The South's Antebellum style is the focus of this enriching voyage through magnolia blossoms and plantation homes. A special overnight in Natchez, home of the ship's award-winning Chef de Cuisine Regina Charboneau, allows time to explore the architecture of the National Historic District by sunshine and gas lamp. In Baton Rouge, delve into the 18th-century French Creole wonders of Magnolia Mound Plantation. For the ultimate display of antebellum life, tour fabled Houmas House and enjoy a sweet tea on the porch of Oak Alley Plantation. Don't forget to try some of the legendary turtle soup at New Orleans' Commander's Palace.
Highlights
Amble along the festive streets of the "Big Easy" (New Orleans)
Discover Oak Alley's 28 massive oaks, more than 300 years old
Climb aboard the USS Kidd, an elegant WWII and Korean War veteran
Inhale the scent of magnolia blossoms in beautiful Natchez
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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, and hop on a streetcar to further uncover this most European of American cities.
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!
Linger at one of the most photogenic sites in America, majestic Oak Alley Plantation, and stroll its allée, lined by 28 massive oaks more than 300 years old. Tour the Big House and investigate the buildings dotting the lovely grounds.
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.
Get lost among over 500 gallant antebellum buildings in this magnificent town, one of America's most historically significant national treasures. Chat up the friendly locals in the thriving entertainment district Natchez-Under-the-Hill, which Mark Twain once described as having a "desperate reputation, morally."
Spend more time in stunningly beautiful Natchez, inhaling the scent of magnolia blossoms and browsing the boutiques and galleries. Perhaps you might want to wander over to King’s Tavern, owned and operated by the Chef de Cuisine Regina Charboneau.
Be enchanted by this prosperous antebellum plantation estate and its inviting gardens, a wildly popular site for dream weddings, and also the setting for the riveting Olivia de Havilland and Bette Davis movie Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte.
Day 8: New Orleans, Louisiana | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Bid adieu to the Louisiane and begin your journey home.
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Notes
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- A Single Supplement of 50% is available only for the Deluxe, French Balcony, Promenade, and Veranda Staterooms.
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