THE ONLY RIVER BOAT CRUISING TO NASHVILLE! Rytms of te DeepSout NEW ORLEANS TO MEMPHIS & NASHVILLE 26 OCTOBER 9 NOVEMBER 2016 EXCLUSIVE CRUISECO CHARTER Louisiane A LUXURY RIVER CRUISE ALONG THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI 14 NIGHT BESPOKE RIVER CRUISE AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FROM CRUISECO
MISSOURI Oio River Paduca Cape Girardeau Nasville ARKANSAS LOUISIANA Mississippi River Vicksburg Natcez Dover Mempis MISSISSIPPI KENTUCKY Cumberland River TENNESSEE Oak Alley New Orleans Gulf of Mexico Artist impression Dear Discerning Traveller, A boutique riverboat tat evokes all of te carm, passion and mystique of Louisiana, Louisiane is set to offer America s first premium river cruise experience wen it sets sail along te Mississippi, Oio, Tennessee, Cumberland and Red Rivers in August 2016. So wen Cruiseco decided to offer a unique river boat journey capturing America s true eartland tere was no oter coice to make. Tere are just 75 staterooms and suites available on tis unique oliday. Be sure to visit your Cruiseco Travel Agent soon to reserve yours. We look forward to seeing you on board. Wit warmest best wises, Te Cruiseco Management Team 2
Oio River Signatures WHAT SETS LOUISIANE APART America s only premium river cruise experience Complimentary custom-curated sore excursions in every port of call Boutique cruise experience wit only 75 staterooms and suites L Occitane en Provence bat amenities Complimentary free-flowing ouse wines, ouse select beers, ouse-brand spirits, artisanal coffees, teas, soft drinks and purified water trougout your voyage Complimentary 24-our room service* Complimentary Wi-Fi** Plus spa-quality batrobes, slippers and pillow menu in every stateroom and suite Sail unique waterways not accessible by larger vessels Inspiring on-board enricment programs and talks by noted istorians Te finest cuisine on America s rivers featuring Soutern and Continental menus created by award-winning Cef de Cuisine Regina Carboneau Savor a relaxed atmospere in Te Veranda, Louisiane s complimentary alternative casual dining venue Casual but sopisticated onboard ambiance wit a distinctive Frenc flair Unparalleled on-board entertainment celebrating te best of America Port carges and gratuities to te crew, local guides and drivers are included. *Limited menu **Were available Voyage Higligts: Overnigt port stay in Mempis wit private after-ours visit to Graceland Music performances in New Orleans, Mempis and Nasville, ome of jazz, te blues, rock & roll and country western Spectacular scenery along te Cumberland and Oio Rivers Special reception at fabled Dunleit, one of te grandest plantation manor ouses in te USA Graceland Dunleit Musician 3
Oak Alley Plantation as been called te Grande Dame of te Great River Road. New Orleans Oak Alley Plantation St Louis New Orleans to Mempis & Nasville 26 October - 9 November 2016 26 October, New Orleans, Louisiana, Embark Louisiane (R, D) Tis evening set sail wit a special drinks party on deck as te luxurious Louisiane cruises past te Frenc Quarter. 27 October, Oak Alley, Louisiana (B, L, D) Located on te Mississippi River between te istoric cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Oak Alley Plantation as been called te Grande Dame of te Great River Road. A quarter-mile canopy of giant live oak trees forms an impressive avenue tat leads to tis classic Greekrevival style antebellum ome. Tis imposing mansion as been restored to its 19t century glory, a noble tribute to tose wo left an indelible mark on tis ric River Region. 