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American Queen

Discover the heritage and culture of America with a cruise onboard the elegant American Queen, an authentic paddlewheel steamboat. Luxurious amenities display the opulence of the American Victorian era while also featuring every modern convenience. Each stateroom features lush bedding and fine linens as well as in-room bottled water and fresh fruit. Onboard cuisine is gourmet and something to satisfy every craving is available 24 hours a day, from grand meals in the Dining Saloon to American favorites in the Front Porch of America. Complimentary wine and beer are available with dinner. There is always something to enjoy onboard during your leisure time. Enjoy a swim or a workout in the pool or athletic club or borrow a book in the Mark Twain Gallery; after a day of exploring, enjoy nightly entertainment that includes everything from showboat style performances to calliope concerts to swing dancing.

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Mississippi River Dinner Jazz Cruise

Step on board and cruise with us into the night where the sleepless activity of America's busiest port buzzes. The sounds of a lively jazz band fill the air as you enjoy a lavish Creole buffet in elegantly appointed dining rooms. See details

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View the French Quarter, the Port of New Orleans, and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and be entertained by a historian narrator with a detailed description of New Orleans landmarks, history, vessel information, and river lore. See details

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Enjoy delicious brunch delicacies as you cruise down the Mighty Mississippi River while listening to the lively sounds of a traditional New Orleans Jazz band See details

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“traveling on the american queen is something that some have dreamed about all their life. our hope is that when you leave our boat, you’ve gotten to see these uniquely american experiences here on the river. nothing beats sitting on a rocker, allowing the breeze to blow through your hair and watching the sun set.”.

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There is no more authentic way to explore the Mississippi River than on a steam-driven paddlewheeler like the American Queen. Cruising the Mighty Mississippi takes viewers along for an unforgettable trip aboard the largest paddle-wheeler ever built from Memphis to New Orleans, stopping at many charming and historic southern towns along the way.

The half-hour public television program documents the on-board experience and the many off-boat excursions of the eight-day river journey. Viewers are treated to the magnificent scenery, local culture, food, music and fascinating history that makes this riverboat journey through America’s heartland such a unique adventure.

Even before passengers board the American Queen to begin the cruise, they explore the departure city of Memphis. Music is the heart and soul of Memphis, from Elvis’ Graceland to Beale Street, the home of the blues. “Memphis is a city that you can’t just read about in books,” says Carolyn Michael-Banks, owner of A Tour of Possibilities. “You have to feel it.”

After departing Memphis, follow along as the American Queen stops at a number of Mississippi River towns. One of the most anticipated stops is Vicksburg and a visit to the Vicksburg National Military Park, site of a pivotal battle of the Civil War. The military park has more than 1300 monuments, making it one of the greatest collections of outdoor art in the country. It also has the largest Civil War cemetery in the country, with 17,000 Union soldiers buried there.

Another stop is Natchez, the oldest town on the Mississippi River. Chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur Regina Charboneau welcomes passengers from the American Queen into her home where they learn the secret to her famous butter biscuits and enjoy a home-cooked lunch.

In Baton Rouge, passengers explore the Louisiana state capital and the many highlights of the LSU Rural Life Museum. They also join the Cajun Pride Swamp Tour with veteran bayou captain Thomas Billiott. “We’re going to see alligators all over,” Billiott assures visitors. He captivates passengers with a show-and-tell featuring some of the “creepy things” found in the swamp.

The program celebrates the American Queen, the largest paddlewheeler ever built. “What most guests want,” says chief engineer Tim Daly, “is the authenticity of the paddle wheel, to get that sense of being back in time.” The six-deck boat offers many amenities including a fine dining restaurant, quality nightly entertainment, and plenty of spaces to relax and contemplate the passing river. “Everybody comes for the Mighty Mississippi,” says John Waggoner, founder and CEO of the American Queen Steamboat Company. “And what we want you to do is sit in a rocking chair, watch the river go by and relax.”

Cruising the Mighty Mississippi , produced by WNED-TV, Buffalo/Toronto and Driftwood Productions, Inc., allows viewers to vicariously experience an unforgettable journey on the lower Mississippi aboard the iconic American Queen.

Contact your local public television station to see when the program is scheduled to air in your area.

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The New Orleans Steamboat Company is no newcomer to the Mississippi River or American's steamboat heritage.  Our parent company has been operating steamboats longer than any company in the world.  In fact, we've been part of the history of steam transport since 1817, just five years after the first steamboat docked in New Orleans. We're now in our fourth decade of life on the Mississippi.  We've given literally millions of people the experience of one of our country's oldest and richest traditions.

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Cruising on the Upper Mississippi

Last Updated on December 15, 2023

It’s pure Americana…..the sight of a multi-decked Mississippi riverboat gliding seemingly effortlessly along the mighty river, its signature black smokestacks pointing skyward, as its great red paddlewheel slaps the river behind. Cruising the Mississippi River is a dream trip for many, and one that’s often long remembered….. (all photos by Dave G. Houser except as noted)

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By Dave G. Houser

There’s no better way to get to know and enjoy a river than to be out on it.

