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American Melody, Grand Heartland Cruise ex St Paul to New Orleans
Cruise Line American Cruise Lines
Ship American Melody
Destination North America Rivers
Nights 15
Departure Date 17 Oct 2025
Description 14 Night Cruise sailing from Red Wing to New Orleans onboard American Melody. Complimentary hotel stay pre-cruise in St Paul.

Cruise Overview:

As you travel along America’s most beloved river, delight in the rich history and rolling landscapes that abound. Experience the perfect balance of adventure ashore and the sublime comfort found on board. Every day, our knowledgeable guest speaker will enhance your journey with tales about the history, environment, and culture of the ports you will be visiting.

Explore the small towns along the Upper Mississippi, which characterize the America of yesteryear, including Winona, Dubuque, and Davenport, and visit the boyhood home of Mark Twain in Hannibal. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Memphis and New Orleans, the most vibrant cities of the lower Mississippi, and famous for the music born there. Explore grand antebellum estates in Natchez and historic Civil War sites in Vicksburg brought to life by our talented guides.

Return to the ship to socialize at the nightly cocktail hour and delight in delicious cuisine in our elegant restaurant while admiring the beautiful surrounding scenery.
Sailing Dates
  • 17 Oct 2025
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 17/10 St Paul, Minnesota, USA Hotel
2 18/10 Red Wing, Minnesota, USA Embark
3 19/10 Winona, Minnesota, USA
4 20/10 Dubuque, Iowa, USA
5 21/10 Davenport, Iowa, USA
6 22/10 Fort Madison, Iowa, USA
7 23/10 Hannibal, Missouri, USA
8 24/10 St Louis, Missouri, USA
9 25/10 St Louis, Missouri, USA
10 26/10 River Cruising
11 27/10 Memphis Tennessee, USA
12 28/10 River Cruising
13 29/10 Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
14 30/10 Natchez, Mississippi, USA
15 31/10 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
16 01/11 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Disembark
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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