Mississippi River cruises have surged in popularity in recent decades, especially among travelers looking to enjoy guided tours of historical cities and towns across the American Midwest and South.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A reminder from Tipton County fire officials to wear a life vest on the water after a kayaker was rescued from the Mississippi River near the Duvall Landing over the weekend.

American Cruise Lines is launching three new itineraries on the Mississippi River and its tributaries. The new cruises include a nine-day Arkansas River cruise between Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Memphis, ...

Port stops include visits to the birthplace of the blues including Memphis and Greenville, the chance to step into American Civil War history in Vicksburg, and the opportunity to explore the Urban ...

In February 2026, Viking announced that bookings are now open for new 2027 Mississippi and Ohio River itineraries, including 8 to 22-day culturally focused cruises such as Bayous, Blues & Bluegrass ...

A boat engine exploded in western Wisconsin over the weekend, ejecting all 11 passengers into the Mississippi River. Eight passengers received medical treatment at a local hospital. There were no ...

PRESCOTT, Wis. (WKBT) -- Officials with the Wisconsin DNR are investigating a boat engine explosion that led to 11 people in the water Saturday. According to a DNR release Monday, the incident ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Changes are coming to the Greenbelt on Mud Island. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Memphis are partnering together for the Greenbelt Landing Project, located on the ...

Louisville is seeing renewed interest from the river cruise industry, giving travelers a new way to experience the city — ...

Mayor-President Sid Edwards and American Cruise Lines President and Chief Executive Officer Charles B. Robertson announced a ...

A married father of four and his pup were killed when the boat he was fishing on turned over on the Mississippi River in Minnesota last week, authorities said. Tyler Tasche, 28, was looking to reel in ...