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The Best of the Mississippi River: New Orleans to Memphis
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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. 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
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.
Arrival day is on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
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 7, 2026 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.
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.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is up to 65 minutes (bus ride up to 45 minutes, 20 minutes of walking) .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 15 Miles .
New Orleans RTA
Public Transportation
Phone: 5042483900
Cost: $1.25 (Subject to change). Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Please visit New Orleans's RTA website for trip planner, schedules, and airport bus pick up location at www.norta.com Bus 202 pick-up from Louis Armstrong Airport (Lower Leve- Zone B4) Bus E2 pick-up from Airline Hwy and Warren St.
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.
Arrival day is on 10/29/2026.
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 7, 2026 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..
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 .
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.
Arrival day is on 10/29/2026.
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 7, 2026 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..
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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.