Mississippi & Tennessee Rivers (New Orleans to Huntsville)
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
New Orleans, Louisiana
United States
Jazz-filled streets and Creole cuisine in the French Quarter transport you to a world where history, music, and flavor dance together.
Arrive
2029-06-24 00:00:00
Day 2
New Orleans, Louisiana
United States
Jazz-filled streets and Creole cuisine in the French Quarter transport you to a world where history, music, and flavor dance together.
Arrive
2029-06-25 00:00:00
Day 2
🌊 At Sea
Day 3
Oak Alley, Louisiana
United States
Stroll beneath a majestic canopy of 300-year-old oak trees lining the grand plantation mansion.
Arrive
2029-06-26 00:00:00
Day 4
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
United States
Explore the magnificent Louisiana State Capitol, a 34-story Art Deco masterpiece offering panoramic river views and fascinating political history.
Arrive
2029-06-27 00:00:00
Day 5
Saint Francisville, Louisiana
United States
Explore stunning antebellum mansions nestled among Spanish moss-draped oaks along the serene Mississippi River bluffs.
Arrive
2029-06-28 00:00:00
Day 6
Natchez, Mississippi
United States
Tour antebellum mansions perched on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River where Southern history comes vividly alive.
Arrive
2029-06-29 00:00:00
Day 7
Vicksburg, Mississippi
United States
Explore Civil War battlefields and monuments at this historic riverside bluff that shaped American history.
Arrive
2029-06-30 00:00:00
Day 8
🌊 At Sea
Day 9
Memphis, Tennessee
United States
Dive into musical history at Graceland, Elvis Presley's legendary mansion and the second-most visited private home in America.
Arrive
2029-07-02 00:00:00
Day 10
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
Paducah, Kentucky
United States
Explore America's largest collection of outdoor murals transforming riverside walls into an open-air art gallery.
Arrive
2029-07-04 00:00:00
Day 12
🌊 At Sea
Day 13
Savannah, Tennessee
United States
I need to clarify that there is no cruise port in Savannah, Tennessee. Savannah is located in Georgia, and Tennessee is landlocked without ocean access for cruise ships.
If you meant Savannah, Georgia, here's a highlight:
Wander moss-draped oak trees through historic squares while discovering antebellum architecture and riverfront charm in America's most enchanting colonial city.
If you meant a Tennessee river cruise destination like Nashville or Memphis
Arrive
2029-07-06 00:00:00
Day 14
Florence, Alabama
United States
Explore the historic Dismals Canyon where cascading waterfalls and rare plants create an enchanting natural wonderland just minutes from the cruise port.
Arrive
2029-07-07 00:00:00
Day 15
Huntsville, AL
United States
Explore the Space and Rocket Center to witness NASA's most iconic spacecraft and touch actual moon rocks from Apollo missions.
Arrive
2029-07-08 00:00:00
About This Cruise
Experience the rich heritage, music, and landscapes of America’s heartland on this immersive cruise. Start your journey exploring the lively French Quarter of New Orleans. Then venture to Oak Alley to experience this grand estate framed by 300-year-old oaks. Continue to Baton Rouge to learn about the significant Civil War battle fought there and the city’s important role in river history. In Natchez, enjoy a charming horse-drawn carriage ride through its historic streets, followed by a visit to Vicksburg to discover regional history at the Lower Mississippi River Museum. Arrive in Memphis to tour Graceland, the iconic home of Elvis Presley, and then visit the poignant Civil Rights Museum at the former Lorraine Motel. After a scenic cruising day through Lake Barkley and the Cumberland Rivers, reach Paducah, home to the acclaimed National Quilt Museum celebrating America’s textile artistry. Travel to Savannah, where a visit to Shiloh Military Park brings early Civil War history into sharp focus. Conclude in “Rocket City” Huntsville with a visit to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
From $6,409 per person
14 nights on
American Heritage
with
American Cruise Lines
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