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River cruising is quickly becoming one of the most popular form of cruise travel. River cruises offer a chance to sail a destination's inland waterways and rivers in order experience the country from a whole new perspective. Unlike typical ocean cruises, river cruises allow the passengers to disembark frequently so that they may deeply explore and tour some less traveled sites. Top River cruise lines include AMA Waterways, Avalon Waterways, Tauck World Discovery, and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection.

	AmaWaterways
	Ships Cruising: 18 Newest AmaWaterways Ship: AmaReina
	This European riverboat operator is California-based and won several awards for river cruise innovation. AMA Waterway's fleet of luxury vessels range in size from 60 to 82 cabins.
	AmaWaterways Schedule \| AmaWaterways Ships

	American Queen Steamboat Company
	Ships Cruising: 1 Newest American Queen Steamboat Company Ship: American Queen
	The American Queen Steamboat Company offers steamboat cruising in the heartland of the United States. The American Queen, the largest steamboat in the world and a marvel of American engineering, transports you back in time to an era of leisurely and romantic travel along the Mississippi River and its tributaries.
	American Queen Steamboat Company Schedule \| American Queen Steamboat Company Ships

	Avalon Waterways
	Ships Cruising: 15 Newest Avalon Waterways Ship: Avalon Artistry II
	Avalon Waterways is a river cruise operator offering primarily European itineraries, although itineraries along the Nile, Yangtze and to the Galapagos are also occasionally offered. Passengers can expect high-quality accommodations and service and plenty of great scenery (90% of their riverboat cabins have French balconies).
	Avalon Waterways Schedule \| Avalon Waterways Ships

	Imperial River Cruises
	Ships Cruising: 5 Newest Imperial River Cruises Ship: Taras Shevchenko
	Imperial River Cruises, a U.S. based company, has been providing river cruises to Russia and the Ukraine for almost 20 years.
	Imperial River Cruises Schedule \| Imperial River Cruises Ships

	Luftner Cruises
	Ships Cruising: 3 Newest Luftner Cruises Ship: Amadeus Brilliant
	Luftner Cruises offers European river cruises on a fleet of luxurious vessels. The line caters primarily to Europeans but North American passengers occasionally join in the mix. Music-themed cruises offer an educational and culturally rich experience.
	Luftner Cruises Schedule \| Luftner Cruises Ships

	Scenic Cruises
	Ships Cruising: 8 Newest Scenic Cruises Ship: Scenic Jewel
	2008 saw the launch of the Scenic "Space-Ships" in the European River Cruising market. The Scenic Sapphire and Scenic Emerald were launched in July 2008, with Scenic taking delivery of the Scenic Diamond and Scenic Ruby in February and March 2009. Scenic Pearl joined the fleet in 2011, and their newest ship, the Scenic Crystal, will be launched in ...
	Scenic Cruises Schedule \| Scenic Cruises Ships

	Tauck River Cruising
	Ships Cruising: 4 Newest Tauck River Cruising Ship: Treasures
	Tauck operates four luxurious and innovative river-cruising vessels, plying the canals and waterways of Europe on a variety of expertly crafted itineraries. Tauck's upscale design and accommodations, including all natural wood and marble finishes, cabins featuring floor to ceiling windows with French balconies, suggest a premiun hotel, and passenge...
	Tauck River Cruising Schedule \| Tauck River Cruising Ships

	Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
	Ships Cruising: 14 Newest Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Ship: River Orchid
	Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection offers over 500 sailings on 13 rivers in more than 20 countries throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt, China, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The line features ships with an average capacity of 130 guests, included shore excursions, and high-quality accommodations, food and service.
	Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Schedule \| Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Ships

	Victoria Cruises, Inc
	Ships Cruising: 2 Newest Victoria Cruises, Inc Ship: Victoria Jenna
	Getting its start in 1994, Victoria Cruises is one of the top lines cruising the Yangtze River. The line's ships are basic in design and accommodation and passengers often take the cruise as part of a longer China tour.
	Victoria Cruises, Inc Schedule \| Victoria Cruises, Inc Ships

	Viking River Cruises
	Ships Cruising: 39 Newest Viking River Cruises Ship: Viking Alta
	Founded in 1997 by former officials from the Royal Viking Line, Viking River Cruises boasts one of the largest and newest fleets of riverboats in Europe. The fleet is composed of 34 vessels, all built in the past few years, and has expanded far beyond the Rhine and Danube offering itineraries across Europe, Russia and China.
	Viking River Cruises Schedule \| Viking River Cruises Ships