AMERICAN CRUISE LINES —

American Cruise Lines offers award-winning, small ship river cruises in the US.  Cruise the great Mississippi River, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, Florida rivers, the Northeast United States, Southeast United States, Puget Sound, and Alaska.   American has the largest fleet of small cruise ships in America with seven small ships carrying 50 to 150 passengers, including three authentic paddlewheelers.  Ships have large modern staterooms, with large, opening picture windows and private balconies.  Open seating dining allows guests to eat at their leisure and there is a complimentary cocktail hour hosted every evening before dinner.  Onboard, enjoy nightly entertainment and fascinating lectures by historians, naturalists, and local experts on a wide range of topics.  Complimentary guided shore excursions take guests to the best sights of every destination.  Theme river cruises include Civil War Cruises, Mark Twain Cruises, Mississippi River Music cruises, Lewis & Clark cruises, and Food & Wine cruises.  All ships are wheelchair accessible, with elevator access on all decks.  Note that there are no casinos on any of the ships and all ships prohibit smoking.