American Duchess | Mighty Mississippi River Cruise
St. Paul to New Orleans - 23 Days
AUTHENTIC AMERICA ON THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI - Experience the majesty of the mighty Mississippi aboard this entertaining and informative voyage. Storybook American towns and vibrant, bustling cities provide excitement between peaceful fields of gold, majestic panoramas, and high bluffs. Onboard, merriment and wonder abound, with music from special guests, such as a romantic concertina by Dustin and Courtney Cunningham, and blues by legendary Memphis artist Joyce Cobb and her band. Jeff Hutson performs a cabaret, and tribute artist George Buss brings President Abraham Lincoln to life. You can even suspend your disbelief with a mind-boggling performance by Danté, a New Orleans-based magician who mixes intriguing sleight of hand and comedy to make for a fantastic night of entertainment. There is no better way to see America than from the perspective of the river. After cruising amid the charms and gracious style of our elegant American Duchess, you will forever be changed.
Cruise Information: Mighity Mississippi
| Cruise Schedule | Destination |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Day 2 | St. Paul, MN - Depart 5:00 PM |
| Day 3 | Red Wing, MN |
| Day 4 | La Crosse, WI |
| Day 5 | Dubuque, IA |
| Day 6 | Bettendorf, IA |
| Day 7 | Burlington, IA |
| Day 8 | Hannibal, MO |
| Day 9 | Alton, IL |
| Day 10 | St. Louis, MO |
| Day 11 | Chester, IL |
| Day 12 | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| Day 13 | Paducah, KY |
| Day 14 | New Madrid, MO |
| Day 15 | River Cruising |
| Day 16 | Memphis, TN |
| Day 17 | Helena, AR |
| Day 18 | Vicksburg, MS |
| Day 19 | Natchez, LA |
| Day 20 | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Day 21 | St. Francisville, LA |
| Day 22 | Nottoway, LA |
| Day 23 | New Orleans, LA - Disembark 8:00 AM |
Included with These Cruises:
- One-night premium hotel stay to begin your journey with breakfast, taxes, porterage and transfer to the American Queen
- Comprehensive, guided Hop-On Hop-Off Shore Excursions in each port of call
- Visit more than seven states and traverse abundant locks and dams
- Broadway-caliber entertainment nightly
- All onboard meals with delicious regionally inspired cuisine
- Wine and beer with dinner
- Coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso, bottled water, soft drinks, ice cream, popcorn and freshly baked cookies
- Wi-Fi/Internet service
- Daily lectures by the Riverlorian
Cruise Themes
The Mighty Mississippi
Have you ever wondered what this country looked like to its early explorers and pioneers? Traveling on the Mighty Mississippi and its tributaries aboard the iconic American Queen or the all-suite American Duchess, you will be transported back in time to an era of leisurely and romantic travel. Storybook American towns and vibrant, bustling cities provide a bit of excitement between peaceful fields of gold, majestic, soaring mountains and high bluffs which inspired the works of Mark Twain. There is no better way to see America than from the perspective of the river, for the river has played a tremendous role in the shaping of this beautiful country and the lives of the people who inhabit it.
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