River. Visit Oak Alley, Baton Rouge, Natchez, Vicksburg, and Cleveland. Explore historic plantations, Civil War sites, blues landmarks, museums, and riverfront towns while experiencing the culture and history of the American South.

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.

Embark on an 11-day All Five Great Lakes cruise aboard Victory II and explore cultural hubs like Cleveland and Detroit, visit Niagara Falls, and relax on car-free Mackinac Island. Enjoy scenic days on Lake Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Superior.

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.

Embark on a 17-day cruise aboard the Viking Great Lakes, exploring Niagara Falls, Detroit's skyline, and Georgian Bay's islands. Experience historic locks and remote coastal communities while enjoying the natural beauty and maritime heritage of this region.

Set sail on a 10-day cruise on the Ohio River aboard American Symphony, sailing Louisville to Pittsburgh with stops in Madison, Cincinnati, and Marietta. Between days of scenic cruising, explore bourbon country, Underground Railroad history, and riverbank wildlife.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.