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Mississippi River Cruises

Explore America's true historic treasures on a cruise of the Mississippi River and its tributaries. This 2,320-mile waterway flows through 10 states, from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Its name comes from the Ojibwe word Misi-ziibi, meaning "Great River."

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The Mississippi led explorers to new lands, and it served as an important lifeline for the transport of people and goods to the towns that rapidly grew along its banks. Centers of commerce and culture flourished along its main route and tributaries. Cities like St. Louis, Memphis, Vicksburg and New Orleans owe their existence to the Mississippi.

Step back to a time when life moved a little slower and riverboats slowly churned the waters. See Civil War battlefields, restored plantations, rolling farmland and picturesque riverfront towns filled with Victorian-era architecture. The region has a rich musical legacy as the birthplace of the blues, jazz and country music. It's been celebrated in literature, too, most notably by Mark Twain, who grew up in the port town of Hannibal, MO.

Sailings might spend time on the mighty Mississippi in addition to other waterways, like the Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois and Cumberland Rivers. Cruises are particularly good values, because your stateroom and onboard meals are included in a single rate that you pay upfront.

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Save $500 per couple off and waive port fees and taxes on select American Cruise Lines departures when you book by February 4, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Companion cruises for free! Offer applies to select Blount sailings when you book by March 1, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Receive two free pre-cruise hotel nights before your voyage plus transfers on select sailings with Great American Steamboat Company when you book by February 18, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Receive one free pre- or post-cruise hotel night plus transfers before or after your voyage on 2012 sailings with Great American Steamboat Company. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $400 per couple off select departures with American Cruise Lines when you book three months in advance. Click here for eligible departures.

Receive free shore excursions and shipboard credits of up to $150 per stateroom on 2012 river cruises with Great American Steamboat Company when you book by March 1, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Save 5% when you book two back to back cruises with Great American Steamboat Company by February 18, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Save up to $1,300 per couple off select 2012 Blount departures when you book by March 1, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The Mississippi River cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any Mississippi cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.

Mississippi River Cruises

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Fall Foliage 2012 (Roundtrip St. Paul)

St. Paul, MN

Steamboat

Deluxe