Mississippi river cruises

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The Mississippi River is arguably the most famous river in the US, playing host to Tom Sawyer and his friends, as well as serving as the venue for Civil War battles and waterfront plantations. According to Cruise Critic, the Mississippi cruise industry suffered during the late 2000s-era recession, but a few cruise lines have returned to offer multiple-day explorations of the river. Numerous paddle boats operate along its length.

1. Cruise West

   • Cruise West offers two week-long, small-ship cruises of the Mississippi River. The first runs from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Memphis, Tennessee, while the second runs from Memphis to Nashville. Guests will visit plantations such as Oak Alley and the Myrtles- they'll also have time to explore historic towns, such as Natchez and the Vicksburg National Military Park. The cruises are casual and intimate, with outside viewing areas and dining areas with picture windows.

     Cruise West

     2301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 401

     Seattle, WA 98121

     888-851-8133

     cruisewest.com

   Blount Small Ship Adventures

   • Blount Small Ship Adventures is a family-owned cruise company that offers a Mississippi River cruise. The Historic Rivers of America Leg 3 does not exclusively take place on the Mississippi- it also explores other historic rivers. However, you'll have at least three days on the river as you explore old cities like St. Genevieve and St. Louis, right past the Arch. Each Blount ship is equipped for up to 96 guests- the smaller ships can pass through narrower waterways, allowing for a different cruise experience than the huge, floating hotels offered by larger companies.

     Blount Small Ship Adventures

     461 Water Street

     Warren, RI 02885 USA

     800-556-7450

     blountsmallshipadventures.com

   Paddlewheel Cruises

   • Paddlewheel Cruises is a Louisiana-based paddleboat cruise line. The company only offers day or dinner cruises, but tourists are treated to a feast on board an old-fashioned paddle boat. The Creole Queen and Riverboat hosts jazz dinner cruises and a cruise to the Chalmette Battlefield. The Creole Queen is a modern ship, built in 1983, but employs traditional paddle wheel construction. You may also commission the vessel, or one of its rooms, for a private celebration.

     New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc.

     1 Poydras Street

     Riverwak Market Place, Box 39

     New Orleans, LA 70130

     504-529-4567

     creolequeen.com

Source: www.ehow.com

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