These paddle wheelers move full steam ahead with cruises that promise fun for all hands on deck.
Big wheels keep on turning on the rivers of the South, thanks to the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, with its fleet of three proud paddle wheelers. These boats ply the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Rivers and offer some terrific getaway opportunities.
Choose an Adventure
Among the new specialty cruises offered this year are The Wonder of the Term-Tom, A St. Louis 4th of July, and even a Psychic Experience cruise with either a professional psychic or a world-renowned medium. And that's not counting the favorites, such as the Food and Wine Experience, Steamboat Racing, and Fall Foliage cruises.
A new wave in the steamboat trips involves throwing in a free New Orleans vacation when you take a three- or four-night cruise. For instance, you can hop aboard the largest paddle wheeler, the American Queen, for a trip to Oak Alley Plantation and Baton Rouge. When you return to New Orleans, you'll have a three- or four-night hotel stay, meals at notable Big Easy restaurants, and tickets to attractions.
Families That Cruise Together...
One great offering sends mom, dad, and the kids on a trip that brings back plain old fun. Families reconnect while playing board games, flying kites, chowing down at an ice-cream social, and going on a scavenger hunt. Departures for these Family Riverventures cruises take place during summer vacations and school holidays. Ask about the special two-fbr-one pricing, and remember this additional plus-children under the age of 18 travel free.
Delta Queen Steamboat Company: Robin Street Wharf, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130-1890; 1-800-543-1949 or www.deltaqueen.com. Prices: Cruise fares for a three-night cruise start at $795. Four-night cruises start at $1,190. All cruises include three meals a day, plus afternoon tea, late-night snacks, crafts lessons, boat tours, nightly entertainment, captain's Champagne reception and dinner, and twice-daily stateroom service.
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