American
Cruise Lines announced some days ago that
they’ll offer shorter four-night voyages on their 150-guest
paddlewheeler Queen of the Mississippi, roundtrip from
New Orleans. Featured dates include November 30, December 4 and 8.
The
new shorter plantation cruises will feature a variety of special
events and onboard activities:
- Mint juleps served on the Oak Alley lawn
- Performance by Judy Davis, singer, entertainer and storyteller of life on a plantation
- Praline-cooking demonstration by Michael DeVidts
- Performance by the New Orleans Jazz All Stars
- Onboard cooking demonstration by a Louisiana Culinary Institute chef
The Queen
of the Mississippi carries
150 guests in spacious 300 square foot staterooms, which feature
large private balconies with sliding glass doors and all of
the amenities today’s
travelers expect, while maintaining the elegance of classic late
1800s Mississippi riverboats.
