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Ship sizes
Cruise ships range from the American Cruise Lines' 49-passenger American Glory to Cunard's 3,056-passenger Queen Mary 2.
Cruise lengths
They vary from several days to a couple of weeks. Typical range is 7 to 12 nights.
Itineraries
Most are round trips, some are one ways (such as New York to Montreal).
What to do on board
View rugged coastlines, photogenic light houses, and possibly whales from your cruise ship's observation deck. Entertainment and lecture focus and quality varies by ship.
Shore excursions
View rugged coastlines, photogenic light houses, and possibly whales from your cruise ship's observation deck. Entertainment and lecture focus and quality vary by ship.
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