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.
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AQV: Save up to $3,000 per couple on 2025 river cruises in certain cabin categories. Expires December 15.
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Viking: Holiday Sale! 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 December 31.
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ACL: Fly for free from select gateways on certain river cruises, plus save $1,200 per couple off the cruise price. Prices shown reflect the cruise discount.
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ACL: Fly for free from select gateways
on certain river cruises. Expires December 9.
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ACL: Save up to $1,500 per couple off select cruises. Prices shown reflect discount.
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ACL: Receive free onboard credits of $100 per cabin on sailings.
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AQV: Save up to $2,500 per couple on 2023 river cruises in certain cabin categories. Plus, receive up to $350 per couple in onboard credit. Expires December 15.
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Viking: Holiday Sale! Enjoy discounted cruise fares on 2024 and 2025 river cruises in certain cabin categories. Plus, enjoy greatly reduced airfare from select gateways and pay a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires December 31.
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ACL: Receive free shore excursions on select cruises.
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AQV: Save up to $3,000 per couple on 2024 river cruises in certain cabin categories. Plus, receive up to $250 per couple in onboard credit. Expires December 15.
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Offers are subject to change or withdrawal at any time. Some discounts are not combinable with other promotions.