Mississippi River Cruise Ports
The Mississippi River, America’s most legendary waterway, stretches over 2,300 miles, carving a path through the heart of the country. A cruise along the Mississippi takes travelers through historic river towns, vibrant cities, and breathtaking landscapes, from the jazz-filled streets of New Orleans to the grand riverfront mansions of the Old South and the cultural hubs of Memphis and St. Louis. Along the way, discover Civil War battlefields, Mark Twain’s Hannibal, and the mighty engineering feats of the river’s locks and dams. Whether aboard a classic paddlewheel steamboat or exploring scenic riverbanks, a journey on the Mississippi is a true American adventure, filled with history, music, and Southern charm.
Note that the ports are listed in downstream order:
- Red Wing MN, USA
- Winona MN, USA
- La Crosse WI, USA
- Dubuque IA, USA
- Clinton IA, USA
- Davenport IA, USA
- Hannibal MO, USA
- Alton IL, USA
- St Louis MO, USA
- Kimmswick MO, USA
- Chester IL, USA
- Cape Girardeau MO, USA
- Columbus KY, USA
- New Madrid MO, USA
- Memphis TN, USA
- Tunica MS, USA
- Helena-West Helena, USA
- Rosedale MS, USA
- Greenville MS, USA
- Vicksburg MS, USA
- Natchez MS, USA
- St Francisville LA, USA
- Baton Rouge, USA
- Nottoway Plantation, USA
- Houmas House Plantation, USA
- Oak Alley Plantation, USA
- New Orleans, USA