North America Cruises

North America Cruise: When to Go?
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 Testimonials

Expedition Cruise Ships | Ice Breaker Ships | Luxury Expedition Ships

Ice Breaker Ships - what is this?
Kapitan Khlebnikov - Ice Breaker Ship passengers : 112 The KAPITAN KHLEBNIKOV was built in Finland in 1981 as a powerful polar class icebreaker, which has sailed to extremely remote corners of the globe. No other expedition vessel has navigated more polar waters.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Northeast Passage: Siberia & the Russia Arctic	$27,390	27	Jul	Arctic, Alaska, Russia
Northwest Passage: West to East	$16,490	17	Jul	Arctic, Alaska, Russia, Canada
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Expedition Cruise Ships - what is this?
Arabella - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 36 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 recharging your batteries or just seeking a winter getaway, join us on one of our castaway cruises!
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Chesapeake	$1,150	6	Sep	Northeast US
Labor Day Bay Cruise	$650	4	Sep	Northeast US
Maine	$1,150	6	Jun	Northeast US
New England	$1,150	6	Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep	Northeast US
Star Spangled Long Weekend	$650	4	Jul	Northeast US

Clipper Adventurer (AC) - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 110 The 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 variety of cruises in Europe, the Arctic, the U.S., South America, and Antarctica.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Maritime Explorer: Islands of the Gulf	$1,995	8	Sep	Arctic, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Canada

MV Orlova - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 110 Built in Yugoslavia in 1976 and refurbished in 1999, the M/V Orlova is a 90 meter ice-strengthened passenger ship. Ship features include a fully equipped lecture hall and theatre, attractive bar and lounge, and also a well stocked Antarctic library.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Spirit Mountains	$3,795	12	Jul	Newfoundland, Labrador

Odyssey (ZE) - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 128 The Odyssey was built in 1989 in Tsu, Japan, by Japanese craftsmen to the design of a master Dutch yacht designer, Studio Acht, and is eminently suited for the year-round itineraries in the Pacific.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Northern Ring of Fire: Aleutians & the Bering Sea	$9,980	17	Jul	Europe, Alaska, Russia
Northern Ring of Fire: Kuril Islands & Kamchatka	$8,580	12	Aug	Asia, Europe, Alaska, Japan, Russia
Wild Alaska and the Bering Sea: Retracing the Harriman Expedition	$9,980	15	Jun	Asia, Alaska, Russia

Sea Bird & Sea Lion - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 62 These vessels can reach places inaccessible to larger ships due to their small size, yet they comfortably accommodate 62 guests in 31 outside cabins with windows, private facilities, and climate controls.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Alaska, British Columbia & San Juan Islands $1000 OFF! departures on Apr 27, 10 / Apr 28, 10	$7,690	12	Apr, Sep	Alaska, Pacific Northwest
Autumn Sojourn In The Pacific Northwest	$1,990	5	Sep, Oct	Pacific Northwest
Baja Escape: Exploring the Sea of Cortez	$1,990	5	Dec	Mexico
San Francisco Bay and the Napa Valley	$1,990	5	Oct	California

Spirit of 98 - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 96 Though she boasts all modern amenities, the Spirit of '98 was designed to emulate an early-20th century steamer with carved wooden cabinetry, plush floral upholstery, a Grand Salon complete with a player piano, and a full bar with old-world charm.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
A River Voyage of Discovery 2010	$2,999	8	Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct	Pacific Northwest

Spirit of Columbia - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 78 The Spirit of Columbia is a cozy vessel perfect for shared adventure in Prince William Sound. With her shallow draft and stately pace of cruising, you won't miss a thing as she lingers among the back channels, bays and wilderness islands.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Gold Rush Inside Passage - Cruise Only	$3,799	11	May, Sep	Alaska, Pacific Northwest

Spirit of Discovery - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 84 The Spirit of Discovery offers light, air, and views - wide picture windows port and starboard, and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows facing forward. Backing the delightful scene are a bar and library with exquisitely detailed woodworking.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
A River Voyage of Discovery 2010	$3,299	8	Sep, Oct	Pacific Northwest
Gold Rush Inside Passage - Cruise Only	$3,599	11	Dec, May, Jun, Aug	Alaska, Pacific Northwest

Spirit of Endeavour - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 102 The Spirit of Endeavour is one of our fastest vessels, allowing for maximum flexibility while enroute. She is registered in the US with an American crew. The decor is sleek, stylish, and quietly elegant with wood accents and artistically etched glass.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Gold Rush Inside Passage - Cruise Only	$4,899	11	May, Sep	Alaska, Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest Coastal Escape	$2,999	8	Apr, May, Sep	Pacific Northwest

