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Mount Hood, Columbia River
from $6,715
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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Portland - Clarkston - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Jazz
  • Visit Multnomah Falls near Portland
  • Learn Astoria’s Maritime Heritage
  • Explore Richland’s REACH Museum
  • Discover historic The Dalles
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Portland / Clarkston
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Kayaking
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Embark on a 9-day Columbia and Snake Rivers cruise aboard American Jazz. Visit Multnomah Falls, explore Astoria’s historic sites, and discover Mount St. Helens from Kalama. Tour The Dalles, enjoy scenic river cruising, and explore Richland’s REACH Museum. In Lewiston and Clarkston, learn about Lewis and Clark and the Nez Perce.
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Tour colorful, historic Charleston, South Carolina
from $6,995
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Southeast Sea Islands Cruise

Charleston to Amelia Island - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Liberty
  • Tour historic Charleston homes
  • Explore Beaufort’s Cypress Wetlands
  • Visit Mighty Eighth Museum
  • Walk Savannah’s historic district
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Charleston / Amelia Island
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Cruise the southeastern coast on a 9-day voyage from Charleston, South Carolina to Amelia Island, Florida, aboard American Liberty. Explore Savannah, Beaufort, Hilton Head, and more.
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Visit historic and hilly Pittsburgh
from $5,815
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Ohio River Cruise

Pittsburgh to Louisville - 10 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Learn Pittsburgh steel city history
  • See Wheeling Victorian architecture
  • Cruise scenic Ohio River
  • Visit Louisville Slugger Museum
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Pittsburgh / Louisville
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Set sail on a 10-day river cruise from Pittsburgh to Louisville aboard American Symphony, tracing the Ohio River through Wheeling, Marietta, Cincinnati and Madison. See steel-era history, ancient earthworks, and bourbon country.
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A scenery in Tennessee
from $5,275
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Tennessee Rivers Cruise

Nashville to Chattanooga - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Explore Nashville’s music landmarks
  • Visit Paducah’s Quilt Museum
  • Walk historic Shiloh battlefield
  • Cruise through Appalachian scenery
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Nashville / Chattanooga
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Set sail on a 9-day Tennessee Rivers Cruise from Nashville to Chattanooga aboard American Symphony. Relax with expert talks, regional cuisine, and comfortable accommodation while exploring the history, culture, and natural beauty of America’s heartland.
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Explore Nashville
from $5,275
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Tennessee Rivers Cruise

Chattanooga to Nashville - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Walk Walnut Street Bridge
  • Cruise Lake Barkley
  • Stroll Florence Local Loop
  • Tour Old State Bank
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Chattanooga / Nashville
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Embark on a 9-day cruise from Chattanooga to Nashville aboard the American Symphony. Cruise the Tennessee River, visiting historic towns like Decatur, Florence, Savannah, and Paducah. Experience cultural landmarks, scenic landscapes, and enriching excursions that highlight the region's rich heritage.
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Columbia River Gorge
from $5,555
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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Portland, OR to Clarkston, WA - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Pride
  • Explore Astoria's maritime history
  • Discover Kalama's Cowlitz heritage
  • Explore Mount St. Helens
  • Experience Hells Canyon's landscape
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Portland / Clarkston
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Wine Tasting
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Variable
Sail on a 9-day Columbia River cruise from Portland to Clarkston aboard American Pride. Visit Astoria, Kalama, The Dalles, Richland, Lewiston, and Clarkston while exploring Indigenous history, Lewis and Clark, Mount St. Helens, Oregon Trail heritage, maritime culture, Cold War history, frontier communities, and Pacific Northwest agriculture.
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Columbia River
from $4,125
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Columbia River Gorge Cruise

Roundtrip Portland - 7 Day Itinerary aboard American Pride
  • Discover Hood River’s museums
  • Walk through The Dalles
  • Visit Mount St. Helens
  • Taste local wines from Hood River
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Portland / Portland
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Set sail on a 7-day Columbia River Gorge cruise aboard American Pride. Explore Portland, Hood River, The Dalles, and Kalama. Discover the pioneers at the Oregon Trail’s end and learn about the region’s history at museums like the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and the Fort Dalles Museum.
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Visit Louisiana's capital city of Baton Rouge
from $3,630
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Highlights of the Mississippi Cruise

New Orleans Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Experience Natchez’s beauty
  • Visit historic Civil War sites
  • Discover Oak Alley's historic charm
  • Visit charming ports and cities
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New Orleans / New Orleans
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The American Heritage hosts this 8-day Mississippi River cruise from New Orleans. Explore historic plantations, Civil War sites, and charming towns. Immerse in the rich culture, cuisine, and music of the Deep South.
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Vibrant Sunset with St. Paul City Skyline and Mississippi Riverfront
from $12,620
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Grand Heartland Cruise

St. Paul to New Orleans - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Serenade
  • Cruise Mississippi River scenery
  • Discover Davenport museums
  • Visit Gateway Arch landmark
  • Tour Vicksburg battlefields
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St. Paul / New Orleans
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Biking
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Cruise the Mississippi River on a 16-day voyage aboard American Serenade. Visit La Crosse, Dubuque, Davenport, Hannibal, St. Louis, Memphis, Tunica, Vicksburg, Natchez, and Baton Rouge while exploring museums, riverfronts, historic landmarks, Civil War sites, and music destinations. Enjoy scenic cruising through the Upper and Lower Mississippi.
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Natchez
from $4,299
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Mississippi Delta Explorer

New Orleans - Memphis - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Explore Darrow
  • Visit Natchez historic sites
  • Learn the history of Vicksburg
  • Culinary adventure of Mississippi
  • Know the history of rock 'n' roll
  • American South's Cultural Heritage
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New Orleans / Memphis
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On this 8-day Mississippi Delta Explorer from New Orleans to Memphis aboard the Viking Mississippi, visit historic towns like Darrow, Natchez, and Vicksburg. Enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine, Memphis barbecue, and explore the South’s rich history, culture, and music.
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View the iconic arch when you visit St. Louis, gateway to the west
from $9,920
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Grand Ohio River Cruise

Pittsburgh to St. Louis - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore historic Marietta, Ohio
  • Explore Maysville’s Railroad
  • Visit Louisville’s Churchill Downs
  • Tour Paducah’s wall murals
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Pittsburgh / St. Louis
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Sail from Pittsburgh to St. Louis on a 16-day Ohio River cruise aboard American Melody. Visit historic towns like Marietta, Cincinnati, Louisville, and Paducah. Discover museums, landmark sites, and cultural excursions while enjoying daily enrichment programs and scenic cruising.
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Explore Nashville
from $11,270
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Mississippi and Cumberland Rivers Cruise

New Orleans to Nashville - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Cruise Mississippi and Cumberland
  • Explore Vicksburg's battlefields
  • Trace jazz, blues & country roots
  • Wander at the Oak Alley Plantation
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New Orleans / Nashville
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Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Cooking Classes
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Embark on a 16-day cruise linking two rivers, the Mississippi and Cumberland, between New Orleans and Nashville aboard American Symphony. Visit Civil War battlefields, antebellum estates, and the birthplaces of jazz, blues, and country music.
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