American Cruise
Lines, operator of
the newest riverboats and small cruise
ships in the United States, announced the
introduction of its Discover America Cruise Collection™.
It
is an assortment of featured itinerary combinations and themes that
showcase some of America’s most intriguing places, such as the
American Heartland on the Mississippi River and the Wild West on the
Columbia and Snake Rivers.
Wild,
Wild West (15 Days) – Mississippi River and Columbia & Snake
Rivers – This featured combination offered aboard two authentic
paddlewheelers, will take guests on an unforgettable journey into the
American Heartland and the Wild West. Aboard Queen of the West,
guests will follow the rivers that helped shape the West, tracing the
footsteps of the legendary explorers Lewis and Clark. Aboard the
brand new Queen of the Mississippi, guests will travel back in time,
experiencing life and travel on the river as Mark Twain did in days
gone by. The Wild, Wild West package begins
on June 15, 2013.
Coast
to Coast (15 Days) – Historic South& Golden Isles and Columbia
& Snake Rivers– This exciting package takes guests
cross country from the desert canyons and historic landmarks of the
West, to the Civil War battlefields, plantations and charming cities
of the South. On both cruises guests will see history come alive
while discovering the pristine beauty of the wild western frontier
and the graceful South. The Coast to Coast cruise package begins
on May 4, 2013.
Great
American River Run (22 Days) – Mississippi River, Columbia &
Snake Rivers, Great Rivers of Florida – American river
cruising is here to stay! This classic American
adventure elegantly brings guests through the impressive rivers
and waterways of
the American Heartland, Pacific Northwest and the South, offering a
complete discovery vacation for those seeking an alternative
viewpoint, or an all-in-one exploration of the great United Sates.
The Great American River Run begins on April 13, 2013.
“America
is an impressive country filled with truly unique
cruising options which
most people are unaware of. The Discover America Cruise Collection
aims to change that,” said Timothy Beebe, Vice President,
American Cruise Lines. “There is a tremendous amount of
history and culture in America, and so much to discover. We take
pride in introducing and re-introducing the great places of the U.S.
to our guests from the unique viewpoint of its waterways.”
The
Discover America combination packages feature specialty pricing and
travel credits on back-to-back cruise bookings. For more
information www.americancruiselines.com
