Savings on selected Mississippi River sailings with American Cruise Lines in 2025 are available until January 31, 2025, through Australian small ship cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller.
A journey along the iconic Mississippi River showcases the enchanting scenery and warm charms of the Deep South, with its grand Victorian mansions, historic cotton plantations, centuries-old oak trees, charming river towns, American bald eagles, Civil War battlefields and riverside recording studios where musical greats like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison stamped their place on history
One of the selected 2025 sailings on which savings are available is a nine-night sail and stay package beginning May 22, 2025, with two nights in the Elvis capital of Memphis, including a welcome reception and city tour, followed by a memorable, seven-night journey on the Mississippi from Memphis to the blues capital of New Orleans aboard the 180-guest American Cruise Lines vessel, American Serenade, launched in 2023. American Serenade features a four-storey glass atrium at its centre along with several spacious lounges and every stateroom boasts its own private balcony.
The cruise down the Mississippi begins with the sounds of blues and jazz on legendary Beale St in Memphis and then takes in cities such as the cotton centre of Cleveland, the pivotal Civil War town of Vicksburg and the grand estate mansions around Natchez. The rich culinary heritage of Louisiana will captivate guests in St Francisville while the iconic Southern estate of oak Alley will impress guests with its oak-lined avenues, lush gardens and grand architecture. The end of the journey is the jiving, jazz-centric city of New Orleans, famous for the bustling nightlife on Bourbon St.
The nine-night package is available from A$9995 per person, twin-share, in a Balcony Stateroom – a saving of A$1110. Fare includes daily excursions, onboard beverages and gratuities. Book by January 31, 2025.
* Call Cruise Traveller on 1800 507 777 or visit www.cruisetraveller.com.au/
American Cruise Lines is the leading small ship cruise operator in the US, with 25 vessels accommodating between 90 and 180 guests each. ACL’s fleet is the most modern and most environmentally friendly in the US, with each vessel seamlessly fusing luxury and heritage and boasting personalised service.
Representing American Cruise Lines in Australia, Cruise Traveller is Australia’s premier, small ship cruise specialist, partnering with 66 boutique, luxury and expedition cruising operators around the world.