That’s certainly the case for America’s mother of all rivers – the mighty Mississippi. And there’s nothing like cruising it on the Queen of the Mississippi.

I was introduced to the lower reaches of the Big Muddy several years ago during a paddlewheeler voyage from New Orleans to St. Louis . Just last October I experienced the upper section on a cruise from St. Louis to St. Paul.

For me, the upper river proved the most engaging – and I’m not the only writer to make that observation. In fact, here’s what Mark Twain had to say on the subject in the Chicago Tribune, July 9, 1886:

“It is strange how little is written about the upper Mississippi. Surprisingly, the river below St. Louis has been described time and again. But and it is the least interesting part…(with) low shores, the ungainly trees and the democratic buzzards…along the upper Mississippi every hour brings something new. There are crowds of odd islands, bluffs, prairies, hills, woods and villages – everything one could desire to amuse the children.”

Cruising the Mississippi River Aboard the Queen of the Mississippi

My vessel of choice for the 7-day Mississippi River cruise was American Cruise Line ’s Queen of the Mississippi. It’s a gleaming white five-deck 150-passenger replica of a 19 th -century steamboat. They’re the ones that routinely churned up and down the river, transporting both freight and passengers.

ACL proclaims itself an “All-American” line, utilizing American crews and U.S.-built ships. Our was built in 2012 by a company-owned shipyard in Maryland.

Beneath her antique veneer and authentic paddlewheel, the Queen of the Mississippi is a thoroughly modern craft. It also features 78 cabins in seven categories, 65 of which have private balconies.

They range in size from a 600-square-foot owners’ suite to single cabins at 210 square feet.

Standard double cabins measure a commodious 304 square feet – larger than most cruise ship staterooms. Each cabin has a satellite flat-screen TV/DVD, Keurig coffeemaker, wireless Internet access and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Public areas include six lounges, ranging from a cozy library to the spacious Magnolia Lounge. The Magnolia is home to most presentations and entertainment. It’s also where you’ll find a complimentary Happy Hour, a popular ACL tradition offered on all of its vessels.

Up top, there’s a sun deck, exercise equipment and a casual café. The Dining Salon is large enough to accommodate all 150 passengers at a single (open) seating.

A Historic City

Joining me for the voyage was my lady friend and fellow cruising enthusiast, Melinda Renner. She joined me in St. Louis a day prior to departure to give us some time to explore the city’s many attractions.

St. Louis is famous, of course, for its soaring Gateway Arch, symbol of the city’s role as “Gateway to the West.”

The world’s tallest arch rises 630 feet from a 90-acre site (a national park unit formally known as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial) that was undergoing a massive landscaping project during our visit.

We nonetheless managed to make our way through the confusion to join a “Journey to the Top.” This popular tour shuttles visitors in elevator cars to an observatory atop the Arch. There narrow slit-like windows afford awe-inspiring views over St. Louis and the Mississippi River.

Boarding Our Mississippi Cruise in the Gateway to the West

Next, we walked to the nearby Old Courthouse to have a look at exhibits from the Museum of Westward Expansion. They were temporarily moved there from the Arch during construction. Our visit to the Courthouse (famous as the setting for the Dred Scott case) was enhanced with a performance by a string ensemble from the St. Louis Symphony.

Later in the day, we strolled around Laclede’s Landing . Laclede is a popular, historical riverfront dining and entertainment district. It’s named after one of the French fur traders who founded St. Louis in 1764. An early dinner at Hannegan’s Restaurant & Pub found us making a big mess out of a delectable rack of St. Louis-style barbecued ribs.

Following a smooth and efficient boarding process the next morning, we were underway. We were soon passing through several of the 26 locks we’d encounter on the way to St. Paul and the landmark confluence of the country’s two greatest rivers – the Mississippi and Missouri – near St. Charles, MO, where Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out on their Pacific Ocean Expedition in 1804. (Speaking of the two explorers, if you’re ever in Great Falls, Montana, don’t miss the extraordinary the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center ).

A Perfect Mississippi Port-of-Call

Hannibal, MO , forever linked to the Mississippi River as the town that most inspired America’s greatest author and humorist, Mark Twain , proved the perfect first port-of-call on our voyage.

Mark Twain spent his boyhood years in Hannibal. A young rascal then known as Samuel Clemens, his childhood experiences sparked his huge imagination. It lead him to writing some the world’s most widely read novels.

Naturally the town is all about Twain, as you might expect.

On every visitor’s must-see list is the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum , a National Historic Landmark. Also the Becky Thatcher and Huckleberry Finn Houses. They’re all nicely restored and offering a comprehensive, easy to follow interpretation of Clemens’ life.

