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AMERICAN RIVER CRUISES

America the Beautiful

Experience America's most interesting river cities, gorgeous river valleys and more aboard a modern, luxurious riverboat cruise.

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Viking Mississippi River Cruises

Mississippi River Cruises

Cruise Line:	Viking Cruises
Ship(s):	Viking Mississippi
Departure:	2/8/2025 to 12/22/2026
Length:	8 to 15 Days

Starting from

$3,499

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A river cruise in the United States is a wonderful way to experience culture, sights and regional cuisine without taking an international flight. On an American river cruise, you can glide along the Mississippi, explore the Pacific Northwest, or experience a number of other regions now served by overnight river cruises.

Typical Length

5 to 23 days

Sample Embarkation Cities

New Orleans, Memphis, St. Louis, St. Paul, Vancouver (WA), Clarkston

Major River Cruise Cities

New Orleans, Natchez, Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Louisville, St. Louis, Red Wing, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Portland, OR (Vancouver, WA), Clarkston

Rivers

Mississippi, Columbia, Snake, Ohio, Tennessee, Cumberland, Red, Arkansas, Tennessee

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Bridgett Quinn Webber

Cruise Consultant

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ABOUT BRIDGETT

Bridgett’s travel industry career includes five years working onboard Holland America Line ships as Cruise Staff and Guest Relations Supervisor. She was fortunate enough ...Read more

Teresa Skeim

Cruise Consultant

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Teresa’s mission statement is “Move life forward – live life now, don’t wait!” With that guiding principle in mind, she works tirelessly to help clients ...Read more

Carol Terhune

Cruise Consultant

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During Carol’s decades in the travel business, she has traveled to Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, China and her favorite destination of all, Tahiti. ...Read more

Expert Reviews & Recommendations Back to Top

River Cruising with Cruise Specialists: A Step Above

By: Justin Gibson

For travelers seeking the perfect balance of value, quality, and distinctive cultural experiences, there is no better value than a river cruise. At Cruise Specialists, we raise the bar for our clients even further in several ways. First, the complimentary personal service we have offered to ocean cruise clients for 30-plus years is also extended to our river cruise clients. We do our very best to help you find a river cruise line that is the perfect fit for your preferences and budget. ... Read more

10 Ways River Cruising May Surprise and Delight You

By: Justin Gibson

If you’re a fan of ocean cruising but haven’t yet sailed on a river cruise, you may wonder how different the two could possibly be: they both involve a ship and water, right? Yes, and that’s just about where the similarities end. ... Read more

River Cruising: Where can it take you?

By: Justin Gibson

Chances are, you’ve sailed many of the world’s oceans and seas. As an experienced traveler, you will certainly appreciate the opportunity to visit America’s heartland, delight in Europe’s holiday festivals, explore Asia’s quiet rural villages or view Africa’s wildlife from the intimate perspective of a river. River cruising has boomed in popularity in the last several years for good reason: It offers an up-close, unhurried look at some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth – in a setting that is relaxed, intelligent and convivial. ... Read more