{"id":54455,"date":"2018-09-28T15:37:39","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T19:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=54455"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"holiday-mississippi-river-cruises-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2018\/09\/28\/holiday-mississippi-river-cruises-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate the Holidays on One of the Best Mississippi River Cruises!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Book a Mississippi River cruise with low fares for an unforgettable cruise this holiday!<\/h2>\n

If you have been dreaming of celebrating the upcoming holiday on a river cruise but don\u2019t want to travel to Europe, consider an unforgettable Mississippi River cruise from American Queen Steamboat Company. American Queen is known for providing cruisers with historic and authentic Mississippi River experiences that range from 5 to 23 days in length.<\/p>\n

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\nThe cruise line\u2019s 2018 Christmas river cruises will let you explore lower and upper regions of the Mississippi River \u2013 each offering unique experiences. While exploring the lower region, you will feel like you were transported to another time. Get ready to stroll down streets enveloped with centuries-old shaded oak tress, classic antebellum plantations, and memorials from the Civil War. The upper region brings charming American towns, interesting wildlife and bustling cities. No matter where you choose to explore, you are sure to have a unique and memorable experience on your Mississippi River getaway!<\/p>\n

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As you browse upcoming Mississippi River cruises for the holidays, take a closer look at two of the cruise line\u2019s vessels that travel to this area \u2013 The American Duchess and the American Queen. The American Duchess proudly boasts the reputation of America\u2019s only all-suite paddlewheeler. This stunning vessel can accompany 166 guests in a variety of suites that range from 180 sq. ft. to 550 sq. ft. This incredible vessel also gives cruisers like you the option of booking the Loft Suites- with full bathroom, dining area, private balcony, gracious closet space and so much more.<\/p>\n

If you want to travel on the largest steamboat ever built, then step aboard the gracious American Queen. With Victorian era furnishings, opulent rooms, luxury suites, and unforgettable dining experiences, there is no better way than this stunning vessel or the American Duchess to transport you along the Mississippi River.<\/p>\n

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Ready to book a holiday to remember? Check out these upcoming 2018 Christmas river cruises:<\/p>\n

Christmas Cruise<\/h3>\n

Departing on Dec 23, 2018, aboard the American Duchess, get ready to explore on this 7-night Mississippi River cruise to New Orleans. Your holiday will be spent enjoying Cajun and Creole cultures and traditions. This is sure to be a memorable holiday as you browse New Orleans, LA; St. Francisville, LA; Natchez, MS; Baton Rouge, LA and more. Cruise prices start at $2,699 per person.<\/p>\n

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Antebellum South on the American Duchess<\/h3>\n

This 8-night cruise departs on multiple days throughout December, with fares beginning at the low-price of $1,999. Enjoy a holiday-inspired atmosphere onboard as you cruise to Baton Rouge, Memphis, Natchez, New Orleans, Helena and more.<\/p>\n

Antebellum South on the American Queen<\/h3>\n

Another 8-night cruise leaving on multiple dates this upcoming December, prices range from extremely low fares of $1,999 per person to $4,399 for suites. Enjoy exploring Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Memphis, Greenville and more aboard this stunning river cruise vessel.<\/p>\n

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Not sure which 208 Christmas river cruise is right for you? Let an experienced and knowledgeable CruiseExperts.com agent help you. Visit\u00a0CruiseExperts.com<\/a>\u00a0or call today at 1-888-804-CRUISE (2784)<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget to like us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and join our\u00a0InnerCircle<\/a>\u00a0for exclusive offers and cruise news you can use! Also, check out our new\u00a0Resource Center<\/a>, where you can receive expert knowledge from us before your next cruise or\u00a0cruise tour!<\/p>\n

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Book a Mississippi River cruise with low fares for an unforgettable cruise this holiday! If you have been dreaming of celebrating the upcoming holiday on a river cruise but don\u2019t want to travel to Europe, consider an unforgettable Mississippi River cruise from American Queen Steamboat Company. American Queen is known for providing cruisers with historic … Celebrate the Holidays on One of the Best Mississippi River Cruises!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":54458,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[1711,1712,1710],"class_list":["post-54455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-river-cruises","tag-2018-christmas-river-cruises","tag-mississippi-river-cruise-to-new-orleans","tag-mississippi-river-cruises"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54455","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54455"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54455\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54455"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}