Where Corn Is King

In Davenport, IA , where corn is king, we thought it appropriate to join a tour to the John Deere Pavilion . It makes perfect sense that one of the world’s major manufacturers of farm machinery is based here in the American heartland.

The Pavilion (located in neighboring Moline, IL) is a massive glass and steel structure. It houses the largest display of John Deere equipment and technology in the world.

There are some fascinating exhibits, many of them offering hands-on experiences.

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

The warm, sunny weather following us upriver on our Mississippi cruise became chilly for our morning arrival in Dubuque, IA. We quickly warmed to the city, however, with its revitalized riverfront that features the huge and handsome National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium – our objective for an ACL-included self-guided tour.

A Smithsonian affiliate, this sprawling complex has earned praise as the one of the Midwest’s finest museums.

Built on the site of the Dubuque Boat & Boiler Works, operating from 1851 until 1972 as the nation’s largest shipbuilder on inland waters, the museum couldn’t be better. It traces the colorful history of the Golden Age of Steamboating on the Mississippi.

The museum couples seamlessly with the adjacent Aquarium where visitors can get up close and personal with some of the creatures that call the river home – from massive gar and catfish to playful otters.

An All-American City on Our Mississippi River Cruise

La Crosse, WI , got our vote for the most attractive and inviting town or city we visited so far during our voyage Queen of the Mississippi. It’s just plain pretty and possesses the sort of friendly, wholesome all-American atmosphere that makes you feel you’d enjoy living there.

The Queen docks at lovely, leafy Riverside Park – the city’s showpiece riverfront park – a picture-perfect setting on an October morning with the fall colors out in force.

ACL’s staff onboard the Queen included three outstanding and versatile individuals, known as “riverlorians” who served in various capacities as lecturers, guides and entertainers.

Mike Jennings, a veteran riverboat lecturer, delivered daily talks on matters of history, geography and river lore while the dynamic husband and wife duo of Steven Marking and JoAnn Funk anchored the evening entertainment. They also shared their knowledge of the nature and ecology of the upper Mississippi through a number of presentations.

JoAnn – a La Crosse native – led a group of us on a walking tour of the city, taking in the downtown historic district and visiting the International Friendship Gardens , a colorful network of demonstration gardens that celebrates sister-city relationships between La Crosse and several foreign cities.

Later, we joined a bus excursion through the city’s Victorian residential neighborhoods, pausing to tour the 1858 Hixon House – the elegantly furnished home of a one-time lumber baron.

Cruising Into Minnesota

Churning ever northward toward our next destination – Red Wing, MN – the nature of the river changed dramatically, narrowing considerably and flanked by bluffs ablaze in fall foliage.

Nearly everyone emerged on deck for the show and to join Marking and Funk in a game of eagle spotting. The big raptors nest in large numbers along the river in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Red Wing has to go on record as the quirkiest of ports along the upper river. It’s a wee town of just 16,000 but has a huge reputation for resourcefulness and productivity.

Settled by Scandinavian immigrants in the 1840s, it soon became the primary wheat market in the world – and it was here that puffed wheat cereal was invented.

Boots to Pottery

Red Wing brand shoes and boots have been made there for a century – as were the famous art pottery products of Red Wing Pottery . Showrooms and museums of those two venerable companies highlighted our ACL-included tour.

The Red Wing Store features a real attention-getter with its “World’s Largest Boot” exhibit. The oversized leather work boot measures 20 feet long by 16 feet tall and weighs in at 2,300 pounds.

Collectors of art pottery or glass are quick to recognize the name Red Wing. The company was a prolific producer of art pottery, stoneware and hand-painted dinnerware from the late 1800s until the plant was shuttered in 1967.

Our tour group loved the Pottery Museum with its collection of more than 5,000 pieces ranging from massive stoneware jugs to delicate vases.

Reaching the End of our Mississippi River Cruise in St. Paul

A riverboat cruise is generally a slow-moving event, but it hardly seemed as if a week had passed as Queen of the Mississippi tied up in St. Paul, MN to bring our weeklong cruise to an end.

All in all, the voyage went flawlessly. Meals were tasty, plentiful and well presented and the Queen’s officers and crew were invariably friendly and efficient. As a veteran of more than 40 cruises, I will tell you unequivocally that ACL is among the best in the business of small ship cruising.

Following the customary hugs and farewells, we made a beeline for the St. Paul Farmers’ Market . We’d heard this was the best place to be on a Saturday morning in St. Paul. Founded in 1853 and featuring more than 300 vendors, it’s one of the nation’s oldest and largest public markets. We had a great time there, wandering about and making photos.

Enjoying an Additional Night

Rather than rushing off to the airport, we’d booked a night at the 1910 Saint Paul Hotel .

After a long walk around the city we settled in that afternoon at the castle-like Landmark Center. We watched the St. Paul Civic Symphony Orchestra rehearse a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.

