River Cruises reserves the right to cancel any cruise, change schedules or routes and substitute vessel without prior notice. River Cruises reserves the right to substitute the overnight accommodations in Dubuque from the Grand Harbor Hotel to a property of a similar or better quality when necessary. The largest non-gaming riverboat on the Upper Mississippi offers various cruise options ranging in length from a few hours, to all day or overnight. Riverboat Twilight Explore the charming riverside communities of Le Claire, Dubuque or Guttenberg aboard a vessel that’s reminiscent of lavish Victorian steamboats.

Explore America's true historic treasures on a cruise of the Mississippi River and its tributaries. This 2,320-mile waterway flows through 10 states, from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Its name comes from the Ojibwe word Misi-ziibi, meaning 'Great River.'

The Mississippi led explorers to new lands, and it served as an important lifeline for the transport of people and goods to the towns that rapidly grew along its banks. Centers of commerce and culture flourished along its main route and tributaries. Cities like St. Louis, Memphis, Vicksburg and New Orleans owe their existence to the Mississippi.

Step back to a time when life moved a little slower and riverboats slowly churned the waters. See Civil War battlefields, restored plantations, rolling farmland and picturesque riverfront towns filled with Victorian-era architecture. The region has a rich musical legacy as the birthplace of the blues, jazz and country music. It's been celebrated in literature, too, most notably by Mark Twain, who grew up in the port town of Hannibal, MO.

Sailings might spend time on the mighty Mississippi in addition to other waterways, like the Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois and Cumberland Rivers. Cruises are particularly good values, because your stateroom and onboard meals are included in a single rate that you pay upfront.

• AQSC: Save up to $2,000 per couple off 2021 cruises, plus receive $140 per couple in free onboard credit. Save up to $6,300 per couple in higher cabin categories on select departures. Expires December 31.Click here.
• ACL: Save up to $2,000 per couple off select cruises. Click here.
• Viking: Fly from $399 per person from select gateways, plus save up to $1,000 per couple off Mississippi River cruises in certain cabin categories. Expires December 31.Click here.

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