Welcome Aboard
Your Mississippi River Cruise
Nashville, TN to St. Louis, MO
Small Ship Cruising Done Perfectly™
Table of Contents Welcome ....................................................3 Itinerary Overview .....................................4 Getting to Mashville and Your Ship ............6 Staying in Memphis....................................7 Boarding Your Ship ....................................8 What to Bring ...........................................9 Meals & Cocktails ......................................10 General Shore Tour information .................11 General Onboard Information ....................12 Concluding Your Cruise .............................13 End of Cruise Transportation Services ........13 Port by Port Shore Tour Information ..........14
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Welcome Aboard hank you for choosing American Cruise Lines. From your reservation to your experience aboard your ship, American Cruise Lines is with you every step of the way. Your cruise specialist is always just a phone call away and will be happy to assist you with everything from celebrating a special occasion to ensuring that your stateroom is just the way you like it.
he following pages will answer many of your questions about the cruise and your onboard experience. Your cruise specialist is available and can be reached at (800) 894-8570. www.americancruiselines.com
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Ports of Call Clarksville, TN
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Getting to Nashville and Queen of the Mississippi Whether lying or taking the train to Nashville, getting to the ship is easy.
Queen of the Mississippi Will Be Docked At: Nashville Riverfront Park, 100 1st Ave. N. Nashville, TN 37201
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Flying Into Nashville: Nashville International Airport is the closest airport to the ship. It is serviced by many major airlines and is only approximately 15 minutes from the ship by taxi.
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Staying in Nashville
SHIP LOCATION Nashville Riverfront Park, 100 1st Ave. N. Nashville, TN 372201
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Boarding Your Ship Boarding Time Please plan to arrive at the ship between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You may not be able to access your stateroom until about 11:30 a.m. The ship will leave at 1:30 p.m. or earlier if all guests have arrived.
From the moment you arrive, everything will be handled for you. American Cruise Lines deckhands wear a distinctive red shirt and will unload your luggage from your car or taxi and bring it to your stateroom aboard the ship. Please keep your boarding passes with you, as it is not necessary for you to stay with your luggage. he Cruise Director will be awaiting your arrival at the gangway of the ship. Please present your boarding passes and photo ID at this time.
Luggage and Luggage Tags American Cruise Lines places no restrictions on luggage. However, it is recommended that you bring as few bags as necessary. Suitcases less than 10 inches high may be stowed under your bed. You will be receiving luggage tags with your boarding pass before your cruise. If you would like additional tags, your cruise specialist will be happy to send you more. If you have cruised with us before, please remove your old luggage tags. 8
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What to Bring Casual resort attire is recommended both on the ship and ashore. For dinner, men’s clothing might include a sport shirt and slacks, with sport coat or sweater. Women might ind a sweater and slacks, or a dress appropriate.
American Cruise Lines also recommends that you bring the following: • • • • • • • •
Comfortable resort attire Comfortable walking shoes Sunscreen Hat Light rain wear Jacket for cool evenings Camera Photo identiication
Please do not hesitate to ask your Hotel Manager for any item that you may have forgotten.
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Meals and Cocktails American Cruise Lines ofers open seating at every meal in the Dining Salon on the Main Deck. Dress is resort attire. At dinner, men often wear a sport coat and women often wear a dress.
Glasses, ice, mixers, and soft drinks are available at all times. For other liquor requests, your Hotel Manager will assist you.
Breakfast is prepared to order at your leisure between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Special Diets and Medications American Cruise Lines will cater to any special dietary needs. Please tell your cruise specialist approximately two weeks prior to your cruise so that we may plan accordingly.
Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. Dinner service begins at 6:30 p.m., and you are welcome to join us at any time before 7:30 p.m. American Cruise Lines provides complimentary wine and beer during lunch and dinner service. A complimentary cocktail hour with full bar is hosted each evening at 5:30 p.m. before dinner. 10
Refrigeration is available to store insulin or other medications requiring protection. Subject to change.
Shore Tours Please note that all shore tours are subject to availability and change. Your onshore experience is as important as your onboard experience, so American Cruise Lines has taken special care to research and plan excursions at each port. With American Cruise Lines, you will experience what makes each destination a special place. Every tour will take you to the inest local sites at each port and give you true insight to the area’s culture, heritage and history. On each excursion, you’ll be joined by local experts, historians or naturalists to further enhance your experience.
For detailed descriptions of each tour, please see pages 14-19.
here are two types of Shore Tours.
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Featured tours are complimentary to all guests. Premium tours typically cost between $20 and $70 and can be Premium paid for onboard, near the end of your cruise. Featured
You may sign up for most tours onboard with the Cruise Director. American Cruise Lines is dedicated to making your onshore experience a true American Adventure.
For additional information about the places you will visit or alternative activities available, your Cruise Director or onboard guest speaker will be happy to help.
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General Onboard Information American Cruise Lines will work to meet your onboard needs and cater to special requests. If at any point there is an item that you would like to see provided, please let your Hotel Manager or Cruise Director know.
Emergency Messages Emergency messages can be directed to the main oice in Connecticut at (800) 894-8570. hey will be relayed to the ship at the irst opportunity. You are urged to provide American Cruise Lines with email addresses and cellular phone numbers, as well as an emergency contact prior to your departure date. Cell phones are generally available onboard the ship for emergency purposes.
