Bear in Alaska photographed from the Island Spirit

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    Island Spirit Alaska Testimonial

    "We wanted to book a cruise to Alaska, so we called USA River Cruises and talked to Cindy who told us about their small ships that did the Alaska itineraries. We had only been on large ships and a European river cruise, so we found this fascinating as we loved our river cruise and we had decided we did not want a cruise with thousands of folks on it; we were tired of the lines and crowds and waiting to get on and off all the time, and all the extra costs that come with the larger ships. When Cindy explained to us about the Island Spirit, we were really impressed. ...."
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    Northbound Repositioning Cruise *NEW*

    $1,000 discount! Only 12 passengers!

    Book by 3/31/10

    Cruise the Inside Passage all the way from Seattle, Wa. to Sitka, Alaska. Visit small British Columbia and Alaskan communities. Visit spectacular Dawes Glacier, soak in a wilderness hot spring or shop in a Norwegian fishing village.

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    2010 Fall on the Columbia River

    $200 Off per cabin!

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    $2,999! All- Inclusive 8 nights/9 days from Spokane to Portland or reverse. Book now!

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    Southeast Alaska aboard the Island Spirit *NEW*

    Up to $500 off per cabin!

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    Spectacular wilderness bays, kayaking, glaciers, whales and wildlife.

    Choose from three different 9 day programs departing in either Sitka, Juneau or Petersburg, Alaska...

     

    NEW Photo Emphasis date on this cruise.         June 15th Learn photography in the field!

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    Brand New! Spring Fling in the San Juan Islands
    aboard the Island Spirit!

    Only 4 cabins left!

    One departure only in 2010.

    Join us for a tour of the beautiful San Juan Islands
    aboard the Island Spirit.


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    The Queen of the West is back!

    The ONLY overnight paddle wheel in operation in the entire United States!

    Queen of the West

    $500 Off per cabin on all dates!

    Book by 3/15/10

    Join us for this 8 day/7 night cruise along the Columbia River! Space will go fast!


    Mississippi River and More! $500 off per couple!

    Book by 4/15/10

    U.S. Historic Rivers
    Explore the beauty of America's interior waterways between the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Michigan!

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    American Heartland Cruise
    The only 2010 cruise on the Mississippi River - only 10 cabins left!

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    Southern Antebellum
    Enjoy the rich history, natural beauty and southern hospitality of the fascinating segment of the Southeastern U.S. Intracoastal Waterway.

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    Atlantic Coastal Waterways
    Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway stopping to sample warm hospitality and historic sights

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    Baked Alaska aboard the Island Spirit

    Cruise Recipes

    Due to popular demand, American Cruise Lines shares recipes for its fine onboard cuisine. Now you can make their exquisite signature dishes at home!

    Baked Alaska

     

     

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