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Music & the Mississippi: A River Voyage on the American Countess

Program No. 24544RJ
Explore the Mississippi River’s musical heritage and history as you join us for our Floating Campus onboard the American Countess!

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DATES & PRICES

Ship Inside Ship Out Ship Balc
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A cabin with no window, porthole or balcony.

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A cabin with a window or porthole to view the outside.

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A cabin featuring a verandah, or balcony, that allows you to step outside without going to a public deck.

Sep 20 - Oct 1, 2024
Ship Inside 5,999
Ship Outside 6,999
Ship Balcony 7,999
Special Offer

Enroll by June 30, 2023 and receive free round-trip airfare from many cities!

DATES & PRICES

Ship Inside Ship Out Ship Balc
Accommodation Details

A cabin with no window, porthole or balcony.

Accommodation Details

A cabin with a window or porthole to view the outside.

Accommodation Details

A cabin featuring a verandah, or balcony, that allows you to step outside without going to a public deck.

Filling Fast!
Sep 20 - Oct 1, 2024
Ship Inside 9,499
Ship Outside 10,999
Ship Balcony 12,499
Special Offer

Enroll by June 30, 2023 and receive free round-trip airfare from many cities!

At a Glance

The Mississippi River crosses many states and flows through centuries of history — embark on Road Scholar’s latest Floating Campus adventure to experience it firsthand! This incredible voyage will take you through the musical heritage of the lower Mississippi River, including jazz, blues and rock and roll. With stops in music capitals like Memphis, you’ll gain insight into the history of these genres and enjoy modern performances. Your onboard instructors will continue your educational experience as you sail along the iconic Mississippi, offering their expertise through lectures, Q&A sessions and casual discussions. In true campus style, you’ll also have opportunities to participate in onboard activities, live performances and getting to know other Road Scholars who love learning — and voyages — as much as you do.
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On Your Feet

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Spend two nights in Memphis, Tennessee, home to iconic music sites including Beale Street Historic District and the Blues Music Hall of Fame.
  • Visit the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, created by the Smithsonian Institution, to learn about music legends.
  • Experience local music and history in the smaller cities that line the shores of the Mississippi River, such as Paducah, Kentucky and Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
  • Spend two nights in St. Louis, and explore a city known for its architectural marvel, the Gateway Arch.
  • Enjoy the camaraderie of other Road Scholars as you take in private lectures, unique field trips and take part in educational onboard activities on this exclusive Floating Campus voyage.

General Notes

General Note: This learning adventure is part of Road Scholar’s Floating Campus. You’ll enjoy a true campus feel as we have the entire ship to ourselves and welcome a maximum of 200 Road Scholars, and enjoy field trips onshore in smaller groups of 35. Onboard experts will be on hand throughout the voyage and will offer instruction during exclusive lectures, Q&A sessions and discussions. Enjoy onboard activities, live performances and the camaraderie that can only be found with an entire ship full of fellow Road Scholars! Please note that we need a minimum number of participants to enroll in this program to have exclusive use of the ship. In the unlikely event we do not meet the minimum number, then the cruise line may have its own passengers on the ship, though they will not be part of any Road Scholar activities.





Important registration tip:
If you want to attend the live lecture, please do not wait until the last minute to enroll.
If you enroll after a lecture is complete, we’ll send you a recording of the event.