6/14/21

Cruises are open. Are you ready?

Yesterday, we were so excited to see a paddlewheel steamboat passing by our marina! We grabbed our phone in a hurry and ran out to take pictures. This Southern Belle was going fast!
photo courtesy of www.cruisemapper.com

American Countess plying the Tennessee River



After doing some research on the internet, we learned this is the American Countess.  American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) had refitted it from an old casino boat to create a brand new ship that debuted in March this year. You can read the details here.

Per the ship's itinerary, it left Memphis on Jun 8 for a 7-day cruise to Chattanooga, TN with stops at New Madrid (Missouri), Paducah (Kentucky), Savannah (Tennessee), Florence (Alabama), and Decatur (Alabama).  Last evening, it did an overnight cruise back to Memphis. No wonder it was flying last night, taking advantage of the calm river on this beautiful summer day.


We are not fond of the strong currents or commercial traffic on the Mississippi River, so we have not attempted to cruise on it. But, we love the history and stories of the river and towns that lined it. Perhaps we'll take a cruise on one of AQSC''s ships, from Memphis to New Orleans, one of these days. 

Would you go on an American river cruise? 


29 comments:

  1. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJune 14, 2021 at 2:49 PM

    beautiful views there on the Tennessee river

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    1. mvmaithaiJune 14, 2021 at 7:38 PM

      Hi Carol,
      TN River is really pretty, wide and deep. Very easy to navigate and lots of wildlife and beautiful rocky mountains.

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  2. Fun60June 14, 2021 at 4:40 PM

    I think I would really enjoy one of those river cruises but not yet. Until the pandemic is under control I won't be going on any cruises.

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    1. mvmaithaiJune 14, 2021 at 7:39 PM

      I don't blame you. I too would wait it out, until next year, to travel.

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  3. Photo CacheJune 14, 2021 at 7:23 PM

    I am ready to cruise to be honest, but I'll wait a few more months to do that. You know I've been dying to try these cruises but they are just beyond my price range.

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    1. mvmaithaiJune 14, 2021 at 7:41 PM

      I probably won't do a cruise any time soon, unless I find a real good deal :-)

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  4. Tina DyerJune 14, 2021 at 9:19 PM

    Oooooo! Memphis to New Orleans sounds like FUN!

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    1. mvmaithaiJune 14, 2021 at 9:54 PM

      Thanks for reading Tina!
      Yes, Memphis to NOLA would be so much fun!

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  5. Yogi♪♪♪June 15, 2021 at 4:19 PM

    I'd love to go on a river cruise. Either here in the States or in Europe.
    I had a friend who paddled a kayak the length of the Mississippi River from its headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico a couple years ago. He said navigating the river with currents, and big barge trains, was a challenge.

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    1. mvmaithaiJune 15, 2021 at 9:04 PM

      We would love to go on a river cruise in Europe or do the one From Memphis to NOLA.

      You friend sure is adventurous! Navigating the Mississippi is no easy feat, let alone on a kayak! Wonder how long it took him to do the whole length?

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  6. carol l mckennaJune 16, 2021 at 1:37 PM

    How wonderful ~ boating activity ~ I enjoyed riding on the paddle boats ~ Xo

    Live in the moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  7. SandeeJune 16, 2021 at 4:14 PM

    What a fun cruise that would be. We love boats and have two that we love to cruise in. Water and boats are a wonderful combination.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  8. EloJune 17, 2021 at 9:37 AM

    Very nice photos of the river and sunset!
    I am not very fond of cruises as I am more like forest person :) but it is always good to see your new posts!

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    1. mvmaithaiJune 17, 2021 at 2:36 PM

      So nice to hear from you Elo! We have mountains over here too. With lots of waterfalls. You, John and the kids will like it. Coming back to visit any time soon?

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  9. JimJune 18, 2021 at 8:32 AM

    Great shots.

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  10. Light and VoicesJune 18, 2021 at 11:15 AM

    Greetings and Salutations! I like how you did research on the photographs you took like name of ship, where it was going and the map was priceless! Thank you. I would not go take a cruise right now for safety reasons.

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    1. mvmaithaiJune 18, 2021 at 5:23 PM

      Thank you for visiting. I'm always curious (thank goodness for internet!) and like to visualize the locations on a map. Glad you find it helpful.

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  11. MarthaJune 18, 2021 at 12:58 PM

    Beautiful shots!

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  12. Spare Parts and PicsJune 18, 2021 at 1:06 PM

    Yes, that sounds like fun! I'm still a little cautious about tight, crowded places like cruise boats, but even so...

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    1. mvmaithaiJune 18, 2021 at 5:26 PM

      I've always been intrigued with the European river cruise. Just didn't the cruise ships are starting to do it here.

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  13. NCSueJune 18, 2021 at 3:39 PM

    I'm afraid that sounds a bit scary to me to be on a cruise just now, but I'm glad you feel ready to take it on! Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2021/06/a-visit-to-garden.html

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  14. Shiju SugunanJune 19, 2021 at 4:51 AM

    These images are awesome!

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  15. AnonymousJune 22, 2021 at 10:24 PM

    You have a picturesque view of the river.

    Suet

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    1. mvmaithaiJune 23, 2021 at 9:31 AM

      Sue,
      Thanks! You guys have to come visit again. Lots of wildlife on the river too!

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  16. Veronica LeeJuly 4, 2021 at 11:38 AM

    I love river cruises but I am not about to hop into a boat yet - not until the pandemic is officially declared over!

    Love the fabulous photos!

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  17. betty-NZJuly 4, 2021 at 9:59 PM

    River cruises sound like such a lot of fun :)

    Your link this week at 'My Corner of the World' is appreciated!

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