Are There Any River Cruises in the United States?
Are there any river cruises in the United States? The short answer is yes. Major lines like American Cruise Lines and Viking both operate small ships on rivers most people only associate with barges and bridges, from the Mississippi through the Deep South to the Columbia and Snake Rivers carving through the Pacific Northwest. You […]
Is an AmaWaterways Egypt Nile Cruise Safe? What 12 Days in Egypt Actually Felt Like
We sailed AmaWaterways Secrets of Egypt and the Nile for 12 days. Here is what security actually looked like, what to watch for, and our honest answer.
What Is the Best Mississippi River Cruise for Seniors?
Bald eagles work the river bluffs above St. Paul in October while blues still drift out of a doorway on Beale Street two thousand miles south, and both belong to the same river. That range is why the right sailing matters more here than on almost any other domestic trip. For an older traveler, comfort […]
Best Places for Cruises Without Passports to Sail From the U.S.
You can explore Alaska, and many other USA river cruises through the water without a passport! Only about half of Americans currently hold a valid passport, according to State Department passport statistics, that doesn’t have to be the reason this trip waits another year.. A number of cruises without passport options let U.S. citizens sail […]
Our 7 Top Ranked River Cruise Lines Right Now
This isn’t a magazine roundup stitched together from press releases and stock photography. We’re the ones who actually book groups onto these ships, and what follows is our real experience working with each line. Picking the right one from today’s top ranked river cruise lines can mean the difference between a trip your group talks […]
What Is the Best River Cruise in USA for Seniors?
Wake up docked in a river town you have never seen on a postcard. Watch a bluff or a row of antebellum homes slide past over coffee, then step off the ship straight into the middle of it. That is the pull of river cruising for travelers done with big ocean ships and all-inclusive resorts. […]
Columbia River Cruise Cost Breakdown. Is It Worth It?
Columbia River cruise costs range from roughly $3,800 to $9,000 or more per person, and the advertised starting fare rarely tells you what you will actually spend once gratuities, excursions, and airfare are added in. This breakdown walks through what each major line charges, what is actually included, and whether the American Cruise Line is […]
Is American Cruise Lines Worth It? A Small Ship Cruise Cost Review
Is American Cruise Lines worth the price? Our travel advisor breaks down real costs, compares it to Viking, and shows what a small ship cruise actually buys. Free planning included.
American Cruise Lines Cost: Real New England Cruise Budget
See our real day-by-day budget for a 15-night American Cruise Lines cruise, from cruise fare to tips, plus the cabin swap that saves $700 per person.