Mississippi River
At 2,350 miles long, the ‘mighty’ Mississippi is one of the most popular river cruises in America. Journey into the heart and soul of the Deep South. Cruise the Lower Mississippi between Memphis, the musical heartland of Rock n’ Roll, and New Orleans, city of jazz. Delve deep into the history of the Civil War in Vicksburg, discover the grandeur of the Oak Alley plantation, and visit Baton Rouge in Louisiana. The Upper Mississippi between St Louis and St Paul inspired many legendary writers and artists.
Visit Hannibal, the childhood home of author Mark Twain, and see the sights which inspired stories including Huckleberry Finn. Explore the scenic gardens in La Crosse, the colourful Victorian mansions in Dubuque and lively Davenport. American Cruise Lines also offer a unique Cumberland river cruise between Nashville and St Louis, or the Ohio River from St Louis to Pittsburgh.
New England
Discover the majestic seafaring history, coastal towns and quaint island villages of New England. See Martha’s Vineyard, Provincetown, Gloucester and Bar Harbor on a cruise from Boston. Cruise from Providence to Nantucket Island, New Bedford and Newport, or explore the coast of Maine including Camden, Boothbay Harbour and Bath on a roundtrip cruise from Portland. Experience cruising out of New York along the Hudson River, north to Albany. Soak up the views of the Catskill Mountains on the west and the Taconic and Berkshire Hills on the east. See magnificent architecture influenced by the English and Dutch and grand historic sites including Vanderbilt Mansion, home of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Pacific Northwest
In 1804, Lewis and Clark began an 8,000-mile expedition exploring the lands in the west of North America, travelling across the country towards the Pacific Ocean. Follow in the footsteps of these great explorers, cruising the Columbia and Snake rivers, visiting iconic sites from their journey. Visit Mount St Helens, where the landscape changed forever after a volcanic eruption in 1980, and sail the Columbia River Gorge – a spectacular river canyon cutting through the Cascade Mountain Range. Learn about the indigenous Native Americans in Pendleton and take in the stunning scenery at Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest gorge.
Alaska
Explore the wilderness, history and ancient culture of Alaska. Look out for the diverse wildlife including orcas, bald eagles and brown bears. Highlights include the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier, the beauty of Tracy Arm Fjord and Alaska’s Inside Passage. Learn about the history of the Klondike Gold Rush in Skagway, get up-close views of bald eagles in Haines and admire the spectacular views of Glacier Bay. There is also the option to cruise through Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands, set against the backdrop of the Cascade Mountains.
Southeast America
The tranquil Intracoastal Waterway is a protected network of bays, rivers and canals, running alongside the Atlantic Ocean. Cruise between Jacksonville in Florida and Charleston in South Carolina, with highlights including Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Jekyll Island and Savannah. Alternatively, cruise between Charleston and Baltimore in Maryland, exploring the pristine ecosystem of the Intracoastal Waterway on a Mid-Atlantic Inland Passage Cruise. There are also unique cruises along the great rivers of Florida from Jacksonville, or from Baltimore through Chesapeake Bay and the history of American Revolution.