American Cruise Lines’ per person fare includes passage, dining service, snacks, complimentary cocktail parties, and entertainment or events aboard the ship. Fares do not include shore tours (unless otherwise noted) or port charges and fees. Guests are not expected to leave a gratuity on board.

American Cruise Lines welcomes solo travelers and features a select number of single occupancy staterooms available on its ships. One person occupying a double stateroom will be charged 150% or 175% of the double occupancy rate depending on the type of stateroom chosen, but speak to a CruiseInsider expert to hear about special offers for solo travelers.

Yes, all American Cruise Lines’ ships have elevator service to all decks.

Unlike most cruise ships, guests are welcome to have visitors onboard. In some cities, these visitors can dine with you and enjoy evening activites before disembraking. Should you know about a visitor(s) arrival prior to your cruise, please notify your CruiseInsider advisor (or your ship's Hotel Manager if you're already onboard) so proper accommodations can be prepared.

Your onshore experience is as important as your onboard experience, and American Cruise Lines is dedicated to making your onshore experience a true American adventure. As such, they've taken special care to research and plan authentic excursions at each port highlighting the culture, heritage, cuisine, history or folklore along the rivers.

For excursion options, additional information and tour pricing—or for alternative activities available in every port—contact your CruiseInsider advisor who will be happy to get you more info or get you signed up.

Shore excursions typically cost $20 to $70 per person and can be paid onboard near the end of your cruise.

Local experts, guest speakers, authors, historians and entertainers will join you aboard and onshore to further enhance your cruising experience and provide insight about the local culture, heritage, cuisine, history and folklore along America's most legendary rivers.

Your masterfully skilled chef creates delectable feasts for each meal (menus announced well in advance) featuring carefully selected fresh seafood, meats and produce that are often purchased in the regions visited, allowing your chef to highlight the cuisine with local flavor.

However, there are menu options offered at every meal to fit most dietary needs, but American Cruise Line will work to cater any special requesta you might have. Please tell your CruiseInsider advisor approximately two weeks prior to your cruise so that your meals may be planned accordingly. Also, refrigeration is available onboard to store insulin or other medications requiring protection.

Passengers may board any time after 10 a.m. though river cruises typically depart at 1:30 p.m. (earlier if all passengers have arrived). It's recommended that passengers arrive no later than 12:30 p.m. to ensure they don't miss the boat.

Casual resort attire is recommended both on the ship and ashore. For dinner, men’s clothing might include a sport shirt and slacks, with sport coat or sweater. Women might find a sweater and slacks, or dress appropriate. American Cruise Lines also recommends you bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat, light rain wear, and a jacket for cool evenings. Depending on the season or sailing, outerwear or cold weather gear may be required.

Smoking is only allowed in designated areas on the ships. Please note that smoking is strictly prohibited in common areas, all staterooms and on private balconies.