Cumberland River Cruise: Nashville – St. Louis

The Cumberland River is a historic route of music, cuisine, and love of all things Southern. Cruise along the River on the Queen of the Mississippi paddlewheel, relaxing perhaps in the Sky Lounge while you watch the rocky cliffs and national forests drift by.

8 Days & 7 Nights

Double Occupancy from $3,995 pp/do*

Single Occupancy from $5,130 pp

Ship Queen of the Mississippi

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*Per person/double occupancy. Special single rates apply where listed. Excludes port fees.
Itineraries may operate in reverse.

Your Itinerary

1Embark in Nashville, TN
Start your cruise off on the right foot, with a Nashville City Tour! Take a stroll through Music City USA and see the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum, Honkey Tonk Row and the full-size replica of the Parthenon.

2Clarksville, TN
The small town of Clarksville industrialized during the Civil War, and you can visit the US Post Office and Customs House built in 1898 for tobacco trade. Commissioned by President Grover Cleveland, the now-museum is one of the most photographed buildings in Tennessee. Have your cameras ready!

3Dover, TN
The complimentary shore excursion in Dover is a trip to the Fort Donelson National Military Park, an important fort during the Civil War because of its proximity to the river. View the cannons and learn about the major battles fought.

4Cruising Lake Barkley
Relax in one of the onboard lounges and enjoy the company of your new friends while you take a spin along the shoreline of Lake Barkley in western Kentucky.

5Paducah, KY
Whether you know how to create them or not, the displays at the National Quilt Museum will leave you in awe! This stop is included in the complimentary City Tour. Other options for the day include the River Heritage Museum or the Art Demonstration Tour at the Artist Relocation Program in LowerTown.

6Cape Girardeau, MO
The original trading post, founded in 1773 by Jean Baptiste de Giradot, is filled with reminders of days past – from the Mississippi River Tales Mural to the Confederate War Memorial.

7Chester, IL
“The City of Popeye” is open to you! The birthplace of Popeye-creator Elzie Segar has marked the town with statues of beloved Popeye characters, and continues to add new statues each year. Everyone will line up to get their picture taken with the 6-foot-tall bronze statue of Popeye!

8Disembark in St. Louis, MO
Disembark after breakfast.

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Cabin Categories

Cabin	Single Price	Double Price
Owner's Suite (Private Balcony)	—	$6,655 pp
AAM (Private Balcony)	—	$5,520 pp
AAC (Private Balcony)	—	$5,145 pp
AAL (Private Balcony)	—	$4,910 pp
AAR (Private Balcony)	—	$4,515 pp
A	—	$3,995 pp
Single (Private Balcony)	$5,665	—
Single	$5,130	—

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*Prices may vary due to seasonality

Onboard Experience

The American Cruise Line fleet of ships are the newest and most environmentally friendly small ships in the US. The cruise line prides itself on their hospitable staff, and that you’ll be graciously received no matter which ship you cruise on. The large staterooms with interior entrances ensure you have a relaxed, private area to watch the river from, or visit any of the many onboard lounges. Daily entertainment will be brought onboard, including musicians, historians and naturalists.

Regionally-Inspired Menus

American Cruise Lines uses fresh, local ingredients to show off the culinary glory of the region you’re cruising in. On the Mississippi River, that could mean Andouille Gumbo, a po’boy with red beans and rice, and bourbon pecan pie. In New England, you could find Littleneck clam ceviche on the menu followed by a spiced apple pudding with maple whipped cream. In the Pacific Northwest, you’ll find fresh fish on the menu, including shrimp bisque or Dungeness Crab cake, and a marionberry cheesecake that’ll make your mouth water! Your ship will provide you with a list of all the locally-sourced ingredients when you unpack.

Eagle Society

Once you’ve cruised aboard any American Cruise Line ship, you are an Eagle Society member. It’s free to be a member, but your loyalty to American Cruise Lines is greatly rewarded. You’ll receive Eagle Society luggage tags, and member-only gifts when you board each cruise. After 3 cruises, you’ll receive complimentary premium shore excursions. After 10 cruises, you’ll get a complimentary 11th cruise. There are special Eagle Society cruise dates every year. Plus all Eagle Society member benefits can be used when booking with USA River Cruises, plus you’ll still be eligible for our loyal customer benefits as well.

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