Spirit of Yorktown - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 138 The Spirit of Yorktown offers sleek, stylish, and quietly elegant decor with light wood accents and artistically etched glass. The Observation Lounge features expansive picture windows, a video lending library, plus cozy banquettes and conversation areas.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Gold Rush Inside Passage - Cruise Only	$4,899	11	May, Aug, Sep	Alaska, Pacific Northwest
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Luxury Expedition Ships - what is this?
Clelia II - Luxury Expedition Ship passengers : 100 To be launched in early 2009, after extensive refurbishment, redecoration and other improvements, the all-suite Clelia II will offer the finest in small-ship cruise travel.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
America's Historic Shores & Canadas Maritime Provinces: A Springtime Voyage to Historical Centers &	$5,995	15	May	Antebellum South, Northeast US, Nova Scotia, Canada
Canada's Historic Cities and Waterways: A Voyage from the Atlantic to the St. Lawrence Seaway	$6,995	13	Jun	Northeast US, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Canada's Maritime Provinces and Coastal Maine: A Fall Foliage Voyage	$6,995	11	Oct	Northeast US, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Canada
From Lake Ontario to Newfoundland: A Fall Foliage Voyage $2500 OFF! departure on Sep 25, 10	$7,995	10	Sep	Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Canada
From New England to Panama: Exploring Cultural and Natural Treasures of Atlantic U.S.A. and Central	$9,995	20	Oct	Central America, Panama, Mexico, Antebellum South, Northeast US
Into the Arctic: A Voyage to Greenland and the Canadian Arctic $2000-$4000 OFF! departures on Jul 31, 10 / Aug 13, 10	$10,995	16	Jul, Aug	Arctic, Greenland, Labrador, Baffin Island, Canada
The Great Lakes: A Voyage Through North America's Magnificent Inland Sea	$5,695	8	Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep	Northeast US, Canada

Safari Explorer - Luxury Expedition Ship passengers : 40 Exquisitely appointed, the Safari Explorer carries 40 passengers on small ship cruising with luxury. She features an intimate wine library, spa area with complimentary massage, and luxurious staterooms.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Discoverers' Glacier Country	$4,895	8	May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep	Alaska
Famed Inside Passage - Fall 2010	$8,095	15	Sep	Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Canada
Famed Inside Passage - Spring 2010	$8,095	15	Apr	Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Canada
Rivers of the West - Westbound	$3,995	8	Mar, Apr, Nov	Pacific Northwest
Rivers of the West - Eastbound	$3,995	8	Mar, Apr, Oct	Pacific Northwest
Rivers, Wine & Culinary Cruise - Eastbound	$4,295	8	Apr, Nov	Pacific Northwest
Rivers, Wine & Culinary Cruise - Westbound	$4,895	8	Oct, Nov	Pacific Northwest

Safari Quest - Luxury Expedition Ship passengers : 22 The Safari Quest provides guests with intimate adventure experiences, comfortable staterooms and public spaces with ample room to get away from it all. Carrying 22 passengers, enjoy luxury cruising at its finest.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Discoverers' Glacier Country	$5,495	8	May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep	Alaska
Famed Inside Passage - Fall 2010	$8,295	15	Sep	Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Canada
Famed Inside Passage - Spring 2010	$8,295	15	May	Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Canada

Safari Spirit - Luxury Expedition Ship passengers : 12 Unique cruising aboard the Safari Spirit, with a capacity of 12 passengers. Enjoy upper deck staterooms with step out balconies and rich warm cherry woods throughout. Adventure in luxury.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Aquarium of the World	$6,995	8	Mar	Mexico, California
Discoverers' Glacier Country	$6,095	8	May, Jun, Jul, Aug	Alaska
Famed Inside Passage - Fall 2010	$9,995	15	Sep	Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Canada
Famed Inside Passage - Spring 2010	$9,995	15	Apr	Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Canada
Northwest Passage	$6,095	8	Sep, Oct	Pacific Northwest, Canada

Spirit of Oceanus - Luxury Expedition Ship passengers : 120 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 up-close, casual small-ship cruising.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
A Voyage to Vinland: London to St. John’s	$12,795	20	Aug	Arctic, Europe, Faroes, Iceland, Greenland, Scotland, United Kingdom, Denmark, Newfoundland, Canada
Exploring the New World: Halifax to Palm Beach	$7,395	14	Sep	Antebellum South, Northeast US, Nova Scotia, Canada
In Search of El Dorado: Palm Beach to Panama	$7,995	14	Sep, Oct	Central America, Panama, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Antebellum South
Rendez-vous à Québec: St. John’s to Halifax	$9,695	16	Sep	Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Canada
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