Something different to do for Thanksgiving: Cruise the lower Mississippi River
Two Thanksgiving cruises and a December voyage, all aboard American Cruise Lines’ ships, will explore the lower Mississippi River, visiting New Orleans and Memphis, Tenn., among other ports on the route.
One of the eight-day Thanksgiving holiday cruises is aboard the new American Song riverboat, which will debut in October.
Another eight-day sailing, also departing Nov. 17, is aboard the paddle wheeler America.
Or set sail Dec. 8 on an eight-day American Song sailing. All itineraries include onboard lectures by historians and experts and nightly entertainment.
Dates: Departures Nov. 17 and Dec. 8
Prices: From $3,975 per person, double occupancy, for a balcony room on the Dec. 8 sailing; $4,130 for a balcony on the American Song sailing on Nov. 17; $4,220 for a balcony on the paddle wheeler sailing Nov. 17. Includes accommodations, meals, entertainment and excursions. Airfare not included.
Info: American Cruise Lines, (800) 460-4518
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