6 Night Cruise sailing from St Louis to Memphis 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.

Delta Queen Steamboat Company and PSSOA Reunion
Special activities, treats and surprises abound as we celebrate the Delta Queen Steamboat Company and the Paddlewheel Steamboatin' Society of America.

Day 1: St. Louis, MO
Departure: 9:00 p.m.
As your ship leaves St.Louis, gaze up at the Gateway Arch and envision the adventures that lie ahead. The Welcome Aboard Dinner gets your journey off to a festive start.

Day 2: Cape Girardeau, MO
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. - Departure: 5:00 p.m.
Included Tour: Start the tour with visits to several different houses and museums that cover much of Cape Girardeau's history. Riverfront Murals is a concrete and granite cobblestone amphitheater that provides seating for a scenic look of the Mississippi River.

Red House Interpretive Center shows an exhibit reflecting the lives of those who called the Old Cape Girardeau District home. The Old St. Vincent's Church displays Renaissance architecture in English Gothic Revival style. Next is the Glenn House, a museum that features architecture, furnishings, clothing and more from the Victorian era.

Check out spectacular vistas of historic landmark houses and views from the Mississippi River at the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University, Old Bridge Overlook and Park, and the Crisp Museum. Then, you'll make one last stop at the Cape River Heritage Museum, located inside an old fire station built in 1908, which houses river-related artifacts and historical items.

Day 3: Cave-In-Rock, IL
Arrival: 12:00 p.m. - Departure: 5:00 p.m.
Few natural formations are as awe-inspiring or intriguing as a cave. The deep, dark recesses immediately conjure up images of adventure, mystery, terror, robbers and pirates. At Cave-In-Rock in southern Illinois, you can experience this fascination for yourself. Sitting atop the high bluffs overlooking the scenic Ohio River, the heavily wooded park is named for the 55-foot-wide cave that was carved out of the limestone rock by water thousands of years ago. Trails winding along the riverbank offer views of riverboats, barges and other river scenes.

Day 4: Steamboating
Settle into a rocking chair and just let the scenery glide by. Or join in the fun of our numerous onboard activities. Your full day of leisurely steamboating on the river sets the tone for an unforgettable vacation.

Day 5: Paducah, KY
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. - Departure: 5:00 p.m.
Known as the city of art, rhythm and rivers, Paducah boasts a lively Lowertown Arts District, the renowned River Heritage Museum, a Save America's Treasures project, and tours via foot, trolley or horse-drawn carriage reveal its charm. OR Elegant displays at the Museum of the American Quilter's Society highlight the vigorous rebirth of quiltmaking. It's just one of the colorful attractions in a lovely city of 19th century architecture, specialty shops and one-of-a-kind eateries.

Day 6: New Madrid, MO
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. - Departure: 12:00 p.m.
Relive scenes out of the battle and siege of New Madrid and enjoy a presentation at the Hunter-Dawson Historic Site. You'll see the war through the eyes of local soldiers.

Day 7: Disembark in Memphis, TN
Bid your fellow steamboaters a fond farewell.