Cruising the Mississippi River with the Delta Queen Steamboat Company
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Vacationers can choose from a number of diverse itinarary, ranging from family adventure cruises to fall foliage, Heart of America and New Orleans land-riverboat packages.
The Delta Queen Steamboat Company operates three steam-powered paddlewheelers. The oldest one, the Delta Queen is a National Historic Landmark and has been cruising on the Mississippi River system since 1947. The Mississippi Queen was built in the 70s, while the newest and the largest American Queen was placed in service in 1995.
The Delta Queen Steamboat Company river cruise itineraries range from three to twelve nights in length. For a three-night river cruise, rates range from $695 to $1,945 per person, double occupancy. For more information, call the company at 800-543-1949.
The Delta Queen Steamboat Co., Robin Street Wharf, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, Louisiana, 800-543-1949, 504-586-0631, www.deltaqueen.com
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Mar 09, 2004
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