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The state of Louisiana is where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico, and where a mix of cultural influences gave birth to the Creole language and Cajun culture. Set sail on a memorable Cruise from Louisiana, where every journey begins with the rich culture and vibrant energy of New Orleans. Departing from the New Orleans Port Cruise terminals, you’ll join a Mississippi River cruise or venture into the Gulf on immersive itineraries that showcase the Deep South’s charm. These voyages offer a perfect balance of riverfront history, jazz-filled streets, and world-class cuisine—an ideal gateway to explore America’s cultural heartland.
 
Our short or extended voyages stretch upriver to Memphis or even St. Paul and our New Orleans Port Cruise promises scenic days, engaging shore excursions, and relaxed luxury onboard. Enjoy wine tastings, historic plantation visits, and wildlife tours, or wander through the French Quarter before departure. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned traveler, our handpicked cruises from Louisiana deliver unforgettable experiences. Book your perfect Louisiana tour and cruise with our Trip Planner now!
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Visit Louisiana's capital city of Baton Rouge
from $3,630
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Highlights of the Mississippi Cruise

New Orleans Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Experience Natchez’s beauty
  • Visit historic Civil War sites
  • Discover Oak Alley's historic charm
  • Visit charming ports and cities
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The American Heritage hosts this 8-day Mississippi River cruise from New Orleans. Explore historic plantations, Civil War sites, and charming towns. Immerse in the rich culture, cuisine, and music of the Deep South.
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Vicksburg Battlefield overlooking the Mississippi River
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Highlights of the Mississippi Cruise

New Orleans Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Wander Oak Alley and Manchac Swamp
  • Tour antebellum Natchez mansions
  • Walk Vicksburg's battlefields
  • Savor Cajun Cochon de Lait feast
  • Explore New Orleans' French Quarter
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New Orleans / New Orleans
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Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Cooking Classes, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits
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Aboard American Symphony, cruise round-trip from New Orleans for 8 days through Louisiana and Mississippi. Tour antebellum mansions in Natchez, walk Vicksburg's Civil War battlefields, and take an optional swamp boat ride near Oak Alley — a good match for travelers drawn to Southern history and Cajun culture.
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Wander through the historic French Quarter
from $3,999
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New Orleans & Southern Charms

Roundtrip New Orleans - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine
  • Indulge in New Orleans' music
  • Learn the history of Vicksburg
  • See the historic homes of Natchez
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New Orleans / New Orleans
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Festival Visits
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Explore the highlights of the Mississippi River on this 8-day cruise roundtrip from New Orleans aboard Viking Mississippi. Discover port cities such as St. Francisville, Darrow, Baton Rouge, Natchez, and Vicksburg to experience the diverse culture and rich history of the lower Mississippi region.
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Explore historic New Orleans
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Highlights of the Mississippi Cruise

New Orleans Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore the antebellum of Natchez
  • Visit historic Civil War sites
  • Discover Oak Alley's historic charm
  • Visit charming ports and cities
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New Orleans / New Orleans
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The American Melody hosts this 8-day Mississippi River cruise from New Orleans. Explore historic plantations, Civil War sites, and charming towns. Immerse in the rich culture, cuisine, and music of the Deep South.
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Natchez
from $4,299
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Mississippi Delta Explorer

New Orleans - Memphis - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Explore Darrow
  • Visit Natchez historic sites
  • Learn the history of Vicksburg
  • Culinary adventure of Mississippi
  • Know the history of rock 'n' roll
  • American South's Cultural Heritage
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New Orleans / Memphis
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On this 8-day Mississippi Delta Explorer from New Orleans to Memphis aboard the Viking Mississippi, visit historic towns like Darrow, Natchez, and Vicksburg. Enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine, Memphis barbecue, and explore the South’s rich history, culture, and music.
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Visit historic Memphis, Tennessee
from $9,999
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The Big Easy to the Gateway City

New Orleans - St. Louis - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Explore New Orleans French Quarter
  • Tour Darrow spectacular gardens
  • Enjoy Memphis rich history
  • Discover Natchez historic estates
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New Orleans / Alton
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Village Visits
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Discover early 19th-century life and Civil War history on a 15-day cruise aboard the Viking Mississippi. Visit grand plantations, memorials, and key sites of the Civil Rights Movement while enjoying regional traditions along the iconic river.
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Enjoy the colorful architecture of New Orleans
from $5,275
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

New Orleans - Memphis - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore New Orleans lively culture
  • Discover Oak Alley with landscapes
  • Discover Baton Rouge
  • Visit Graceland Memphis
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New Orleans / Memphis
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Embark on a 9-day cruise from New Orleans to Memphis aboard American Melody, exploring Southern culture and history with local guides. Enjoy enriching excursions, gourmet meals, daily cocktails, and captivating shows at historic sites like Vicksburg and Natchez.
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View monuments from the Civil War in Mississippi
from $9,850
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Mississippi & Tennessee Rivers Cruise

Huntsville - New Orleans - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Explore Huntsville Space History
  • Discover Florence Music Heritage
  • Explore Vicksburg Civil War Sites
  • Discover New Orleans Culture
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Florence / New Orleans
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Explore a 16-day river cruise from Huntsville to New Orleans aboard American Heritage, following the Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers through Florence, Savannah, Paducah, Memphis, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge and Oak Alley, with historic sites, museums, music, Civil War history and Southern culture and historic cultural sites.
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Visit Louisiana's capital city of Baton Rouge
from $8,670
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Mississippi & Tennessee Rivers Cruise

New Orleans to Huntsville - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Explore New Orleans History
  • Visit Oak Alley Estate
  • Explore Vicksburg Civil War
  • Explore Memphis Music Heritage
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New Orleans / Florence
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Explore New Orleans to Huntsville on a 16-day Mississippi River cruise aboard American Heritage. Visit historic estates, Civil War sites, music landmarks, museums, arts districts, and river towns while following the Mississippi and Tennessee rivers through Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama. Experience local traditions.
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Vicksburg Battlefield overlooking the Mississippi River
from $4,925
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

New Orleans - Memphis - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Admire the diversity of New Orleans
  • Visit Oak Alley mansion and avenue
  • Discover Baton Rouge's landmarks
  • Enjoy the music of Memphis
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New Orleans / Memphis
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Cruise aboard American Heritage on a 9-day cruise from New Orleans to Memphis along the Mississippi River. Visit Oak Alley, Baton Rouge, Natchez, Vicksburg, and Cleveland. Explore historic plantations, Civil War sites, blues landmarks, museums, and riverfront towns while experiencing the culture and history of the American South.
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Explore beautiful Nashville
from $5,499
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Nashville, Memphis & the Cumberland

Memphis to Nashville - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Discover Memphis blues roots
  • See Paducah murals
  • Walk historic Clarksville streets
  • Cruise Tennessee River scenery
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Memphis / Nashville
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Wine Tasting
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Take an 8-day Viking Mississippi cruise through Memphis, Cape Girardeau, Paducah, Clarksville, and Nashville. Visit key cultural and historical sites, from music landmarks to Civil War history and regional museums.
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View monuments from the Civil War in Mississippi
from $4,610
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

Memphis - New Orleans - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Admire the diversity of New Orleans
  • Discover the cultures of the delta
  • Learn the history of Vicksburg
  • Enjoy the music of Memphis
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Memphis / New Orleans
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Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard American Heritage from Memphis to New Orleans along the Lower Mississippi River. Visit Cleveland, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, and Oak Alley. Explore Civil War landmarks, historic homes, museums, plantations, and Louisiana wetlands while discovering the history, music, and culture of the American South.
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