RIVER CRUISE GUIDE
Compared and reviewed.
The 8 most popular mississippi river cruises, compared in one place. What you actually see from the water, how long each sailing runs, what it costs and who to book it through.
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen in New Orleans pairs a narrated Mississippi cruise with a guided Battle of New Orleans stop at Chalmette.
Most Popular“The historian was very interesting and knowledgeable! I learned a lot while enjoying a leisurely ride.”
Memphis highlights by mini-coach: Beale Street, Lorraine area, Peabody ducks, optional riverboat cruise and Sun Studio add-ons.
“Sun studio is awesome, tour around the city was great! River tour was great as well! Our city guide Sam was wonderful!”
A guided Memphis city loop with hotel pickup plus an Island Queen Mississippi paddleboat cruise, from Beale Street to Lorraine Motel.
“Daryl gave us a great tour, very knowledgeable. Brought my wife and our son. We all enjoyed the time.”
A 6-hour Memphis tour with Beale Street, Civil Rights landmarks, BBQ tasting, and a Mississippi Riverboat cruise.
“It was a wonderful experience. Shannon was our tour guide and did an excellent job! Our driver Sean was also great !”
A 90-minute sunset riverboat on East Lake Toho in St. Cloud. Family-friendly, covered deck, board games, and snacks for purchase.
“What experience. The captain was a no show. Never left the dock. Crabbies says it hasn't left in over a week. So why am I getting this email and why was I still charged. I expect a refund or will take further action. Please rectify. Thank you”
Small-group St. Louis tour with hotel pickup, Gateway Arch 360 views, Basilica stop, Forest Park time, and an included Mississippi river cruise.
“Enjoyed are guide, very informed. He genuinely seemed to care about are enjoyment . We would ask for our guide again”
St. Louis Arch, old cathedral, Sculpture Park, plus a 1h45 Mississippi riverboat. Small group guided walk with tickets included.
“Chad was an excellent tour guide- he was very knowledgeable and informative. St. Louis, MO is a great place to visit! We saw St. Louis walking, by boat and from top of The Gateway Arch.”
Half-day St. Paul sightseeing plus a Mississippi River cruise from Harriet Island, with coach views of landmarks and guides who bring history to life.
“River ride is not worth it. You literally see nothing.”
Choose a river by name, or the city it runs through. The Seine in Paris, the Douro from Porto, the Vltava under Charles Bridge – every great waterway, and the boats that work it.
