Mississippi Riverboat Gambling Cruises

Three gambling paddlewheelers - the President in Davenport, the Diamond Lady in Bettendorf and the Casino Belle in Dubuque - made their maiden cruises this month on the Mississippi River.

Three gambling paddlewheelers - the President in Davenport, the Diamond Lady in Bettendorf and the Casino Belle in Dubuque - made their maiden cruises this month on the Mississippi River.

Mississippi Riverboat Tours & Cruises

From the time you board the Betsy Ann Riverboat until the time you step back onshore, we promise you an experience that creates memories to last a lifetime. Come aboard, close your eyes, and let your mind water as you listen to the paddle slapping the water in perfect time. There is no better way to enjoy the beautiful scenery and waters of historic Biloxi Bay than on a true old-fashioned paddlewheel boat.

LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISES LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Cruise down the Mississippi Delta on the river’s most authentic paddlewheelers. The history of casino cruises and riverboat casinos in the United States goes back to the beginning of the 19th century when the Mississippi River was a major trade center for farmers and merchants. Gambling in riverboats provide unique gambling option to many gamblers. The tables are good and the stakes are high. Also, there are tables available to lower limit players. If you think this type of activity is too much for you, you may try some of Mississippi belle casino daily cruises. They offer variety of options that suits every lifestyle.

Whether young or old, you imagine a bygone era – a period when paddlewheelers were the modern marvel of their time – the days of Mark Twain. Come learn the history of the Betsy Ann, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Barrier Islands, and more. Come enjoy the peacefulness of just being on the water. See lots of playful dolphins and watch the brown pelican flying in formation just inches above the water or diving from the air to catch a fish. You can even come up in the pilot house with the captain, steer the boat, and get your picture taken with the huge wheel.

Explore America's true historic treasures on a cruise of the Mississippi River and its tributaries. This 2,320-mile waterway flows through 10 states, from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Its name comes from the Ojibwe word Misi-ziibi, meaning 'Great River.'

The Mississippi led explorers to new lands, and it served as an important lifeline for the transport of people and goods to the towns that rapidly grew along its banks. Centers of commerce and culture flourished along its main route and tributaries. Cities like St. Louis, Memphis, Vicksburg and New Orleans owe their existence to the Mississippi.

Mississippi Riverboat Casino Cruises

Step back to a time when life moved a little slower and riverboats slowly churned the waters. See Civil War battlefields, restored plantations, rolling farmland and picturesque riverfront towns filled with Victorian-era architecture. The region has a rich musical legacy as the birthplace of the blues, jazz and country music. It's been celebrated in literature, too, most notably by Mark Twain, who grew up in the port town of Hannibal, MO.

Mississippi Riverboat Gambling Cruises

Sailings might spend time on the mighty Mississippi in addition to other waterways, like the Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois and Cumberland Rivers. Cruises are particularly good values, because your stateroom and onboard meals are included in a single rate that you pay upfront.

• AQSC: Save up to $2,000 per couple off 2021 cruises, plus receive $140 per couple in free onboard credit. Save up to $6,300 per couple in higher cabin categories on select departures. Expires December 31.Click here.
• ACL: Save up to $2,000 per couple off select cruises. Click here.
• Viking: Fly from $399 per person from select gateways, plus save up to $1,000 per couple off Mississippi River cruises in certain cabin categories. Expires December 31.Click here.