Cruising the Mississippi River with the Delta Queen Steamboat Company
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Step back in time and take a relaxing journey on the Mississippi River aboard one of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company's authentic steam-powered paddlewheelers. The company offers trips beginning and ending in New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, Louisville, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chattanooga, and Mobile. The Delta Queen also travels from Mobile to New Orleans, and to Galveston, Texas, on the Intracoastal Waterway.
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.