That evening, as we sat down for a light dinner at the hotel’s lobby bar, we heard a familiar voice. It belonged to our riverloarian/entertainer (and new favorite songbird) from the Queen, JoAnn Funk. JoAnn made it home to St. Paul just in time for her regular Saturday night gig at the hotel. It was a fitting finale to a wonderful week cruising the Mississippi River.

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Explore New Orleans and Memphis by paddle steam boat with Good Housekeeping

Cajun cuisine, Delta vistas, live jazz and an elegant saloon… what more could you want from a Deep South cruise?

A classic paddlewheel steamboat cruise along the fascinating Mississippi River is a journey as memorable and melodic as the destination at its heart.

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On the largest authentic paddlewheel steamboat ever built, you can expect polished woodwork, carefully selected antiques and traditional furniture evoking the Golden Age of paddle boats - 19th-century North America.

And you can party like it, too, with nightly entertainment in the Grand Saloon and lounges, including singalongs and Broadway-style shows.

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One of the highlights will be sitting down to dinner: either in the elegant, fine-dining J.M. White restaurant - with globe chandeliers and painted ceilings - or at the relaxed River Grill & Bar at the boat’s stern, with a prime view overlooking the iconic red paddlewheel.

The food is to die for. Think sweet, golden brown beignets, meaty crawfish tails and jumbo shrimp - Southern dishes at their finest, using fresh ingredients.

New Orleans to Memphis cruise

Setting off from New Orleans, known for its distinctive jazz, tantalising Creole cuisine and raucous celebrations like the famous Mardi Gras, the classic paddle steamer will then make its way down the Mississippi, finally arriving at the home of the blues and birthplace of rock 'n' roll - Memphis. It doesn’t get much more iconic than this.

Before the cruise begins, you’ll start your holiday with a bang, exploring the vibrant nightlife and live music of New Orleans with a complimentary pre-cruise hotel stay.

Along the Mississippi, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to experience the area’s rich cultural history, from the indigenous roots of Natchez, named by its first American Indian inhabitants, to Vicksburg - the site of a key Civil War battle.

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The Cajun cuisine of New Orleans is famous the world over, so you can’t leave the Deep South without trying a shrimp po' boy in a fresh French baguette, nor a spicy jambalaya, creamy gumbo or pillowy beignet.

The cuisine here is heavily influenced by the region’s French, African and Spanish heritage.

You could take a moment to relax while learning all about this distinctive mix of cultures, in one of the special corners of your ship, like the on-board library in the elegant Mark Twain Gallery, or the old-fashioned Chart Room.

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Let it all soak in over tea in the Victorian-style Ladies' Tea Room or with a puzzle in the civilised Gentlemen's Card Room.

Mississippi Delta

The small river towns in the Mississippi Delta have been an inspiration for authors, musicians and artists for centuries, and in Greenville you’ll be able to experience the magic for yourself visiting its museums and exhibits.

And this is not to mention the natural wonders of the Mississippi Delta, whose rural landscapes are home to beautiful wildlife and idyllic rural scenery.

Look out for birds from the spacious sundeck of the American Queen - this is an important spot for bird migration.

Activities galore

Along the Mississippi, you’ll get to tour the ornate Nottoway Plantation, the bustling artisan market in 200-year-old St. Francisville, a distillery owned by famous American chef Regina Charboneau, and see Tiffany Studios-designed stained-glass windows in Vicksburg.

Visit the courthouse where Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant and Teddy Roosevelt have all given speeches, and explore Yesterday's Children Antique Doll & Toy Museum, in the building where Coca-Cola was first bottled in 1894.

And if you still don’t want to leave after arriving in Memphis, you could opt to stay a little longer to explore this fascinating city.

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Cruising along the Mississippi

By: Author Megan Singleton

Posted on Last updated: July 23, 2015

“The Mississippi delta was shining like a national guitar ,” sang Paul Simon about this slice of middle America. Such a great line, not that I understood what he meant. Until maybe now.

Whiling away the dusk

I’m cruising along the Mississippi on the American Queen paddle steamer from New Orleans and each evening the sky burns from bright orange to pale pink as the sun sizzles into the horizon over the chocolate brown river. This artery carries tonnes of silt to the Gulf of Mexico and in this light it shines like it’s silver-plated.

“I am following the river down the highway through the cradle of the civil war ,” is the next line in a confused song about going to Graceland.

My seven-day cruise of history through the cradle of the Civil War stops at towns, cities and former enormous and powerful plantations dotted along the mighty Mississippi.

We start alongside the French Quarter where the river banks have formed a natural levee over thousands of years and were the reason this part of the city escaped damage during Hurricane Katrina. Across the river industrial ports and large ships are docked and on the busy waterway between river barges push up to a hundred carriages laden with coal and crops.

