 When most people think of cruising, they think of the Caribbean or the Bahamas, but that is not all there is. You can take cruises right here in the US where you can see our wonderful coastlines, wildlife, and fantastic cities. These are four ways you can see these.  American Cruise Lines offers small-ship river and coastal cruises throughout the United States. Its itineraries highlight the country’s most scenic waterways, including the Mississippi River from New Orleans to Memphis and St. Paul, the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest, the Hudson River, the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, and the Potomac River. The company also sails coastal routes in New England, Alaska, Puget Sound, the Southeast, the Florida Gulf Coast, and the Great Lakes. A key feature of American Cruise Lines is its small-ship experience. Most vessels carry about 90 to 180 guests, allowing them to dock in smaller ports and offer a more relaxed, personal atmosphere than larger ocean cruise ships. Many staterooms are spacious and include private balconies, and the ships are designed for close-to-shore cruising with easy access to historic towns, regional culture, and local scenery. Cruises often include at least one shore excursion in each port, onboard enrichment programs, regional dining, evening entertainment, and a pre-cruise hotel stay on many itineraries. Theme cruises may focus on music, history, cuisine, fall foliage, or special regional events. Popular examples include music-focused sailings around Nashville and Memphis, New England coastal cruises, Southeast Sea Islands itineraries, and Pacific Northwest cruises following the route of Lewis and Clark.  Photo by Lindsay Doyle on Unsplash Canada/New England cruises are typically offered from late summer through fall, making them a popular choice for travelers who want cooler weather, coastal scenery, and beautiful fall foliage. Major cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Celebrity Cruises offer itineraries that are often seven nights or longer. Common ports of call include Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine; Boston, Massachusetts; Newport, Rhode Island; Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Québec City and Montréal, Québec; and New York City. Depending on the itinerary, travelers may also visit Rockland, Maine; Saguenay, Québec; or scenic areas such as the Bay of Fundy and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Typical embarkation ports include Boston, New York/Cape Liberty, Québec City, Montréal, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.
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