There has been some churn in the river cruise industry in recent years. American Cruise Lines’ announcement comes a year ...

Contributor Jackie Sheckler Finch takes a Mississippi River Cruise from Memphis to New Orleans on American Serenade, one of American Cruise Line’s modern river ships. My brother Joe lives in Durango, ...

Can’t decide between a cruise vacation and a road trip to visit a variety of small towns and big cities across the U.S.? Why not do both? The cruise company American Queen Voyages offers cruises ...

American Cruise Lines will launch 10 new U.S.-built ships by 2028, expanding domestic cruises across rivers, coasts, and new ...

American Cruise Lines is launching three new itineraries on the Mississippi River and its tributaries. The new cruises include a nine-day Arkansas River cruise between Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Memphis, ...

As river cruise season approaches, several popular paddlewheel boats aren’t on this year’s lists of expected dockings in La Crosse and Winona. The industry is set to replace the nostalgic charm of the ...

Though operators are building ships, and towns are investing in landings and other infrastructure, fluctuations in the river’s flow, exacerbated by climate change, are hampering sailings. By Rowan ...

CAMANCHE, Iowa — Area residents and visitors can now explore the backwaters of the Mississippi River aboard the Blue Heron, a 24-passenger pontoon boat offering free, sunset eco cruises from now ...

The more than 2,300-mile Mississippi River invites travelers to discover its multifaceted heritage, with a vast range of deeply rooted culture, music and history. A cruise is a fantastic way to ...