Upper Mississippi Cruises

Early explorers and native tribes left their legacy behind in town names here: Joliet. Red Wing. Dubuque. Rolling farmland stretches out to the horizon; barges are measured in acres; man-made lakes and locks channel the river’s flow. What to do on a river day? Grab your binoculars and study a pair of American bald eagles. Wave to the motorboat captains locking through the dam beside you. Study red in ten different shades of fall foliage. Tap into the sense of wonder that caused early pioneers to call the heartland home.

Destinations handpicked to pique the interest of nature lovers, history buffs and culture enthusiasts let you delve into beauty and adventure on an epic scale. After all, this is America’s Heartland, envisioned by Washington and Jefferson, celebrated by Mark Twain and stitched into the very fabric of a nation. From Chippewa country in the north to the confluence of the Missouri near St. Louis and Ohio Rivers at Cairo, the Upper Mississippi flows through the pages of U.S. history.

Voyages:

St. Louis - Minneapolis / St. Paul - 10-Day Journey

July 4, 2013 - July 13, 2013 — Good Old Summertime

This 10-day journey through America’s Heartland begins in St. Louis, MO. Travel the Upper Mississippi River and visit historic ports of call on your way to ...

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Minneapolis / St. Paul - St. Louis - 9-Day Journey

July 12, 2013 - July 20, 2013 — Good Old Summertime

Enjoy this 9-day journey between St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO. Traveling the Upper Mississippi River, this journey through the heartland of America takes you to ...

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Pittsburgh - St. Louis - 14-Day Journey

Aug. 9, 2013 - Aug. 22, 2013 — Lewis & Clark / Route 66

On this 14-day journey you will travel on both the Ohio River and the Mississippi River. Enjoy stops in historic ports of call such as Cincinnati, OH ...

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St. Louis - Minneapolis/St. Paul - 11-Day Journey

Aug. 21, 2013 - Aug. 31, 2013 — Good Old Summertime

Steamboating the Upper Mississippi River, this 11-day journey will take you from St. Louis, MO to St. Paul, MN. Enjoy historic ports of call in America’s ...

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Minneapolis / St. Paul - St. Louis - 9-Day Journey

Aug. 30, 2013 - Sept. 7, 2013 — Good Old Summertime

Enjoy this 9-day journey between St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO. Traveling the Upper Mississippi River, this journey through the heartland of America takes you to ...

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St. Louis - Minneapolis / St. Paul - 9-Day Journey

Sept. 27, 2013 - Oct. 5, 2013 — Fall Foliage

Traveling the Upper Mississippi River, this journey includes visits to historic towns along the way such as Dubuque, IA and Red Wing, MN. Embark in St. Louis ...

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Minneapolis / St. Paul - St. Louis - 9-Day Journey

Oct. 4, 2013 - Oct. 12, 2013 — Fall Foliage

Enjoy this 9-day journey between St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO. Traveling the Upper Mississippi River, this journey through the heartland of America takes you to ...

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St. Louis - Minneapolis / St. Paul - 9-Day Journey

Oct. 11, 2013 - Oct. 19, 2013 — Fall Foliage

Traveling the Upper Mississippi River, this journey includes visits to historic towns along the way such as Dubuque, IA and Red Wing, MN. Embark in St. Louis ...

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