Cruises
Cruises from Mississippi river cruises
Mississippi river cruises — departures, itineraries, shore excursions and the practical details.
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The port: Mississippi river cruises
Memphis is a MISSISSIPPI RIVER cruise port: the riverboats dock at Beale Street Landing — the city's cruise product is the river.
Cruise lines sailing here
- American Cruise Lines
- Viking (Mississippi)
- American Queen Voyages (check current)
Lines and deployments change yearly — verify the season's schedule on each line's official site before booking.
Itineraries
Mississippi itineraries: Memphis–New Orleans (8 days, the classic), Memphis–St. Louis, the music-themed sailings. The river cruise is the signature.
Compare departure dates — the same cabin can swing hundreds between peak and shoulder season.
Shore excursions
- Beale Street (5 min)
- National Civil Rights Museum (10 min)
- Sun Studio (10 min)
- Graceland (20 min — longer call)
Getting to the port
The landing is downtown — walk to Beale. Pre-cruise: stay downtown Memphis.
What to pack & when to book
Book the music-themed sailings early — the premium product. River levels affect itineraries; the lines adjust.
Pre-cruise hotel: stay near the port the night before — book via Booking.com and compare.
Common questions
Which cruise lines sail from Mississippi river cruises?
See the lines above — deployments change yearly, so verify the season's schedule.
What are the best shore excursions?
See the excursions above — the port's highlights, with honest travel times.
How far is the port from the city?
See 'Getting to the port' above.
When is the best time to book?
Book peak season 6–9 months ahead; shoulder and repositioning sailings are the value window.
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