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Mississippi River Fun

American Heritage Cruise Review to River Cruises - United States

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 73

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
American Heritage

7 Night Lower Mississippi River (Memphis To New Orleans)

Sail date: April 16, 2022

Ship: American Heritage

Cabin number: 312

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

I have taken several trips with American Cruiselines. They are top shelf. I love the small ship size and intimacy. On the big boats you never really meet people. The personal attention makes you feel important , not just a number. The staff really cares.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Quick, efficient, and painless..

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Dining was fabulous... from the great breakfast, lunch and dinners to the great happy hour appetizers. Gourmet all the way!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
There were knitting classes, card and board games, and even evan an artist on board. So much fun!

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The entertainment was great. The use local musicians and tour appropriate musical styles.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
service was spectacular... from the room steward to the bartenders all top notch.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The ship was immaculate. The staff was constantly wiping down handrails and all surfaces. I felt very safe.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Our bed was very comfortable. I feel the rooms were spacious. Much larger the most cruiselines.

Ship tip

Don't miss Happy Hour. great food, drinks and entertainment. even some game shows!

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Memphis, Tennessee

5 out of 5
I missed the precruise but heard from others it was great. I visited Beale Street and Sun Studios.. They were great.
Thumbs Up

Vicksburg, Mississippi

5 out of 5
Fabulous trip to the battlegrounds. Excellent guide. Also visited the USS Ciaro, an old ironclad gun boat from the Civil War. Very interesting!
Thumbs Up

Natchez, Mississippi

5 out of 5

St. Francisville, Louisiana

5 out of 5
We toured Myrtles Plantation, Huge Haunted home. Huge verandas with beautiful ornate ironwork. It is surrounded but huge oak trees. Just beautiful.
Thumbs Up

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

5 out of 5
We went to the Art and Science Museum. Loved, loved, loved it. There is a Planetarium, a Mummy and artwork made from iridescent bugs!
Thumbs Up

Houmas House Plantation, Louisiana

5 out of 5
Just beautiful! especially the gardens. The sculpture, artworks and architecture thrilled me. My husband like the history. Originally a sugar plantation.
Thumbs Up

New Orleans, Louisiana

5 out of 5
We have been there many times. I love this city. Especially the music and the food!! the WW2 Museum is also fascinating.
Thumbs Up

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
It was painless and, in fact, enjoyable. The even gave us Beignets!!
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