Top Rivers & Seas Nature Cruises & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 187 most popular Rivers & Seas Nature Cruises & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 58 tour companies. 58 reviews.

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Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the culture sites of Buenos Aires
  • Visit to Sea Wolves Island and view a colony of endangered sea lions and seals
  • Visit the Museum of Sacred Art and the fascinating Oceanographic Museum at Rio Grande
  • Visit to Quatros Ilhas Beach
  • Discover Rio de Janeiro

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

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Tahiti & the Society Islands
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Spend a relaxing day on Motu Mahana, our very own private islet, complete with white-sand beaches, swaying palm trees, a barbecue lunch, drinks served in coconuts, and a floating lagoon bar.
  • Explore Bora Bora your way—visit our exclusive white-sand beach with volleyball, snorkeling, kayaking or paddleboarding, or opt for an optional four-wheel-drive safari, aquabike excursion, or glass bottom boat ride.
  • Enjoy an overnight in Moorea, giving you plenty of time to marvel at mountain peaks, lounge near blue lagoons, and sample the fresh, local cuisine.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

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Alaska Private Yacht Charter Alaskan Song
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover Juneau
  • Have chance to see humpback whales
  • Cruise through Chatham Strait and enjoy the nature
  • Explore Totem Park and Sheldon Jackson Museum

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

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Philipsburg, St. Maarten, to Lisbon, Portugal
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy nine relaxing days at sea, giving you plenty of time to get lost in a new book on the deck, make new friends over a gourmet dinner, and explore all the fantastic amenities The Moana offers on your all-inclusive transatlantic cruise.
  • Spend a day under the sun on Isla de La Palma, one of the Canary Islands. Thanks to its location off the northwest coast of Africa, it boasts a unique blend of cultures.
  • Get your camera ready for your arrival at Funchal, Madeira, a lush, crescent-shaped city that’s considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful places to arrive by sea.

Themes

Small Ship Cruise, Relaxing Retreats

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Expedition to Greenland and the Canadian Arctic - Wilderness, ice and unforgettable adventure
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the world’s largest island, Greenland, begins your expedition with colourful tranquil Qeqertarsuaq
  • Zodiac ride by Cape York
  • Visit Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site
  • Explore to the great wonder still awaits you in the form of the world-famous Disko Bay

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

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Glaciers, Geysers, Volcanoes & Elves: An Epic Family Voyage Around Iceland
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4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • See Europe’s largest glacier and take a boat excursion through icebergs on a glacier lagoon.
  • Witness the aftermath of a volcanic eruption on the island of Heimaey.
  • Discover incredible natural formations like Gullfoss (“Golden Waterfall”) and Geysir and take a dip in the famous Blue Lagoon.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I enrolled early in the French Art Voyage because of the caliber of the sites visited: no visit to the overly crowded Louvre but rather to Monet’s Giverny and Cezanne’s studio. A preliminary itinerary I just received has no mention of Giverny so I went online to be sure it was still open. It is. I checked Cezanne’s studio and found it closed for renovation. I called Road Scholar to ask why Giverny was canceled and did they mean Cezanne perhaps. A customer service rep was clueless. I spelled Giverny to her twice. She put me on hold for 15 minutes, returned and said someone would contact me. I told her to wait a minute. I had more. Was Cezanne’s studio to be canceled as well.? Five days later I get an email from Judith telling me Giverny was not officially on the itinerary, Cezanne’s studio had to be removed due to renovation and I could not see the Mona Lisa!!! I responded saying I sensed some bait and switch also reminding her I NEVER asked about the Mona Lisa. She replied telling me how to arrange Giverny for myself and reiterating that I could not see the Mona Lisa!!!! I have experienced ageism but not gaslighting like this. I am not an old fool who imagined Giverny on the itinerary. I am not an old fool insisting on a Mona Lisa that was not. Road Scholar has no business marketing to elders with staff like this."

