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Riverboats, Boutique Ships & Coastal Waterways
USA Regional Cruises
Explore America’s Great Lakes, Historic Rivers, & Coastal Waterways.
- Choose from intimate small ships & historic paddlewheelers.
- Dock steps from historic town centers in New England, Maritime Canada, the Pacific Northwest, and the Mississippi River.
Pearl Seas Cruises
Victory Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines
Pre-and Post-Cruise Stays
- Enhance your voyage with seamlessly coordinated pre- and post-cruise extended stays in iconic embarkation cities.
- From boutique hotel accommodations and private airport transfers to curated city tours, lakefront excursions, and wine country tastings, our concierge team custom-builds your land itinerary to match your sailing seamlessly.
Victory Cruise Lines:
Primary Departure Hubs: Chicago, IL, Milwaukee, WI, Toronto, ON, Montreal, QC, & Halifax, NS.
- Sailing Seasons: Spring through autumn (May – October), transitioning into fall foliage routes across the St. Lawrence and Eastern Seaboard in September & October.
- Featured Vessels: Victory I & Victory II — 190-guest luxury coastal cruisers engineered to navigate lock systems, shallow channels, and narrow Great Lakes harbors.
Signature Routes
- 10-Night All Five Great Lakes: Popular high-frequency routes connecting Chicago, IL and Toronto, ON across Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario.
- 12- to 15-Night St. Lawrence & Thunder Bay: Extended voyages linking Chicago to Quebec City or heading into Lake Superior to Thunder Bay, ON.
- 18- to 22-Night Grand Eastern Crossings: Autumn repositioning sailings connecting Chicago all the way to Halifax or Jacksonville, FL.
The Experience: All-inclusive boutique coastal cruising, regional culinary pairings, onboard historians, and docking steps from historic town centers.
Pearl Seas Cruises:
Primary Departure Hubs: Milwaukee, WI, Chicago, IL, Toronto, ON, Portland, ME, & Quebec City, QC.
- Sailing Seasons: Late spring through autumn (May – October), featuring peak Great Lakes summer sailings and late-season Canadian Maritimes fall foliage voyages.
- Featured Vessel: Pearl Mist — An intimate, all-balcony boutique ocean liner built specifically for smooth, uncrowded inland and coastal navigation.
Signature Routes:
- 7- & 11-Night Great Lakes & Georgian Bay: Running between Milwaukee and Toronto (or Midland, ON), focusing on Mackinac Island, Georgian Bay, and Parry Sound.
- 14-Night Great Lakes Explorer: Comprehensive route between Toronto and Duluth, MN, traversing all 5 Great Lakes in a single voyage.
- 15-Night Canadian Maritimes & St. Lawrence: Repositioning routes connecting Portland, ME to Toronto through historic maritime ports and river estuaries.
The Experience: All-suite luxury, private balconies on every stateroom, guided shore excursions, and uncrowded access to pristine island harbors.
American Cruise Lines (ACL)
Primary Departure Hubs: New Orleans, LA, St. Louis, MO, St. Paul, MN, Pittsburgh, PA, Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, & Boston, MA.
- Sailing Seasons: Year-round operations, with spring through autumn river sailings, peak summer Pacific Northwest and Alaska routes, and autumn foliage coastal voyages.
Featured Fleet & Styles:
- Modern Riverboats: Sleek, contemporary designs featuring opening bow access, glass atriums, and private balconies (American Song, American Melody).
- Classic Paddlewheelers: Authentic Victorian-style riverboats with traditional paddlewheel propulsion (American Heritage, American Splendor).
- Coastal Cats & Small Ships: Shallow-draft coastal vessels built to explore intimate harbors close to shore (American Legend, American Eagle).
Signature Routes:
- Mississippi River Voyages: Lower, Upper, and Complete Mississippi sailings connecting New Orleans to St. Paul, plus Ohio and Cumberland River routes.
- Columbia & Snake Rivers: Following the path of Lewis & Clark through the Pacific Northwest aboard modern riverboats.
- Historic New England & Chesapeake Bay: Intimate coastal sailings exploring Maine harbors, Cape Cod, and historic mid-Atlantic ports.
The Experience: 100% US-flagged ships, 100% American crew, all-large staterooms with private balconies, flat-water cruising without seasickness, and docking directly in town centers.
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Concierge Note on River & Coastal Cruising:
Small ships offer a completely different way to experience America's cruis tours to National Parks and historic heritage cities.
Ships dock steps away from town centers and historic landmarks, and intimate vessel sizes allow for flexible, wildlife-first itineraries.
Together we will create an itinerary to compare ship styles, cabin layouts, and integrated land-and-cruise packages.
Rose Royse: Cruise & Travel Concierge