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The 15 most popular river cruises across North America. Paddlewheelers on the Mississippi, sightseeing boats on the Potomac in Washington and the Savannah waterfront after dark.
90-minute Savannah Riverboat cruise with live captain narration, past Old Fort Jackson, and photo-friendly views of the skyline and River Street for $41.82.
Most Popular“Did not get lunch cruise. If you can eat a lot, probably worth the extra $20. On 3rd deck. Good views, interesting narration. Gumbo had lots of shrimp and chicken but small serving. Cash bar avaiĺable.”
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen in New Orleans pairs a narrated Mississippi cruise with a guided Battle of New Orleans stop at Chalmette.
“Charles was such a great tour guide! We had a great experience on the Creole Queen, the food was good, and the trip to the battlefield was great especially since we didn’t have a car to drive out there, the boat ride was a great option!”
Savannah Land & Sea pairs a narrated City Sightseeing trolley loop with a riverboat cruise to Old Fort Jackson for a smooth intro.
“Shuttle service, 2 tours and guides were very good and worked out as planned. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star was they allowed non-service dogs on the trolley tour and 1 of the dogs was barking during tour.”
Memphis highlights by mini-coach: Beale Street, Lorraine area, Peabody ducks, optional riverboat cruise and Sun Studio add-ons.
“Sam was awesome was very entertaining and kept us all laughing! Would definitely book again! Had a great time”
National Mall coach tour with 10+ stops, narrated Potomac cruise, and optional museum entry upgrades. See DC icons in one day.
“Tyrone and Chris were the most awesome tour guides my wife and I have ever had. Tyrones knowledge mixed with his comedic sense of humor made this trip a blast.the way he shares his knowledge with a mix of his past experiences, brings a real human touch to a tour of several somber and seriously…”
A 2-hour Savannah Riverboat dinner cruise with a Southern buffet, panoramic decks, and onboard music where you can actually dance.
“It was very pleasant and entertainment was great. It was very much worth the money. Would like to do again in warmer weather.”
2-hour Savannah Riverboat sunset cruise with open-air views, live music, and dancing. Drinks and food for purchase aboard.
“Just did the sunset cruise (not dinner) and it was lovely!! You could sit, stand, walk around on top deck or enjoy the A/C on the middle deck. Both decks had a bar. The sunset did not disappoint!! The captain timed it perfectly for great photo ops! Definitely recommend!”
A guided Memphis city loop with hotel pickup plus an Island Queen Mississippi paddleboat cruise, from Beale Street to Lorraine Motel.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the city. His name was Sam. He was polite and friendly with everyone on the tour! He made sure that everyone knew all about the city. It was personal for him and that made me feel good about returning back to Memphis in the future!”
Spend 10 hours seeing Waimea Canyon, a Wailua River cruise to Fern Grotto, and blowhole drama, with hotel pickup and guided stops.
“We had wonderful weather and a wonderful time. We suspect that rainy weather would have ruined our experience. Our driver, John, went out of his way to make sure that we experienced as many special moments as possible. He even - while we were on the Fern Grotto boat ride - went back to a…”
Float Savannah’s river at sunset on a 2-hour cruise with live music, roomy decks, and River Street views—just expect the sky to matter.
“Beautiful ride up and down the river. Enjoyed the music playing by the live band. Would come do this again earlier in the season to get the sun setting later in the day”
A 6-hour Memphis tour with Beale Street, Civil Rights landmarks, BBQ tasting, and a Mississippi Riverboat cruise.
“Very educational trip. With great sights and wonderful guides and drivers I learned things I never knew.”
DC in a day: 10+ National Mall stops plus Potomac River cruise. Guided bus tour, photo stops, and optional museum entry upgrades for $87.
“James was excellent highly knowledgeable and knows how to provide an excellent tour. The driver was equally impressive navigating the routes and taking us to attractions on time despite being a busy memorial weekend”
Guided 6-hour DC monuments tour with Potomac cruise. See Capitol, White House, memorials, and the National Archives from $79.
“Great tour and the driver and guide were very friendly and informative. Even the dining recommendation was a win!”
A 90-minute sunset riverboat on East Lake Toho in St. Cloud. Family-friendly, covered deck, board games, and snacks for purchase.
“The crew was kind, helpful and informative. We loved the story of how the Boat got to Florida! The games were a great plus. We even learned a new game. We would highly recommend this to experience a beautiful Florida sunset.”
Small-group North and East Kauai day trip with a Fern Grotto river cruise, waterfalls, Kilauea Point wildlife, lighthouse views, and Hanalei.
“Tour guide was fabulous. He knew a whole lot about the island during the tour. Kind and thoughtful. I loved the destinations as well. Great lunch choice also.”
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