Southern belle riverboat cruises
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Steamboats and paddle wheelers, which were invented in France in the late 1600's, are flat-bottomed boats used mainly for inland navigation. They first appeared in America in the late 1700's, and gained popularity navigating the Mississippi River from 1830 to 1870. Today, steamboats still traverse the rivers of the South as a way to enjoy the views and scenery in the elegant style of days of old.
Chattanooga Riverboat
One of the most popular attractions in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is the Southern Belle Chattanooga Riverboat, which provides a fun and relaxing way to take in the scenery of the Tennessee River. Enjoy a nighttime cruise with a delicious dinner on the river, or experience the cruise during one of its daily lunchtime excursions. If views are all you want, simply take the sightseeing tour to enjoy the beauty of Chattanooga. The ship is also available for large parties or even weddings. The three-tier, stately-looking ship, and the variety of meal options, some of which include white tablecloths and fine china, are sure to bring out the Southern Belle in you. A one and a half hour lunchtime cruise costs $9.50 for a child and $19.50 for an adult. Sightseeing cruises are $6.50 for a child and $13.50 for an adult and are also one and a half hours. Dinner cruises are two hours, and they range from $12.96 to$16.50 for children and $24.23 to $27.50 for adults.
Chattanooga Riverboat
201 Riverfront Parkway, Pier 2
Chattanooga TN 37402
(423) 266-4488
chattanoogariverboat.com
Savannah Riverboat Cruises
Set along the banks of the majestic Savannah River, Savannah, Georgia, is a city that exudes Southern charm. Savannah Riverboat Cruises provides a relaxing, elegant way to take in the old-style Southern atmosphere with a variety of sightseeing, dining, and entertainment options. Cruise down the river on either of its two riverboats, the Georgia Queen or the Savannah River Queen, and take in a cruise by moonlight, a night of dining and music from the 50's to today. If you'd prefer, you can also book a gospel music cruise, a lunchtime or Sunday brunch cruise, or just a simple sightseeing cruise. Prices for the one-hour sightseeing cruise are $9.95 for children and $18.95 for adults. The two-hour dinner cruises range in price from $24 and up. Children under 12 are free, and special packages and prices are available for groups.
Savannah Riverboat Cruises
9 East River Street
PO Box 10086
Savannah, GA 31412
800-786-6404
savannah-riverboat.com
New Orleans Creole Queen
Enjoy elegant dining and sightseeing options in historic New Orleans, Louisiana. The Paddlewheeler Creole Queen and Riverboat offer a variety of evening cruises, jazz dinner cruises, and sightseeing cruises that propel the traveler back into the era of days gone by. Decorated in a plush Victorian style, the old-style stately paddle-boat offers an evening of dancing, dining, and entertainment on the banks of the Mississippi. Prices for evening dinner cruises range from $40 without dinner for adults to $65 with dinner, and $25 for children with dinner or $15 without dinner. Or, enjoy a tour of historic landmarks, narrated by the captain, for $10 for children and $20 for adults.
The Paddlewheeler Creole Queen
#1 Poydras Street
Riverwalk Market Place
Box 39
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 529-456
creolequeen.com
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