Lower Mississippi Cruise-American Cruise Lines

Lower Mississippi Cruise

June 16th - 25th, 2025

 

Day 1 - Overnight stay in Memphis, TN

 

Day 2 - New Orleans, LA

Settle into your hotel and enjoy a feast for your senses as you explore this magical city, renowned for its delicious cuisine, vibrant music scene, and rich culture with an international flair. Stroll the tree-lined avenues, take a carriage ride through the French Quarter, hop aboard a streetcar to the gorgeous Garden District, or visit the renowned National World War II Museum. 

 

Day 3 - Cruising the Mississippi River

Board your ship and be treated to a Welcome Reception. Get to know your fellow guests  and savor the view as you enjoy the afternoon rolling on the mighty Mississippi.  Be entertained by onboard performers who will perform the music born of the  river.

 

Day 4 - Houmas House, LA

Step off your ship docked right at Houmas House and explore one of the most  elaborately renovated of the grand homes along the river, once a private home  and a thriving historical agricultural enterprise. Entertaining and  knowledgeable guides will escort you through the magnificently restored home’s  unmatched collection of stunning period furnishings and artwork. The ornately  landscaped grounds include 38 acres of gardens, fountains, and majestic live oak  trees.

 

Later, experience the opulence and natural wonder of the Oak Alley estate  with its breathtaking parallel row of 28 ancient and massive live oak trees. Here, you can savor a complimentary taste of one of the best mint juleps in the  South.

 

Available  Excursions & Entertainment: Oak Alley Plantation - Complimentary Excursion  Houmas House & Gardens - Complimentary Excursion

 

Day 5 - Baton Rouge, LA

Meaning “red stick,” Baton Rouge’s 1699 French name references an ancient geographical marker and reflects the city’s long history. As Louisiana’s state capital, the  city still echoes with tales of the characters who lived here, most notably  Governor and Senator Huey P. Long. Learn about his dramatic career at the  magnificent 1852 Old State Capitol Museum and visit Long’s 1932 State Capitol  building, an architectural marvel of granite and marble.

 

Explore many of the  well-known downtown neighborhoods, while embracing the rich art, architecture,  and nature along the route. If you feel adventurous, take a narrated boat ride  through a Louisiana swamp.

 

Available  Excursions & Entertainment: A Walk Through The Capital City, Louisiana Art  & Science Museum with Rural Life Museum- Complimentary Excursion, Port  Hudson Historic Site, Baton Rouge City Experience - Complimentary Excursion,  Cajun Pride Swamp Excursion, USS Kidd - Complimentary Excursion, Southern  Agriculture Experience, Baton Rouge Harbor Experience

 

Day 6 - St. Francisville, LA

As the bow-ramp from the ship opens and stretches to the shore, you will be welcomed into the historic cotton port of St. Francisville. Overlooking the river from atop a high, St. Francisville began as a part of Spanish West Florida in the early 1800s until American settlers overthrew the Spanish governing forces, and the region later became part of the United States. Experience this town’s rich history on your own or with a variety of guided excursions. 

 

As you explore, discover the Historic District which boasts magnificent mansions and unique boutique shops and admire cottonwood trees which transition to stately oaks adorned with Spanish moss.

 

Available  Excursions & Entertainment: Rosedown & Catalpa Legacy Experience, The Myrtles - Complimentary Excursion, Audubon Historic Site - Complimentary Excursion, Cochon De Lait Experience

 

Day 7 - Natchez, MS

In Natchez, grand homes sparkle like jewels, adorning the bluffs that tower above the river. Since 1716, when the French first built a fort here among the Natchez Indians, the town has grown to boast elaborate mansions built by planters in the 1800s to flaunt their wealth.

With no Civil War fighting here, Natchez still features hundreds of antebellum homes and buildings. Each of these architectural treasures has its own story to tell, creating a charming downtown that embodies the essence of Southern charm and hospitality.

Explore on your own or enjoy an array of curated, guided explorations.

 

Tour the elaborate townhomes, visit a working cotton farm to learn about the crop’s importance in history and today, and discover the historic Under-The-Hill Saloon. Drift through quaint shops, nibble on local delights, and enjoy the expansive views of the majestic river valley from the bluff-top park.

 

Available  Excursions & Entertainment: Tombs & Tales, Natchez Trails & Tamales Experience, Great  River Outdoor Adventure, Cotton & Music, Then & Now, Historic Path to Freedom Experience, Mississippi Art Unveiled - Complimentary Excursion, Legends & Libations

 

Day 8 - Vicksburg, MS

Vicksburg is a place of drama. During the Civil War, the struggle to control Vicksburg  proved to be a major turning point. The well-fortified connection between river and rail transportation was known as “The Gibraltar of the West.” A narrated exploration of the well-preserved National Military Park battlefield enlivens this powerful story and highlights its significance. President Abraham Lincoln summarized Vicksburg’s importance clearly when he said, “Vicksburg is the key. The war can never be brought to a close until that key is in our pocket… They can defy us from Vicksburg… As valuable as New Orleans will be to us, Vicksburg will be more so.” 

 

Several other excursion options are available, including exploring museums and historic sites with local expert guides or on your own. Walk aboard an enormous Army Corps of Engineers towboat. Stroll along the charming series of murals painted along the adjacent floodwall and read panels detailing the Vicksburg stories they illustrate.

 

Available  Excursions & Entertainment: Historic Vicksburg Comes to Life, Biedenharn  Coca - Cola Museum - Complimentary Excursion, Old Depot Museum - Complimentary  Excursion Old  Courthouse Museum - Complimentary Excursion, Vicksburg National Military Park-  Complimentary Excursion, Antebellum Vicksburg Experience, Mississippi Art  Unveiled - Complimentary Excursion

 

 

Day 9 - Memphis, TN

Welcome to Memphis, a historic city which rises picturesquely up the hillside from the  river, adorned with grand oak trees, lush parks, and historic sites that commemorate everything from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement. Immerse yourself in its rich musical legacy as you stroll along legendary Beale Street, where music flows from every doorway, and savor the rich flavors and aromas of the city’s famous BBQ. 

 

Choose from an array of customized excursions. Perhaps take a narrated motorcoach excursion to get an overview of this dramatic city. Or indulge in the glamor of the Peabody Hotel. Explore the home, life, and career of Elvis Presley or make your pilgrimage to Sun Studio, where he recorded his earliest smash-hits. The comfort of your ship awaits at the nearby Beale  Street Landing, docked along an impressive, recently renovated city park. Be  entertained on board by local musicians as you savor a nightcap.

 

Available Excursions & Entertainment: Sun Studio, The Graceland Experience, National Civil Rights Museum, Edge Motor Museum, Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum & Music Hall of Fame, Memphis City Exploration - Complimentary

 

Day 10 - Memphis, TN

Enjoy breakfast on board the ship, before beginning your journey home. Reflect upon your adventures and the new friends made along the way.

 

23 Meals included! 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners

 

Occupancy	Due At Booking	Due 11/16/24	Due 2/16/25
Double-AAM-$8,095	$1,995	$3,050	$3,050
Double-AAC-$7,595	$1,995	$2,800	$2,800
Double-AAL-$7,295	$1,995	$2,650	$2,650
Single-$8,695	$1,995	$3,350	$3,350