North America Cruises
From kayaking amongst the outer islands of southeast Alaska to snorkeling with sea lions in the Sea of Cortez off the coast of Mexico, a North America cruise offers a bounty of wildlife, stunning landscapes, modern history, and unforgettable nature adventures. Get to know a small area intimately on a river cruise through the wine country of the Pacific Northwest or follow in the footsteps of ancient peoples as you journey across two continents from the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska to the Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia. Whether you are looking for a fun family adventure or a romantic honeymoon getaway, a cruise of North America offers something for everyone!
North America Travel Articles
Expedition Cruise Ships
Spacious, comfortable passenger vessels designed for smooth sailing with deluxe accommodations and services. These ships offer larger cabins, as well as deluxe amenities such as roomier public areas, lounges and bars, gift shops, and fitness facilities.
Arabella |
Ship Highlights
| $1,950*6 days | |
 | From her teak decks to her billowing sails aloft, Arabella brings you back to a time before the hustle and bustle of the modern world. So whether ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 6 | Sep | Northeast US |  |
| Chesapeake | 6 | Sep | Northeast US | |
Clipper Adventurer (AC) |
Ship Highlights
| $1,995*8 days | |
 | Adventurer is a handsome expedition vessel reminiscent of the days of the great ocean liners, with lots of varnished wood and brass. She sails on a wide ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Explorer: Islands of the Gulf | 8 | Sep | Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
Sea Bird & Sea Lion |
Ship Highlights
| $1,990*5-15 days | |
 | These vessels can reach places inaccessible to larger ships due to their small size, yet they comfortably accommodates 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. Cruise ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baja California: A Remarkable Journey | 15 | Mar | Mexico | |
| Journeys in the Sea of Cortez | 8 | Dec | Mexico | |
| Alaska, British Columbia & San Juan ... | 12 | Apr, Sep | Pacific Northwest | |
| In the Wake of Lewis and Clark | 7 | Sep, Oct | Pacific Northwest | |
| Autumn Sojourn In The Pacific Northwest | 5 | Sep, Oct | Pacific Northwest | |
| San Francisco Bay and the Napa Valley | 5 | Oct | California | |
| Baja Escape: Exploring the Sea of Cortez | 5 | Dec | Mexico | |
Spirit of 98 |
Ship Highlights
| $3,399*8 days | |
 | When producers of the Kevin Costner film "Wyatt Earp" were seeking a turn-of-the-century steamer to carry their hero north to the Gold Rush, they were ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A River Voyage of Discovery 2010 | 8 | Sep, Oct | Pacific Northwest | |
Spirit of Adventure |
Ship Highlights
| $3,099*8-15 days | |
 | The Spirit of Adventure, formerly the Spirit of Glacier Bay, is one of the newest additions to our fleet. After a few seasons of exclusive sailing along ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans to Memphis | 8 | Mar, Apr, May | | |
| Memphis to Nashville | 8 | Mar, Apr | | |
| Québec City to Buffalo | 8 | Jul, Sep | Northeast US, Canada | |
| Québec City to Chicago | 15 | Jun, Jul, Aug | Northeast US, Canada | |
| New York to New York | 8 | Oct | Northeast US | |
| Jacksonville to Alexandria | 13 | May | Antebellum South, Northeast US | |
Spirit of Alaska |
Ship Highlights
| $1,599*6-12 days | |
 | Her shallow draft, spacious bow and comfortable cruising speed make for optimum wildlife viewing during an Alaska expedition cruise.
With three Bridge Deck ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Alaska Seafari | 6 | Jun, Jul, Aug | Pacific Northwest | |
| Wild Alaska Seafari + Denali | 12 | May, Jun, Jul, Aug | Pacific Northwest | |
| Wild Alaska Seafari + Kantishna | 12 | Jun, Jul, Aug | Pacific Northwest | |
Spirit of Columbia |
Ship Highlights
| $2,399*5-18 days | |
 | The Spirit of Columbia is a cozy vessel perfect for shared adventure in Prince William Sound. With her shallow draft and stately pace of Alaska cruising, you ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Rush Inside Passage + Denali | 18 | May, Aug | Pacific Northwest | |
| Gold Rush Inside Passage - Cruise Only | 11 | Sep | Pacific Northwest | |
| Denali + Glaciers of Prince William ... | 10 | May, Jun, Jul, Aug | | |
| Glaciers of Prince William Sound Cruise | 5 | May, Jun, Jul, Aug | | |
| Kantishna Roadhouse + Denali + Prince ... | 10 | Jun, Jul, Aug | Denali | |
| Gold Rush Inside Passage - Cruise Only | 12 | May, Sep | Pacific Northwest | |
Spirit of Discovery |
Ship Highlights
| $1,799*5-17 days | |
 | The first thing guests notice when stepping into the Discovery Lounge aboard the 84-guest Spirit of Discovery is light, air, and views - wide picture windows ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Rush Inside Passage - Cruise Only | 11 | May, Aug | Pacific Northwest | |
| Gold Rush Inside Passage + Denali | 17 | May, Aug | Denali | |
| Denali + Glacier Bay Highlights Cruise | 11 | May, Jun, Jul, Aug | Denali | |
| Glacier Bay Highlights Cruise | 5 | May, Jun, Jul, Aug | Denali | |
| Kantishna Roadhouse Denali Land Tour + ... | 11 | Jun, Jul, Aug | Denali | |
| A River Voyage of Discovery 2010 | 8 | Sep, Oct | Pacific Northwest | |
Spirit of Endeavour |
Ship Highlights
| $3,399*8 days | |
 | With a cruising speed of 13 knots, the Spirit of Endeavour is one of our fastest vessels, allowing for maximum flexibility while en route. She is registered in ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest Coastal Escape | 8 | Sep | Pacific Northwest | |
Spirit of Yorktown |
Ship Highlights
| $4,899*11-17 days | |
 | The Spirit of Yorktown has a year-round cruising schedule that takes her as far north as Alaska and south, through the Panama Canal to the Carribean.
The ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Rush Inside Passage - Cruise Only | 11 | May, Sep | Pacific Northwest | |
| Gold Rush Inside Passage + Denali | 17 | May, Aug | Denali | |
Ice Breaker Ships
Former ice breaker research ships converted to passenger vessels. These larger ships offer many deluxe amenities including fitness facilities, gift shops, and multiple bars and lounges, but maintain the expeditionary style and feel of former "working" ships.
Kapitan Khlebnikov |
Ship Highlights
| $27,390*28 days | |
 | The KAPITAN KHLEBNIKOV was built in Finland in 1981 and is a powerful polar class icebreaker, which has sailed to extremely remote corners of the globe with ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Passage: Siberia & the Russia ... | 28 | Jul | Russia | |
Luxury Expedition Ships
These expedition cruise ships offer luxury 5-star amenities and services. Whether you're gliding along the rivers of West Africa or plunging through the icy waters of Antarctica, you'll enjoy the detailed touches onboard that make these luxury vessels. These vessels allow travelers the opportunity to take advantage of the adventurous land excursions and up-close wildlife viewing that is best experienced on a small expedition ship without sacrificing the creature comforts traditionally found on much larger cruise ships.
Clelia II |
Ship Highlights
| $5,695*8-20 days | |
 | Launched in early 2009, after extensive refurbishment, redecoration and other improvements, the all-suite Clelia II offers the finest in small-ship luxury ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Lakes: A Voyage Through North ... | 8 | Sep | Northeast US, Canada | |
| A Fall Foliage Voyage: Canada's ... | 11 | Oct | Northeast US, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| From Lake Ontario to Newfoundland: A ... | 10 | Sep | Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| From New England to Panama: Exploring ... | 20 | Oct | Panama, Mexico, Antebellum South, Northeast US | |
Le Boreal (CDP) |
Ship Highlights
| $1,990*8 days | |
 | A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, the Le Boreal is the fruit of the expertise of the Italian and sophistication of the French. Le Boréal remains faithful to ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Roundtrip | 8 | Apr | Antebellum South | |
Safari Explorer |
Ship Highlights
| $7,195*8-15 days | |
 | The Safari Explorer is exquisitely appointed with new design features such as an intimate Wine Library and spa area including a large hot tub, sauna, fitness ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers of the West - Westbound | 8 | Nov | Pacific Northwest | |
| Rivers of the West - Eastbound | 8 | Oct | Pacific Northwest | |
| Rivers, Wine & Culinary Cruise - ... | 8 | Oct, Nov | Pacific Northwest | |
| Rivers, Wine & Culinary Cruise - ... | 8 | Nov | Pacific Northwest | |
| Discoverers' Glacier Country | 8 | Sep | | |
| Famed Inside Passage - Fall 2010 | 15 | Sep | Pacific Northwest, Canada | |
Safari Quest |
Ship Highlights
| $6,895*8-15 days | |
 | While Safari Quest provides guests with an intimate experience, the comfortable staterooms and public spaces provide ample room to get away from it all. Enjoy ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discoverers' Glacier Country | 8 | Sep | | |
| Famed Inside Passage - Fall 2010 | 15 | Sep | Pacific Northwest, Canada | |
Safari Spirit |
Ship Highlights
| $7,295*8-15 days | |
 | The Safari Spirit features warm, rich cherry woods which add elegance to the casual atmosphere onboard. She provides a welcome sense of luxury without ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Passage | 8 | Sep, Oct | Pacific Northwest, Canada | |
| Famed Inside Passage - Fall 2010 | 15 | Sep | Pacific Northwest, Canada | |
Spirit of Oceanus |
Ship Highlights
| $7,395*14-16 days | |
 | One of our most spacious and luxurious ocean going vessels. Equipped with stabilizers, the Spirit of Oceanus opens up whole new horizons for our style of ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendez-vous à Québec: St. John’s to ... | 16 | Sep | Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Exploring the New World: Halifax to ... | 14 | Sep | Antebellum South, Northeast US, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| In Search of El Dorado: Palm Beach to ... | 14 | Sep, Oct | Panama, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Antebellum South | |
