- The Mississippi is North America's longest river.boat on a river in city in light of sunset image by Nikolay Okhitin from Fotolia.com
A river cruise in the United States provides an opportunity to see the country away from crowds and traffic jams. Modern cruise ships offer accommodations and facilities you would find in any hotel and provide entertainment and guided tours. Hiring a vessel privately is another option but sea-faring experience and yachtsman certificates may be required. - The La Crosse Queen is a replica of the river boats that used the Mississippi river in the late 19th century. The paddle-steamer cruises out of La Crosse, Wisc., along the the upper Mississippi River. The cruise offers a short trip lasting between 1 and 3 hours, either in the afternoons or evenings. Lunch and drinks are available and a tour guide is present throughout. Private functions are catered with a total of 149 passengers permitted.
Upper Mississippi River Paddlewheel Cruises
Pools 7 and 8
La Crosse, Wisconsin
608-784-2893 (Reservations) 608-784-8523 (Charters)
lacrossequeen.com - American Cruise Lines specializes in small ship cruising along the inland waterways and rivers of the United States. Thirteen diverse options include the Pacific Northwest, Maine, New England Islands, Hudson River, Chesapeake Bay, the Historic South and Golden Isles and Florida. The ships carry a maximum of 120 passengers and cruises last between 5 and 14 nights. Cabins are equipped with flat screen satellite TV and DVD players, wireless Internet access, hair dryers and individual climate control and most have private balconies.
American Cruise Lines
1-800-460-4518
smallshipcruises.com - USA River Cruises explore America's wine regions along the Columbia River Gorge in the Pacific Northwest. Passengers will be able to sample the region's wine and taste the local culinary produce. All cabins provide heated tile floors in the bathroom, memory foam mattresses, flat-screen TV/DVD, and an iPod docking station. The ship's facilities include a wine library and spa area including a large hot tub, sauna, fitness equipment, yoga classes and complimentary massage. Cruises last 8 days and 7 nights with a maximum of 40 passengers on the ship, The Safari Explorer.
USA River Cruises
3407 N.E. 97th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665
USA
1-360-546.5151 or 1-800-578-1479
usarivercruises.com
La Crosse Queen Cruises
American Cruise Lines
USA River Cruises
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