There has been some churn in the river cruise industry in recent years. American Cruise Lines’ announcement comes a year ...

Whether you're fascinated by American history, culture and cuisine or you've enjoyed river cruising in Europe but are now looking to explore closer to home, U.S. river cruises are an easy and ...

Explore some of the most breathtaking waterways, vibrant cities, and hidden gems on the best cruises that stay in the U.S.

Travel Agent recently sailed the Upper Mississippi River aboard Viking Mississippi. In our first story, we covered the first leg of the trip, from an overnight in St. Louis, up to Hannibal, MO. In ...

Life on the Mississippi is pretty cool, especially if you’re on a little cruise ship with people taking care of your every need. I can speak only of the river from New Orleans to Memphis – the boat ...

One of the things I love about river cruising is the idea of unpacking once and letting the captain take it from there as we explore a variety of destinations. When many people think of river cruises, ...

St. Paul is set to be a central excursion point for a pair of 50-plus-day river cruises in 2026, billed by American Cruise Lines as the longest such voyages on the market. At 51 nights, the Great ...

Viking River Cruises, the Switzerland-based company known for its extensive list of luxury European and Asian cruises, has hit a snag in its plan to offer cruises on the Mississippi River. Mayor Frank ...

WINONA, Minnesota (WCCO) — A National Eagle Center riverboat cruise will get you up close and personal with the country’s national bird. “This is pretty much as good as it gets when it comes to tour ...

River cruises often elicit a lackluster response—conjuring images of slow-moving vessels brimming with family reunion T-shirts, cattle-call buffets, and cookie-cutter accommodations. But take a closer ...

Big Blue Sky member Sophia Landis plays a Native American-style flute during a music cruise Sept. 13, 2024, on the Mississippi River between Marquette, Iowa and Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Many of ...