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River travel is a traditional way of voyaging that is very much back in fashion these days. And in the US, Mississippi cruises are amongst the better places for this kind of travel, regardless of whether you just have a day or a weekend for a short trip, or can afford to take a weeks-long vacation.

There are loads of different things that one can do on a cruise on a river as varied as the Mississippi, and this is reflected in the great number of options that exist for Mississippi cruises. Whether for a day or for a whole month, you’ll never be bored.

Mississippi cruises take place on a river that flows through very different areas, from the Rocky Mountains of the US north, in Minnesota, through the great American plains, to the steaming mangrove swamps of Louisiana, passing by several interesting urban areas as well as unspoiled natural environments.

A Mississippi cruise can be in an old fashioned steamboat that will bring you back to the nineteenth century, or it can be in a modern, opulent cruise ship that offers state-of-the-art extravagance.  Read more...

Few things are as wonderful as a trip down a river, especially so on the amazing Mississippi and its tributaries.

When deciding on a Mississippi cruise, you have a series of different alternatives. Besides the obvious ones, such as length and itinerary, you should also spare a thought to whether you want a historical or themed trip, and on if you prefer spending time in towns and cities, or in the unspoilt countryside.

If you like history, you will enjoy a trip on a traditional paddleboat, which usually comes with live entertainment that has a 200 year old tradition. Paddleboats usually travel on fixed schedules and dock at the region’s most famous cities, such as New Orleans or St. Louis, so that the passengers may indulge in some sightseeing.

There are several paddleboats plying the Mississippi, but the most well-known ones for cruises are the Mississippi Queen, the delta Queen and the American Queen.

Other themed cruises may still have a historical facet, but are more specific. For instance, they could be about the area’s musical heritage, or about civil War sites  Read more...