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."
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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Early Booking Offer! Save up to $1,400 per couple off 2021 cruises with American Queen Steamboat Company.
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Save up to $2,000 per couple off select American Cruise Lines sailings.
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Fly for $199 per person from select gateways, plus save up to $1,000 per couple off select Viking cruises in certain cabin categories. Enjoy additional savings in higher cabin categories. Expires May 31.
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Special Offer! Save up to $3,000 per couple off 2021 cruises with American Queen Steamboat Company.
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Receive a free Ultimate Beverage Package (complimentary beer, wine by the glass, spirits and cocktails up to $12 in value per drink available all day aboard the ship) and free prepaid gratuities on select American Duchess sailings with American Queen Steamboat Company.
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Enjoy free shore excursions on every sailing with American Queen Steamboat Company.
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Save $400 per couple off American Cruise Lines departures when you book nine months in advance.
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Receive one free hotel night before your cruise with American Cruise Lines, plus transfers to your ship on the day of departure when you book one month in advance.
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Receive free shore excursions on select American Cruise Lines river cruises.
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Enjoy a free open-bar cocktail hour every evening before dinner with American Cruise Lines.
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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 river cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.
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Tours are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations.
Budget = River cruises typically range from $100 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare. First Class = River cruises typically range from $150 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare. Deluxe = River cruises typically range from $250 to $650 per person, per day, plus airfare.
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The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the trip origination city, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of the package at the price quoted.
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