Mississippi River cruise itineraries are usually separated into the Upper and Lower part of the river. The Upper Mississippi is generally considered to be between St. Louis, MO and St. Paul, MN; and … [Read more...] about Cruises on the Mississippi River
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Cruises on the Mississippi River (2019 update)
Cruises on the Mississippi River (2019 update) Mississippi River cruise itineraries are usually separated into the Upper and Lower part of the river. The Upper Mississippi is generally considered to … [Read more...] about Cruises on the Mississippi River (2019 update)
Water Levels Affect Danube, Elbe and Mississippi River Cruises
Low water levels continue to affect sailings in Europe on the Danube and Elbe rivers. In an ironic twist, high water levels are necessitating changes along the Mississippi in America. Viking River … [Read more...] about Water Levels Affect Danube, Elbe and Mississippi River Cruises
The Mystique of the American Queen and the Mississippi River
I read a fantastic post on the American Queen Steamboat Company blog the other day. It's well-worth a read. The article was on inspiration, and what inspires people to not just … [Read more...] about The Mystique of the American Queen and the Mississippi River
Paddle-Wheelers On The Mississippi, Steamboats On The Rhine & The Rise Of KD River Line
In our last post, we learned how steam engines were adapted to propel riverboats in Europe and the United States (if you missed that post, see Where River Cruising Began: A ‘Fire Boat’ On The Saône). … [Read more...] about Paddle-Wheelers On The Mississippi, Steamboats On The Rhine & The Rise Of KD River Line
Viking River Cruises Eyes The Mississippi
While at the Viking Longships Christening in Amsterdam last month, we learned that Viking River Cruises is looking seriously at offering cruises along the Mississippi River. Details of the project are … [Read more...] about Viking River Cruises Eyes The Mississippi
