USA River Cruises
Explore the United States on some of the nation's great waterways, as intimate vessels carry you to fascinating river towns and port cities.
Passengers on a Mississippi River cruise will savor the soul of a nation, visiting some of its most renowned cities. Learn about Civil War history in Vicksburg or the origin of blues, country and jazz in cities like Memphis and New Orleans. Some of these itineraries will also sail the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. Enjoy the gentle waters of the Ohio River as you sail past St. Louis' legendary gateway arch or visit distinguished Louisville, Kentucky. Guests sailing the Tennessee River, a large tributary of the Ohio River, will see beautiful bridges and possibly pass through the Tennessee River Gorge.
The Hudson River traverses the State of New York flowing north to south, and sailings on this river will travel to famous Big Apple hot spots. Passengers can visit West Point Military Academy or stroll through New York City on a walking tour.
The Erie Canal links Lake Erie to the Hudson River, and guests sailing this waterway will observe its flourishing waterscape and beautiful birds.
Guests cruising the Columbia River will travel through Washington and Oregon. Discover Hells Canyon aboard a covered jetboat or view the Columbia River Gorge as you are immersed in the culture of the Pacific Northwest.
A river cruise offers each guest an insider's look at the rich culture of America. You'll enjoy a leisurely sailing that's easy to budget because your accommodations, most meals and guided sightseeing at each stop are included in one price, paid upfront.
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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. The river cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.
Chairman's Cruise 2020 (American Countess, Alton/St. Louis to Louisville)
8
Alton, IL
Louisville, KY
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Mark Twain's Mississippi 2020 (American Queen, Alton/St. Louis to Red Wing/Minneapolis)
9
Alton, IL
Red Wing, MN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Civil War 2020 (American Countess, Chattanooga to Memphis)
8
Chattanooga, TN
Memphis,TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Great American Waterways 2020-2021 (Chicago to New York City)
16
Chicago, IL
New York City, NY
Blount
1st Class
Dates and Prices
Kentucky Derby Cruise 2020 (American Duchess)
9
Cincinnati, OH
Louisville, KY
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Columbia & Snake Rivers (Clarkston to Portland)
8
Clarkston, WA
Portland, OR
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Columbia & Snake Rivers (Lewis & Clark Cruise, Clarkston to Portland)
8
Clarkston, WA
Portland, OR
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Columbia & Snake Rivers (Food & Wine Cruise, Clarkston to Portland)
8
Clarkston, WA
Portland, OR
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Northwest Pioneers Cruise (Clarkston to Portland)
11
Clarkston, WA
Portland, OR
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Great Rivers of Florida
8
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, FL
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Great Rivers of Florida (Thanksgiving Cruise)
8
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, FL
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Great Rivers of Florida (Christmas Cruise)
8
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, FL
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Bourbon to Blues 2020 (American Countess, Louisville to Memphis)
8
Louisville, KY
Memphis,TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Maiden Voyage to Pittsburgh 2020 (American Countess)
8
Louisville, KY
Pittsburgh, PA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Ohio River Sojourn 2020 (American Countess, Louisville to Pittsburgh)
8
Louisville, KY
Pittsburgh, PA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Civil War Cruise 2020 (Louisville to Clarksville, American Duchess)
9
Louisville, KY
Clarksville, TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Racing on the River 2020 (Louisville to Pittsburgh, American Duchess)
9
Louisville, KY
Pittsburgh, PA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
American Music Cruise 2020 (Louisville to Clarksville, American Duchess)
9
Louisville, KY
Clarksville, TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Lower Mississippi River Cruise (Memphis to New Orleans)
8
Memphis,TN
New Orleans, LA
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Antebellum South 2020 (Memphis to New Orleans, American Countess)
8
Memphis,TN
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
American River BBQ Challenge 2020 (American Countess, Memphis to Alton/St. Louis)
8
Memphis,TN
Alton, IL
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Civil War 2020 (American Countess, Memphis to Chattanooga)
8
Memphis,TN
Chattanooga, TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Antebellum South 2020 (Memphis to New Orleans, American Countess)
8
Memphis,TN
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Lower Mississippi River Cruise (Thanksgiving Cruise, Memphis to New Orleans)
8
Memphis,TN
New Orleans, LA
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
American River BBQ Challenge 2020 (Memphis to Alton/St. Louis, American Duchess)
9
Memphis,TN
Alton, IL
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Plantation Thanksgiving 2020 (Memphis to New Orleans, American Duchess)
