AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY
Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary in Style: 10 Trips Worth Booking Now
2026 marks one of the most significant milestones in American history — the nation's 250th birthday. Whether your idea of celebrating is watching fireworks from the deck of a cruise ship, standing at the Liberty Bell, or riding the rails through the national parks, there's a trip built for this moment. Here are ten of the best options available right now, from top cruise lines and tour operators — and we can help you book any of them.
CRUISES
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Princess Cruises – Inside Passage with Glacier Bay National Park (Roundtrip Seattle)List Item 1
Alaska is as American as it gets. Princess's July 4th sailing through the Inside Passage includes a stop at Glacier Bay National Park, a spectacular setting for celebrating the country's birthday surrounded by some of its most breathtaking scenery.
Sailing Date: July 4-11, 2026 (7 Nights)
Itinerary Highlights: Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Victoria
Pricing: Balcony cabins starting at $2,125.00 per person*
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Cunard – 250th Independence Day Celebration (Roundtrip New York)List Item 2
Celebrate America's 250th with a roundtrip voyage from New York. Explore Newport's Wetlands Nature Reserve on a scenic Rhode Island call, then sail on to Halifax for your second overnight of this seven-night journey.
Sailing Date: July 3-10, 2026 (7 Nights)
Itinerary Highlights: Halifax, Newport
Pricing: Balcony cabins starting at $4,189.00 per person*
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Carnival - America’s 250th Birthday: Eastern Caribbean (Roundtrip Miami)List Item 3
America turns 250, and Carnival is pulling out all the stops. This 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing features a rare fleet meetup at sea, bringing multiple ships together for themed food and drinks, entertainment, and milestone celebrations you won't find anywhere else. Because some birthdays deserve more than just one party.
Sailing Date: June 28 – July 5, 2026 (7 Nights)
Itinerary Highlights: Celebration Key, Nassau, Amber Cove, Grand Turk
Pricing: Balcony cabins starting at $1,470.00 per person*
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Holland America Line – Stars & Stripes Voyage (Roundtrip Boston)List Item 4
Mark a milestone 250th Fourth of July with a late-night departure from Boston. Along the way, explore Saint John, Canada's oldest incorporated city; Norfolk, a seaport with 400 years of history; and an unforgettable overnight in New York City.
Sailing Date: July 4-11, 2026 (7 Nights)
Itinerary Highlights: Saint John, Norfolk, New York
Pricing: Inside cabins starting at $1,529.00 per person*
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Seabourn – Alaska Fjords & Canadian Inside Passage (Juneau to Vancouver)
Alaska has been wild and untouched for all 250 years of America's history, and this Seabourn voyage lets you experience it up close. Intimate enough to access waters larger ships can't, every sailing includes guaranteed glacier viewing, Zodiac and kayak excursions, and Caviar on the Ice along the way.
Sailing Date: July 3-10, 2026 (7 Nights)
Itinerary Highlights: Tracy Arm, Wrangell, Misty Fjords, Prince Rupert, Albert Bay
Pricing: Balcony cabins starting at $5,599.00 per person*
TOURS
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Globus - Celebrating America: 250 Years Strong (Boston to DC)List Item 1
From Boston's Freedom Trail to the monuments of Washington, DC, this tour traces the story of a nation now marking its 250th birthday. Walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers in Philadelphia, take in New York City's iconic landmarks, and stroll the historic waterfront of Old Town Alexandria.
Tour Date: June 29 – July 8, 2026 (9 Nights)
Itinerary Highlights: Lexington, Mystic, New York City, Princeton, Philadelphia
Pricing: Starting at $4,879.00 per person*
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Collette - Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary (Boston to DC)List Item 2
Begin where it all started in Boston and Lexington, then follow the founders' footsteps through New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. From the Liberty Bell to Mount Vernon to the monuments that define a nation built on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Tour Date: June 29-July 4, 2026 (8 Nights)
Itinerary Highlights: New York, Philadelphia, DC
Pricing: Starting at $4,499.00 per person*
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Amtrak – America’s National Parks (Denver to Salt Lake City)List Item 3
This train tour through four of the best is a perfect way to mark the nation's 250th. Traveling from Denver to Salt Lake City aboard Amtrak's California Zephyr, one of the most scenic rail journeys in North America, the route passes through the Rocky Mountains, Arches, Canyonlands, and Yellowstone.
Tour Dates: From May to September 2026
Itinerary Highlights: Moab, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Yellowstone National Park
Pricing: Starting at $3,479.00 per person*
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Tauck – In Freedom’s Footsteps (New York to DC)List Item 4
America turns 250, and Tauck marks 100, and this journey celebrates both. From New York City's storied streets to the battlefields of Gettysburg, Independence Hall, and the quiet lanes of Amish country, the tour traces the full sweep of American history
Tour Dates: From September to December 2026
Itinerary Highlights: Philadelphia, Gettysburg, Charlottesville, Williamsburg
Pricing: Starting at $7,990.00 per person*
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