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American Queen Voyages – Lakes And Ocean

Explore the Great Lakes and other natural wonders along North America’s coastlines best accessed by a small ship

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American Queen Voyages™ invites travelers to go off the beaten path to discover the unscripted experiences of North America with their Lakes and Ocean itineraries. Sailing on identical 202-passenger ships, Ocean Voyager and Ocean Navigator offer small-ship cruising with immersive shore excursions and onboard programming to exciting destinations in and around North America. Cruise through the five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River, visiting bustling cities and quaint Canadian towns. In the winter months, unique itineraries in Mexico and the Yucatán provide a rare opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation for the cultures along Mexico’s storied coastline.

Category

Upper Premium

Popular Destinations

Canada, the Great Lakes, New England and the Eastern Seaboard, Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula

Types of Cruisers

Inquisitive travelers, history buffs, mature travelers, food and wine aficionados, river cruises

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Ocean Voyager, Mackinac Island

Ocean Navigator, Montréal

Owner’s Suite

Enrichment

The Dining Room

Al Fresco Dining Options

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Dan Twomey

Cruise Consultant

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Dan credits his love of travel to his father, an Irishman, who instilled in him the culture of his native country. Since then he has ...Read more

Bridgett Quinn Webber

Cruise Consultant

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Bridgett’s travel industry career includes five years working onboard Holland America Line ships as Cruise Staff and Guest Relations Supervisor. She was fortunate enough ...Read more

Carol Terhune

Cruise Consultant

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During Carol’s decades in the travel business, she has traveled to Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, China and her favorite destination of all, Tahiti. ...Read more

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By: Justin Gibson | July 24, 2015

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