America · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Harbours, rivers, reefs and lakes: the biggest group of days out in the country. These 15 sailings span sunset dinners, architecture cruises, whale runs and speedboats, priced per person with the length of each trip up front.
See Chicago’s famous buildings from the Chicago River on a guided architecture cruise with live commentary, restrooms, and pet-friendly fun.
“The tour guide was great! Loved his insight, knowledge, and personality. It wasn’t always easy to hear him as other passengers We’re on their phones or talking to each other loudly.”
See Boston by amphibious duck boat on land and splash down the Charles River, with narrated sights via a GPS app. From $59.75.
“Heart of gold thought of pure diamond. This guy is precious. He obviously should be teaching everybody else to do the tour and his professionalism and personification made everybody feel at home the things in the little things that he poinRead more”
Half-day Niagara Falls US tour with Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, elevator views, and multiple photo stops. Fast and close.
“Wonderful day with our excellent guide Lenny! He was the best. Well planned trip with a nice variety of activities. Be sure to wear your rain ponchos.”
Circle Line’s 2-hour Harbor Lights cruise for $45, with live guide narration, close-up Statue of Liberty views, and NYC bridges at night.
“A great evening trip, setting off as the sunset with a spectacular red sky.”
Skip the line for a 90-minute Chicago River architecture cruise with expert guides, indoor or open-deck seating, and a cash bar.
“Great way to see another view of the city. Our Guide Sarah was very knowledgeable. She clearly loves her job.”
Natchez Jazz Cruise from the French Quarter with Dukes of Dixieland and an optional Creole buffet dinner aboard a classic paddlewheel ship.
“We waited an over an hour to move. Tour lasted like a half hour. It was dark so you could not see much.”
90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise past Miami’s celebrity islands, skyline, and Port of Miami, with bilingual narration and great value.
“Tour guide was lovely and knowledgeable nice to see all the houses”
A 2.5-hour Circle Line cruise from Pier 83 with live commentary, close Statue of Liberty views, and nonstop Manhattan landmarks for about $39.
“This trip was suggested by a New Yorker saying that it was worth your time and the guide was funny and informative, and that you got to see a lot of NYC from the water. Boy Howdy, she was right. It was absolutely up there with visiting the Statue of Liberty. The guide had lived in the area for his whole life, so he knew things that were historical and entertaining. You could hear him over the loud speakers clearly whether you were inside or outside, and he was funny. Personally, I would do the 2.5 hour cruise over the 1.5 hour cruise because you saw way more and it…”
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady: 90 minutes of docent-led skyline storytelling, comfort on two levels, and skyline photos by the river.
“Yes please, add to Cart. Amazing history lesson and current affairs in the city of Chicago. This was a fantastic tour with an incredibly knowledgeable docant. And they have a bar on the boat for the win.”
Honey Island Swamp boat tour from New Orleans with transport, a quiet 22-passenger boat, Cajun village views, and wildlife spotting.
“We traveled in a covered boat through a beautiful swamp, filled with alligators, turtles, snakes and adorable raccoons. Even though it rained (more like a mist) we didn't care. I loved learning about the people, the community, the history, even how to catch a crawfish. Our guide Will was fun, knowledgeable and kept us well-entertained. The bus ride to the swamp was about 40 minutes but our driver Derek kept us amused with his strong opinions about food and restaurants and his stories about New Orleans. About my only criticism--and this is small--I would like to have had a choice about where to pick up the bus. We walked nearly…”
Sail 2 hours on the Mississippi aboard the Natchez, with live jazz and history commentary. Optional Southern buffet lunch available.
“It was really fun! Maybe not the most scenic river tour, but the history and getting to see one of the busiest ports in the country was a unique experience. They had what looked like pretty good food on board, and the band that played a set of two was a classic New Orleans jazz band, and they were excellent. If I were a seven year old boy again I would have gone wild looking at all the ships and machinery”
Skip-the-line 50 minute cruise from Pier 16 for close Statue of Liberty views, photo pauses, and Ellis Island stories, $24.
“Really good I arrived early so they put me on the early boat so I wasnt waiting around. Flying Bob was a great orator for the whole trip and funny too. For 50mins it took in all the sites, Brooklyn Bridge, New York Skyline from the water, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island. Worth the money.”
Circle Line 1.5-hour landmarks cruise from Pier 83 with live guide, fast boarding, WiFi, and close views of Liberty, Ellis Island, and bridges.
“Great tour round the bay, the guide was very knowledgeable and passionate. All the staff we encountered were very good. Nice boat with good facilities. Can’t fault it!”
Boston whale watching from Long Wharf on a fast, comfy cruise with outdoor decks and New England Aquarium naturalists.
“Honestly I could not sell this experience more! It was such a cool experience in Boston and a great way to spend the first half of our day. The guide and staff on boat did all they could to get us some whale sightings and they had such great knowledge about them. Was really cool to learn so much about them! We saw two humpback whales in the end (Fern and Rocker) and it was such a surreal experience and I could not recommend more! The guides also come throughout the boat during the journey to and from Boston and give you some details, allow you to ask any questions…”
Two hours on a New Orleans steamboat with the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland, captain narration, cocktails, and optional Creole dinner.
“Enjoyed the food the band and the scenery very good tour”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
