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Louisiana/Mississippi

The Best of the Mississippi River: New Orleans to Memphis

Program No. 25495RJ
Sail the Mississippi on a modern riverboat, savor live jazz, uncover Civil War history and experience the vibrant culture of New Orleans.
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  • The Crescent City Connection bridge, illuminated with golden lights, spans the Mississippi River at dusk with the New Orleans skyline in the background.
  • The American Serenade riverboat docked on the Mississippi River in front of a city with modern glass buildings under a blue sky.
  • A chef teaches a cooking class to a group of attentive adults at the Louisiana School of Cooking in New Orleans.
  • Two red streetcars wait at the Toulouse Street station in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • A walking path leads through a grassy park with palm trees toward the historic St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • A large mural in Vicksburg, Mississippi, depicts 19th-century steamboats navigating the busy riverfront below the historic hillside town.
  • A smiling woman dances with a statue of Elvis Presley at night on a crowded, neon-lit Beale Street in Memphis.
  • A vibrant nighttime scene on Beale Street in Memphis, with people walking past the bright neon signs of barbecue joints and bars.
River BoatsAdventures Afloat Study CruiseNew
Length
10 days
Rating
New
Activity Level
Starts at
8,199
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Ship BalconyShip Suite
A cabin featuring a verandah, or balcony, that allows you to step outside without going to a public deck.
A larger cabin, often with separate sleeping and living areas; the largest class of stateroom.
Apr 16 - Apr 25, 2026
Ship Balcony 8,199
Ship Suite 10,399
Itinerary Note

This departures is on the American Serenade.

May 14 - May 23, 2026
Ship Balcony 8,199
Ship Suite 10,399
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This departure is on the American Serenade.

Aug 31 - Sep 9, 2026
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Ship Suite 10,399
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Oct 14 - Oct 23, 2026
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Ship Balcony 8,199
Ship Suite 10,399
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Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2026
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Ship Balcony 8,199
Ship Suite 10,399
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DATES & PRICES

Ship Balcony
A cabin featuring a verandah, or balcony, that allows you to step outside without going to a public deck.
Apr 16 - Apr 25, 2026
Ship Balcony 11,799
Itinerary Note

This departures is on the American Serenade.

May 14 - May 23, 2026
Ship Balcony 11,799
Itinerary Note

This departure is on the American Serenade.

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Aug 31 - Sep 9, 2026
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Ship Balcony 11,799
Itinerary Note

This departure is on the American Symphony.

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Oct 14 - Oct 23, 2026
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Ship Balcony 11,799
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This departure is on the American Serenade.

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Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2026
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Ship Balcony 11,799
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This departure is on the American Melody.

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