Only two river cruise companies operate on the Mississippi River, American Cruise Lines and American Queen Steamboat Company. Which company offers the best Mississippi River Cruise? Check out the attributes of both cruise companies and see our Mississippi River price comparisons.

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Choosing a river cruise can be a source of consternation, confusion and frustration. In Europe alone there are more than two dozen navigable rivers and canals. Add the confluence of companies offering seemingly similar experiences and you might just end up feeling as though you’re going upriver without a paddle, so to speak.

Comparative 2019 pricing for river cruises in similar staterooms across all operators. Broken down by river and region. For comparison purposes, we looked for staterooms of equivalent sizes and features, namely those with French balconies or step-out balconies. Find out what you should be paying (or could be paying) for your river cruise.