9
Memphis,TN
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Plantation Holidays 2020 (Memphis to New Orleans, American Duchess)
9
Memphis,TN
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Creole Christmas 2020 (American Duchess)
9
Memphis,TN
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Bourbon to Blues 2020 (Memphis to Louisville, American Duchess)
9
Memphis,TN
Louisville, KY
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Antebellum South 2020 (Memphis to New Orleans, American Queen)
9
Memphis,TN
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Civil War 2020 (Memphis to New Orleans, American Queen)
9
Memphis,TN
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Music of America 2020 (Memphis to Clarksville, American Duchess)
9
Memphis,TN
Clarksville, TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Plantation Holidays 2020 (American Queen, Memphis to New Orleans)
9
Memphis,TN
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
American River BBQ Challenge 2020 (American Queen, Memphis to Alton/St. Louis)
9
Memphis,TN
Alton, IL
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Antebellum South 2020 (Memphis to New Orleans, American Duchess)
9
Memphis,TN
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
American Music Holiday (Memphis to New Orleans)
9
Memphis,TN
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
An American Christmas (Memphis to New Orleans, American Queen)
9
Memphis,TN
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Mark Twain's Mississippi 2020 (Red Wing/Minneapolis to Alton/St. Louis, American Duchess)
8
Minneapolis, MN
Alton, IL
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Heartland Heritage 2020 (Red Wing/Minneapolis Roundtrip, American Duchess)
9
Minneapolis, MN
Red Wing, MN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Mark Twain's Mississippi 2020 (American Queen, Red Wing/Minneapolis to Alton/St. Louis)
9
Minneapolis, MN
Alton, IL
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
The Mighty Mississippi 2020 (American Queen, Red Wing/Minneapolis to New Orleans)
16
Minneapolis, MN
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
The Mighty Mississippi 2020 (Red Wing/Minneapolis to New Orleans, American Duchess)
16
Minneapolis, MN
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Locks, Legends, & Canals 2020-2021 (Montreal to New York)
14
Montreal, Canada
New York City, NY
Blount
1st Class
Dates and Prices
Locks, Legends, & Canals 2020-2021 (Fall Foliage, Montreal to New York)
14
Montreal, Canada
New York City, NY
Blount
1st Class
Dates and Prices
Cumberland River Cruise (Fall Foliage, Nashville to St. Louis)
8
Nashville, TN
St. Louis, MO
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
American Music Cruise 2020 (Nashville to Memphis, American Duchess)
9
Nashville, TN
Memphis,TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Music of America 2020 (Clarksville to St. Louis, American Duchess)
9
Nashville, TN
St. Louis, MO
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Highlights of the Mississippi River
5
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
New Year's Celebration (6 Day, New Orleans Roundtrip, American Queen)
6
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Lower Mississippi River Cruise (New Orleans to Memphis)
8
New Orleans, LA
Memphis,TN
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Mississippi River Cruise (New Orleans Roundtrip)
8
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Antebellum South 2020 (New Orleans to Memphis, American Countess)
8
New Orleans, LA
Memphis,TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Southern Sampler 2020 (New Orleans Roundtrip, American Countess)
8
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
New Year's Celebration 2020 (New Orleans Roundtrip, American Countess)
8
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
New Year's Celebration 2020 (New Orleans Roundtrip, American Duchess)
8
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Mississippi River Cruise (Christmas Cruise, New Orleans Roundtrip)
8
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Mississippi River Cruise (New Years Cruise, New Orleans Roundtrip)
8
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Plantation Holidays 2020 (New Orleans to Memphis, American Duchess)
9
New Orleans, LA
Memphis,TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Southern Sampler 2020 (New Orleans Roundtrip, American Duchess)
9
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Mardi Gras on the River 2020 (American Queen)
9
New Orleans, LA
Memphis,TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Antebellum South 2020 (New Orleans to Memphis, American Queen)
9
New Orleans, LA
Memphis,TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Plantation Thanksgiving 2020 (New Orleans to Memphis)
9
New Orleans, LA
Memphis,TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Plantation Holidays 2020 (American Queen, New Orleans to Memphis)
9
New Orleans, LA
Memphis,TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Creole Christmas 2020 (American Queen)
9
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
New Year's Celebration 2020 (American Queen)
9
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Antebellum South 2020 (New Orleans to Memphis, American Duchess)
9
New Orleans, LA
Memphis,TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Southern Sampler 2020 (American Queen)
9
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
An American Christmas (New Orleans Roundtrip, American Duchess)