This working river starts some 3700km north in Minnesota near the Great Lakes and if it could tell tales it would speak of wars, strongholds, slavery, dividing lines and places of terrible tragedy where friends fought friends as Confederates and Unionists from 1861-1865 when 600,000 American soldiers died.

I’m looking forward to exploring this part of history, as the little steam-powered calliope sounds our departure tune and the paddle wheel rolls us gently upstream while I sit on the veranda outside my room, French doors flung open, sipping a sauvignon blanc and chatting to my neighbours as we watch the sun melt. These are more boutique hotel rooms than cabins, with plush down pillows on scrumptious beds, antique furnishings, a tiffany lamp harking back to the 1920s when steam boating was in its hey-day. The addition of flat screen TVs and DVD players are a sneaky touch. Most of the passengers onboard are war and history-buffs and all of them great travellers. I’m delighted to find over half have visited New Zealand.

Houmas House – open for lunch and dinner

The mighty Mississippi is a law unto herself. She flows as she pleases, carving her own path, cutting off bends and even entire plantations only 100 years ago leaving landowners waking in the state of Mississippi instead of Louisiana where they were the night before. A few of these elegant ‘Scarlett and Rhett’ homes still exist on former sugar and cotton plantations with Houmas House being the best example I saw stocked with priceless antiques and a highly acclaimed restaurant.

Delta plains stretch for miles and fields are lined with oaks as we glide easily into Mark Twain country. The Civil War ended the famous writer’s life as a steam boat pilot on these waters and he turned his acerbic wit to telling great yarns, coming out with cynical quotes like, ‘It was wonderful to find America, but it would have been more wonderful to miss it.’

Samuel Clemens took his pen-name from a river measurement: mark twain equals two fathoms, or three metres. (I must have missed that day in English class.) So with my own copy of Life on the Mississippi (the forerunner to Huckleberry Finn ) I try to keep up with his random, wry and often hilarious adventures on these same waters 125 years ago.

He lived and breathed the Mississippi, coming to know every nook and cranny of its ever twisting, hazardous ways to steer a steamer down the inky black in the dead of night, first as a trainee ‘cub’ then as an accomplished pilot. Pilots of his day had to be able to draw the entire journey from memory, with every landmark and potential pitfall, to pass their pilot’s exam (which he did) and earn the prestige that went with it.

A fine antebellum home

Fortunately there are no such dangers these days as the kilometres disappear gently behind us and we dock in Natchez at first light the next day, site of one of the most intense Civil War battles due to its importance as a strategic port.

This is not stereotypical America. There are no fast food restaurants or theme parks within view, no mega shopping malls or high rise buildings, just small-town heartland reaching down to the silence of the river which today is running so low its silty banks reveal the concrete retaining mats leaning up the sides.

It hasn’t rained in months so the locals are thrilled the skies have opened today. I’m none too pleased but decide to go exploring anyway. It’s Sunday and eerily quiet, but the First Presbyterian Church is a must-see (even if not attending a service) with 500 photographs hanging in an upstairs gallery documenting over 100 years from the Civil War to WWII. I gaze at snaps of families and friends, formal portraits of children and notable people and am particularly fascinated by the wealthy black families who were slaves before the Civil War and land owners after it, owning their own slaves.

Oh for a spare few thousand dollars…

The next morning in Vicksburg the sky is grey but one bright spot is the Attic Gallery bursting with literally a million pieces of art, jewellery, sculpture and eclectic bits and bobs. I’m looking forward to buying a piece of original art as it’s the one thing I wish I’d done from every amazing country I’ve been to. Unfortunately I fall for a US$3000 Kennith Humphrey painting of a black lady with a very large bottom, but after about an hour of rifling through canvases I come upon a fabulous painting of jazz trumpeter Blue Mitchell painted by David Baum. I can almost hear it. Apparently my purchase might cover his rent this week, which is a nice thought as I stagger out with a painting the size of half a door figuring out how to get it home.

I disagree with Mark Twain, it’s wonderful they found America. Well, this part at least.

Have a look at the steam piano (calliope) being played on the back of the steamship here:

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Mississippi River Cruises

The arrival of the riverboats changed the landscape and lives of the people along the rivers of the Old South forever. Great sugar and cotton plantations sprang up, and trade boomed along the entire Mississippi River system.

Step back in time to the grand era of steamboating on an authentic paddlewheeler and journey to the heart and soul of America's Deep South on our Mississippi riverboats. Choose the newly built American Heritage , it's sister ship American Eagle or the recently refurbished American Queen, a well-known sight on the Mississippi.

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Visit columned mansions of plantation country; the poignant cemeteries and memorials of the Civil War; the early settlements of the French Acadians; and the bustling major riverports of New Orleans and Memphis.

