Journey to the heart and soul of the American South aboard a traditional paddle wheeler. From New Orleans to Memphis, learn about the region's complex historyy and enormous influence on American history and culture.

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Voyage on the Mississippi

A River Cruise from New Orleans to Memphis Aboard the 185-guest paddle wheeler America

9 days from $5,395

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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

I would highly recommend Smithsonian. They are a high quality tour organization. They organize the tour in a highly efficient manner. I would travel again with them.

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Dates & Prices

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November 8, 2019 - November 16, 2019

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SPECIAL OFFER

Save $250 per person on both our 2019 and 2020 departures when you book by July 19, 2019!

*Single pricing and savings available, please call 855-330-1542 for more information.

Category A
Main Deck
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$5,645	$5,395	-	-	Double
$8,845	$8,595	-	-	Single
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Category AAR
Deck 5, Private Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$6,245	$5,995	-	-	Double
$9,845	$9,595	-	-	Single
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Category AAL
Decks 2-3, Private Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$6,645	$6,395	-	-	Double
$10,545	$10,295	-	-	Single
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Category AAC
Decks 3-4, Private Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$6,945	$6,695	-	-	Double
$11,045	$10,795	-	-	Single
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Category AAM
Top deck, private balcony.
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,345	$7,095	-	-	Double
$11,745	$11,495	-	-	Single
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Category Single with Balcony
Decks 2-5, Private Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,545	$7,295	-	-	Single
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Owner's Suite
Decks 3-4, Private Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$8,645	$8,395	-	-	Double
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May 23, 2020 - May 31, 2020

Available

SPECIAL OFFER

Save $250 per person on both our 2019 and 2020 departures when you book by July 19, 2019!

Category AR
Deck 2, Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$6,840	$6,590	-	-	Double
$10,640	$10,390	-	-	Single
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Category AL
Deck 2, Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,240	$6,990	-	-	Double
$11,440	$11,190	-	-	Single
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Category AC
Deck 3, Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,540	$7,290	-	-	Double
$11,940	$11,690	-	-	Single
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Category AM
Deck 4, Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,940	$7,690	-	-	Double
$12,640	$12,390	-	-	Single
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Veranda Suite
Veranda Suite
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$8,640	$8,390	-	-	Double
$13,840	$13,590	-	-	Single
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Category Single with Balcony
Single, Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,840	$7,590	-	-	Single
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Owner's Suite
Owner's Suite
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$9,240	$8,990	-	-	Double
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Grand Suite
Deck 3, Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$10,740	$10,490	-	-	Double
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October 22, 2020 - October 30, 2020

Available

SPECIAL OFFER

Save $250 per person on both our 2019 and 2020 departures when you book by July 19, 2019!

Category AR
Deck 2, Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$6,840	$6,590	-	-	Double
$10,640	$10,390	-	-	Single
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Category AL
Deck 2, Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,240	$6,990	-	-	Double
$11,440	$11,190	-	-	Single
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Category AC
Deck 3, Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,540	$7,290	-	-	Double
$11,940	$11,690	-	-	Single
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Category AM
Deck 4, Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,940	$7,690	-	-	Double
$12,640	$12,390	-	-	Single
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Veranda Suite
Veranda Suite
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$8,640	$8,390	-	-	Double
$13,840	$13,590	-	-	Single
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Category Single with Balcony
Single, Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,840	$7,590	-	-	Single
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Owner's Suite
Owner's Suite
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$9,240	$8,990	-	-	Double
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Grand Suite
Deck 3, Balcony
Price	Special Pricing	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$10,740	$10,490	-	-	Double
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Price Notes

Port Charges are an additional $250 per person.

Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.