Mississippi River Cruises

Explore America's true historic treasures on a cruise of the Mississippi River and its tributaries. This 2,320-mile waterway flows through 10 states, from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Its name comes from the Ojibwe word Misi-ziibi, meaning "Great River."

The Mississippi led explorers to new lands, and it served as an important lifeline for the transport of people and goods to the towns that rapidly grew along its banks. Centers of commerce and culture flourished along its main route and tributaries. Cities like St. Louis, Memphis, Vicksburg and New Orleans owe their existence to the Mississippi.

Step back to a time when life moved a little slower and riverboats slowly churned the waters. See Civil War battlefields, restored plantations, rolling farmland and picturesque riverfront towns filled with Victorian-era architecture. The region has a rich musical legacy as the birthplace of the blues, jazz and country music. It's been celebrated in literature, too, most notably by Mark Twain, who grew up in the port town of Hannibal, MO.

Sailings might spend time on the mighty Mississippi in addition to other waterways, like the Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois and Cumberland Rivers. Cruises are particularly good values, because your stateroom and onboard meals are included in a single rate that you pay upfront.

Book Now and Save on Mississippi River Cruises!

Save $750 per couple on select American Queen Steamboat sailings when you book by May 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

Receive free onboard credits of up to $350 per stateroom on select sailings with American Queen Steamboat Company. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $1,000 per couple off select river cruises with American Cruise Lines. Click here for eligible departures.

Save 5% off the land price of select Insight departures when you book and pay in full by May 30, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $400 per couple off select departures with American Cruise Lines when you book three months in advance. Click here for eligible departures.

Military members save $50 to $100 off the cruise/land price of select Globus itineraries when you book by December 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

Save 10% off escorted vacations with Globus when you book and pay in full 9 months in advance. This offer is not combinable. Click here for eligible departures.

Save up to 10% off the land price of Insight tours when you book and pay at least 12 months prior to departure. Click here for eligible departures.

Save up to 7.5% off the land price of Insight tours when you book and pay at least 10 months prior to departure. Click here for eligible departures.

Save up to 5% off the land price of Insight tours when you book and pay at least 6 months prior to departure. Click here for eligible departures.

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Insight travelers ages 5-17 save up to 10% off the land price. Age restrictions may apply to certain regions. Click here for eligible departures.

Insight Club Bon Voyage members save up to 5% off the land price. Click here for eligible departures.

Globus Journeys Club members save 5% off the land price. Click here for eligible departures.

Enjoy free shore excursions on every sailing with American Queen Steamboat Company. Click here for eligible departures.

Military members save $100 off the cruise/land price of select Avalon trips when you book by December 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

Receive one free hotel night before your cruise when you book select American Queen Steamboat Company sailings 60 days in advance. Click here for eligible departures.

Avalon Journeys Club members save 5% off the cruise/land price. Click here for eligible departures.

Group discounts! Book a group of 5-8 on the same Insight tour and each person saves 5% off the land price. Further savings may be available for groups of 9 or more. Click here for eligible departures.

Book consecutive Insight tours and save 5% off the land price of the less expensive tour. Click here for eligible departures.

Three people sharing one room on an Insight tour will save off the land price. Click here for eligible departures.

River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The river cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.

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Tours are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations.

Budget = River cruises typically range from $100 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare.
First Class = River cruises typically range from $150 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare.
Deluxe = River cruises typically range from $250 to $650 per person, per day, plus airfare.

** The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the trip origination city, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of the package at the price quoted.

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