Experience Cruises and River Cruise Tours
Experience the World's Oceans and Rivers
At Morris Murdock Escorted Tours, we have enjoyed over sixty-five years of taking travelers to some of the world's most exciting destinations! It has been our privilege to escort tens of thousands of customers around the globe on land tours, cruise tours and river cruise tours. Yes, while we are well-known for our unforgettable land departures, our cruise and river cruise tours are some of our most popular itineraries and quickly sell out every year.
From the rivers of Europe and Asia to the oceans of the Caribbean, Mediterranean and beyond, we invite you to elevate your tour experience with one of our cruise or river cruise tours and enjoy onboard cuisine, entertainment, special tour lectures and seminars, exclusive access to onshore venues and even more, plus onshore adventures with like-minded travelers.
So, what does a cruise or river cruise tour look like with Morris Murdock Escorted Tours?
What to Expect On a Cruise Tour or River Cruise Tour:
Our famous cruise tours and river cruise tours combine the best of both worlds: a fabulous cruise (ocean or river) with exciting onshore experiences. This allows you to enjoy the beauties of coastal or riverbank areas while also experiencing inland adventures in our ports of call. Best of all, every one of our cruise or river cruise departures are escorted by expert tour directors and local guides to maximize your trip. We plan a balanced schedule of sightseeing and time dedicated to your own interests.
Plus, nearly every one of our cruise and river cruise departures have pre- and post options to extend your vacation, so you can create even more memories to last a lifetime.
Given our nearly seven decades of experience, we have developed wonderful relationships with some of the biggest names in ocean cruising which allows us to offer you even more value. We frequently travel with such cruise lines as Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Holland America Line, and more, including Star Clippers for a unique large-mast sailing experience!
We also partner with some of the most well-known river cruise providers such as Viking, AmaWaterways, and UniWorld.
- One motorcoach group size as not to overwhelm sites, guides, &/or missionaries, and mostly to ensure you are not a nameless face in a group
- Over our many years we have crafted unique itineraries and feature special visits that are educational and edifying
- Our goal is always YOU and your spiritual and uplifting experience during the tour.
- We aim to always provide excellent value for your money. We don’t expect to be the “cheapest” tour out there, but to provide you exceptional value for every penny you pay.
At Morris Murdock Escorted Tours all tours are managed by our acclaimed office tour managers, some with over 30 years of experience to take care of the details so you don’t have to! You get to enjoy your Church History tour experience to the fullest.
One of the most important features of our cruise and river cruise tours are YOU, the people - our guest and what you also bring to the tour. They say that “like minds attract” and that couldn’t be more true on our tours. Traveling with people who want the same experiences make our tours all that more enjoyable. In our decades of experience, we have found that sharing experiences with other tour group members automatically binds you together. Many of our travelers still e-mail friends they made on their tour, exchange Christmas cards and are Facebook friends. You'll make friends to last a lifetime!
About Our Cruise and River Cruise Tour Directors:
To ensure that your trip is thoroughly educational and entertaining, we work with only the most qualified Tour Directors and local on-site guides. While we are thrilled to work with so many wonderful authors, musicians, historians, artists, and entertainers, most of our cruise and river cruise tour directors have spent years teaching and researching about the stories, people, and places we will be learning about on tour. Our Tour Directors love sharing their knowledge with you; it is their passion. When called for, we further the educational experience onboard and onshore with local guides who provide additional glimpses into everyday life. We don't just take you there; we do all we can to bring history to life.
Again, these hand-picked experts are also often published authors, well-known podcasters, Continuing Education presenters, and sought-after lecturers in regard to their chosen fields of study. We are pleased to help bring their knowledge and personalities and our unique history alive for you on these tours.
Get to know our talented Tour Directors here!
View Our Latest Cruise Tours and River Cruise Tours:
Nuremberg, Germany; Regensburg, Germany; Passau, Germany; Vienna, Austria; Budapest, Hungary;
7 days 6 nights
Vancouver, Canada; Ketchikan, AK; Juneau, AK Skagway, AK Glacier Bay National Park, AK; College Fjord, AK; Anchorage, AK;
8 days 7 nights
Sydney, Australia; Tasman Sea Melbourne, Australia; Hobart, Australia; Fiordland National Park; Dunedin, New Zealand; Christchurch, New Zealand; East Coast of New Zealand Tauranga, New Zealand; Bay of Islands, New Zealand; Auckland, New Zealand;
13 days 12 nights
London, England; Portland, England; Day at Sea Cork, Ireland; Liverpool, England; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Glasgow, Scotland; Inverness (Invergordon), Scotland; Edinburgh, Scotland; Paris, France;
14 days 13 nights
2025
Cairo, Egypt; Aswan; Nile River; Luxor, Egypt;
9 days 8 nights
Reykjavik, Iceland; Isafjordur, Iceland; Akureyri, Iceland; Day at Sea - Norwegian Sea Alesund, Norway; Flam, Norway; Bergen, Norway; Day at Sea - Norway Amsterdam, Netherlands; Brussels, Belgium; London, England;
11 days 10 nights
Rome, Italy; Naples, Italy; Santorini, Greece; Athens, Greece; Ephesus, Turkey; Istanbul, Turkey;
15 days 14 nights
Rome, Italy; Naples, Italy; Sicily, Italy Mediterranean Coast, Santorini, Greece; Ephesus, Turkey; Mykonos, Greece; Athens, Greece;
13 days 12 nights
Vancouver, Canada; Astoria, Oregon; San Francisco, CA; Day at Sea, CA; Catalina Island, California; San Diego, CA;
9 days 8 nights
Los Angeles, CA; Fun Day at Sea; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Acapulco, Mexico Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Panama City, Panama; Panama Canal; Cartagena, Colombia; George Town, Grand Cayman; Miami, FL;
16 days 15 nights
Yokohama, Japan Toba, Japan; kochi, Japan Hiroshima, Japan; Kanmon Straight, Japan; Busan, South Korea; Nagasaki, Japan; Philippine Sea; Kobe Shimizu, Japan
11 days 10 nights
Venice, Italy; Zadar, Croatia; Hvar, Croatia Kotor, Montenegro Dubrovnik, Croatia; Vis, Croatia Rovinj, Croatia
8 days 7 nights
Sydney, Australia; Day at Sea Melbourne, Australia; Burnie, Tasmania, Australia; Milford Sound, New Zealand; Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand; Timaru, New Zealand; Wellington, New Zealand; Napier, New Zealand; Rotorua, New Zealand; Waitangi (Bay of Islands), New Zealand; Auckland, New Zealand;
15 days 14 nights
2026
Boston, MA; Day at Sea - Atlantic Saint John, New Brunswick; Day at Sea Halifax, Nova Scotia; Sydney, Nova Scotia; Portland, Maine;
11 days 10 nights
Meet Our Tour Directors:
Experience the Morris Murdock Difference:
- Guided vacation tours for the whole family
- 65 years of experience showing travelers the world
- Experienced staff who are award-winning travel professionals.
- Hand-picked tour directors who are experts in their fields
- Small-size tour groups to provide more intimate travel experiences
- A variety of national and international trips to choose from with exciting itineraries
- Travel with new friends to new places and make memories that will last a lifetime
