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Visit historic Baltimore
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East Coast Inland Passage Cruise

Baltimore, MD to Amelia Island - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Liberty
  • Explore Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
  • Visit Jekyll Island landmarks
  • See Savannah’s Civil Sites
  • Visit Chesapeake Bay Museums
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Baltimore / Amelia Island
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Embark on a 16-day East Coast Inland Passage cruise aboard American Liberty. Explore coastal towns like Charleston, Savannah, and Beaufort. Enjoy guided excursions to historic sites, maritime museums, and Civil War landmarks. Discover lighthouses, plantations, and preserved Southern architecture across 14 ports along the East Coast.
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Golden light over the Chicago skyline
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All Five Great Lakes

Chicago to Toronto - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
  • Visit Chicago’s Art Institute
  • Sail scenic Lake Michigan
  • Discover Milwaukee city
  • Visit Niagara Falls
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Chicago / Toronto
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Sail from Chicago to Toronto aboard Victory II on an 11-day cruise, exploring the best of the Great Lakes. Discover a mix of vibrant cities, quiet natural beauty, historic landmarks, and cultural icons throughout this immersive Great Lakes journey.
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Enjoy the stunning scenery of Lake Superior
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All Five Great Lakes

Chicago - Toronto - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Lake Michigan crossing
  • Stroll Milwaukee Riverwalk
  • Visit Cleveland Rock Hall
  • Niagara Falls visit
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Chicago / Toronto
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Biking
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Embark on an 11-day Great Lakes cruise from Chicago to Toronto aboard Victory I, exploring cities, islands, and historical sites. Enjoy scenic sailings and unique excursions.
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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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Visit the Quad cities, including Davenport, Iowa
from $5,635
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Upper Mississippi River

St. Louis, MO to St. Paul, MN - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore the culture of St. Louis
  • See Mark Twain's hometown, Hannibal
  • Experience wildlife and nature
  • Admire local artwork in Red Wing
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St. Louis / Red Wing
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Explore the Upper Mississippi River on this 9-day cruise from St. Louis to Minneapolis aboard the American Melody. Begin in St. Louis, Missouri, and travel through Alton, Hannibal, Muscatine, Dubuque, Winona, and Red Wing. Visit Mark Twain's boyhood home, explore historic towns, and marvel at the diverse landscapes.
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Enjoy the colorful architecture of New Orleans
from $5,275
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

New Orleans - Memphis - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore New Orleans lively culture
  • Discover Oak Alley with landscapes
  • Discover Baton Rouge
  • Visit Graceland Memphis
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New Orleans / Memphis
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Embark on a 9-day cruise from New Orleans to Memphis aboard American Melody, exploring Southern culture and history with local guides. Enjoy enriching excursions, gourmet meals, daily cocktails, and captivating shows at historic sites like Vicksburg and Natchez.
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Sunrise at Crown Point, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Clarkston, WA - Portland, OR - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Pride
  • Tour Clarkston’s Historic Heritage
  • See Richland’s Regional History
  • Visit Multnomah Falls today
  • Explore Astoria’s Maritime Heritage
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Clarkston / Portland
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Wine Tasting
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Explore the Pacific Northwest on a 9-day river cruise from Clarkston to Portland aboard American Pride. Cruise the Snake and Columbia Rivers, visit Richland, Hood River, Kalama, and Astoria, and discover Nez Perce history, Lewis and Clark sites, Ice Age geology, Mount St. Helens, Columbia River landscapes, local museums, and historic communities.
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Tennessee
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Music Cities Cruise

Memphis, TN to Nashville, TN - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Discover Memphis live music scene
  • Witness scenic cliffs
  • See Nashville’s iconic Hall of Fame
  • Walk at Clarksville’s streets
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Memphis / Nashville
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Travel from Memphis to Nashville on a 9-day river cruise aboard American Symphony. Enjoy live onboard music, explore cities like Paducah and Clarksville, and visit landmarks such as Fort Donelson and the Grand Ole Opry. Experience music, history, and river scenery through curated excursions and onboard activities.
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Colorful sunrise at Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine
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East Coast: Jacksonville to Halifax

Jacksonville to Halifax - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I
  • Explore Jacksonville's waterfront
  • Discover Brunswick’s Golden Isles
  • Stroll Savannah’s historic squares
  • Discover Norfolk’s naval heritage
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Jacksonville / Halifax
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Village Visits, Whale Watching
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Sail from Jacksonville to Halifax aboard Victory I, visiting historic coastal ports in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Nova Scotia. Explore waterfronts, museums, historic sites, mansions, naval landmarks, and lighthouses along the Atlantic coast.
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View monuments from the Civil War in Mississippi
from $9,850
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Mississippi & Tennessee Rivers Cruise

Huntsville - New Orleans - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Explore Huntsville Space History
  • Discover Florence Music Heritage
  • Explore Vicksburg Civil War Sites
  • Discover New Orleans Culture
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Florence / New Orleans
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Explore a 16-day river cruise from Huntsville to New Orleans aboard American Heritage, following the Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers through Florence, Savannah, Paducah, Memphis, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge and Oak Alley, with historic sites, museums, music, Civil War history and Southern culture and historic cultural sites.
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Visit Louisiana's capital city of Baton Rouge
from $8,670
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Mississippi & Tennessee Rivers Cruise

New Orleans to Huntsville - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Explore New Orleans History
  • Visit Oak Alley Estate
  • Explore Vicksburg Civil War
  • Explore Memphis Music Heritage
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New Orleans / Florence
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Explore New Orleans to Huntsville on a 16-day Mississippi River cruise aboard American Heritage. Visit historic estates, Civil War sites, music landmarks, museums, arts districts, and river towns while following the Mississippi and Tennessee rivers through Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama. Experience local traditions.
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Vicksburg Battlefield overlooking the Mississippi River
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Highlights of the Mississippi Cruise

New Orleans Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Wander Oak Alley and Manchac Swamp
  • Tour antebellum Natchez mansions
  • Walk Vicksburg's battlefields
  • Savor Cajun Cochon de Lait feast
  • Explore New Orleans' French Quarter
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New Orleans / New Orleans
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Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Cooking Classes, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits
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Aboard American Symphony, cruise round-trip from New Orleans for 8 days through Louisiana and Mississippi. Tour antebellum mansions in Natchez, walk Vicksburg's Civil War battlefields, and take an optional swamp boat ride near Oak Alley — a good match for travelers drawn to Southern history and Cajun culture.
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