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Historic Travel And Tours
Steamboat & Small Ship Cruises
River Cruises in US and Europe
Travel Specialists in Historic Tours and Small Ship, Steamboat Cruises
American Cruise Lines offers small ship cruising on rivers and the intercoastal waterway in the Eastern United States, South USA, and Florida.
Sail the Hudson River in the fall and see the vibrant fall colors, visit the islands of New England, enjoy nature along the coast of Maine, shop in the quaint Northeast coastal villages of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, experience historical America in Charleston and Savannah.
Because the ships are small, with no more than 104 passengers, they are able to offer unique personalized voyages. The ambiance is initiate, relaxing, and gracious.
True to its name, this cruise line sails on the smooth inland rivers and eastern coastal waterways of the United States of America, Maine to Florida rivers.
New: Mississippi River and Alaska Inside Passage.
Ships are new and fully comply with the new USA safety regulations.
The ships visit quaint villages along the east USA coast, charming Southern towns, and vibrant Florida cities. There is an emphasis on history, culture, and the natural beauty of the United States. Lecturers, authors, historians, and wildlife experts treat guests to behind the scenes tours and provide area information during the cruise.
Majestic America (Steamboats)
Small Ship Cruising -- The Yachting Experience in the Caribbean Islands and in Europe. Guests feel as though they are on their own yacht, and with only 110 guests and 89 crew, each guest receives personal attention.
Why choose a European river cruise -- besides the casually elegant surroundings and intimacy of a small ship?
- Your cabin is your hotel and it almost always enjoys a location in the heart of town
- Travel from one village to another in style. Don't contend with the hassles of driving yourself, cramped motor coaches or early morning train departures.
- Pack and unpack only once.
- Excellent meals, good company and comfortable accommodations all at one attractive price.
Explore Europe's castles, cathedrals and picturesque villages. Discover fascinating history and authentic experiences with comprehensive sightseeing plus your own exploration. It's a simple way to travel.
Enjoy a river cruise in Europe that features a theme of music, golfing, gardening, cycling or walking. Experience a cruise with classical music along the Danube, traditional performances or perhaps a Viennese waltz. Listen to the songs made famous by Edith Piaf on the Seine or indulge in a visit to the ship's wellness spa.
Who will be my fellow passengers? Persons who want an in-depth, personalized experience in Europe. All ages find canal barge cruises suit their special needs. Those who want to relax can sip a cool drink and watch the scenery and locals as the barge drifts down the waterway. Those who want to learn about history and culture meet locals and visit historical sites. Those who want activities enjoy village walks, hill climbs, or bicyling.
The Spirit of Peoria is a small paddle-wheel steamboat that offers two and three day trips on the Illinois River. Day trips and riverboat charters are also available. Sit back and relax as the Spirit of Peoria gently paddles its way along the scenic Illinois River Valley. Enjoy the wonder of natural beauty and history on this unique mode of transportation.
Riverboat trip prices include:
- All Taxes and gratuities
- All meals, lodging and snacks featuring:
- Signature entrees such as chef carved prime rib
- Gourmet cheeses accompanied with a glass of wine
- Unlimited soft drinks, coffee, and tea aboard the cruise
- Old-fashioned entertainment featuring:
- Professional Storytelling
- World-class ragtime piano
- River history
- Baggage handling
- Friendliest crew on the river
So many times in our lightening fast world there's a pause, to dream of a time when life moved at a different, slower, more refined pace. If we look, many of those times can still be found in vacations and cruises that offer us the spirit of yesteryear or the opportunity to cruise to interesting ports in the United States, Caribbean and Europe -- but without clocks, crowds, lines or stress.
How can we know our present unless we know our past! We offer paddleboat river steamboat cruises and small ship ocean and river cruises that emphasize history. Small ship cruises allow guests to experience their natural surroundings, with ecological experiences.
7-Night Steamboat River Cruises in the United States Pacific Northwest on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.
The 230-foot Queen of the West was the first overnight passenger paddlewheel boat to be built and operated in the West in 80 years. Designed to showcase the wide-open vistas, forested riverbanks and small towns of the Pacific Northwest, the Queen of the West has four decks offering panoramic views from every angle. Spacious lounges offer guests a view of the dramatic deep canyon scenery on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.
Passengers who have had the pleasure of cruising on Queen of the West paddleboat in the past can still expect the same unparalleled experience they had aboard this grand ship. But now they can discover the additional features, such as exceptional cuisine and the highest level of personalized service, for which American Cruise Lines is known, making it the most successful small ship cruise line today.
Coming in August 2012.
Queen of the Mississippi cruises on a brand new Steamboat type boat. Click For More Details
SeaDream Yacht Club emphasizes that it's yachting -- not crusing. We also label it as small ship cruising.
The ultra-luxury yachts, SeaDream I and SeaDream 2 offer a casual, intimate, elegant, luxury cruises. Ships are clean, chic, and sophisticated. Past guests love their experiences, and many have taken several cruises on these yachts. In 2006, Conde Nast Traveler's Readers Choice gave SeaDream Yacht Club the highest overall score for any passenger ship large or small and it was the only cruise line rated in the Top 100 Best Travel Experiences For 2006.
Please be advised that every reasonable effort has been made to keep all prices up to date and free of errors or omissions. Prices and policies from our vendors are subject to change without notice. Invoices will be issued at the time of booking to confirm all final rates and offers.
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Float along the Erie Canal and reminisce about history-filled days when cruises on the Erie Canal were the main means of transporting persons and goods. Sit back and relax, enjoy the tranquil setting unfolding before your eyes. A vision of lawns, docks, farms, forests, and wildlife. Visit quaint, charming towns that seem to belong to yesteryear.
We have had quite a few requests from persons looking for rail journeys in the United States and Canada. We are pleased to be able to offer them, with trips beginning in September 2011.
Train travel is relaxing, comfortable, and scenic.
The trips offered are through some of the most beautiful areas of North America.
Featured Rail Adventures:
Canada Rail Adventure and Niagara Falls:
7 Nights / 8 Days
From $1999 Per Person, Double Occupancy
10/20 - 26, 2011
Toronto to Seattle
Rail through Canadian Rockies and Ice Festival
5 Nights / 6 Days
From $2024 Per Person, Double Occupancy
1/20 - 25, 2012
Seattle Round Trip
Washington, DC to Williamsburg to Charleston to Savannah to St. Augustine
9 Nights / 10 Days
From $2499 Per Person, Double Occupancy
4/25 - 5/2/12
Washington, DC to St. Augustine, FL
Civil War Cruise Themes
The American Queen Steamboat Is Back!
Cruises start April 13, 2012.
The American Queen Paddlewheel Steamboat will start out in New Orleans and then go to the Ohio River for April and early May. Then she will head South until the end of June. July and August will find her on the Ohio River again.. In September through November, for fall foliage, she will be on the Upper Mississippi RIver. Winter cruises will place the American Queen at alternate ports of Memphis and New Orleans.
Experience the richness of this luxury vessel while you enjoy an antebellum experience but with all the pleasures of a modern era. This all inclusive cruise line has it all: food and beverages to feed the body and soul, United States history & culture in quaintly charming river towns, a variety of itineraries and themes -- including Civil War, great evening entertainment, and more. Click the link above for schedules and pricing.
American Cruise Lines is building a brand new paddlelboat that will feature Mississippi River cruises.
