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Louisville to Nashville | 9-Day Voyages

Save 12% on all cruises, including suites. Now's the best time to book early and save on your 2022 river cruise. With our 2022 Early Booking Savings, save 12% across all departures, including suites, when you pay in full at time of booking. OBERAMMERGAU A once in a decade event. The Mississippi River has stories to share – a legacy that flows from its headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico in New Orleans. On our Mississippi River cruises, you’ll watch landscapes, cultures and even language transform – each new experience equally as rare and beautiful as the last. Well USA River Cruises has those, too, with our sweet suite of European Cruises. There’s so much for you to see and do. From the Great Lakes and the mighty Mississippi to the Columbia River and our Alaskan Cruises ports of call — all the way to our cruises throughout Europe and the Caribbean.

Louisville to Nashville

8 Nights
June 12, 2022,June 19, 2022
From $2,699

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Memphis to Nashville | 9-Day Voyages

Memphis to Nashville

8 Nights
April 4, 2021
From $2,099

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Northwest Pioneers: 10-night Columbia River Cruise

Portland to Clarkston

10 Nights
April 18, 2022,July 4, 2022,October 3, 2022
From $7,650

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Highlights of the Columbia River

Roundtrip Portland

4 Nights
April 14, 2022,June 30, 2022,September 29, 2022
From $3,235

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Historic South & Golden Isles

Charleston to Jacksonville

7 Nights
March 20, 2021,March 27, 2021,April 3, 2021--
10 more dates available.
From $4,075

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New Orleans to Memphis | 9-Day Voyages

New Orleans to Memphis

8 Nights
April 4, 2021,April 11, 2021,April 18, 2021--
45 more dates available.
From $1,999

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New Orleans to Memphis | 9-Day Voyages

European River Cruises

New Orleans to Memphis

8 Nights
March 7, 2021,March 14, 2021,March 21, 2021--
30 more dates available.
From $2,099

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New England Islands

Roundtrip Providence

7 Nights
June 5, 2021,June 12, 2021,June 19, 2021--
31 more dates available.
From $4,630

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Circumnavigation of Iceland

Roundtrip Reykjavik, Iceland

10 Nights
July 11, 2021,July 24, 2021,August 2, 2021--
2 more dates available.
From $11,460

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Galapagos

Roundtrip Guayaquil, Ecuador

9 Nights
February 5, 2021,February 12, 2021,February 19, 2021--
41 more dates available.
From $7,560

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Best of Tennessee

Memphis to Chattanooga

7 Nights
October 10, 2021,October 17, 2021
From $2,499
Save up to $1000 per stateroom on select 2021 departures and cabins + $100 onboard credit!

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Cruise the Deep South: New Orleans, Round Trip

Roundtrip New Orleans

7 Nights
October 3, 2021
From $4,920

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To many travelers, a cruise conjures up images of a huge ocean-going boat lumbering from one tropical island to another. However, there is another more intimate type of cruise that is just as popular with travelers today — the river cruise. The boats for these cruises are typically much smaller than the behemoths that travel the sea and are the perfect platform for traveling by river from one interesting site or city to another. An overview of the best river cruises around the world:

10. Douro Cruise

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The Douro River may not be as well known or as popular as some other European cruise destinations, but it’s not because it’s an unworthy destination. This wonderful little cruise, which takes travelers through Portugal and Spain, winds past picturesque vineyards and Medieval villages. This cruise is especially perfect for anyone who loves to venture off the beaten track. A Douro River cruise trip itinerary normally starts at the river’s outlet in Porto and could include visits to local vineyards, castles and cathedrals.

9. Mississippi River Cruise

The Mighty Mississippi, the fourth longest river in the world, cuts through the heart of America and through some of this country’s most beautiful scenery. Many of the ships that ply this river are designed to look like old-fashioned paddle-wheel steamboats, which can give a traveler the feeling that they are traveling back to a time when life was enjoyed at a more leisurely pace. Depending on the itinerary, travelers on a Mississippi River cruise could float past quaint towns as well as major cities, such as St. Louis and Louisville. Again, depending on your itinerary, tour excursions could include visits to plantation homes as well as Battle of New Orleans battle sites. Cruises on the Mississippi can range from as little as a few hours to ones that last three weeks or even longer.

8. Kerala Backwaters Cruise

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Travelers wanting to experience the beauty and charm of India’s backwaters should book a cruise through India’s amazing Kerala area. As they travel through this region’s canals and lovely lakes that form Kerala’s Backwaters, cruisers can enjoy living life like the locals. The Kerala area boasts an unique ecosystem with fresh water from the rivers mixing with the saltwater from the Arabian Sea. Travelers can choose from several different types of boats in which to explore this area, including the famous kettuvallams that employ native oarsmen or motorized thatched-roof boats.

7. Volga River Cruise

The Volga River is the longest in Europe and is often thought of as the national river of Russia. Depending on the itinerary, travelers on a Volga River cruise might visit St. Petersburg and Moscow or the Golden Ring cities. A trip down the Volga River is an excellent way for a traveler to experience both modern and old Russia. Again, depending on the itinerary, a Volga River cruise could offer excursions to the ballet, the circus or to visit one of Russia’s magnificent palaces.

6. Rhine River Cruise

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It’s not surprising that a trip down the Rhine River is one of Europe’s most popular cruises. The Rhine River winds leisurely through a number of countries that are popular travel destinations, including Switzerland, France, Germany and Holland. Many consider the part between Koblenz to Bingen in Germany the most beautiful parts of the Rhine river. Here travelers will enjoy some of Europe’s most beautiful landscapes and magnificent sites, including Medieval castles, lush vineyards and pass through picturesque towns that look like they came straight out of a fairy tale. Trips down the Rhine can be as short as a half day for those with limited time to multi-country itineraries that can last 11 days or even longer.

5. Mekong River Cruise

The Mekong River runs through China, Burma, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thai