| River cruising has become a very popular form of | | | | business reception, or even a wedding! |
| recreation today. Whether it is just for a few hours, | | | | Mississippi River cruises are also designed according to |
| or a few days or even a month, a river cruise can be | | | | creative themes, like: Relaxation On The River, Spring |
| a very exciting as well as relaxing vacation. | | | | Pilgrimage, Gardens Of The River, Legends Of The |
| River cruises are of many kinds, depending upon the | | | | 50's, Riverventures, Veterans Reunion, Thanksgiving |
| style, the size of the ship, the number of travelers, | | | | Holidays, Golfing On The River, World War Ii, Big |
| the various options, the price and the duration. The | | | | Band, Great Steamboat Race, History Of |
| most common distinctions are the luxury cruises, | | | | Steamboating etc. The main source and destination |
| budget cruises, expedition cruises, niche cruises, sailing | | | | points are: New Orleans, Memphis, Chattanooga, St. |
| cruise lines, wilderness cruises, adventure cruises, | | | | Louis, Galveston and Pittsburgh. The cruise can be |
| small cruises, romantic cruises, single cruises and so | | | | either round-trip or from one location to another. |
| on. | | | | Mississippi River cruises come at various prices, |
| There are many river cruising options in the United | | | | depending on the kind of the cruise (luxury |
| States. The most popular one is the Mississippi River | | | | economy), the duration of the cruise, the facilities |
| cruise. This river, which runs from Minnesota to | | | | provided and other discounts or packages offered. |
| Louisiana, is the fifth longest in the world. Mississippi | | | | Discounts are generally off-season discounts or group |
| River cruising can be in an old fashioned steamboat | | | | discounts. Packages can be for families, very large |
| that reminds you of Mark Twain, or it can be in a | | | | groups, two-way bookings, hotel bookings or more. |
| luxury cruise ship that offers state-of-the-art | | | | Prices range from $1,100 to $3,250. |
| indulgence. | | | | Information about Mississippi River cruises can be |
| There can be several activities in the Mississippi River | | | | obtained from travel agencies, offices of the cruise |
| cruise, including: swimming pools, spas, casinos, | | | | lines, and from advertisements. The Internet is a |
| recreation centers, fitness centers and gymnasiums, | | | | very good source of information as it contains the |
| gourmet dining, restaurants, bars, salons, game | | | | latest info about most river cruises, along with their |
| rooms, night clubs and others. They are ideal for all | | | | options, prices and dates. These can be compared, |
| kinds of activities ranging from a romantic night to | | | | chosen and even booked online. |
| cocktail parties, singles' party, a pajama party, a | | | | |