{"id":17762,"date":"2023-05-12T13:00:10","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T13:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/12\/best-mississippi-river-cruises-for-seniors-history-buffs-and-americana-lovers-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-05-12T13:00:10","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T13:00:10","slug":"best-mississippi-river-cruises-for-seniors-history-buffs-and-americana-lovers-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/12\/best-mississippi-river-cruises-for-seniors-history-buffs-and-americana-lovers-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Mississippi River cruises for seniors, history buffs and Americana lovers – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Mississippi River cruises have surged in popularity in recent decades. They are especially appealing to mature travelers looking to enjoy guided tours of top cities and small towns in several Southern and Midwestern states.<\/p>\n

Add in regionally inspired cuisine enjoyed aboard a luxurious river ship, plus the camaraderie of other culturally curious travelers, and cruising the most celebrated river in the United States promises satisfaction on multiple levels.<\/p>\n

Three major cruise lines sail the Mississippi River, which stretches 2,340 miles from New Orleans to Minneapolis-St. Paul: American Cruise Lines<\/a>, American Queen Voyages<\/a> and Viking<\/a>. Each line offers several similar itineraries ranging from eight to 22 days, but the ships themselves differ. Some are retro-inspired paddlewheelers, others sleek modern riverboats. The onboard dining and entertainment, as well as the excursions in port, also vary across the lines.<\/p>\n

For cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG\u2019s cruise newsletter<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve rounded up the best Mississippi River cruises for seniors, history buffs and Americana lovers, so you can find your perfect U.S. river cruise itinerary based on your interests and travel preferences.<\/p>\n

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Best cruise for Civil War history: Lower Mississippi (round-trip New Orleans)<\/h2>\n
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