Validity Dates |
19 Sep 2024 to 01 Jul 2025 |
Start Price |
US $4,925 per person
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Cruise |
American Splendor, Lower Mississippi River Cruise ex Memphis to New Orleans |
Cruise Line |
American Cruise Lines |
Ship |
American Splendor |
Destination |
North America Rivers |
Brief Description |
Cruise & Stay 8 nights from Memphis to New Orleans aboard a classic paddlewheeler - American Splendor. |
Type of Special |
Cruise and Stay |
Departure Date |
01 Apr 2025 |
Inclusions |
Embark on a unique riverboat adventure along the Lower Mississippi River between New Orleans, Louisiana and Memphis, Tennessee. Savor a week aboard intimate and relaxed modern riverboats as you cruise the lower Mississippi River. The enthusiastic all-American crew are ready to share with you a wonderful journey filled with historical tales, culinary delights, unique culture, vibrant music, and new friends. Enjoy time onboard the ship in your comfortable and spacious stateroom. From your private balcony, enjoy expansive river views, the rising bluffs of the historic river towns, and the tree-lined banks accented with blue herons and bald eagles. Delight in the diverse menu of delicious meals carefully crafted by the onboard culinary team to include samples of regional cuisine.
Dynamic presentations by your onboard speaker connect you to the region`s culture and history. Local guides also share insights to illuminate your shore excursions. Memphis offers savory barbecue, rich music history museums, Sun Studios, and the amazing tour of Elvis` Graceland mansion exhibits. You can explore why the Mississippi River and the port of Vicksburg were so important during the Civil War as you explore the Vicksburg National Military Park. Enjoy beautiful architecture, antiques, and gardens at grand plantation homes as you learn southern stories from local guides and fascinating museums. Take in the local shops and museums of quaint and cozy towns like St. Francisville and Natchez. Perhaps sip and savor a tasty mint julep while strolling under the canopy of the 300-year-old trees at Oak Alley Plantation or explore the lavishly restored mansion and the expansive, manicured grounds surrounding Houmas House Plantation.
Inclusions:
- COMPLIMENTARY one night pre-cruise hotel stay in Memphis
- COMPLIMENTARY one way transfer from hotel to port
- 7 night Lower Mississippi River cruise aboard American Splendor from Memphis to New Orleans
- All onboard meals including breakfast room service - Locally sourced and regionally inspired cuisine, prepared by master chefs
- Complimentary alcohol onboard at all times including beer, wine, liquor, mixed drinks and champagne. Glasses, ice, mixers, coffee and soft drinks are also available at all times.
- Complimentary signature evening cocktail hour
- COMPLIMENTARY Featured Excursions available (plus a range of Premium and Signature Excursions at additional cost are available)
- Full enrichment package with guest speakers and nightly entertainment onboard
- All tips and gratuities
- Port charges and fees
DISCOUNTS:
The fares shown here are full brochure fare. Please contact us for your best offer. All rates in USD. |
Special Conditions |
*Conditions Apply: As of 17Dec24 all prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in USD, based on full brochure cruise fare at time of publication and do not include any discounts. Visitors to the United States/Canada must complete an online ESTA/CANESTA application prior to arrival which is not included and is the guest’s responsibility. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that cabin availability is not shown in real time - All inquiries will be checked for current availability at the time requested. Transfer to hotel on day one and post cruise are not included. Discounts may be available - please contact our office for the best offers applicable. |
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Sailing Dates |
13 May 2025 |
01 Apr 2025 |
08 Jul 2025 |
15 Apr 2025 |
27 May 2025 |
29 Apr 2025 |
Cabin |
Single |
Twin |
A - Oceanview Stateroom |
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US $4,295
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AAR - Private Balcony |
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US $4,915
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AAL - Balcony Stateroom |
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US $5,115
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AAC - Balcony Stateroom |
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US $5,410
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Single Oceanview Stateroom |
US $5,650
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AAM - Balcony Stateroom |
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US $5,735
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Single Stateroom with Balcony |
US $6,250
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Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
1 Apr 2025 |
Memphis Tennessee, USA |
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Hotel |
2 Apr 2025 |
Memphis Tennessee, USA |
Embark |
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3 Apr 2025 |
River Cruising |
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4 Apr 2025 |
Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA |
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5 Apr 2025 |
Natchez, Mississippi, USA |
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6 Apr 2025 |
St Francisville, Louisiana, USA |
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7 Apr 2025 |
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA |
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8 Apr 2025 |
Houmas House Plantation, Burnside, Louisiana, USA |
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9 Apr 2025 |
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
Disembark |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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