Find Relaxing Luxury on Mississippi River Cruises

     River cruises are some of the most entertaining cruises, and Mississippi River cruises are no exception. You have several options when it comes to Mississippi River cruises. You can travel the Mississippi on a steamboat or on a theme cruise. Visit river ports or stay on the sea on the renowned Delta Queen.

     A paddle-wheel steamboat is the best way to explore the history of the Mississippi River. You get to experience the "showboat" entertainment of the past. You will visit New Orleans and taste Cajun food. You get to see the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. If you are interested in more traditional ports, you can visit Nashville and Chattanooga. The three steamboats offering Mississippi River cruises are the American Queen, the Delta Queen, and the Mississippi Queen.

     Theme cruises include Big Band, Jazz, Civil War, and Cajun. Several cruises are narrated, providing an entertaining history lesson and bringing the Mississippi to life. A common theme is old-fashioned holidays. You and your family can participate in on old-fashioned thanksgiving meal on the Mississippi. Old-fashioned Christmas and New Year's cruises are available. These are great ways to celebrate the holidays with your loved ones. And you don't have to prepare the meals!

     Fall cruises are great ways to discover the changes in nature. You get to explore the changing colors of the leaves. You will enjoy the foods of the season as well including apple cider and pumpkin pie. Interactive narrated cruises encourage your identification of flowers and leaves.

     Riverboat cruises offer different experiences to passengers. You can participate in bluegrass jamborees. You can learn about Native American culture. Civil War sites are popular stops on Mississippi River cruises. Riverboat cruises on the Mississippi offer historic experiences for all passengers.

     Mississippi River Cruises are great ways to explore American history. You have several cruise options that will appeal to you and your family. Regardless of what you want to explore along the Mississippi, there is a cruise package for you. Talk to your travel agent to plan the best Mississippi cruise experience for you and your family.