Shop and book your Mississippi River Cruises with DiscountCoachTours.ca Canada’s online coach tours & river cruises retailer with the lowest prices GUARANTEED & exceptional service. The Mississippi stretches 4070 Kms (2530 miles). There are three general regions for cruises on the Mississippi River The American Heritage Region, The Heartland Region and The Wilderness Region each with its own attractions and historical charm.
American Heritage Region: This is the typical lower Mississippi River stretching from Louisiana to Tennessee, shore excursions may include historic plantation homes and other grand architectural masterpieces. Port of call cities typically include Mobile, Little Rock, Baton Rouge, Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans
Heartland Region: The upper Mississippi River is in the heartland of the United States, this is also the region made famous by Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) as the playground for Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher, and Huckleberry Finn. Ports of call may include Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis and Hannibal
Wilderness Region: these cruises explore the Ohio River valley deep into the American Midwest and the Appalachian Mountains. Ports of call frequently include Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Kentucky. When you book Mississippi River Cruises with Discount Coach Tours we'll handle all the details so that you travel hassle-free and enjoy your vacation.