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Sail through Europe, Asia, the U.S. and more on one of these exquisite river cruise lines.

If you'd like to take a cruise but aren't interested in the hustle and bustle of a massive ocean liner, consider a river cruise. River cruises offer the chance to visit lesser-known ports around the world, thanks to the small size and maneuverability of the vessels. These sailings are known to provide exceptional, personalized service, as most welcome fewer than 200 guests at a time.

The Mighty Mississippi is one of the longest and most storied waterways in America. Cruises on the river offer a unique vantage point from which to experience the history and culture of the country’s heartland.

American Cruise Lines operates five ships on the Mississippi River, which include two paddlewheelers, American Splendor and American Heritage, along with three modern river boats: American Melody, American Symphony, and American Serenade. The company offers eight river cruises on the Mississippi and four cruises that further explore its tributaries on the Ohio, Cumberland, and Tennessee rivers.

Our Seldon Summer Skedaddle (as we like to call it), had us driving up to Quebec City for a big city fix, spending three weeks exploring three different provinces of Canada (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia) and then boarding the new 100-passenger Coastal Cat, American Liberty,  for a 7-night American Cruise Lines New England Islands cruise, sailing roundtrip from Providence, Rhode Island.

American Cruise Lines is a 2024 winner in two categories: Small Ships and River Ships.

American Cruise Lines has the unique distinction of operating not only old-school paddlewheelers in the United States, but also contemporary river ships. And they don’t just sail on the Mississippi—you can also explore the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest, too.

Lighthouses, lobsters, and beautiful views…hear all about cruising coastal New England with American Cruise Lines, from Travel Guru, Michelle Newman.

I took a river cruise because it was on my mom's bucket list. We spent a lot of time together, so we did some serious bonding. The small ship was good for my 86-year-old mom's mobility.