The Riverboat Cruise In Missouri You Never Knew Existed
By Liz Oliver|Published July 18, 2017
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Liz Oliver
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Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!
We all know about the large ocean cruise-lines that can take you on multi-day destination tours. Did you know you can take an equally impressive multi-day, all-inclusive cruise that starts right here in Missouri? American Cruise Lines offers a few different Mississippi River cruises that begin or end in St. Louis. You won’t need a passport for this amazing river vacation, all aboard the Mississippi Queen for an unforgettable river cruise!
This is the Mississippi Queen - your vessel for an amazing 8 day river cruise.
There are a few hour long cruises that are headquartered in St. Louis on the Mississippi, but there is nothing like the 8 day upper Mississippi River cruise from American Cruise Lines. This all-inclusive cruise will take you to all the great river towns on the upper Mississippi starting in St. Louis and ending in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Just like an international cruise, these ships are fully loaded with beautiful lounges, dining rooms, and suites.
If you love architecture you'll love the stop in Davenport, IA. Be sure to see the Fred B. Sharon House and the other beautiful homes in the Cork Hill and Hamburg Historic District.
Dubuque, IA is another great river town filled with beautiful 19th century architecture. Be sure to check out the Fourth Street Elevator which claims to be the shortest and steepest railroad in the world.
The cruise ends in St. Paul, MN. This large Midwest city has lots to do and see. Feel free to spend a few extra days sightseeing before returning home.
You will learn a lot about the culture and history of these great river towns while relaxing and receiving five-star service aboard the ship. The 8 day upper Mississippi cruise can cost up to four thousand dollars but you can save by booking in advance and checking on their website for deals. The cost includes your suite, all meals, complimentary shore excursions at each stop, 24-hour room service, wine and beer with dinner, and all the coffee, espresso, water and soda you can drink. You'll also enjoy free entertainment on-board, such as live music and dancing.
Have you been on an American Cruise Lines trip? What was your experience like? Tell us about your riverboat vacation in the comments below.
