Mississippi River cruises

This city sits where the Yazoo River joins the Mississippi and is deeply intertwined with Civil War history. Abraham Lincoln called Vicksburg “the key to the South,” and today the Vicksburg National Military Park offers a window into this defining chapter of American history.

This city sits in the heart of the Mississippi Delta and is best known for its rich Delta blues heritage, a lively local music scene that spans jazz and big band, and top-notch Southern cooking.

Discover a city known for its live sports and outdoor celebrations. Perched at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, ‘the Lou’ is a top spot to experience American blues, baseball, craft breweries and the largest Mardi Gras celebration in the USA outside of New Orleans.

Explore the hometown of American literary legend Mark Twain, where you can see the rivers, caves and small-town streets that shaped his beloved tales. Don’t miss the Mark Twain Museum’s collection of original Norman Rockwell illustrations inspired by Twain’s classics.

Memphis is one of America’s most storied cities, known for mouthwatering barbecue joints and a deep musical legacy that runs from gritty blues and soaring gospel to rock ’n’ roll. 

Minnesota’s capital city blends dramatic river landscapes with miles of trails and a cosmopolitan downtown dotted with historic and literary landmarks. It’s the hometown of iconic American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, whose legacy still echoes along Summit Avenue.

Discover deals for Mississippi River cruises that include a visit to the country music capital of America. 

Many Mississippi River cruises begin or end in this atmospheric, resilient city. Experiencing New Orleans means stepping into a realm of old-world architecture, a culture shaped by jazz, flavour-packed Creole cuisine and a genuinely bohemian spirit.

Discover the oldest city on the Mississippi River, celebrated today for its modern Southern hospitality, from old-school saloons and juke joints to restaurants serving authentic local cuisine. History buffs will find plenty to explore, too, including stories that acknowledge the region’s Indigenous history.

Louisiana’s capital has plenty to tempt visitors, from mouthwatering Southern fare and a toe-tapping live music scene to sites that reveal its complex, layered history.