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Where Do You Want to Go?
Europe River Cruises
Danube, Rhine, Rhone, Seine, Elbe
Asia River Cruises
Yangtze, Mekong
North America River Cruises
Mississippi, Hudson
Egypt River Cruises
Nile
Russia River Cruises
Volga, Svir
Amazon River Cruises
Amazon
Choosing a River Cruise Line
Abercrombie & Kent
Abercrombie & Kent's high-end river cruises in Europe, and on the Nile and Yangtze, are nearly all-inclusive.

Abercrombie & Kent Cruise Reviews
AmaWaterways
Featuring one of the newest fleets on the rivers, AmaWaterways' reputation for culinary excellence and unique shore tours stands out.

AmaWaterways Itineraries and Sailing Dates
AmaWaterways Cruise Reviews
American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines' port-focused (no sea days!) itineraries cover the eastern seaboard from Maine to Florida.

American Cruise Lines Itineraries and Sailing Dates
American Cruise Lines Cruise Reviews
American Queen Steamboat Co.
Mississippi-based American Queen Steamboat Company debuted in April 2012 boasting the world's largest paddlewheel steamboat.

American Queen Cruise Reviews
Aqua Expeditions
Aqua Expeditions specializes in eco-conscious Amazon exploration with a small, luxurious ship with enormous picture windows.
Avalon Waterways
With new ships and lots of suites, Avalon offers a contemporary take on life onboard. Theme cruises are also excellent.

Avalon Itineraries and Sailing Dates
Avalon Cruise Reviews
Grand Circle Small Ship Cruises
A Grand Circle cruise is a chance to experience other cultures, traditions and people, through adventures ashore and onboard lectures.

Grand Circle Cruise Reviews
Lindblad Expeditions
Lindblad has established a travel niche by taking small groups of active and curious travelers to rugged and remote locales worldwide.

Lindblad Expeditions Cruise Reviews
St. Lawrence Cruise Lines
Exclusively trawling the St. Lawrence Seaway, St. Lawrence Cruise Lines caters to senior travelers from the U.S. and Canada.

St. Lawrence Cruise Reviews
Tauck River Cruising
The emphasis onboard is on relaxed elegance, just the right vibe as you meander past provincial villages, castles and other historic sites.

Tauck Cruise Reviews
Uniworld
On all vessels, whether refurbished or newly built, Uniworld's signature is a daring, dynamic and colorful ambience.

Uniworld Cruise Itineraries and Sailing Dates
Uniworld Cruise Reviews
Victoria Cruises
Victoria Cruises, operating solely on China's Yangtze River, bends over backwards to please Western tastes.

Victoria Cruise Reviews
Viking River Cruises
One of the most value-oriented cruise lines, Viking River Cruises is in the midst of an unprecedented expansion boom.

Viking River Itineraries and Sailing Dates
Viking Cruise Reviews
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