These are the 10 best river cruise lines

River cruises have been exploding in popularity in recent years. Let your floating hotel take you on a journey. Here are the 10 best river cruise lines for exploring the world's great waterways.

UnCruise Adventures

The Columbia, Snake, and Willamette Rivers flow into the Pacific Northwest. These round-trip itineraries in Portland include tours, and immersive shore excursions. [{ "selector": ".mlblt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".bgtji-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Abercrombie & Kent

Abercrombie & Kent's canal and river cruising itineraries are almost totally all-inclusive, with things like gratuities, alcohol and shore excursions coming at no extra cost. [{ "selector": ".zeunf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".aanls-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Many of the staterooms in AmaWaterways’ fleet of river ship feature a French balcony and a full outside balcony, providing guests stellar views of the passing scenery. AmaWaterways [{ "selector": ".kjgpo-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".zzten-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

American Queen Steamboat Company

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European Waterways

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Riviera River Cruises

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American Cruise Lines

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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

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Avalon Waterways

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Viking River Cruises

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