Civil War Theme Cruises

American Cruise Lines will offer Civil War theme cruises aboard its new sternwheeler, Queen of the Mississippi, which is currently under construction in Salisbury.

The ship will enter service next summer. Passengers will be invited to retrace the steps of the Civil War, discovering famous museums, such as Vicksburg's National Military Park and New Orleans' Civil War Museum, the oldest museum in Louisiana. Memorial monuments such as the 60 foot-tall statue of Robert E. Lee, also in New Orleans can be seen, and famous historic battle fields, including those of Vicksburg and Nashville.

On board, passengers will enjoy era-inspired cuisine, music and entertainment, while sharing war theories along the way with onboard Civil War historians. Dependent on the itinerary, each theme cruise will feature elements specific to each destination, making for a truly remarkable experience.

Details about these and other theme cruise will be available later this summer. Contact a Cruise Specialist today for more information, or to book your next cruise!

Cruising with a Theme

Have you ever thought about taking a vacation that incorporates your special interest or hobby?














Cruise lines are making it easy with more specialty and theme cruises being added every year! That's right, most cruise lines including Carnival, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Costa and Celebrity all offer some type of specialty or theme cruises.

These cruises offer the opportunity to indulge in a favorite hobby or increase your knowledge of a wide variety of subjects, from gourmet cuisine and fine wine to sports or music.

Programs may include special menus, guest speakers, performances by the noted entertainers, theme-related shore excursions and the chance to interact with leading figures in a particular field.

Some passengers might prefer to entertain themselves while at sea, but many are welcoming the growing thematic trend. Special-interest programs give passengers the opportunity to look at the destination from a different perspective.

There are a variety options to chose from, including:

Wine and Food Festival
Spotlight on Chocolate
Baseball Greats
Antiques Roadshow
Elvis Cruise
The Rock Boat (Rock 'n Roll Festival at Sea)
Gotta Dance Cruises
Mind, Body and Spirit Cruise
Grow Younger, Live Longer with Deepak Chopra
Christmas Markets Cruise

Embarking on a themed cruise is a great way to meet like-minded individuals and find time for your interets that you may not have time for at home. Start planning your cruise today by calling an Expert Cruise Agent. An agent is a great way to answer all your questions, get the inside scoop and the best way to find the lowest price. Cruise with your hobbies today!