6 best river cruises through USA
Compiled by
NadineUSA travel expert at TourRadar
- From Hanover to Cologne, a Cruise Combining Deep Tradition and Industrial Innovation (port-to-port cruise)
- New Orleans & Southern Charms
- America's Great River St Paul, Minnesota to New Orleans, Louisiana
- America's Heartland St. Louis, Missouri (Alton) to St Paul, Minnesota
- Heart of the Delta New Orleans, Louisiana to Memphis, Tennessee
- Heart of the Delta Memphis, Tennessee to New Orleans, Louisiana
- Explore Hanover's historic sites and gardens
- Tour Osnabrück, the City of Peace
- Discover Münster's medieval architecture
Duration 7 days Destinations Hanover, Myrtle Beach, Wilmington, Baltimore, Las Vegas, Minden, Cologne Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
- US$1,787
- Explore historic New Orleans and its jazz roots
- Tour the iconic French Quarter and Bourbon Street
- Visit grand antebellum mansions along the Mississippi
Duration 8 days Destinations New Orleans, Darrow, Saint Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Viking Cruises From
- US$4,932
- Explore St. Paul's vibrant neighborhoods
- Tour Red Wing and the National Eagle Center
- Discover Dubuque's Steamboat Era history
Duration 15 days Destinations Saint Paul, Red Wing, La Crosse, Dubuque, Hannibal, St. Louis, Memphis, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton RougeSee all destinations Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Viking Cruises From
- US$13,052
- Explore St. Louis' architectural gems
- Relive Twain's tales in Hannibal
- Tour Burlington's historic downtown
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations St. Louis, Hannibal, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing, Saint Paul Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Viking Cruises 
- Explore New Orleans' vibrant French Quarter
- Tour historic mansions along the Mississippi
- Discover Baton Rouge's rich Cajun culture
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations New Orleans, Darrow, Baton Rouge, Saint Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Memphis Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Viking Cruises 
- Explore Beale Street's vibrant music scene
- Sail the scenic Lower Mississippi River
- Tour the historic Vicksburg National Park
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Memphis, Vicksburg, Natchez, Saint Francisville, Baton Rouge, Darrow, New Orleans Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Viking Cruises
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