U.S. Guided Vacations & Victory Cruise Lines

The U.S. has many memorable places to explore, and today I'll highlight some of them. Click any link below for a full list of possibilities.

Our most popular U.S. itineraries are national park tours. Discover the geysers and hot springs of Yellowstone and see the stunning geological formations of Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands and Grand Canyon. Denali and Grand Teton are top spots for viewing wildlife. Other favorite preserves include Acadia, Glacier, Great Smoky Mountains, Rocky Mountain, Yosemite and Zion national parks.

Or, you might consider a tour that spends time at lesser-known parks, like Capitol Reef National Park -- a treasure trove of canyons, domes, cliffs and bridges in the red-rock country of south-central Utah.

Generations of families have spent summers at seaside communities of the East like Bar Harbor, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Newport. Popular resort destinations in the West include Jackson Hole, Lake Powell, Lake Tahoe and Scottsdale.

Michigan's Mackinac Island in the Great Lakes is an old-fashioned place where cars aren't permitted, so visitors get around by foot, bicycle or horse-drawn carriage. Many departures include an overnight stay at the island's famous Grand Hotel, built in 1887 and famed for its 660-foot front porch, said to be the world's longest.

Retrace America's history in Boston, Philadelphia, Williamsburg or Washington, D.C. We also have itineraries that tour the gracious old homes and gardens of Charleston, Natchez or Savannah.

Music fans can listen to country tunes in Nashville, blues in Memphis or jazz in New Orleans, while art lovers often are drawn to the galleries and museums of Santa Fe or Sedona.

Or, maybe it's time to try one of our tempting tours of America's tropical paradise: Hawaii.

You can also cruise along the Mississippi River, the Columbia River or other waterways in the U.S. To see these cruises, click here.

A newly formed company, Victory Cruise Lines, will begin sailing North American waterways next spring. The line will operate small-ship cruises on the Great Lakes, on the St. Lawrence Seaway and along Canada's coast.

From the thundering beauty of Niagara Falls to tranquil Mackinac Island or lively Montreal, Victory Cruise Lines' itineraries reveal unforgettable destinations. On the intimate 190-passenger Victory I and Victory II vessels, guests cruise to incredible cities and towns that larger ships can't reach.

You'll stay in an elegantly appointed oceanview stateroom and be looked after by friendly and attentive staff. The cruise fare covers all onboard meals, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, a pre-cruise hotel night and a featured shore excursion in every port. Enjoy regionally inspired cuisine, including elevated gourmet dishes and delicious pub fare. Knowledgeable and engaging lecturers, referred to as Lakelorians by the line, share their insights on the history, ecology and culture of the places you visit. 

To see all sailings with Victory Cruise Lines, click here.