River cruises are a fantastic way to spend your holidays, and the Mississippi is a particularly interesting river on which to travel, whether for a quick weekend or for an extended cruise.
There are big differences in terms of the length of possible Mississippi river cruise itineraries. You may be navigating just for half a day as part of a mainly land-borne voyage, or you may spend weeks on the river and visit more than one state and several towns and cities.
The Mississippi river is one of the longest ones in the world, so there are a lot of different cruise possibilities up and down its length, from the Gulf of Mexico to Minnesota. There are different types of vessels that you can take on a Mississippi river cruise, from luxuriously refurbished steamboats of old to newer self-catering houseboats and small modern motor yachts.
If you choose a steamboat, you will not be spoilt for choice as many of the bigger Mississippi river cruise boats have saloons, gambling malls, restaurants, spas and so forth.
And of course, there are plenty of onshore activities to choose from, from sightseeing to golfing.
It is a truly ideal environment for all kinds of different pastimes, from a romantic night to cocktail parties, singles parties, tracing the steps of Civil War events, a business symposium, or even a marriage! Many Mississippi river cruises follow a distinct theme throughout the trip, and both the on-shore sightseeing and the on-board entertainment are geared towards the themes.
Whether you are a naturalist, a civil war buff, a jazz lover, a nostalgic for the days of steamboats and railroads, or an architecture fan, you will be able to find the cruise that interests you.
As for the itineraries, Mississippi river cruises can either be round trips, leaving and returning at the same port, or can be between two cities. The former is more common for shorter cruises, while trips of a week or more tend to be one way only. Just as there are a wealth of options, pricing for Mississippi river cruises is also very different, depending on the amount of pampering and extras that you require.
A self-catering boat or a budget cruiser can be had for little money, but if you like lavishness you will have To spend ad much as if you were staying in a top of the line hotel. On the Internet you will find a wealth of information and tips on how to find the perfect river voyage for you.
Once you have all the information you need, you can choose the right option for you at travel agencies, through the Internet or directly at the cruise lines' offices.
Other websites to check out:
A Perfect Mississippi Cruise
Mississippi Cruise Critics
Mississippi Cruise Options
Mississippi Cruise Options
Mississippi Cruise Critics
Monday, February 8, 2010
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