American Cruise Lines specializes in small-ship cruising along the inland waterways and rivers of the United States. Traveling along scenic routes aboard a fleet of superb riverboats and small ships, guests will find all of the comforts of a luxury hotel while discovering intriguing attractions and sights along the Mississippi, Hudson, Columbia and Snake rivers.
Every American Cruise Lines ship offers an attentive crew and intimate atmosphere with no more than 185 passengers on board. Guests enjoy highly personalized service, spacious staterooms with private balconies, gourmet cuisine, complimentary room service during breakfast and a free open-bar cocktail hour every evening before dinner. Comfortable lounges, large observation decks and glass-enclosed dining rooms are ideal for guests to relax, socialize and observe passing scenery and wildlife.
Onboard entertainment includes riverlorians, local musicians and expert lecturers who will share insights about the local history, nature and culture of the destinations visited. The company’s modern ships are designed to easily navigate America’s waterways, docking in the heart of each port and taking you where larger ships could never go. Featured shore excursions with professional guides offer guests in-depth views of museums, national parks, mansions and more.
American Cruise Lines offers river cruises on the Mississippi, Hudson, Columbia and Snake rivers in the United States.
River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries and the level of service delivered. American Cruise Lines’ sailings are categorized as deluxe on the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe).
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* Key to Quality Ratings
Tours are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations.
Budget = River cruises typically range from $100 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare. First Class = River cruises typically range from $150 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare. Deluxe = River cruises typically range from $250 to $650 per person, per day, plus airfare.
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The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the trip origination city, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of the package at the price quoted.
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