American Heritage, Mississippi River Gateway Cruise ex New Orleans to St Louis – 02 Jul 2024 – Cruise Traveller

American Heritage, Mississippi River Gateway Cruise ex New Orleans to St Louis

Cruise Line
American Cruise Lines
Ship
American Heritage
Cruise Departs
02 Jul 2024
Other Dates
Cruise Duration
11 Nights
Embark Ship
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Disembark Ship
St Louis, Missouri, USA
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Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
02 Jul 2024
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
 Hotel
03 Jul 2024
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
 Embark
04 Jul 2024
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
05 Jul 2024
Natchez, Mississippi, USA
06 Jul 2024
Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
07 Jul 2024
River Cruising
08 Jul 2024
Memphis Tennessee, USA
09 Jul 2024
New Madrid, Missouri, USA
10 Jul 2024
Paducah, Kentucky,USA
11 Jul 2024
River Cruising
12 Jul 2024
St Louis, Missouri, USA
13 Jul 2024
St Louis, Missouri, 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.

10 Night Cruise sailing from New Orleans to St Louis onboard American Heritage. Complimentary hotel stay pre-cruise in New Orleans.

Cruise Overview:

Discover what makes the Mississippi River legendary on this 11-day adventure. As you board your classic paddlewheeler, be greeted by our gracious crew, dedicated to making your journey incredible.

Explore the French Quarter of New Orleans, brimming with art, music, and culture. Led by our local guides, experience the spirit of Baton Rouge and enjoy the grand historic homes of Natchez. Step onto a Civil War battlefield in Vicksburg, before traveling to Memphis to visit the iconic Sun Studio, where many famous musicians started their careers. Peruse the fascinating museums and art galleries in Paducah known as “Quilt City,” and take a tram ride to the top of the famous Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

At the end of your enriching day, retreat to the comfort of the ship and share a delicious meal in the company of our onboard expert, who doesn’t just lecture, but also spends quality time with guests.

Built in 2015, American Heritage, formerly Queen of the Mississippi, will receive a total ship redesign in time for the 2022 cruise season.

From the staterooms and suites to the lounges and dining rooms, American Heritage will be completely remodeled with new color palettes, luxurious textiles and linens, new furniture and carpets, and artwork and flourishes, celebrating the Mighty Mississippi River.

Guests can enjoy large staterooms with private balconies, full-size bathrooms, and complimentary room service. Experience breathtaking scenery from the privacy of your stateroom as American Heritage makes its way down the legendary river.

Ship Profile & Stats

  • Maiden Voyage: 2015
  • Passenger Capacity (dbl): 150
  • Crew Nationality: American
  • Officer Nationality: American
  • Dining Staff Nationality: American

Ship Amenities

  • Wireless Internet Service
  • Satellite Television
  • Gourmet coffee brewers in all staterooms

Ship Facilities

  • Magnolia Lounge
  • Sky Lounge
  • Paddlewheel Lounge
  • Grand Dining Room
  • Library and Chart Room
  • Sun Deck
  • Putting Green
  • Outdoor Exercise Area
  • Guest Laundry
  • Elevators to all decks

American Cruise Lines is the leader in small ship cruising! Carrying up to 180 maximum depending on the vessel, all of the small ships are able to easily navigate America’s smooth, inland waterways and dock in the heart of each charming port. From Maine to Florida, the itineraries are designed to allow passengers to experience intimately each area’s local culture, fascinating history and natural splendor.

Unsurpassed personal attention and intimate ambience make American Cruise Lines the leader in small ship cruising. The all-American crew is friendly, polite and eager to pamper you. Highly skilled chefs treat passengers to delectable feasts, masterfully prepared with the utmost in care and quality, highlighting the flavors of the local regions.

Refreshingly casual, flexible and unregimented – American Cruise Lines provides an intimate ambience conducive to camaraderie. Curl up with a book in the library, chat with new friends in one of the lounges, or watch the passing scenery from one of the open observation decks.

Each night, passengers relive the day’s adventures over complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before dinner.

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