Hear the music that was born of hardships and triumphs - Delta blues, Dixieland jazz, gospel and zydeco. Revel in local Creole and Cajun tastes like ‘red beans and rice’ and ‘cafe au lait’ and enjoy the spectacular sights along the river, which are much the same as they were over a century ago.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Life in the ‘Big Easy’ blends legendary jazz, fine architecture, laid back ‘laissez-faire’ lifestyle and world-renowned cuisine - Cajun to Creole, beignets to jambalaya.

Memphis, Tennessee

Home of the Blues, Elvis’ Graceland, fascinating Mud Island and the famed bomber aircraft, the Memphis Belle, this historic port city offers a combination of culture and charm.

Nashville, Tennessee

The vibrant city of Nashville, capital of the US state Tennessee, has been influenced by classical, jazz and rock'n'roll music. See the Grand Ole Opry where Elvis performed or the historical Fort Nashborough.

Chicago, Illinois

See the sights and sounds of the popular city of Chicago, famed for its theatres and enjoy spectacular views across Lake Michigan.

The downtown area of the attractive city of Charleston is a step back in time. Some of its plantation houses are open for visitors, including Boone Hall which is still active and producing peaches, pumpkins and strawberries, and the merchant's mansions of National Russell and Heywood-Washington House. Tours through the town can be taken by horse-drawn carriage. Across Ashley River is Mount Pleasant, an old village of colonial houses.

Memphis is the largest city in Tennessee and known as the Blues City. It has many attractions including Elvis Presley’s Graceland with its infamous décor and the Peabody Memphis, a legendary hotel famous for its Peabody Ducks which march to and from the Grand Lobby. Other highlights include Sun Studio where Jonny Cash, Roy Orbison and Elvis recorded music and the National Civil Rights Museum housed in the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King was assassinated.

New Orleans

With its atmospheric French Quarter, New Orleans, also known as the 'Big Easy', is situated on the Mississippi River. It's possible to explore this small city via the historic streetcars, taking in the French Quarter ' Royal Street for shops and the balconied Galliers House, the Jazz Historical Park and French Market. Pitot House is a typical Creole Plantation House on Moss Street, and paddlewheel steamboat trips can be taken from the harbour.

Oak Alley is situated between the historic cities of new Orleans and Baton Rouge. It has been called the Grand Dame of the Great River Road. A canopy of giant oak trees forms an impressive avenue leading to this classic antebellum home which has been restored to its 19th-century glory.

The graceful town of Savannah has strong roots in America's colonial past, which can be seen in the peaceful squares and fine houses of the Historic District. The Roundhouse Railroad Museum traces the history of railroad construction from the 1830s onwards, and Old Fort Jackson was the HQ for the Confederate Savannah River during the Civil War. East of Savannah is Tybee's Island, which has a scenic shoreline, an 18th-century lighthouse and birdlife attracted by its dunes, sub-tropical forests and salt marshes.

St Francisville

The beautiful small town of St Francisville is located on the bluffs of the Mississippi River. Its historic centre reveals two centuries of architecture and lifestyles. The town has many historic pklanatation homes, including Myrtles Plantation with its large veranda, impressive ironwork and beautiful stained glass. It is considered one of America’s most haunted homes.

Vicksburg is rich in history and culture. The National Military Park is the city’s main attraction and has over 1000 monuments and markers including the Illinois State Memorial. The city is home to magnificent antebellum mansions, the most famous being Cedar Grove and offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River.

We thoroughly enjoyed this 7 day cruise down the Mississippi at the end of April. Before joining the cruise we spent two nights in Memphis, staying centrally at the Holiday Inn, Downtown, opposite the Peabody hotel, famous for the parade of ducks in the lobby each day. Nearby we visited the Civil Rights Museum, tastefully built behind the facade of the motel where Martin Luther King was assassinated. We also went to the river museum, took a trolley up and down Main Street, and in the evening spent some time in Beale Street, thronged with people, with the Blues booming out from clubs and restaurants. We could also have visited Graceland, about 10 miles out of town.

We joined the boat mid-morning on Saturday. It is a replica of a traditional Steam/Paddle boat. As it was built in 2012 all the amenities are up to date. There were 150 passengers of which 6 were from the UK, 2 from Australia and 2 from Canada. The rest were American. Dining was open seating, the food was good, with complimentary beer and wine at lunch and dinner. The service from the crew was excellent. There were talks about the river in the afternoon and musical entertainment in the evening. We set off on our 400 mile cruise on the winding Mississippi at lunchtime. The river is up to a mile wide the whole way, with a tree- lined embankment. In the afternoon we were fascinated to watch the commercial traffic going up- river. The largest we saw consisted of 42 large barges strung together in rows of 6 by 7 and pushed by a boat called a towboat.

