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The illuminated bridge spans the Mississippi River at dusk with the New Orleans skyline glowing in the background.

Louisiana/Mississippi

The Best of the Mississippi River: New Orleans to Memphis

Program No. 25495RJ

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Map showing a Mississippi River cruise route from New Orleans to Memphis, including stops in Louisiana and Mississippi like Baton Rouge, Natchez, and Vicksburg.

The modern American Melody riverboat docked at the Port at Cleveland, Mississippi, along the Mississippi River.

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.

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Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Serenade.

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10 days

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26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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11,299

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26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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7,699

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Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Serenade.

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26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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9,899

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Thursday, Apr 8, 2027

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Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Melody.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

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26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

11,799

per person

Thursday, Apr 8, 2027

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2 Participants

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Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Melody.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

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26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

8,799

per person

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Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Melody.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

Included

26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

10,399

per person

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Thursday, May 13, 2027

Saturday, May 22, 2027

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11,799

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Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Serenade.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

Included

26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

11,799

per person

Thursday, May 13, 2027

Saturday, May 22, 2027

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8,199

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Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Serenade.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

Included

26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

8,199

per person

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Thursday, May 13, 2027

Saturday, May 22, 2027

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10,399

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Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Serenade.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

Included

26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

10,399

per person

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Thursday, Sep 30, 2027

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Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Symphony.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

Included

26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

12,499

per person

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Thursday, Sep 30, 2027

Saturday, Oct 9, 2027

2 Participants

Ship Balcony

starting at

8,199

per person

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Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Symphony.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

Included

26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

8,199

per person

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Thursday, Sep 30, 2027

Saturday, Oct 9, 2027

2 Participants

Ship Suite

starting at

10,399

per person

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Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Symphony.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

Included

26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

10,399

per person

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Thursday, Oct 28, 2027

Saturday, Nov 6, 2027

1 Participant

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12,499

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Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Melody.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

Included

26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

12,499

per person

Select Date

Thursday, Oct 28, 2027

Saturday, Nov 6, 2027

2 Participants

Ship Balcony

starting at

8,199

per person

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Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Melody.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

Included

26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

8,199

per person

Select Date

Thursday, Oct 28, 2027

Saturday, Nov 6, 2027

2 Participants

Ship Suite

starting at

10,399

per person

Show Details

Select Date

Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Melody.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

Included

26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

10,399

per person

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Thursday, Nov 11, 2027

Saturday, Nov 20, 2027

1 Participant

Private Room

Ship Balcony

starting at

11,099

per person

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Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Melody.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

Included

26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

11,099

per person

Select Date

Thursday, Nov 11, 2027

Saturday, Nov 20, 2027

2 Participants

Ship Balcony

starting at

7,499

per person

Show Details

Select Date

Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Melody.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

Included

26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

7,499

per person

Select Date

Thursday, Nov 11, 2027

Saturday, Nov 20, 2027

2 Participants

Ship Suite

starting at

9,699

per person

Show Details

Select Date

Itinerary Note: This departure sails on the American Melody.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

What's Included

Included

26 meals ( 9B, 8L, 9D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

9,699

per person

Select Date

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After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

A picture ID (passport, state issued ID, or driver's license) will be required to board the vessel. If you prefer to have your passport with you, you are welcome to bring it. On the Personal Information and Preferences Form, please indicate to us the name of your roommate/traveling companion. Also let us know if you are traveling with other individuals and wish to be assigned a room near them. In order to be prepared for your upcoming program, we need to collect some additional information in advance. The link can be found in the Recommended Websites section of your pre-program information packet. We expect it will take less than 5 minutes to complete. Please complete this form at least 14 days prior to the program start date. Road Scholar participants enrolling in this program are subject to American Cruise Line’s terms and conditions of carriage, which include an assumption of risk agreement, waiver of liability, and other important information regarding your rights and obligations. Participants are therefore encouraged to carefully review them in advance of the program. A web link to American Cruise Line’s terms and conditions can be found in the Recommended Websites section of your pre-program packet. You may also view American Cruise Line’s terms & conditions by visiting their website: www.americancruiselines.com/terms

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United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Traveling by Air

Plane

Arrival day is on Thursday, November 11, 2027.

Meet the group at InterContinental New Orleans in New Orleans, LA

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 p.m. Program Registration & Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 20, 2027 in Memphis, TN at American Cruise Lines' American Melody

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after disembarkation; approximately 10:30 a.m. airport arrival.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 15 miles .

Taxi

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

There is a taxi loading zone on the Arrivals Curb outside of Level 1 Baggage Claim Door 7. Taxi rides cost $36.00 from the airport to the Central Business District (CBD) or French Quarter (west of Elysian Fields) for up to two (2) passengers. For three (3) or more passengers, the fare will be $15.00 per passenger. Taxis are required to accept credit card payments. Price is subject to change. Please visit flymsy.com for updated rates. Uber and Lyft are also available.

Program Departure Airport

Cruise Terminal

The estimated travel time from the last location is 30 minutes .

The estimated distance to the last location is 14 miles .

Cruise terminal to Memphis International Airport (MEM)

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Road Scholar will provide one group transfer from the cruise terminal to the Memphis International Airport at the programs' conclusion. Expect to arrive at the airport at approximately 10:30 a.m. We recommend booking flights out of Memphis no earlier than 12:30 p.m. If you have scheduled an earlier flight on the day the program ends, please let your group leader and onboard staff know that you are leaving early so there is no confusion. Onboard staff can help arrange an Uber/Lyft or taxi if needed. Please note that if you choose not to take the group transfer that you will be responsible for this transfer expense.

Traveling by Train

Train

Arrival day is on 11/11/2027.

Meet the group at InterContinental New Orleans in New Orleans, LA.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 p.m. Program Registration & Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 20, 2027 in Memphis, TN at American Cruise Lines' American Melody.

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after disembarkation; approximately 10:30 a.m. airport arrival..

Program Arrival

Station: New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 5-10 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 1 mile .

Transportation Options From the Train Station

Taxi

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Walk outside the terminal and take the next available taxi in line to the hotel. You can call United Cabs, Inc. to schedule and confirm rates at: (504) 522-9771. Uber and Lyft are also available.

Traveling by Car

Car

Arrival day is on 11/11/2027.

Meet the group at InterContinental New Orleans in New Orleans, LA.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 p.m. Program Registration & Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 20, 2027 in Memphis, TN at American Cruise Lines' American Melody.

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after disembarkation; approximately 10:30 a.m. airport arrival..

Parking

N/A

Directions

InterContinental Hotel From East

- Continue on I-10 West towards New Orleans. - Take exit 234C for US-90 BUS W towards Westbank/Claiborne Ave - Keep left and merge onto US-90 BUS W - Take exit 12B for Carondelet St. Towards St. Charles Ave - Turn left onto Carondelet St. - Turn right onto Girod St. - Turn left onto Camp St. - You will arrive at the rear of the hotel - 339 Camp St. Parking garage right next door.

InterContinental Hotel From West

- Continue on I-10 East - Keep right at the fork to stay on I-10 E, New Orleans Business District - Keep right at the fork to stay on I-10 E, Slidell - Keep left and take exit 234B for Poydras St. toward Superdome - Keep right to continue on Poydras St. - Turn left onto Camp St. - You will arrive at the rear of the hotel - 339 Camp St. Parking garage right next door.

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