7 Night Cruise sailing from Memphis to New Orleans aboard American Queen.

Lower Mississippi Cruises:
Memory flows deep and sentiment eddies and swirls along the Lower Mississippi River. Once divided by these very waters, when cotton was king and the plantation lifestyle was at its zenith, the North and South were at war, each armed with conflicting visions of what was worth dying for. Look back as each battlefield and grave marker has a story to tell. Then celebrate the living, breathing places where southern culture continues to enjoy a modern-day renaissance.

Southern Spirits
Spirits combine on this hauntingly rewarding voyage where you'll explore the tastes and tradition of Southern bourbon and the ghosts inhabiting chilling antebellum mansions.

Day 1: Memphis, TN
Departure: 9:00 p.m.
Embark the American Queen in America's third largest inland port, famous for blues, barbeque and Elvis' Graceland-attractions you'll want to explore.

Day 2: Helena, AR
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. - Departure: 1:00 p.m.
Let gospel voices lift your heart, hear soulful Delta blues, and sample King biscuits and sausage during an eventful day.

Day 3: Vicksburg, MS
Arrival: 12:00 p.m. - Departure: 5:00 p.m.
Discover a unique blend of old and new in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Take in the diversity from Vicksburg National Military Park to the Waterways Experiment Station. Billed as the "Red Carpet City of the South," Southern hospitality is alive and well and awaiting your arrival.

Day 4: Natchez, MS
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. - Departure: 9:00 p.m.
Step into the plantation lifestyle of the antebellum south in Natchez, site of numerous restored mansions. Visit historic Jefferson College, or just amble down the Natchez Trace.

Day 5: St. Francisville, LA
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. - Departure: 5:00 p.m.
This quaint town located on the bluffs of the Mississippi River is your window to the past. With over 140 buildings on the National Register, beautiful plantation homes nestled in the rolling countryside, and bustling Main Street shops, you'll find plenty to keep you on the go in St. Francisville.

Day 6: Baton Rouge, LA
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. - Departure: 5:00 p.m.
The capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge is the center of all the great things the state has to offer-visitors delight in the seamless blend of past and present experiencing authentic Louisiana at every turn. With its semi-tropical climate, the outdoors is tempting and the attractions abound. No wonder this is one of the south's fastest growing cities.

Day 7: New Orleans, LA
Arrival: 8:00 a.m.
Tie up in New Orleans near historic Jackson Square. Enjoy exploring all this unique city has to offer.

Day 8: Disembark in New Orleans, LA
Bid the American Queen and your fellow travelers adieu.