MEMPHIS -- As the American Queen paddle wheeler steams toward the city early one morning last week, all eyes turn toward Richard and Suzanne Martinez, who are strolling onto the boat's forward deck ...

Mississippi River cruises have surged in popularity in recent decades, especially among travelers looking to enjoy guided tours of historical cities and towns across the American Midwest and South.

St. Paul is set to be a central excursion point for a pair of 50-plus-day river cruises in 2026, billed by American Cruise Lines as the longest such voyages on the market. At 51 nights, the Great ...