American River Cruises

The American rivers offer a great way to enjoy the natural beauty of the United States. The fun filled river cruises are offered in various locations. One cruise line that offers a variety of great choices is Majestic America. For example, this cruise line has three Mississippi River excursions available. The Mississippi River is one of the most popular destinations for cruisers. This river is the second longest in the United States and spans multiple states. Major cities on this river include Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis, Memphis and New Orleans.

The three Mississippi River cruises offered by Majestic America are the America's Heartland cruise, the American Heritage cruise and the American Discovery cruise. The America's Heartland cruise starts in Minnesota and goes to the Ohio River. One the American Heritage cruise you will go from Memphis to New Orleans. On this cruise you will get to experience other rivers including the Arkansas River, Red and Black Warrior Rivers. The American Discovery cruise takes you to the Ohio, Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers.

The Majestic America company also offers Northwest River cruises as well. These cruises are round trip from Portland to Portland and span seven days or more. You get to travel on the Columbia and Snake Rivers to a variety of Oregon destinations. These cruises are ideal for anyone interested in the history of the region. The Columbia River was traveled to the Pacific Ocean by the legendary explorers Lewis and Clark. Today many modern adventurers cruise the same routes except with much more luxurious accommodations. You get to enjoy the beautiful landscape while enjoying all the advantages of a modern cruise ship.

Perhaps the most adventurous of all American river cruises are those in the untamed wilderness of Alaska. Majestic America offers a variety of Alaskan river cruises from ports of call like Seattle and Juneau. These cruises are available in various durations including seven and twelve days. On an Alaksan cruise you'll get to see the majesty of icy glaciers and incredible wildlife in its natural habitat. You will also get to explore various attractions and destinations at ports of call. Whether you stay on the mainland or go to Alaska, an American river cruise is the perfect getaway!





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