mississippi river boat cruises

The river is a great place to watch the best wildlife and nature have to offer. For example, January through March are prime eagle watching periods along the upper Mississippi.

Also, Native Indian artifacts, early European settlements and military forts combine to make the Mississippi River Valley rich in historical points of interest.

Available River Boat Cruises

The most traditional way to enjoy Mississippi river is to go on a steamboat tour.

For example, you can go on a steamboat tour of the river aboard the authentic Steamboat Natchez (the only steamboat in New Orleans), operated by The New Orleans Steamboat Company.

They also operate a riverboat John James Audubon.

As for the Natchez, the cruise is a steamboat dinner jazz and harbor cruise.

If you go aboard the riverboat John James Audubon, you'll be enjoying a seven mile riverboat cruise between the Aquarium and the Audubon Zoo.

Other companies offering cruises in the Mississippi river include The Delta Queen Steamboat Company (operating a steamboat) and Padelford Packet Boat Co. (river Cruises in the Mississippi river from St. Paul, MN).