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48 United States Short Cruise Tours & Packages trips. Tours from 25 tour companies. 13 reviews.

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Alaska Bear Viewing & Safari
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Alaska Bear Viewing & Safari

By Adventure Women
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • A flightseeing tour by bush plane to an Alaska Bear Camp, named "Best Bush Camp" by Outside Magazine, to experience 2 nights and 2 spectacular days of Alaska bear viewing.
  • Enjoy a rafting float trip on the Kenai River through Alaska's scenic Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
  • Take a wildlife cruise into Resurrection Bay from Seward, Alaska, in Kenai Fjords National Park for whale watching to view humpbacks and orcas, and see puffins, sea lions, otters, and sea birds.
  • View stunning Alaskan glaciers and mountains.
  • Explore the charming seaside town and artist community of Homer, AK and Kachemark Bay, "Where the Land Ends and the Sea Begins."
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks, Women Only

What travelers are saying

"I always wanted to meet orangutans in the wild. Going with AW to Indonesia was the way to do it. We had great local guides, delicious food, and magical experiences. Everything was taken care of. The diverse group of women made the time even more enriching. I started as a solo traveler, but within a day I had 14 new friends. I can totally see traveling with AW again."

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New Orleans Southern Hospitality
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New Orleans Southern Hospitality

By Seniortours
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Experience New Orleans by day and by night, on a driving city tour aboard your deluxe motorcoach with your own local guide, plus and evening Bourbon St. stroll
  • Unforgettable live jazz entertainment and signature New Orleans cocktails - including the (in)famous Hurricane at Pat O'Brien's!
  • Enjoy 4 nights at in the heart of downtown New Orleans, just steps from the shops, jazz, and fun of the French Quarter, the lucky action of Harrah’s Casino, and the excitement of Magazine Street. Your charming hotel artfully blends old world charm with modern comforts— premium pillow-top beds, coffee makers, laundry facilities, lobby cocktail lounge, spa, and pool.
  • Plenty of leisure time to explore the many sights, tastes, and sounds of the French Quarter

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Would just like to thank Starr, Penny and our driver Chick for a great trip to Cape Cod this past weekend. Was the first time for my mom and I on an overnight trip, and everything worked out great. Thank you!"

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An Alaska Photography Adventure
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An Alaska Photography Adventure

By Explore Tours
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy your Alaska Photo Journey with expert photography guide, Wayde Carroll.
  • Explore the wild delights of Kenai Fjords National Park
  • Enjoy exploration and hiking in the Kantishna region of Denali National Park
  • Experience a scenic drive south along Turnagain Arm and through the Chugach National Forest

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks

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Texas, New Orleans, Nashville and San Antonio
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Texas, New Orleans, Nashville and San Antonio

By Conestoga Tours
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Nashville Tour
  • Tour the Graceland
  • Cowboy Stadium Tour
  • South Fork Ranch
  • 6th Floor Memorial
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays

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Monterey and Carmel Two Day Tour with Accommodation
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Monterey and Carmel Two Day Tour with Accommodation

By Extranomical Tours
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Scenic Highway 1 drive along California’s Pacific Coastline
  • Grab a bike, paddle board, or kayak to explore the California coast
  • Enjoy sights from California’s coastline on the 17-mile drive
  • Explore in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

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Alaska Prospector
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Alaska Prospector

By Holiday Vacations
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Scenic drive along Turnagain Arm
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Alyeska’s Aerial Tram
  • Begich Boggs Visitor Center in Portage
  • Glacier & Wildlife Cruise on Prince William Sound
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

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Northern California National Parks Five Day Tour from San Francisco
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Northern California National Parks Five Day Tour from San Francisco

By Extranomical Tours
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Discover Columbia town aka "Gem of the Southern Mines
  • Learn about winemaking at a family-owned winery in Napa Valley
  • Walk among Coastal Redwoods in Muir Woods
  • Cruise beautiful 17-mile Drive
  • Explore Monterey’s marine life, history and more

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, National Parks

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3 Days Yosemite Escape Camping Tour
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3 Days Yosemite Escape Camping Tour

By Incredible Adventures
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Yosemite Valley
  • Visit Yosemite Falls
  • Visit El Capitan
  • Beautiful Tunnel View

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, High Adventure

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Cathy

Aug 2019

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An Amazing Family Bonding Experience

I took my Granddaughter who was 14 at the time on the Family Magic trip down the Salmon and with the help of ROW made my little city girl into an adventures outsdoor...

Tour:  Family Magic Rafting Trip

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TS

Aug 2017

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Best Vacation Ever!

The Family Magic Trip down the lower Salmon River in August was AMAZING! The guides were awesome! So knowledgeable, funny, and resourceful. The food was better tha...

Tour:  Family Magic Rafting Trip

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KS

Aug 2015

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There is no better getaway than somewhere with ROW

We just got back from a Family Magic Trip thru the SRC...our 3rd trip with you guys (and the first with the kiddos). We've done the Middle Fork, the Rogue and now th...

Tour:  Family Magic Rafting Trip

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Angela

Aug 2015

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Would love to go again!

I just took my two kids on their Family Adventure trip down the Salmon River in Idaho for five days. Wow was it amazing! Not just the scenery and fun but the guides ...

Tour:  Family Magic Rafting Trip

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Chas

Sep 2022

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Didn’t get all that was advertised.

The trip was definitely a different type of travel adventure but the travel vouchers were confusing and didn’t receive all that was advertised. Information said a d...

Tour:  Glacier National Park Family Adventure

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