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 narrator was excellent! He shared the history with a dry sense of humor, very entertaining. The whole event was well run and a fun tour.”
Memphis highlights by mini-coach: Beale Street, Lorraine area, Peabody ducks, optional riverboat cruise and Sun Studio add-ons.
“The tour was good but Michelle didn’t need a microphone to talk. She has a very loud voice and is was almost too munch inside that little shuttle. That was the only complaint from all of us otherwise it was great!!”
A guided Memphis city loop with hotel pickup plus an Island Queen Mississippi paddleboat cruise, from Beale Street to Lorraine Motel.
“The bus was very comfortable and the AC worked wonderfully keeping us all cool How interesting our driver made the tour with knowledge about everything . All the different landmarks he took us too . Sam was so entertaining , a cheerful chap full with lots of enthusiasm to his guests”
A 6-hour Memphis tour with Beale Street, Civil Rights landmarks, BBQ tasting, and a Mississippi Riverboat cruise.
“River cruise is not handicap accessible. Memphis needs to step up to ADA requirements. Affordable tour & pleasant guided & drivers. Guide was excellent”
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.
“It went bye too fast. Good tour guide and learned a lot about St Louis. The park and church were amazing.”
St. Louis Arch, old cathedral, Sculpture Park, plus a 1h45 Mississippi riverboat. Small group guided walk with tickets included.
“Our tour guide only took us to the Old Courthouse, the Gateway Arch, the Gateway Arch museum, and the Gateway Boat cruise. We did get see the Basilica of St Louis. We didn’t get see any of the other items that is advertised on this downtown tour. We could have save ourselves money by booking…”
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.
“This was a great tour, lots of information and many Beautiful sites, most memorable were the Mississippi River cruise, the Minnehaha Falls and Guthrie Theater. Our tour guide Doug was a wealth of knowledge and information.”
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.