The next day we arrived in Vicksburg and toured the famous civil war battlefield. Then it was on to Natchez and St Francisville, where we went past and also visited some beautifully restored antebellum homes as well as a working cotton plantation. After that we came to Baton Rouge, the state capital of Louisiana, where on a tour we went to the fascinating Louisiana State Museum and the old State Capitol. We had expected to pay for some of the tours, but at the end of the cruise they all turned out to be complimentary. The next day we came to what was probably the highlight of the cruise, a visit to Oak Alley Plantation, a former sugar plantation, with an imposing mansion, approached by a quarter-mile canopy of magnificent giant live oak trees, believed to be more than 300 years old. They are called live oaks because they are evergreeen. Finally, before reaching New Orleans, we were able to do some kite flying from the open deck, taking care to avoid approaching bridges and passing barges.

We disembarked in New Orleans at 8.30am on Saturday morning for a two night stay. We went straight to our hotel, where fortunately our room was ready. Suggest staying at either of the two Marriott hotels in Canal Street close to the French Quarter. Then it was out for more sightseeing, first to Jackson Square, the hub of the French Quarter, a carriage tour round the Quarter, went into the cathedral and French Market and had coffee and doughnuts at the renowned Cafe du Monde. Later we took the hop-on-hop-off bus round this vibrant city, which included a stop at the Mardi Gras Museum, where the floats are made for the annual parade, and took a trolley round the Garden District, lined with more beautiful houses. In the evening we found two good restaurants near our hotel, Galatoires and Dickie Brennans and joined the crowds walking up and down Bourbon Street, with jazz being played everywhere, both on and off the street. All in all a wonderful holiday, which we can highly recommend.

Everything went really well with our Mississippi river cruise holiday. We managed to get a lift with the flight crew to our hotel in Memphis which was a good start! Both hotels,were located in a good position. We had a great night in the BB Kings in Baele Street, Memphis, and the Jazz and Blues Club in Bourbon Street, New Orleans.

The boat was great with a nice room and the food was excellent. We had a great time in New Orleans as well.

Despite our reservations, there were no problems with the return connecting flights. All the security stuff at New Oreals which meant when we arrived at Washington Airport we could transfer easily to our connecting flight.

Thank you for all your help in arranging our holiday.

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River cruises on the Mississippi offer a leisurely way to discover this region’s rich history, culture, and natural beauty, with stops in charming towns and cities along the way. From New Orleans to St. Louis, these cruises take passengers through iconic American landscapes, from the towering bluffs of the Upper Mississippi to the bayous and wetlands of the Lower Mississippi Delta.

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• Take a scenic drive along the Natchez Trace Parkway , which stretches 444 miles through Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.
• Visit the historic Vicksburg National Military Park and Museum, which commemorates the Civil War battle that took place there.
• Visit the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum in Tupelo, where the King of Rock and Roll was born.
• Explore the Mississippi Delta, known for its rich history, culture, and blues music.
• Spend a day at Gulf Islands Waterpark in Gulfport, featuring water slides, a lazy river, and a wave pool.
• Tour the Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs, showcasing the works of the acclaimed Mississippi Gulf Coast artist.
• Walk through the historic district of Natchez, known for its stunning historic homes and gardens.
• Enjoy a day of fishing, hiking, and picnicking at one of Mississippi’s many state parks, such as Tishomingo State Park or Roosevelt State Park.
• Explore the vibrant culinary scene in Jackson, sampling traditional southern dishes like fried catfish, gumbo, and biscuits and gravy.
• Take a steamboat cruise along the Mississippi River , stopping at charming towns and cities along the way.

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A genuine paddle steamer on the Mississippi River

Whilst we were visiting New Orleans we took a trip on this paddle steamer along the Mississippi River. We were told that this is the only paddle steamer left on the river. The trip lasted a few hours and there was an excellent commentary which could be heard on the outside decks. The steamer also offered meal cruises but we chose to take a pleasure cruise. The sights along the river were interesting and included the flood protection barages that were destroyed by hurricane Katrina. The steamer had a bar, small gift shop and outside seating areas. Guests were also invited to visit the engine room during the cruise. Although the steamer was busy we were able find seats and enjoy the scenery along the river. The staff were polite, the paddle steamer was in good condition and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The ticket office and boarding area are located behind the JAX building in the French Quarter of New Orleans.

When else will you get the chance to sail on a historic steamboat AND listen to first-class jazz?? This is a great experience with yummy food. Don't forget to check out the engine room to see how the boat runs!

Thank you for sailing with us and we hope you will join us again on your next visit to the city!

It's a nice few hours up and down the river. The paddle boat is in great shape and really elegant. It's pretty big and seats hundreds of people. The staff was very friendly. I recommend to do at least one boat ride, though you probably don't need to do two. Unless of course you want to. ;)

We took the Natchez Steamboat Cruise as a dinner cruise. The food was average. The boat was wall to to wall people which made moving around to different of the boat difficult. It was interesting to look at the engine room and read the literature about the workings of the engine and its history.

