Mississippi River Fun

American Heritage Cruise Review to River Cruises - United States

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 124

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Disembarkation

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

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Happy your experiences have been good. Ours was mediocre.

javawoody    2 years ago

More information please

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