9
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Plantation Holidays (New Orleans to Memphis)
9
New Orleans, LA
Memphis,TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Mississippi River Gateway Cruise (New Orleans to St. Louis)
11
New Orleans, LA
St. Louis, MO
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Complete Mississippi River Cruise
22
New Orleans, LA
St. Paul, MN
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
The Mighty Mississippi 2020 (New Orleans to Red Wing, American Duchess)
23
New Orleans, LA
Red Wing, MN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Hudson River (Fall Foliage, 7 Day)
7
New York City, NY
New York City, NY
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Hudson River (Fall Foliage, 8 Day)
8
New York City, NY
New York City, NY
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Hudson River Foliage 2020-2021
9
New York City, NY
Warren, RI
Blount
1st Class
Dates and Prices
Locks, Legends, & Canals 2020-2021 (Fall Foliage, New York to Montreal)
14
New York City, NY
Montreal, Canada
Blount
1st Class
Dates and Prices
Locks, Legends, & Canals 2020-2021 (New York to Montreal)
14
New York City, NY
Montreal, Canada
Blount
1st Class
Dates and Prices
Great American Waterways 2020-2021 (New York City to Chicago)
16
New York City, NY
Chicago, IL
Blount
1st Class
Dates and Prices
Ohio River Sojourn 2020 (American Countess, Pittsburgh to Louisville)
8
Pittsburgh, PA
Louisville, KY
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Lewis and Clark 2020 (Pittsburgh to Louisville)
9
Pittsburgh, PA
Louisville, KY
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Ohio River Cruise (Pittsburgh to St. Louis)
11
Pittsburgh, PA
St. Louis, MO
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Highlights of the Columbia River (5 Day, Portland Roundtrip)
5
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Columbia & Snake Rivers (Portland to Clarkston)
8
Portland, OR
Clarkston, WA
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Columbia & Snake Rivers (Lewis & Clark Cruise, Portland to Clarkston)
8
Portland, OR
Clarkston, WA
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Columbia & Snake Rivers (Food & Wine Cruise, Portland to Clarkston)
8
Portland, OR
Clarkston, WA
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Northwest Pioneers Cruise (Portland to Clarkston)
11
Portland, OR
Clarkston, WA
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Mark Twain's Mississippi 2020 (Red Wing/Minneapolis to Alton/St. Louis)
8
Red Wing, MN
Alton, IL
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
The Mighty Mississippi 2020 (Red Wing to New Orleans, American Countess)
15
Red Wing, MN
New Orleans, LA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Columbia & Snake Rivers 2020 (Spokane/Richland to Vancouver)
9
Spokane, WA
Vancouver, WA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Columbia & Snake Rivers 2020 (Spokane/Clarkston to Vancouver, Fall Foliage)
9
Spokane, WA
Vancouver, WA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Columbia & Snake Rivers 2020 (Spokane/Clarkston to Vancouver)
9
Spokane, WA
Vancouver, WA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Upper Mississippi River Cruise (St. Louis to St. Paul)
8
St. Louis, MO
St. Paul, MN
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Cumberland River Cruise (Fall Foliage, St. Louis to Nashville)
8
St. Louis, MO
Nashville, TN
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Mark Twain Upper Mississippi River Cruise (St. Louis to St. Paul)
8
St. Louis, MO
St. Paul, MN
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Mark Twain's Mississippi 2020 (Alton/St. Louis to Red Wing/Minneapolis)
8
St. Louis, MO
Red Wing, MN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Mark Twain's Mississippi 2020 (Alton/St. Louis to Red Wing/Minneapolis, American Duchess)
8
St. Louis, MO
Red Wing, MN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
American River BBQ Challenge 2020 (St. Louis/Alton to Memphis, American Duchess)
9
St. Louis, MO
Memphis,TN
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
American Culinary Experience 2020 (St. Louis to Cincinnati, American Duchess)
9
St. Louis, MO
Cincinnati, OH
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Ohio River Cruise (St. Louis to Pittsburgh)
11
St. Louis, MO
Pittsburgh, PA
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Upper Mississippi River Cruise (St. Paul to St. Louis)
8
St. Paul, MN
St. Louis, MO
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Grand Heartland Cruise
15
St. Paul, MN
New Orleans, LA
ACL
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Columbia Rivers 2020 (Portland/Vancouver Roundtrip)
6
Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, WA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Columbia Rivers 2020 (Portland/Vancouver Roundtrip)
7
Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, WA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Columbia & Snake Rivers 2020 (Vancouver Roundtrip)
8
Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, WA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Columbia & Snake Rivers 2020 (Vancouver to Clarkston)
9
Vancouver, WA
Clarkston, WA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
Columbia & Snake Rivers 2020 (Vancouver to Clarkston, Fall Foliage)
9
Vancouver, WA
Clarkston, WA
Steamboat
Deluxe
Dates and Prices
* 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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