There were a lot of people lined up for this cruise, we were near the end of the line but still managed to get a good seat for viewing the attractions along the river. There was a very good commentary on the sights we were seeing along the river. You can book a luncheon cruise but we chose to sit outside to see the view. We were also able to buy a take away meal which was of a reasonable standard. There was also live music on-board. The sights were good; we highly recommend this tour.

We did the 11:30 am cruise which lasts about 2 hrs. Sit up top under shelter at table. Sit on left side. We were lucky because weather was 75 degrees but could be very warm otherwise. The do have a bar.....I had very good Bloody Mary. They do serve food but we went for the trip....not food. The captain does an excellent job of narrating the history of the Mississippi River. A wonderful experience. Would not do dinner cruise because not sure that I want to spend the money and time like that. Our cost for 2 seniors was $49.00.

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“Amazing and worth a visit. Took the Christmas dinner cruise and had two hours of fun. Nice meal from an attentive staff to excellent music from their in house band. Sights of the Mississippi at night against the lights of Memphis was awesome and highly recommended.” Luke F.

“This Place is just absolutely Beautiful, It is peaceful and calming and nothing was better then to have My First Cruise on this bus and dance with 2 little girls that I met there and they were really week and I would love to go back!” Nijah H.

“Spent my bday last year on the river and I really enjoyed myself. The food and music were both great. Any couples looking for something new to do in Memphis on a Friday or Saturday night give the dinner cruise a chance.” Omar D.

“We had a good time and the young man who was are first mate was very knowledgeable and did a great job, he was funny!” David C.

“Our group did the evening cruise and had a phenomenal time out on the river. The food was okay, the band was great, and the views out on the river were fantastic. Definitely a fun non-Beale Street option!” Robert L.

“Awesome time, band was great, food and drinks were great!! I highly recommend checking it out. We did the dinner cruise.” S.G.

“My Fiancé and I had a really great time on the Dinner Cruise. The employees were wonderful, the Music was great, and the food was also very good! We will definitely go on another cruise!!” Theresa R.

“Staff was outstanding and so friendly. The ambitious was great. Can't say enough about the entertainment, the kept the audience so involved it was the most fun my wife and I have had in years. Thank you!!” Jimmy H.

“Tour guide is so funny and knows a lot of the history. This is a fun tour where you learn why you Don't swim in the Mississippi!” ML A.

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Mississippi Queen Paddle Steamer

The Mississippi Queen Paddle Steamer has been the highlight of Hamburg’s harbor for the past 20 years! The shovel wheel is powered by 2 x 500 hp! It is an original replica of two Mississippi-Star-Paddle-Steamers! We present the original paddle steamer “Mississippi Queen”! If you charter this boat, your guests will experience a unique, charismatic and unforgettable event with a touch of the legendary river cruises on the Mississippi/Missouri – only with Hamburg’s skyline. Our “Queen” can be used for almost all events. Thanks to its structure, it can accommodate up to 600 people. Whether for your company party, an exhibition, a seminar or similar events. This ship provides a great stage for every event. All this is offered by our “Original-Paddle-Steamer”. We offer 2 lounges, 5 bars, 2 dance floors and a large stage. Our sounds are fenomenal. From soft acoustics for background music up to Disco-Sounds.The large open deck for about 250 people is also a highlight on rainy days. In order to make the guests feel as comfortable as possible on board, we recommend group sizes of 150 to 600 people for this ship.

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Mississippi Paddle Boat

The Southern Comfort, located in Horning on the Norfolk Broads, is a double-deck Mississippi Paddle Boat purpose built for the Broads with a capacity of 100 passengers for public trips or private hire.

Our boat is a luxury river cruiser which runs regular trips from the beautiful village of Horning, along the River Bure through the village and out to Ranworth Broad and back, passing lovely old thatched houses, windmills and Norfolk reed beds.

Throughout the trip there is an excellent commentary and continual pointing out of all the water birds around at the time. There is the ever present bustle of river traffic with cruisers, yachts and the occasional wherry.

Our fantastic luxury river trips are either one and a half hours or two hours in length

The upper deck has seating for 68 passengers and provides excellent views across the reed beds - the lower deck has a plush lounge seating 46 and also has a fully stocked bar at reasonable prices. Snacks, souvenirs and freshly made tea and coffee are available throughout each tour.

There are toilets on the vessel. Wheelchairs are welcome and can be wheeled aboard. We are also dog friendly. Group discounts are offered. Adavance booking via our online booking system or by telephone is strongly recommended however small the number of people.

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Bookings for boating trips are now well underway for this season. Evening cruises run throughout June, July and August.

As well as the Summer early season is also a favourite time of year, so quiet with only a little other boat traffic about, so a great time to see the Broads.

Some river trips are already filling up so advanced booking via our online booking booking system or telephone is advisable.

The Souhern Comfort is available for private hire, if there is a special  occasion you would like to celebrate while crusingon the Norfolk Broads, please contact the office to discuss options.

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