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Picture yourself on a small ship cruise in North America, taking in the beautiful sights of JuneauSitkaGlacier Bay National ParkMemphis, and Paducah. This is your chance to see some of the most stunning villages, landscapes, and wildlife in the world while enjoying the company of other travelers and learning about different cultures. Our North America cruises start from $2,640 to $183,760 for cruises of 6 to 29 daysContact one of Adventure Life's North America cruise specialists for help planning a seamless trip.
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Explore beautiful and historic Montreal
from $17,100
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Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence: Québec to the Canadian Maritimes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto - Boston - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Sail the scenic St. Lawrence Seaway
  • Visit Montreal, a cosmopolitan city
  • Visit Old Quebec, a UNESCO site
  • Colonial seaport of Charlottetown
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Toronto / Boston
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On this 15-day Fall Foliage cruise from Toronto to Boston aboard Le Champlain, explore the stunning coastlines of eastern Canada and northern New England. Sail the St. Lawrence Seaway, visiting cities like Montréal, Québec City, and Charlottetown. Discover Nova Scotia's history in Baddeck, Louisbourg, and Lunenburg before concluding in Boston.
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Visit Louisiana's capital city of Baton Rouge
from $3,630
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Historic Mississippi River Cruise

New Orleans Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Experience Natchez’s beauty
  • 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 Heritage 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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Musk Ox roaming the Northwest Passage
from $13,295
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Canada’s Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Experience the Canadian Arctic
  • Search for iconic Arctic wildlife
  • Enjoy flightseeing and heli landing
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Calgary / Calgary
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Adventure Options, Land & Sea Exploration
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Join a 12-day adventure cruise around the Canadian High Arctic aboard the Ultramarine. See the unique wonders and the breathtaking environment at the top of the world through adventure activities like helicopter flightseeing, wildlife tracking, and trekking.
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Mackinac Island, Michigan
from $10,570
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A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto - Milwaukee - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Explore Toronto's vibrant museums
  • Admire Niagara Falls' splendor
  • Navigate Detroit's waterways
  • Enjoy Chicago's urban elegance
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Toronto / Milwaukee
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Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits
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Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to explore the breathtaking Great Lakes. Begin in vibrant Toronto, marvel at Niagara Falls, explore Manitoulin Island, traverse the Soo Locks into Lake Superior, and relive Mackinac Island’s Victorian charm before concluding in Milwaukee.
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Mendenhall Glacier
from $5,300
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Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise

Vancouver to Seward - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Moon
  • Witness Vancouver’s 360-degree view
  • Sail Alaska’s Inside Passage
  • Discover Ketchikan’s totem poles
  • Visit Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier
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Vancouver, BC / Seward
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Experience the perfect blend of city life and natural beauty in Vancouver, followed by Alaska’s majestic landscapes and wildlife on this 8-day cruise aboard the Silver Moon. Sail through Alaska’s Inside Passage and visit Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Seward for totem poles, glaciers, and historic sites.
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A view from the cliffs of Gros Morne National Park.
from $9,595
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Newfoundland Circumnavigation

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore vibrant St. John’s
  • Visit French Saint-Pierre
  • Hike Gros Morne’s Tablelands
  • Step into Viking history
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St. John's / St. John's
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Sailing
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Sail on a 12-day Newfoundland Circumnavigation cruise through Newfoundland and Labrador aboard the Ocean Nova, where history, culture, and nature come together. Explore Miawpukek’s Indigenous heritage, the charming fishing village of Francois, and the geological wonders of Gros Morne National Park.
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $10,620
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Seattle - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Experience Skagway
  • Witness Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover Haines
  • Explore Juneau
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Juneau / Seattle
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Embark on a 16-day cruise aboard the American Constellation, sailing through the serene Inside Passage from Washington's Puget Sound to Alaska's southeastern panhandle. Discover historic sites, scenic wonders, and vibrant ports on guided excursions.
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Bald eagles resting
from $10,777
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Explore the San Juan Islands
  • Observe a traditional performance
  • Learn about the local cultures
  • Search for humpback whales
  • Kayak Misty Fjord’s waters
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Explore the San Juan Islands, British Columbia’s Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska on this exciting 14-day expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Quest. Enjoy exclusive encounters with this region's iconic wildlife, including bears, whales, eagles and more, as you hike & kayak through pristine temperate landscapes.
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $8,965
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Alaskan Explorer Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Explore Juneau
  • Experience Inside Passage
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Explore Haines
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Juneau / Juneau
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Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the American Constellation, departing and returning to Juneau. Experience historical sites, stunning scenery, and lively ports in Southern Alaska and the Inside Passage, including visits to Mendenhall Glacier and Tracy Arm Fjord's waterfalls, cultural excursions, and outdoor adventures.
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Viking settlement, Anse-aux-Meadows
from $6,995
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Newfoundland Circumnavigation

