Mississippi Riverboat Cruises

Come enjoy the opulence of Mississippi River cruises on the only overnight paddlewheel cruises operating in America. The Delta Queen Steamboat Company is the oldest continuously operating US-flag cruise line - tracing its roots to 1890. The Delta Queen, Mississippi Queen and the American Queen feature plush, Victorian-style staterooms and suites, as well as fully working paddlewheels powered by steam. Together, they capture the spirit of the past, offering romantic, nostalgic riverboat cruises.

Activities onboard Mississippi riverboat cruises include talks about the river and its history, kite flying, and lots of musical entertainment. Visits to charming river towns and big cities allow guests to explore antebellum mansions, Civil War battlefields, museums, and the boyhood home of Mark Twain. Enjoy delicious American food, award winning entertainment and quaint shops for regional gifts.

The three steamboats have distinct personalities. The Delta Queen has cruised the Mississippi since 1947 and is a National Historic Landmark that attracts a loyal following. Small and charming, the Delta Queen is comparable to a warm B&B and is one of the most wonderful cruising experiences found anywhere.

The Mississippi Queen and the American Queen are larger and feature modern amenities like small pools, verandah cabins, and elevators between decks. The luxury of these floating palaces has to been experienced to be believed. Time on these steamboats is as active or as relaxing as you make it.

Mississippi River Cruises from New Orleans

The Delta Queen mostly sails the upper Mississippi, but offers some cruises out of New Orleans. The Mississippi Queen will make 14 seven-night cruises from New Orleans in 2008. Please see the ship pages for full details.

The American Queen offers 21 7-night round-trip cruises from New Orleans in 2008. Explore the Mississippi River with stops including Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge and Oak Alley Plantation. The ship also offers six 7-night cruises to Memphis in 2008.

See America the way you've always wanted to. Take a Mississippi riverboat cruise.