The Best of the Mississippi River: New Orleans to Memphis

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

All participants will be required to show an identification card when embarking on the boat.

United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Arrival day is on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Meet the group at InterContinental New Orleans in New Orleans, LA

Start of Trip:  4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 p.m. Program Registration & Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 23, 2026 in Memphis, TN at American Cruise Lines' American Serenade

End of Trip:  9:00 a.m. after disembarkation; approximately 10:30 a.m. airport arrival.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 15 miles .

Arrival day is on 10/14/2026.

Meet the group at InterContinental New Orleans in New Orleans, LA.

Start of Trip:  4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 p.m. Program Registration & Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 23, 2026 in Memphis, TN at American Cruise Lines' American Serenade.

End of Trip:  9:00 a.m. after disembarkation; approximately 10:30 a.m. airport arrival..

Arrival day is on 10/14/2026.

Meet the group at InterContinental New Orleans in New Orleans, LA.

Start of Trip:  4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 p.m. Program Registration & Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 23, 2026 in Memphis, TN at American Cruise Lines' American Serenade.

End of Trip:  9:00 a.m. after disembarkation; approximately 10:30 a.m. airport arrival..