Visit "Bluff City" to enjoy barbecue and blues music.
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Discover Nature
Explore many parks, trails, and historical landmarks that run along the Ohio River.
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Cincinnati
Get a taste of vintage chili and a bustling music scene in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Few vacations are able to offer such intimacy as Ohio River cruises. An Ohio River Cruise is a truly remarkable (and popular) vacation experience. A major advantage of taking an Ohio River Cruise is that the River Cruise paddlewheeler ships are able to go deep into the Southern United States, where larger cruise ships simply cannot reach. Take part in the one-of-a-kind, intimate atmosphere on board these ships, as you visit the river towns and locations that would be impossible to enjoy as much any other way. Plus, the cruise lines that offer River Cruises have fabulous regionally-inspired cuisine, matched perfectly by an attentive and well-trained staff.
There are many destinations in which you can enjoy an Ohio River Cruise. Experience the best of the American Heartland by seeing sites such as Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Tennessee, and Kentucky as you’ve never dreamed you could! Sail alongside famous cities across America’s heartland rich in mouth-watering cuisine, music, arts, and historical landmarks while also getting the opportunity to explore quaint riverside towns. An Ohio River Cruise can provide with a perfect balance of historical enrichment and contemporary cities.
American Queen Steamboat Company and American Cruise Lines are currently the only cruise lines offering Ohio River cruises. A typical Ohio River Cruise runs 8-11 nights with a wide selection of ports from which to embark.
American Discount Vacations is proud to offer the best deals possible on all Ohio River Cruises booked with us. Backed by our "Low Price Guarantee," and powered by our team of expert travel agents, we're sure to exceed your expectations when booking your next Ohio River Cruise!
Select River Cruises cannot be booked online. If you find that the Ohio River cruise you're interested in cannot be booked online, or if you'd just prefer to book over the phone with one of our River Cruise Experts, call us toll free at 1-866-214-7447 (US & Canada only). International customers can reach us at +001-732-970-9142.
Highlighted Ohio River Cruise Attractions
The following are just a few of the many things to do while sailing an Ohio River Cruise:
Memphis
Select Ohio River cruises will visit Memphis as part of its itinerary. Located in the heart of Tennessee, Memphis is home to delicious BBQ, blues music, and all things Elvis Presley. There's plenty to see and do in Bluff City!
Cincinnati
The Ohio River runs along Cincinnati, so you may have a chance to explore Ohio’s third-largest city if part of your cruise itinerary. Along with a vibrant art and music scene, Cincinnati is home to the country’s largest Oktoberfest festival and first Major League Baseball franchise. You can also roam the many magnificent museums and savor some of the city’s vintage chili.
American History
There are endless opportunities to learn about American history during an Ohio River cruise. The Ohio River played a particularly pivotal role in Native American history. In fact, “Ohio” originates from “Ohiyo,” the Seneca name for the river that translates to “it is beautiful.” Many tribes resided along the Ohio river Valley, which was crucial for trade and connecting their communities. Cruisers have an opportunity to examine this past lineage of Ohio’s indigenous people.
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River Cruise Lines
Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.
River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.
Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.
Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.
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Specialty Cruise Lines
These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.
On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.
Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).
Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.
Cruising year-round from across the United States of America, American Cruise Lines is an expert on American cruising. The nation's largest cruise line has a fleet of 19 ships with itineraries spanning from coast to coast, covering most of the waterways in between and visiting 35 states. With ships built in America and crews comprised solely of Americans, American Cruise Lines surely lives up to its name. With over 50 itineraries that explore U.S. ports of call, there's something for everyone when traveling with them.
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