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Tipping Tipping is entirely at your personal discretion. Tips are generally given to the Hotel Manager near the end of the cruise. hey are then divided equally among the stewards and deckhands. Tips generally average about $125 per person on a 7-night cruise. Stewards and deckhands do not expect and cannot accept tips directly. Credit cards, personal or travelers checks, and cash are accepted. If you choose to pay by credit card, please contact the Hotel Manager at least one day before the end of your cruise.
Concluding Your Cruise On most cruises, the ship will arrive in St. Louis the evening prior to the inal day of the cruise. he ship docks at the 500 South Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63101. On the last day of your cruise, breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. and passengers may disembark until 8:30 a.m. At the conclusion of your cruise, consider extending your stay in St. Louis with one of the tours on pages 18 and 19. Your Hotel Manager or Cruise Director will be available to assist with tour arrangements.
End of Cruise Transportation Services For passengers lying home, American Cruise Lines ofers transportation from the ship in St. Louis to: Lambert-St. Louis International Airport – departs the ship at 8:30 a.m. For more information, prices, or reservations, please call your cruise specialist at (800) 894-8570. During the cruise, your Hotel Manager or Cruise Director will also be happy to assist you with travel arrangements.
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Port by Port Shore Tour Information available to answer questions. Guests will explore independently – from the permanent exhibits Memory Lane, Challenges & Champions and he Bubble Cave to the temporary exhibit of the Cumberland Furniture Guild which the museum is honored to present.
DOVER, TN HOMEPLACE LIVING HISTORY FARM Customs House Museum & downtown Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, TN CUSTOMS HOUSE MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER
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Located in the heart of downtown Clarksville, this museum ofers a wide array of exhibits, both temporary and permanent, with such varied subject matter that each guest is sure to ind something to explore. Museum curator, Sue Lewis, will ofer guests an introduction to the space and will be 14
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Explore this unique site that recreates the rich tradition of farming from the mid-19th century. A setting of farm animals, antique furnishings, historic log buildings along with interpreters Homeplace Living History Farm
dressed in period clothing help set the scene of a 19th century working farm. he varieties crops and livestock here are historically accurate and are grown and harvested using period tools and techniques. his is truly a step back in time.
FORT DONELSON NATIONAL MILITARY PARK F Fort Donelson was called the Gateway to the Confederate Heartland and was the site of an important Union victory. Ater a stop at the visitors center for an introductory ilm and self guided tour of the museum, meet with a park ranger who will board the bus and lead guests through the military park describing this pivotal battle that was fought on land and water.
National Quilt Museum
PADUCAH, KY PADUCAH CITY TOUR
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Discover the rich and colorful history of Paducah with a local guide who will present the city in three parts. First, enjoy a downtown tour featuring sites of historical signiicance. Next, proceed to the thriving riverfront where you will view more than 50 life-sized panoramic murals depicting Paducah’s rich history. 15
Finally, stop at the highlight of Quilt City, USA - the National Quilt Museum. his museum is exceptional and is a treat for crafters and non-crafters alike. Tour duration: 2 ½ hours.
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Learn all about the Ohio River on this 1 hour guided tour. State of the art, interactive exhibits tell the story of the four rivers region. Explore the working lock and dam model, the build-a-river exhibit, the
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dredging exhibit and a Pilothouse Simulator where you can experience what it is like to captain your own boat. here will be time for independent exploration after the guided portion of the tour.
Cape Girardeau, MO NARRATED CITY TOUR & OLD ST. VINCENT’S CHURCH Join a local guide on a narrated bus tour of Cape Girardeau. While on tour visit the beautiful Old
Overlook at Trail of Tears State Park
St. Vincent’s Church with its unique English Gothic Revival architectural style. Continue on to the Crisp museum which includes impressive Native American artifacts and a life-size replica of a Native American dwelling.
TRAIL OF TEARS STATE PARK
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Take a guided tour through this impressive park which commemorates one of the greatest tragedies in American history. he park features an interpretive center designed to retrace the steps of the Cherokee 17
through a series of interpretive panels. Paintings, maps, a short movie and other memorabilia depict the Cherokees’ crossing of the Mississippi River and ofer a deeper insight into this event.
CHESTER, IL CHESTER WALKING TOUR
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Located on the Blufs of the Mississippi River, Chester is known as he City of Popeye as it is the birthplace of his creator, Elzie Segar. Founded in the early 18th century, Chester ofers a combination of beautiful natural surroundings and interesting small town history. Join a local guide who will tell you about the people and places of this little corner of America.
ST. LOUIS, MO THE A RCH EXPERIENCE
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No trip to St. Louis is complete without a stop at the Arch. Your tour begins with a viewing of the ilm “Monument to the Dream” which provides an up close and personal look at how the arch was built. Following the ilm, continue on to the tram which will take you 18
to the top of the Arch. Following the tram ride, there will be free time on the park grounds before returning to the ship. Please note: the tram is not handicapped accessible
ST. LOUIS CITY TOUR
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neighborhoods of Soulard and Lafayette Square and a driving tour of Forest Park. Also enjoy a Stables Only tour at Anheuser Busch InBev Brewery if available. See the stables of the world-famous Clydesdale horses and sample free products in the hospitality room.
Narrated tour will include downtown St. Louis and the riverfront, Citygarden, the historic
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