10 Days, featuring: Chicago–st. Louis

The Lower Mississippi is rich with charm, history and hospitality. Explore historic estates and visit notable Civil War sites. Sample the bustling French-flavored port cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Sway to the tempos of Dixieland jazz, gospel and blues. Savor gourmet Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as traditional Southern fare. Join us, and see why local Cajuns say, “Laissez les bons temps rouler” (Let the good times roll).

Get ready for non-stop memorable moments on a roundtrip cruise from The Big Easy aboard Norwegian Escape. Explore the mysteries of the cenotes and sacred underground river as you take time to relax and purify with a Mayan spiritual cleanse in Cozumel. Paradise awaits on Harvest Caye, the premier resort-style destination off the coast of Belize, where you can experience the full VIP treatment in your luxurious beachside cabana.

Explore the Oak Alley Plantation near New Orleans for a unique and historical experience. Travel back in time on this Oak Valley Plantation tour to visit the grounds of this famous 19th century plantation.

10 Days, featuring: New Orleans

Step back in time as you explore Louisiana, from its grand sugar plantations and Civil War history to life during the early 19th century. Admire historic estates that exude southern charm and honor the memory of the fallen soldiers at the Vicksburg National Military Park. Learn about the Civil Rights Movement and the final days of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and marvel at the rich architectural gems of St. Louis as you sail the legendary Mississippi River.

10 Days, featuring: New Orleans

Discover Darrow, the gateway to the grand homes of the Lower Mississippi, and explore the fascinating towns along the banks of the Mississippi that preserve the memory of the American South’s early history. Learn about Natchez’s French and Acadian heritage and pay your respects at the Vicksburg battlefield. Savor delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as Memphis’s famous barbecue, as you celebrate musical legends in the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll.

Experience one of New Orleans's quaint residential neighborhood filled with celebrity homes, film sites, and architectural splendor.

Shake, rattle and roll your way through the big hearted, musically influenced southern cities of America. Starting off in the country music Mecca of Nashville, you'll toe tap your way towards Memphis, paying homage to the King at Graceland before heading on to the life and soul of the party, New Orleans. Creole cooking, voodoo mysteries and alligator filled swamps all await you here, not to mention NOLA's ability to turn every single day into a life loving celebration. Sunny smiles, massive barbecues and musical legends will all ensure you leave The South with a very full heart.

Get ready for non-stop memorable moments on a roundtrip cruise from The Big Easy aboard Norwegian Escape. Explore the mysteries of the cenotes and sacred underground river as you take time to relax and purify with a Mayan spiritual cleanse in Cozumel. Paradise awaits on Harvest Caye, the premier resort-style destination off the coast of Belize, where you can experience the full VIP treatment in your luxurious beachside cabana.

Discover Darrow, the gateway to the grand homes of the Lower Mississippi, and explore the fascinating towns along the banks of the Mississippi that preserve the memory of the American South’s early history. Learn about Natchez’s French and Acadian heritage and pay your respects at the Vicksburg battlefield. Savor delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as Memphis’s famous barbecue, as you celebrate musical legends in the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll.

Come face-to-face with Louisiana wildlife on this unique swamp day- tour. It will take you through one of the few remaining preserved wetlands in the state.

New Orleans is the city that gave birth to the coolest genre in music, jazz. Learn the origins and culture of jazz before making your way to the 19th century neighborhood that boasts the best music and bars in town. There's nothing quite like a night out in "The Big Easy."

We set out from the bright lights of Miami towards New Orleans, where the Mardi Gras good times flow. Step back in time to explore the haunting Mayan ruins of the Yucatán and plunge into amazing cenotes, then bask in exquisite tropical tranquillity and stunning scenery in Charlotte Amalie and Jost van Dyke. Indulge in the chic glamour of Gustavia and embrace the rich blend of architecture, history and Caribbean flair of Puerto Rico's vibrant capital.

Sail away from San Juan for seven days of pure island enchantment, where each port beckons with promise and charm. Start in Road Town, Tortola, where lush hills and secret coves await - dive into crystal waters where you might see a gentle sea turtle or journey inland to the mystical Baths, where giant granite boulders create hidden grottos.