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Mississippi River

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.

Limited-Time Offers on Mississippi River Cruises!
  • AQV: Save up to $3,100 per couple on river cruises in certain cabin categories. Plus, receive up to $550 per couple in onboard credit. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Viking: Flash Sale! Enjoy free or reduced airfare from select gateways on Mississippi River sailings, plus get reduced cruise fares in certain cabin categories. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Also, receive a free one-category stateroom upgrade in select cabin categories and a free Silver Spirits beverage package. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Viking: Enjoy special discounted rates on cruises. Prices shown reflect the discount. Plus enjoy greatly reduced airfare from select gateways. Also pay a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • AQV: Save 5% off 2024 cruises in select stateroom categories. Click here.
  • ACL: Fly for free from select gateways on certain river cruises. Expires June 3. Click here.
  • ACL: Save up to $2,000 per couple off select cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • ACL: Receive free onboard credits of $100 per cabin on sailings. Click here.
  • ACL: Receive one free hotel night before your cruise, plus transfers to your ship on the day of departure. Click here.
  • Viking: Enjoy discounted cruise fares on 2024 river cruises in certain cabin categories, with sailings starting as low as $1,999 per person! Plus, enjoy greatly reduced airfare from select gateways and pay a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • ACL: Receive free shore excursions on select cruises. Click here.
Offers are subject to change or withdrawal at any time. Some discounts are not combinable with other promotions.