If taking to the sea has never seemed like it’s quite for you, there’s still another option to experience the life of leisure that only a ship can provide.
River cruises have been around for quite some time, but the calm-water counterpart to large ocean liners is growing in popularity as a way to visit the area surrounding your home in an entirely different fashion.
Just imagine: A six-deck steamboat replica, complete with a salon for evenings filled with elegant entertainment, a dining hall with ceilings 20 feet high and the opportunity to travel with all the comforts of home while experiencing some of the best cities the South has to offer. At each port, tour guides await travelers, ready to take them to the see the sites.
Living accommodations aboard the ships can range from cozy rooms with bay windows to others with shared verandas for guests looking to get to know their neighbors. And for those really looking to travel in style, large, private suites and private verandas are also available.
You don’t have to travel far for the experience, either. The American Queen Steamboat Company offers cruises in destinations as close as Nashville, Memphis and more.