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Mississippi River Cruises
| Cruise Line: | Viking Cruises |
| Ship(s): | Viking Mississippi |
| Departure: | 11/23/2024 to 12/13/2025 |
| Length: | 8 Days |
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$3,499
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A river cruise in the United States is a wonderful way to experience culture, sights and regional cuisine without taking an international flight. On an American river cruise, you can glide along the Mississippi, explore the Pacific Northwest, or experience a number of other regions now served by overnight river cruises.
Typical Length
5 to 23 days
Sample Embarkation Cities
New Orleans, Memphis, St. Louis, St. Paul, Vancouver (WA), Clarkston
Major River Cruise Cities
New Orleans, Natchez, Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Louisville, St. Louis, Red Wing, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Portland, OR (Vancouver, WA), Clarkston
Rivers
Mississippi, Columbia, Snake, Ohio, Tennessee, Cumberland, Red, Arkansas, Tennessee
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River Cruising with Cruise Specialists: A Step Above
By: Justin Gibson
For travelers seeking the perfect balance of value, quality, and distinctive cultural experiences, there is no better value than a river cruise. At Cruise Specialists, we raise the bar for our clients even further in several ways.First, the complimentary personal service we have offered to ocean cruise clients for 30-plus years is also extended to our river cruise clients. We do our very best to help you find a river cruise line that is the perfect fit for your preferences and budget. ... Read more
For travelers seeking the perfect balance of value, quality, and distinctive cultural experiences, there is no better value than a river cruise. At Cruise Specialists, we raise the bar for our clients even further in several ways.First, the complimentary personal service we have offered to ocean cruise clients for 30-plus years is also extended to our river cruise clients. We do our very best to help you find a river cruise line that is the perfect fit for your preferences and budget. ... Read more
10 Ways River Cruising May Surprise and Delight You
By: Justin Gibson
If you’re a fan of ocean cruising but haven’t yet sailed on a river cruise, you may wonder how different the two could possibly be: they both involve a ship and water, right?Yes, and that’s just about where the similarities end. ... Read more
If you’re a fan of ocean cruising but haven’t yet sailed on a river cruise, you may wonder how different the two could possibly be: they both involve a ship and water, right?Yes, and that’s just about where the similarities end. ... Read more
River Cruising: Where can it take you?
By: Justin Gibson
Chances are, you’ve sailed many of the world’s oceans and seas. As an experienced traveler, you will certainly appreciate the opportunity to visit America’s heartland, delight in Europe’s holiday festivals, explore Asia’s quiet rural villages or view Africa’s wildlife from the intimate perspective of a river.River cruising has boomed in popularity in the last several years for good reason: It offers an up-close, unhurried look at some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth – in a setting that is relaxed, intelligent and convivial. ... Read more
Chances are, you’ve sailed many of the world’s oceans and seas. As an experienced traveler, you will certainly appreciate the opportunity to visit America’s heartland, delight in Europe’s holiday festivals, explore Asia’s quiet rural villages or view Africa’s wildlife from the intimate perspective of a river.River cruising has boomed in popularity in the last several years for good reason: It offers an up-close, unhurried look at some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth – in a setting that is relaxed, intelligent and convivial. ... Read more
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