American Cruise Lines has announced that it is adding capacity and itineraries on the Mississippi River and tributaries by introducing the first-ever nine-day “Arkansas River” cruise between Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Memphis, Tennessee.
It is also introducing a new 11-day “Great Smoky Mountains” cruise between Knoxville and Huntsville, Tennessee, and a new eight-day “Gulf Coast” cruise between Pensacola, Florida, and New Orleans, Louisiana.
Each new itinerary includes a pre-cruise hotel stay.
The company said in a press release that more riverboats are on the way in the next three years and will be well-positioned to handle the increase in demand for Mississippi River cruising.
Gulf Coast Cruise
The cruises will sail between New Orleans, Louisiana, and Pensacola, Florida, and also visit Mo