A Mississippi cruise can be of many kinds, depending upon the chic, the size of the vessel, the number of passengers, the theme, the cost and the length. The most common distinctions are the deluxe cruises vs. budget cruises, nature vs. city cruises, steamboat vs. modern boat, and the kind (honeymoon, historical, senior, singles, etc).
Mississippi cruises, which take place on the United States' second longest river, which is also one of the world's longest rivers, are rife with alternatives and different things to do for all sorts of leisure travelers.
The river's variety is also reflected in the different kinds of waterborne vessels that can be found on it. As for your floating accommodation, it is probably going to be a comfortable and modern purpose-built ship, but at the higher end of the Mississippi cruise offer there are also beautiful restored steamboats.
Possible activities on a Mississippi cruise range from the most obvious, such as going to places of interest in the local cities and other sights, and tasting the local cuisine, to the more special, such as learning to play an instrument the Bluegrass way while gliding ahead on the river.
Often Mississippi cruises are used to organize specific happenings, such as a high school reunion, a marriage celebration or a business event. If you are planning to organize such an event, your guests will be delighted and will assuredly hold the experience forever in their memories.
Many a Mississippi cruise is also designed around a specific topic. Some of the more popular are: Big Band, Gardens Of The River, Golfing On The River, Great Steamboat Race, History Of Steamboating, Legends Of The 50's, Relaxation On The River, Riverventures, Spring Pilgrimage, Thanksgiving Holidays, Veterans Reunion, World War II.
The principal ports of departure and arrival are New Orleans, Memphis, Chattanooga, St. Louis, Galveston and Pittsburgh. A Mississippi cruise can be either a round-trip or just one way, between two ports of call.
The outlay for a Mississippi cruise can vary a lot, depending on some obvious factors such as the length of the cruise and the level of comfort, but also on the position of the cabin relative to the ship, and on the extras that are part of the package.
The Internet has a wealth of information and tips on how to find the perfect river voyage for you. Once you have all the information you need, you will find a wealth of options at travel agencies, either online or directly at the agents' or cruise lines' offices.
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