Highlights of the Mississippi

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026 🏁 Saturday, November 14, 2026 🌙 6 Nights New Orleans, Louisiana 🚢 American Heritage
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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 2026-11-07 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 2026-11-08 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 2026-11-09 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 2026-11-10 00:00:00
Day 5
Natchez, Mississippi United States Tour antebellum mansions perched on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River where Southern history comes vividly alive.
Arrive 2026-11-11 00:00:00
Day 5
Vicksburg, Mississippi United States Explore Civil War battlefields and monuments at this historic riverside bluff that shaped American history.
Arrive 2026-11-11 00:00:00
Day 6
Saint Francisville, Louisiana United States Explore stunning antebellum mansions nestled among Spanish moss-draped oaks along the serene Mississippi River bluffs.
Arrive 2026-11-12 00:00:00
Day 7
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 2026-11-13 00:00:00

About This Cruise

Starting and concluding in the lively city of New Orleans, this remarkable journey honors the festive culture and deep roots of a region where music speaks universally, and history is evident at every twist and turn of the river. Experience comfort aboard our latest ships as you explore captivating port cities, including Natchez, showcasing a distinct mix of African, British, and French influences, as well as Baton Rouge, the heart and core of Louisiana. Indulge in genuine Cajun and Creole dishes, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of the residents. Visit grand homes and significant sites filled with stories, guided by experts who offer a behind-the-scenes look. While relaxing on our historic river cruise, enjoy the attentive service of our crew or unwind in your spacious cabin, soaking in the serene river scenery.
Mississippi River
From $2,563 per person 6 nights on American Heritage with American Cruise Lines
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