AMERICAN CRUISE LINES —  

American offers an array of award-winning small ship cruises throughout the US.  Discover America’s scenery and history on the storied Mississippi River, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, and the great rivers of Florida.  Explore New England’s coastline, including the coast of Maine, and the islands of Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard.  Discover the majestic beauty of the Alaska, or explore the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands.   Their fleet of seven small ships, carrying just 50 to 150 passengers, includes three authentic paddlewheelers!  Ships have spacious modern staterooms, with large opening windows and private balconies.  Guests enjoy open seating dining with a complimentary cocktail hour every evening before dinner.  All cruises include nightly entertainment and fascinating lectures by historians, naturalists, and local experts.  Complimentary guided shore excursions take guests to the best sights of every destination.  Theme river cruises include New England Lobster cruises, Civil War Cruises, Mark Twain Cruises, Mississippi River Music cruises and more.  Ships are wheelchair accessible, with elevator access on all decks.  Note that there are no casinos and all ships prohibit smoking.