USA RIVER CRUISES
American river sightseeing is architecture from the water: Chicago reads its own skyline, Savannah and Boston run paddle and duck boats. These 15 cover them by fare, duration and how much of the commentary is worth the ticket.
See Chicago’s skyline from the river, hear lively architecture stories, and compare boat options, weather tips, pricing, and practical details.
“Wonderful excursion with a highly knowledgeable guide. Jim was a terrific guide with real passion for Chicago. His tour alone would make you want to come back.”
See Boston by restored WWII duck boat, from Beacon Hill to the Charles River, with history, humor, and practical tips for a Your visit.
“An off the wall adventure but really fun! Our guide, the Viking, was super funny & very entertaining & informative! A unique experience!”
See Chicago’s finest architecture from the river, with expert docents, skyline views, and practical tips for this 90-minute cruise.
“Had an amazing time on this in depth tour! Guide was upbeat and so knowledgeable, and kept the tour lively the whole time. Nice variety of architecture and local history. Loved the context part showing how each building is in conversation with those around it. Highly recommend!”
See 40 Chicago landmarks from all three river branches, with live stories, skyline views, and a cash bar on this 75-minute cruise.
“This is my first time to be in Chicago. The tour was great. Our guide was not only informative but made it fun & interesting. I enjoyed learning about some of the history of Chicago.”
Savannah Riverboat Cruise review with route details, Fort Jackson views, pricing, seating tips, food, accessibility, and honest advice.
“The food is good and at $20 per person is a good value on the riverfront. Most restaurants will run you $60 + for 2 per sitting. We arrived an hour early when they began boarding. The buffet was available at time of boarding so you could take your time and eat before the boat left the dock. The tour was relaxed, informative and funny. The accessibility of the boat was good as well. There is an elevator on board for those that need it. Overall it was agreat addition to our vacation and we would definitely go again.”
See Chicago’s skyline from the river on a 45-minute family cruise with live architecture commentary, indoor seating, open-air decks, and local drinks.
“Great guide and nice boat. Wonderful time on the water.”
Review of Chicago’s 90-minute river and Lake Michigan architecture cruise, with expert guides, skyline views, practical tips, and value advice.
“I have been in this same tour several times in my life but haven’t been on it since my wife and I first for married 26 years ago. We took our daughters who are now 23 and 22 and their friends and everybody loved it. This tour is 90 years old and is still owned by the same family. It’s the very best of all the boat architect tours out there. The best way to see and learn about the city skyline!”
Cruise the Mississippi aboard the Creole Queen, hear New Orleans history, visit Chalmette Battlefield, and decide if the $47 fare is worth it.
“The food was excellent, especially the whiskey glazed bread pudding. The narrator, Charles was mesmerizing!! The Battlefield Tour was good. Everything was perfect, even the weather!”
Review the Savannah Land & Sea Combo, with a narrated trolley tour, riverboat cruise, practical timing tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks.
“The land tour was a guy from NJ who kept repeating himself and saying things like: “pay attention”, and “listen to me”, and “look at this” or “watch this”, it was very distracting. More of that stuff than actual historical information.”
Review of Memphis City Tour with Beale Street, Peabody Ducks, optional Sun Studio, Mississippi River cruise, pickup, value, and tips.
“The tour was excellent. The driver was well versed in everything Memphis. Gave us so much history. We enjoyed every moment.”
Review of Fort Lauderdale’s Jungle Queen 90-minute cruise, with Millionaire’s Row, guide tips, pricing, boarding details, and honest advice.
“Great cruise — easy, scenic, and relaxing. The guide was funny and kept it entertaining, and the views of the homes and waterways were awesome. Would do it again.”
Review of Chicago’s 90-minute architecture boat tour, with practical advice on views, guides, seating, weather, parking, and value.
“Great informative tour!! Wonderful history points presented, tour guide extremely knowledgeable . Great views up top!”
Moab’s Colorado River dinner cruise pairs a cowboy-style meal, canyon stories, live guiding, music, and a classic light show.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the meal - delicious meats and sides as well as salad bar. Appreciated the fact that it was a family owed business in Moab. Boat ride on the river was unique and was a nice way to spend an evening.”
See Washington DC’s major monuments in six hours, with coach transport, expert guides, seasonal cruise, and optional museum upgrades.
“It was wonderful. Tyrone was super knowledgeable and engaging the entire time. Definitely will book again on our next trip to DC!”
Cruise Savannah’s working river past the historic waterfront, Old Fort Jackson, and cargo ships with lively 90-minute narration.
“Having one person working the bar for the entire riverboat was a little silly…stood in line for 20 minutes for a Diet Coke, only to find out they were out. The narrator was excellent!”
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