You'll step back in time when you step aboard the Twilight, a paddle wheel steamboat that offers cruises along the Mississippi River. The ship was modeled after the steamboat palaces popular during the 19th century, with well appointed state rooms for comfortable multi-night stays. It offers two-night cruises departing from Iowa.
River Boat Twilight
406 Franklin St.
Scales Mound, IL 61075
riverboattwilight.com
800-331-1467
The Jungle Princess in Myrtle Beach is a dinner cruise experience that will take you through the Intracoastal Waterway and the Waccamaw River. With a capacity of just 150 passengers, this cruise offers a more intimate experience, along with an educational narration about the area and its ecosystem.
Great American River Boat Company
4932 Highway 17 South
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
800-685-6601
mbriverboat.com
For a short reprieve from modern life, hop aboard the Southern Belle and tour the Tennessee River. The Southern Belle offers sightseeing excursions, and lunch and dinner cruises with live jazz music.
Chattanooga River Boat Company
201 Riverfront Parkway, Pier 2
Chattanooga TN 37402
800-766-2784
chattanoogariverboat.com