Overnight riverboat cruises are available on the Mississippi. Five ships offer the Mississippi River cruises.
American Cruise Line offers Mississippi River cruises on several ships including the American Splendor, American Heritage, American Jazz and American Symphony. Two of the ships are authentic paddlewheel riverboats.
The American Queen Steamboat Company also offers overnight Mississippi River cruises on two ships: the American Queen and the American Duchess. These big modern ships are luxury cruisers.
Viking River Cruises begin Mississippi River cruises in 2022.
Mississippi River cruises visit Oak Alley Plantation, St Francisville (Louisiana), Natchez (Mississippi), Vicksburg (Mississippi), Baton Rouge (Louisiana) and other interesting ports on the river.
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