{"id":1497,"date":"2025-06-20T12:39:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T12:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/?p=1497"},"modified":"2025-06-20T12:39:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T12:39:31","slug":"mississippi-river-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/mississippi-river-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"Mississippi River Cruise: Sail through\u00a0America\u2019s Heart\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Want to enjoy your journey through the heart of America? The Mississippi River Cruise is more than just a serene getaway. Flowing more than 2,300 miles from Minnesota to Louisiana, the river is a witness to history, art, and music. Enjoy your first-ever Mississippi cruise with this guide.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cruiseparking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-166 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Save-up-to-60-on-your-Cruise-parking-spot.png\" alt=\"Save up to 60% on your Cruise parking spot\" width=\"970\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What you&#039;ll read about<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #203656;color:#203656\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #203656;color:#203656\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/mississippi-river-cruise\/#Mississippi_River_Tracing_the_History\" >Mississippi River: Tracing the History\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/mississippi-river-cruise\/#Top_Cruise_Lines\" >Top Cruise Lines<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/mississippi-river-cruise\/#American_Cruise_Lines\" >American Cruise Lines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/mississippi-river-cruise\/#Viking_River_Cruises\" >Viking River Cruises<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/mississippi-river-cruise\/#Popular_Itineraries_Youll_Love\" >Popular Itineraries You\u2019ll Love<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/mississippi-river-cruise\/#Best_Time_to_Visit\" >Best Time to Visit\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mississippi_River_Tracing_the_History\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mississippi River: Tracing the History<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mississippi is one of the ancient witnesses of American history, economy, and culture. Each stream and bend of the river gushes to tell us a story or more. From the Civil War to being an author\u2019s muse, the river has done it all. A cheap time travel into an American novel is what you get once you step into the riverfront towns with mansions and jazz.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Cruise_Lines\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Top Cruise Lines<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When planning for your cruise, never be in doubt; American Cruise Lines and Viking River Cruises offer you the best cruise experience with an enthralling itinerary. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"American_Cruise_Lines\"><\/span><strong>American Cruise Lines<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The American Cruise Line offers everything from a small 5-day themed cruise to a 23-day long cruise exploring the whole river. They are known for their small ships with various itineraries. You will get comfortable cabins and shore excursions led by experts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cruise Details<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Port of Call<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ships<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Starting Price<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Historic Mississippi River Cruise<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(8 Days and 7 Nights)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Orleans &gt;Mississippi River (Cruising) &gt;Oak Alley &gt;Houmas House &gt;Baton Rouge &gt;Natchez &gt;Vicksburg &gt;St. Francisville<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">American Serenade<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$3130<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mississippi River Gateway Cruise<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(12 Days and 11 Nights)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Orleans &gt;Mississippi River (Cruising) &gt;Oak Alley &gt;Houmas House &gt;Vicksburg &gt;Memphis &gt;Paducah &gt;Louisville<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">American Symphony<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$6360<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complete Mississippi River Cruise<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(23 Days and 22 Nights)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Orleans&gt; Oak Alley &gt;Houmas House &gt;Baton Rouge &gt;St. Francisville &gt;Natchez &gt;Vicksburg &gt;Greenville &gt;Tunica &gt;Memphis &gt;Cape Girardeau &gt;St. Louis &gt;Hannibal &gt;Muscatine &gt;Dubuque &gt;Winona &gt;Red Wing &gt;St. Paul<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">American Serenade<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$14,890<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are more exciting cruises offered by the cruise line. Do check out their official sites for more details.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1500\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1500\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1500 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mississippi-River-Cruise-View-from-Cruise.jpg\" alt=\"View from Cruise\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1500\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/reflection-lock-dam-no-11-on-2384411603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Steve Heap<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Viking_River_Cruises\"><\/span><strong>Viking River Cruises<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With its Scandinavian design, the Viking River Cruise comes with a new travel approach. The cruise ship offers luxurious facilities with excursions focused mainly on history, culture, and cuisine.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cruise Details<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Port of Call<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ships<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Starting Price<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mississippi Delta Explorer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(8 Days)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Orleans &gt;Darrow &gt;St. Francisville &gt;Baton Rouge &gt;Natchez &gt;Vicksburg&gt; Greenville &gt;Lower Mississippi (Scenic Sailing) &gt;Memphis<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Viking Mississippi<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$3,999<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Big Easy to the Gateway City<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(15 Days)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Orleans &gt; Darrow &gt; St. Francisville &gt; Baton Rouge &gt; Natchez &gt; Vicksburg &gt; Greenville &gt; Lower Mississippi (Scenic Sailing) &gt; Memphis &gt; Mississippi River (Scenic Sailing) &gt; Paducah &gt; Cape Girardeau &gt; St. Louis &gt; St. Louis (Alton)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Viking Mississippi<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$8,999<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mississippi River Odyssey<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(22 Days)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Orleans &gt; Darrow &gt; St. Francisville &gt; Baton Rouge &gt; Natchez &gt; Vicksburg &gt; Greenville &gt; Lower Mississippi (Scenic Sailing) &gt; Memphis &gt; Mississippi River (Scenic Sailing) &gt; Paducah &gt; Cape Girardeau &gt; St. Louis &gt; Alton &gt; Hannibal &gt; Burlington &gt; Quad Cities &gt; Dubuque &gt; La Crosse &gt; Red Wing &gt; St. Paul<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Viking Mississippi<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$13,998<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are various exciting cruise packages available. Make sure to check the site for more information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1501\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1501\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mississippi-River-Cruise-View-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mississippi River Cruise View \" width=\"1000\" height=\"617\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/la-crosse-wi-16-october-2023-2395915561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steve Heap<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_Itineraries_Youll_Love\"><\/span>Popular Itineraries You\u2019ll Love<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whatever you are looking for, be it for an extended journey or a short trip, there is a cruise\u00a0according to your needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lower Mississippi (New Orleans to Memphis)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Enjoy jazz, learn more about Civil War History, and taste delicious Creole cuisine while moving from New Orleans to Memphis. Discover the southern part of the river with stops at Baton Rouge, Natchez, and Vicksburg.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Upper Mississippi (St. Louis to St. Paul)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: With the Upper Mississippi Cruise, you get to witness the limestone bluffs and midwestern towns. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Full-Length Mississippi (22 Days): <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another interesting cruise is where you experience the river to its full potential. From New Orleans to Red Wing, Minnesota, sail through from coast to coast with fun entertainment and cuisine.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Visit\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Best Time to Visit<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Like any other spot, timing and season make a big difference in Mississippi. Choose your season carefully before booking your cruise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spring<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Far\u00a0from winter break, spring is one of the ideal times for a cruise. This time is loved especially by nature lovers. The season not only brings warm temperatures but also vibrancy to the river life. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fall<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Another miraculous time is Fall. Take your cruise through the Upper Mississippi to enjoy the best view of fallen autumn leaves and cooler weather. It is also one of the less crowded times, making it ideal for a serene getaway. With the colorful spectacle of the color-changing leaves, it is also a perfect time and spot for photographers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sources<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mississippi River Cruises | Viking\u00ae. (n.d.). <span class=\"url\">https:\/\/www.vikingrivercruises.com\/cruise-destinations\/north america\/waterways\/mississippi\/index.html<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Mississippi River Cruises | American Cruise Lines. 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