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Shipboard Learning Adventures in American Waters

Explore dramatic coastlines and mighty rivers aboard American-built, American-crewed ships. In lectures on your well-appointed vessel and through exciting field trips ashore, you’ll discover how the country’s history is deeply entwined with its waterways.

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The illuminated bridge spans the Mississippi River at dusk with the New Orleans skyline glowing in the background.

The Best of the Mississippi River: New Orleans to Memphis

10 days
(5)
On Your Feet
Starting at
7,499
Louisiana/Mississippi
River Boats
Sail the Mississippi on a modern riverboat, savor live jazz, uncover Civil War history and experience the vibrant culture of New Orleans.
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A scenic waterfall cascades over rocks into turquoise water along Alaska’s Inside Passage, surrounded by steep mountains and the Tongass National Forest.

Alaska’s Inside Passage: Glaciers, Fjords & Indigenous Culture

10 days
Not Reviewed
On Your Feet
Starting at
8,999
Alaska
Small Ship
Sail Alaska’s Inside Passage to explore towering glaciers, dramatic fjords and vibrant wildlife. Learn about Tlingit culture, glaciology and the ecosystems of Tongass National Forest.
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Aerial view of a winding waterway flowing through the vast green wetlands of the Florida Everglades.

Florida’s Gulf Coast & Keys by Sea: Art, Nature & History

10 days
Not Reviewed
On Your Feet
Starting at
8,699
Florida
Small Ship
Sail Florida’s Gulf Coast and Keys — explore St. Petersburg’s Chihuly Collection, pontoon through the Everglades and explore Key West’s Little White House and Custom House Museum.
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An aerial view of the dramatic, sandy cliffs and lush green landscape of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, meeting the ocean.

Coastal New England Gems: Islands, Mansions & Maritime Heritage

10 days
New Program
On Your Feet
Starting at
9,999
Rhode Island/Massachusetts
Small Ship
Sail New England’s coastal gems! Explore Martha’s Vineyard, discover Nantucket’s unique Whaling Museum, savor a Newport lobster bake and discover Bristol’s yachting heritage.
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