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Visit Newfoundland´s remote reaches
  • Hike phenomenal landscapes
  • Travel with naturalists & musicians
  • Visit an antique Viking settelement
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St. John's / St. John's
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Board the Ocean Endeavour on this 11-day autumn expedition cruise of Newfoundland and Labrador, ideally timed for viewing spectacular fall colors and the best hiking weather. Starting and ending in historic St. John's, experience Newfoundland's lively culture and dramatic scenery with daily expedition stops and community visits.
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Explore the rocky shores and clear waters of Lake Superior
from $9,699
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Great Lakes and Thunder Bay

Chicago Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • See Chicago’s stunning skyline
  • Take a horse-drawn carriage tour
  • Visit Iron Industry Museum
  • Visit the historic Soo Locks
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Chicago / Chicago
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Embark on a 16-day cruise from Chicago aboard the Victory II, exploring the Great Lakes' diverse landscapes and historic cities. Enjoy horse-drawn carriage tours, visit museums, and explore historic sites.
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Alaska wildlife tours and brown bear fishing for salmon
from $6,500
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Alaska's Glacier Country

8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover orca and humpback whales
  • Enjoy wildlife viewing
  • Admire Alaska's natural beauty
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Juneau / Juneau
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Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Make the most out of this 8-day cruise aboard Safari Quest as you explore the wilderness and encounter marine animals by kayaking, paddle boarding and taking a skiff into remote inlets. Never miss the beautiful Blue glaciers that can capture your heart while looking at it.
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $6,223
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Juneau - Sitka - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • View unique wildlife such as orcas
  • Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
  • Explore Alaskan ecosystems
  • Hike & kayak in Icy Strait
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Explore Southeast Alaska aboard National Geographic Venture on its 8-day Alaska cruise from Juneau to Sitka. Hike over the spongy earth and float past massive icebergs, glaciers, and, with some luck, bears , humpback wales, wolves, moose, sea otters, orcas, sea lions, or mountain goats.
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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
from $7,235
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Hudson River Fall Foliage

New York Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Glory
  • Visit the Kaaterskill Falls
  • Explore the New York State Museum
  • Enjoy cheese and apple tasting
  • Learn the marine history
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New York / New York
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Join the 8-day Hudson River Fall Foliage cruise aboard American Glory from New York. Witness vibrant autumn colors along the river and explore historic ports of call like the Vanderbilt Mansion and West Point, guided by local experts. Relax on the American Liberty, enjoying cocktails and regionally-inspired cuisine with fellow travelers.
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A Bald Eagle catches a fish.
from $9,802
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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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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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Family - Family on skiff with the Legacy
from $6,700
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Kids in Nature, Wild Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Explore the beauty of Hobart Bay
  • Enjoy whale watching
  • Search for Coastal Brown Bears
  • Visit Land of Kushtaka
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Juneau / Juneau
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Explore Alaska's wonders on an unforgettable 8-day Alaska with Glacier Bay family cruise aboard Wilderness Legacy. Discover glaciers, wildlife, and scenic beauty.
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Hiking on glacier
from $4,700
EBD 10%
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Adult Tranquility, Wild Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Explore Alaska's Capital City
  • Encounter black bears and sea otter
  • Witness the beauty of Thomas Bay
  • Search for Coastal Brown Bears
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Juneau / Juneau
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Kayaking
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Set sail on an 8-day Alaska with Glacier Bay Adult-only cruise Juneau roundtrip aboard Wilderness Legacy. Enjoy a unique adventure in Alaska’s untouched wilderness, making unforgettable memories.
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Enjoy the scenery of the Great Lakes
from $7,999
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Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway

Chicago - Montreal - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Visit Willis Tower in Chicago
  • Explore the Henry Ford Museum
  • Visit Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
  • Discover Toronto's culture
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Chicago / Montreal
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Set sail on a 13-day from Chicago to Montreal, experiencing the Great Lakes in style aboard the Victory I. Each day offers unique experiences, from scenic sailing to cultural explorations, making this a one-of-a-kind adventure through North America's freshwater treasures.
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