Steamboat Vacations in Tennessee

Vacations to Go/Mississippi River Cruises

• Mississippi River Cruises, which bought out Magestic American Lines' three Mississippi River paddlewheels in 2009, now owns three paddlewheel steamboats used for extended cruises. The American Queen, the flagship of the fleet, can carry up to 436 passengers who enjoy onboard amenities such as lounges, restaurants, casino, chapel, salon, library, movie theater, showroom, swimming pool, running track, fitness center, and children's playroom. The Mississippi Queen adds a disco and supervised youth program to their list of guest amenities and accommodates 416 passengers. The Delta Queen, more intimate than her big sisters with a 174 passenger capacity, manages to fit almost all of these amenities aboard as well.

  The Tennessee shore of the Mississippi is part of the planned route for these ships, but because of the change in management home ports and ports of call had not been confirmed as of early 2010. Interested parties should contact the company for cruise itinerary updates.

  Vacations to Go/Mississippi River Cruises
  5851 San Felipe, Suite 500
  Houston, TX 77057
  800-338-4962
  vacationstogo.com

Chattanooga Riverboat Company

• Nicknamed the "Pride of the South," the Southern Belle Riverboat cruises the beautiful, historic, and scenic Tennessee River, and offers tremendous sightseeing, dining, and adventuring opportunities. This ship departs from and returns to Chattanooga's Pier 2 daily, and it's passengers enjoy fine meals and special events -- holiday specials, themed cruises, and entertainment -- aboard. The Southern Belle is not a floating restaurant but a step back in time, and an integral part of a the Tennessee vacation destination of Chattanooga, home of Rock City Gardens, Ruby Falls, Lookout Mountain, Incline Railway, the Tennessee Aquarium, and countless outdoor adventures.

  Chattanooga Riverboat Company
  201 Riverfront Parkway, Pier 2
  Chattanooga, TN 37402
  423-266-4488
  chattanoogariverboat.com

Tennessee Riverboat Company

• Knoxville is proud of their beautiful sternwheeler the Star of Knoxville. She gives visitors and locals the opportunity to cruise the scenic Tennessee River while sightseeing, dining and dancing, or even getting married aboard. Available for special events and charters, the Star of Knoxville only needs 20 passengers to set sail.

  Tennessee Riverboat Company
  300 Neyland Drive
  Knoxville, TN 37902
  865-525-7827
  tnriverboat.com