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By Anthony Herbert

You may already be a connoisseur of the pleasures of Mississippi river cruises, or you may be contemplating a trip on the United States' best-known river for the first time. In both cases, there are a lot of different possibilities to shape your trip, and you should be well aware of them.

There are many different alternatives to bear in mind when organizing a Mississippi river cruise. Mostly, these pertain the amount of time that you want to spend on the river, on whether you intend to travel alone or with other people, be it friends, family or possibly even business associates, and the kind of cruise that you want to undertake.

There are indeed a lot of options for the discerning traveler looking for a Mississippi cruise. The river, which runs from Minnesota to Louisiana, is the second longest in the United States and also the fifth longest in the world.

There are different types of vessels that you can take on a Mississippi river cruise, from luxuriously refurbished steamboats of old to newer self-catering houseboats and small modern motor yachts.

Paddleboats are probably the most iconic and representative craft for Mississippi river cruises, and it is in fact a truly remarkable experience to voyage on one of these refurbished grand ladies of the nineteenth century. But it is not the only way to navigate on the Mississippi.

It is a truly ideal environment for all kinds of different pastimes, from a romantic night to cocktail parties, singles parties, tracing the steps of Civil War events, a business symposium, or even a marriage!

Many Mississippi river cruises follow a distinct theme throughout the trip, and both the on-shore sightseeing and the on-board entertainment are geared towards the themes. Whether you are a naturalist, a civil war buff, a jazz lover, a nostalgic for the days of steamboats and railroads, or an architecture fan, you will be able to find the cruise that interests you.

The principal ports of departure and arrival are New Orleans, Memphis, Chattanooga, St. Louis, Galveston and Pittsburgh. A Mississippi cruise can be either a round-trip or just one way, between two ports of call.

Mississippi river cruises are also for all budgets. You can get a no-frills transport and eat cheaply onshore, or even hire your own small boat. But if you are so inclined, you can also travel on the more luxurious boats and enjoy a very lavish holiday.

On the Internet you will find a wealth of information and tips on how to find the perfect river voyage for you. Once you have all the information you need, you can choose the right option for you at travel agencies, through the Internet or directly at the cruise lines' offices.

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