Highlights
- Amble along the festive streets of New Orleans
- Visit Baton Rouge's new and old State Capitols
- Land in Alexandria, the exact geographical center of Louisiana
- Relish the European and Creole flavors of Natchitoches
Activities
- River Cruises
- Spa Relaxation
- Urban Exploration
Places Visited
- Mississippi River
- North America
- United States
- Baton Rouge
- Louisiana
- New Orleans
- Alabama
- Gulf of Mexico
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Full Itinerary
Expand AllDay 1: New Orleans, Louisiana
Arrive in New Orleans and check in to your deluxe hotel, which is right in the French Quarter. Take the time to explore New Orleans at your leisure. Amble along the festive streets of the "Big Easy", where the scent of Creole dishes and the strains of jazz mingle within stately French Quarter homes. Hop on a streetcar to further uncover this most European of American cities.
Day 2: New Orleans, Louisiana | Embark
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Your fare includes breakfast this morning at the hotel as well as a transfer to the Louisiane and all porterage. Settle into your stateroom or suite, head to The Veranda for a light snack, and then bid New Orleans farewell as the Louisiane departs and you immerse yourself in the joys of life on the river. Bon voyage!
Day 3: Scenic Cruising
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The pleasures of the Louisiane become apparent as you start your day with a made-to-order beignet and café au lait in The Veranda. Read a book, talk to the Illuminator, the onboard historian, and then enjoy made-to-order crêpes.
Day 4: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Climb aboard the USS Kidd, an elegant WWII and Korean War veteran, before heading into the proud and lively Louisiana state capital. Take time at the new and old State Capitols, both handsome and striking edifices in their own right.
Day 5: Alexandria, Louisiana
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Reflect on the tumultuous history of the region here in the exact geographical center of Louisiana by visiting Kent Plantation House, a classic example of French Colonial architecture featuring enlightening tours of both house and grounds.
Day 6: Natchitoches, Lousiana
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Relish the European and Creole flavors of the oldest settlement in Louisiana, where a vast array of landmarks await, which include the Kaffie-Frederick Mercantile Store, the oldest general store in Louisiana, and the Steel Magnolia movie filming sites.
Day 7: Shreveport, Louisiana
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Marvel at mankind's ingenuity at the Barksdale Global Power Museum, home to an impressive collection of military aircraft, and the Shreveport Water Works Museum, showcasing a century of water extraction through innovative engineering. Don't overlook the lively casino scene.
Day 8: Scenic Cruising
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Spend the afternoon with new friends and sip a pre-dinner aperitif in the Bar Royale. Then indulge in the Southern and Continental cuisine of The Crescent Room followed by stimulating entertainment before retiring to your suite or stateroom for a restful night’s sleep.
Day 9: New Orleans, Louisiana | Disembark
- 1 Breakfast
Bid adieu to the Louisiane and begin your journey home.
Ship/Hotel
MS Louisiane
Dates & Prices
Per person starting at
$3,799
Notes
All fares, including land and hotel, are capacity controlled, subject to change at anytime without notice, and do not guarantee availability.- A Single Supplement of 50% is available only for the Deluxe, French Balcony, Promenade, and Veranda Staterooms.
Included
- 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
- 8 Nights Accommodations
- Accommodations as listed
- Ground transportation as listed
- Activities as listed
- Meals as listed
- Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Excluded
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Flight costs (please request a quote)
- Additional excursions during free time
- Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
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