An Exciting Cruise Up the Mighty Mississippi
One of the most romantic and historic images that come to mind when thinking of New Orleans, besides Mardi Gras, is the mighty steamships and paddle wheelers that once moved effortlessly up and down America’s longest river.
Long before the introduction of railways or even steam power, the Mississippi River was used to transport goods manufactured in the North to an economy eager to buy them in the South. New Orleans has long been a port well known for its economic and historical importance in the United States. What was difficult was transporting goods from the South to the North to be bought and sold. This all changed with the invention of the steamboat in the mid-nineteenth century. These amazing ships could comb back up the river with ease and boost the economy like never before. These vessels eventually started to be popular cruises for leisure and many gained a reputation for gambling or jazz halls. With the introduction of a vast network of railroads the popularity of these ships dwindled. Nevertheless, the image of the paddle wheeler is kept alive today in New Orleans and a trip to New Orleans would not be complete without taking a tour on one of these majestic ships.
What separates a paddle wheeler tour from other riverboat tours on the Mississippi is not just their majestic image but their speed and comfort. Today companies offer the romantic look of these old vessels with the comfort and safety of modern boats and river cruises. With so many different river tours available it can be hard to choose one that offers just what you’re looking for, however, the two most highly rated tours offer a combination of history, entertainment, scenic views, and dining that are sure to build memories that will last you a lifetime. One of the most popular riverboat cruises is aboard the majestic Natchez Steamboat. Taking her first maiden voyage in the 1970s this paddle wheeler has been happily entertaining guests ever since. The ship offers a friendly crew who keep the old spirit of the riverboats alive mixed with the safety precautions of a modern ship. On this delightful journey, you will comb up and down the river with plenty of beautiful views of the river delta and either lunch or dinner depending on your time of departure.
Another popular river cruise available is aboard the Creole Queen, which was built in 1984. Don’t let the young age of this river queen fool you as she was built with the specifications of some of the most well-known paddle wheelers. As you take in the views of the river don’t forget to visit the stern of the ship and check out the impressive twenty-four-foot paddlewheel. This cruise offers something for everyone including live music, dancing, historical narration, lunch or dinner, and plenty of opportunities for taking photos.
Continuing Education Company Primary Care CME Conference attendees have really enjoyed themselves when they took this trip to the river delta that made so many Americans their fortunes so long ago. There is no better way of reflecting and learning about the unique history of both the city and the river than by climbing aboard one of the ships that helped give the city its unique image.
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