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Cathedrals & Capitals: Scandinavia by Sea
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4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • An extended discovery of Saint Petersburg allows you to see the spectacular cathedrals, fortresses and palaces built under Peter the Great.
  • Discover fascinating cities including Karlskrona, Klaipeda, Mariehamm and Helsinki.
  • Explore Copenhagen, an elegant Scandinavian city of expansive parks and plazas.

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I enrolled early in the French Art Voyage because of the caliber of the sites visited: no visit to the overly crowded Louvre but rather to Monet’s Giverny and Cezanne’s studio. A preliminary itinerary I just received has no mention of Giverny so I went online to be sure it was still open. It is. I checked Cezanne’s studio and found it closed for renovation. I called Road Scholar to ask why Giverny was canceled and did they mean Cezanne perhaps. A customer service rep was clueless. I spelled Giverny to her twice. She put me on hold for 15 minutes, returned and said someone would contact me. I told her to wait a minute. I had more. Was Cezanne’s studio to be canceled as well.? Five days later I get an email from Judith telling me Giverny was not officially on the itinerary, Cezanne’s studio had to be removed due to renovation and I could not see the Mona Lisa!!! I responded saying I sensed some bait and switch also reminding her I NEVER asked about the Mona Lisa. She replied telling me how to arrange Giverny for myself and reiterating that I could not see the Mona Lisa!!!! I have experienced ageism but not gaslighting like this. I am not an old fool who imagined Giverny on the itinerary. I am not an old fool insisting on a Mona Lisa that was not. Road Scholar has no business marketing to elders with staff like this."

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Secret Isles of Great Britain and Ireland
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4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews
Large Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover enchanting gardens including the subtropical Tresco Abbey Gardens.
  • Explore archaeological sites like the Callanish Standing Stones and medieval blackhouse villages.
  • Residents of Ireland’s Tory Island introduce you to their language, music and stories.

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I enrolled early in the French Art Voyage because of the caliber of the sites visited: no visit to the overly crowded Louvre but rather to Monet’s Giverny and Cezanne’s studio. A preliminary itinerary I just received has no mention of Giverny so I went online to be sure it was still open. It is. I checked Cezanne’s studio and found it closed for renovation. I called Road Scholar to ask why Giverny was canceled and did they mean Cezanne perhaps. A customer service rep was clueless. I spelled Giverny to her twice. She put me on hold for 15 minutes, returned and said someone would contact me. I told her to wait a minute. I had more. Was Cezanne’s studio to be canceled as well.? Five days later I get an email from Judith telling me Giverny was not officially on the itinerary, Cezanne’s studio had to be removed due to renovation and I could not see the Mona Lisa!!! I responded saying I sensed some bait and switch also reminding her I NEVER asked about the Mona Lisa. She replied telling me how to arrange Giverny for myself and reiterating that I could not see the Mona Lisa!!!! I have experienced ageism but not gaslighting like this. I am not an old fool who imagined Giverny on the itinerary. I am not an old fool insisting on a Mona Lisa that was not. Road Scholar has no business marketing to elders with staff like this."

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Rivers & Seas Nature Cruises & Packages Reviews

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CLACruiser

Jul 2022

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The Best Way to See the Inside Passage

We absolutely loved out 10 night cruise on the American Constellation, round trip out of Juneau, AK this summer. There were so many highlights - scenery, wildlife, ...

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The Ultimate Alaska

Jun 2022

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Unique way to experience Alaska

My 11-day cruise on the Constellation, American CruiseLine, was fabulous! Such a great experience. The small ship is the best way to really experience Alaska. I soun...

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antarctictraveller

Aug 2019

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Adventure Smith was exceptional. Antarctica 21 corporate office was deplorable.

Adventure Smith was so helpful throughout-- from initial info to booking the trip to answering questions to helping us once Antarctica 21 cancelled our Mom's trip. ...

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Peter

Aug 2018

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Excellent

The best in the business!

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Angela

Oct 2023

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Terrible - appalling service

We had a really terrible 10 days aboard the Glen Etive. They are short staffed so used temporary and inexperienced staff. The customer care was poor, cabins not clea...

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