Itineraries / Highlights of the Mississippi Cruise Your journey, day by day Choose a day to explore the port and follow the route.
02 Day 2 Day of River Cruising
Day 1 · United States
New Orleans Embarkation
New Orleans sits on the Mississippi in Louisiana and is famous for jazz, Creole cooking and Mardi Gras. The French Quarter and Garden District are close to the river terminals.
New Orleans port guide → See the complete schedule Day by day itinerary Day Port 1 New Orleans United States 2 Day of River Cruising 3 Oak Alley (Vacherie) United States 4 Baton Rouge United States 5 Natchez / Vicksburg United States 6 St. Francisville United States 7 New Orleans United States 8 New Orleans United States
The map illustrates the route. Port times, where supplied, may change. Follow the ship’s all-aboard deadline on the day.
Historical averages from NASA POWER . Check a forecast near departure.
Schedule supplied 2026-10-13. Ports and times are subject to change; the cruise line confirms the final itinerary.
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Let’s get this cruise booked DepartureDecember 11, 2026 March 2, 2027 March 8, 2027 March 14, 2027 March 20, 2027 December 10, 2027 December 16, 2027 February 13, 2028 February 19, 2028 From $4,255 per person
Checked October 13, 2026 Let’s get this cruise booked Cabin categories, per person Standard balcony $4,255 Standard balcony regular $4,255
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American Melody December 11, 2026
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