USA River Cruises News & Updates
There's a chill in the air - Autumn is here, and Winter is soon behind. With the changing season comes the series of holidays focused on family, fun and food. The joy of the season also comes with a certain amount of stress: there's schedules to arrange so everyone can get together, who is bringing which dish, cleaning the entire house and decorating it to Martha Stewart standards! Why do we do this to ourselves every year? 

This year, take a stand. And by that, I mean go on a cruise. You will still have traditional holiday events and scrumptious holiday meals, but you won't have to cook, or clean, or decorate, or argue about whether you're watching the parade or the football game, or listen to the cousins argue about whether or not marshmallows belong on yams. If you still want to enjoy the holidays with your family, take them along! You can relax and have fun together, making the best holiday memories together.

Read thru these Holiday favorites. If one sounds right for you, click on the title to read more about the cruise on our website and view the entire itinerary.  We're always happy to chat about which cruise or rail trip would work best for you. Give us a call:
(800) 578- 1479
Celebrating Thanksgiving with All the Fixin's!

Pullman Rail is heading to the Big Apple for Thanksgiving this year, and you can join them. What better way to spend Thanksgiving morning than being at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? This roundtrip rail vacation from Chicago will give you plenty of time to explore the city, and 3-nights accommodations at The Roosevelt Hotel. 

Only departure: November 22-27, 2016.
Fares start at $5226 pp/do

Celebrate Thanksgiving on the beautiful ' America' paddlewheeler. The ship will be decorated, the culinary team will prepare a traditional Thanksgiving feast, and you won't have to worry about a thing! Just sit back with one of the holiday-inspired cocktails and enjoy the community spirit. 

Only departure: November 19, 2016
Fares start at $4540 pp/do
Current Special: Save up to 25% on your cabin! Book by 10-8-16.

The tastes of the season may be a little different in Florida, but the Thanksgiving celebration will still be familiar. The feast aboard the ' American Star' will include the traditional favorites: roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce! Plus, for every ticket sold on the Thanksgiving cruise, the cruise line will donate $50 to the Connecticut Food Bank.

Only departure: November 19, 2016
Fares start at $4100 pp/do
Christmas with Style

American Queen decorated for Christmas
Get your Christmas shopping done at the town markets along the lower Mississippi River. Cruising from New Orleans to Memphis (Dec 4, 18) or Memphis to New Orleans (Dec 11), you'll enjoy 1-night pre-cruise hotel in the embarkation city, plus 7-night cruise aboard the beautifully decorated ' American Queen' paddlewheel!

Departures: December 4, 11, and 18, 2016
Fares start at $2149 pp/do
Current Special: Save up to $1800 per stateroom. Offer expires when qualifying cabins are no longer available.

Cruise the intracoastal waterway aboard the ' Independence' from Jacksonville, FL to Charleston, SC. Winding thru the islands and along the coast is a fun cruise in itself, but add in the Amelia Island Gingerbread Display, the Charleston's Festival of Lights, and an Oyster Roast on Sapelo Island, and this Christmas becomes one for the record books!

Only departure: December 21, 2016
Fares start at $4100 pp/do
Historic South & Golden Isles also celebrates Thanksgiving & New Years.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations with a 6-day rail trip to Greenbrier - 'America's Resort'! You'll enjoy Pullman accommodations roundtrip from Chicago to West Virginia, plus 3-nights at the Greenbrier Hotel. This Christmas Package includes the Greenbrier Bunker and Historic Hotel Tours, use of the swimming pool and movie theatre, and more! Click above on the title to see everything included!

Only departure: December 17-22, 2016
Fares start at $8021 pp/do
Ring in the New Year
Board the 'America', decorated for the season. Guests will be allowed to board a night early, and have a special dinner at Antoine's historic restaurant. To celebrate, the crew will be hosting a Mardi Gras themed New Year's Eve Gala!

Only departure: December 29, 2016
Fares start at $4540 pp/do
Current Special: Save up to 25% on your cabin! Book by 10-8-16.
New Orleans, Roundtrip itinerary also celebrates Christmas.

The stunning views of the Grand Canyon, painted white with winter snow. It's a magical and peaceful place to ring in 2017. Quite a contrast from the second half of the journey: 3-night stay at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas! After all, the new year deserves some celebrating!

Only departure: December 29, 2016 - January 5, 2017
Fares start at $2295 pp/do

Ring in 2017 aboard the ' Grande Mariner' in the tropical waters of Belize! You'll spend the day strolling on white sandy beaches, snorkeling or kayaking among the coral of Southwater Cay. Then its time to celebrate with a Masquerade! Best themed costume wins a prize. We'll mark the occasion with a champagne toast at midnight. The crew will have a New Year's Day brunch, in case you need to sleep in.

Only departure: December 30, 2016
Fares start at $3999 pp/do

You'll enjoy the first evening in Memphis with a 1-night pre-cruise hotel, before boarding the ship for your 7-night cruise to New Orleans. The crew will put on a special New Year's Eve Gala in Baton Rouge, with music and a champagne toast at midnight!

Only departure: December 25, 2016 - January 2, 2017
Fares start at $2149 pp/do
Current Special: Save up to $1800  per stateroom. Offer expires when qualifying cabins are no longer available.
Book any of our Holiday cruises or rail trips with 
USA River Cruises by October 10, 2016, 
and our agents will send you a $100 Visa card per cabin!
Destination Spotlight: Leaving the Traditional Behind

If you want to completely depart from the traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas fare, we have several cruise options that you'd enjoy. 
Un-Cruise Mexico
Book any of these cruises for your 2016 Holidays, and save $300 per couple. Must book by October 14, 2016.

Fares start at $3795 pp/do

Fares start at $2995 pp/do

Fares start at $2995 pp/do
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