There are 7 article(s) tagged Mississippi River cruises:

• February 2024

  • Mississippi River cruises take hit as American Queen shuts down

    For two decades, the city’s return on its investment into the overnight river cruise industry has gone up and down — and it looks to be falling again. 

    By Keely Brewer February 22, 2024

• January 2022

  • Cruise line arrivals push waterfront plans

    Viking Cruises will begin traversing the Mississippi River in June, joining two other cruise lines docking in Memphis. The city plans a $62 million Waterfront District to meet the demand.

    By Bill Dries January 30, 2022

• April 2021

  • Memphis-to-New Orleans cruise travelers can swing their way down the river

    American Queen is offering a new Memphis-to-New Orleans cruise along the Mississippi River that includes stops at four popular golf courses, including Colonial Country Club in Memphis.

    By Blake Fontenay April 09, 2021

• February 2021

  • American Queen expanding Memphis operations

    American Queen Steamboat Co. announced its 2023 schedule, including a significant increase in the number of cruises along the Mississippi River between Memphis and New Orleans.

    By Blake Fontenay February 18, 2021

• April 2020

  • Cruise line sets 2022 debut of Viking Mississippi

    The Viking Mississippi, a 386-passenger, custom-built vessel, is scheduled to begin cruising the Mississippi River in August 2022.

    By Wayne Risher April 17, 2020

• March 2020

  • American Queen suspends sailing until April 12 because of coronavirus

    American Queen Steamboat Company suspends all cruises until April 12, nixing planned March 15 departure of American Queen on Memphis-to-New Orleans cruise.

    By Wayne Risher March 15, 2020

  • Viking sets April 7 reveal of U.S. cruises, expected to include Memphis

    Memphis is expected to be among port cities getting more visitors after Norway-based Viking launches Mississippi River cruises in 2022.

    By Wayne Risher March 02, 2020