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MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE WITH AMERICAN CRUISE LINES

Embark on a unique riverboat adventure along the lower Mississippi River between New Orleans, Louisiana, and Memphis, Tennessee. Savor a week aboard an intimate and relaxed new modern riverboat or classic paddlewheeler. Cruise includes private-balcony accommodations for 2 people, complimentary pre-cruise hotel stay, complimentary Wi-Fi, all-inclusive fine cuisine, snacks, and drinks, including complimentary cocktails each evening before dinner; complimentary onboard entertainment and lectures, and complimentary shore excursions at every port of call (with some additional options for added fees).

Enjoy time on board 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. Make new friends at every meal with the popular open table seating.

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 barbeque, 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.

Back aboard your ship, relax with our daily cocktail hour, hors d'oeuvres, a delicious meal, and an evening show as regional entertainers share the area's renowned cultural flair. Stand on deck and revel in a magical Mississippi river sunset. Experience the charm and uniqueness of the lower Mississippi River region. As Mark Twain once wrote, the river "has a new story to tell every day."

Terms and Restrictions:

• One 8-Day Lower Mississippi River Cruise for two aboard a paddlewheeler or modern riverboat.
• Space is limited and we recommend booking early.
• Ship, itinerary, and schedules are subject to change.
• Valid only on a new booking departing in 2022.

More about the Mississippi River Cruise with American Cruise Lines at https://www.americancruiselines.com/cruises/mississippi-river-cruises/lower-mississippi-river-cruise.

Take a virtual tour of the brand new modern river boat American Melody https://www.americancruiselines.com/usa-riverboat-cruise-ships/modern-riverboat-cruise-ship-tour.

Estimated fair market value: $10,000