8 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.

Blues & Barbeque
Blues music and the aroma of barbeque fill the air. Join us as we explore the birth of blues and its history in this region. Along the way enjoy all that's good about Southern barbeque!

Day 1: Dockside in Memphis, TN
This afternoon, you will board the American Queen and remain dockside to enjoy an extra day of sightseeing in Memphis.

Day 2: Memphis, TN
Departure: 5:00 p.m.
Today, the American Queen will depart Memphis and begin to make her way downriver to New Orleans.

Day 3: Tunica, MS
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. - Departure: 12:00 p.m.
Long before it became a leading gaming destination, Tunica played a pivotal role in the history of the South. Tunica RiverPark allows visitors a chance to explore and better understand the history of America's Greatest River. Tunica RiverPark includes a large historic museum and interpretive center, complete with aquariums, interactive exhibits and dioramas that reveal the legends of the past.

Day 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: Houmas House, LA
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. - Departure: 3:00 p.m.
Houmas House Plantation and Gardens is so much more than just a tour of a grand antebellum estate. Experience the southern splendor of "The Sugar Palace" when you step into 16 rooms filled with period antiques and Louisiana artwork.

Day 9: Disembark in New Orleans, LA
Arrival: 8:00 a.m.
Tie up in New Orleans near historic Jackson Square and bid your ship adieu.