28 October, Cruising on te migty Mississippi (B, L, D) After a few action packed days and evenings, today is a relaxing day at sea on te Mississippi River, wit time to sleep in, enjoy breakfast on deck, watc te passing scenery, catc up wit a new book or attend te cooking demonstration by our Executive Cef, famed Soutern cooking autority Regina Carboneau. Later today, enjoy a drinks party on te front deck wit Texas Bulls Eye Bloody Mary s following by dinner in te Orleans Room and late nigt entertainment in te Observation Bar. 29 October, Natcez, Mississippi (B, L, D) Sitting ig on te bluff above te migty Mississippi River rests Natcez, a city 300 years in te making. At first glance, Natcez appears to be frozen in time, wit perfectly preserved omes and buildings tat remind us of days gone by. In fact, over 1,000 of its istoric structures are listed in te National Register of Historic Places. Upon closer inspection, discover tat Natcez, wile indeed a reflection of te past, is also alive in te present filled wit arts, music, culture, events, commerce and natural beauty. A special treat awaits Cruiseco guests today, an afternoon reception at one of te grandest plantation omes in te country, Dunleit, a igligt of te entire voyage for many. 30 October, Vicksburg, Mississippi (B, L, D) In Vicksburg, experience Soutern ospitality in its most autentic form. It s a city bursting at te seams wit istory at some of its most poignant turns, art at its most creative angles, food at its finest flavors, and outdoor adventure at its most trilling. Wit sweeping views of te Mississippi River, Vicksburg perfectly blends Soutern culture and eritage along wit allowed stories of one of te most epic Civil War battles. Naturally, an in-dept tour of te battlefield is included. 31 October, Cruising on te migty Mississippi (B, L, D) Enjoy te warmt of te Mississippi River sun wile lounging on deck, catcing up wit a new book or lunc al fresco wit newly found friends. Tis afternoon te most acclaimed istorian in Mempis, Jimmy Ogle is lecturing about tis great city. Tonigt migt be an ideal nigt for a casual dinner on deck, rotisserie cicken wit fres corn on te cob and Louisiane s justly famed bread pudding. Graceland will stay open afterours just for Cruiseco wit special tours of te ome and gardens. 1 November, Mempis, Tennessee, overnigt stay (B, L, D) Excitement resonates as Louisiane reaces America s tird-largest inland port, famous for blues, barbeque, and Elvis Presley's Graceland. Lesstouted attractions, suc as te Pink Palace and Mud Island s River Walk, replicating 1,000 miles of Mississippi River istory and geograpy along an intriguing six-block stroll, are just as intriguing. Te Mempis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge creates a dramatic backdrop for it all. Louisiane docks at te end of famed Beale St., birtplace of te Blues meaning guests are a sort walk from tis great entertainment district. Nicer still, Cruiseco ave arranged for te riverboat to stay overnigt in tis great city, allowing guests even more time to enjoy it. Tonigt is a rare and special treat: Graceland will stay open after-ours just for Cruiseco wit special tours of te ome and gardens. 2 November, Mempis, Tennessee (B, L, D) Guests ave all morning to furter explore Mempis and a must see is te moving National Civil Rigts Museum, built at te otel were Martin Luter King was assassinated. A appier sigt can be found tis morning at te elegant Peabody Hotel were eac morning, ducks marc single file troug te Grand Lobby to jump in te fountain in te center of te Lobby, a setting so istoric tat Tennessee Williams once remarked tat te Mississippi River began in te lobby of te Peabody Hotel. 4
Cumberland River Spend all day steaming along te extraordinarily beautiful Cumberland River, troug narrow canyons wit lus foliage. 3 November, Cape Girardeau, Missouri (B, L, D) In 1773, Frenc soldier Jean Baptiste de Giradot establised a trading post in wat is now known as Cape Giradeau. After te Seven Years War, settlement of te city began in earnest in 1793. Sared by Spain, local Indian tribes and American settlers, Cape Giradeau was finally incorporated as an official town in 1808. Site of te Battle of Cape Giradeau in 1863, tis istoric site was a vital port for traders traversing te Mississippi River. Tours of Cape Giradeau include visits to many captivating landmarks including te Mississippi River Tales Mural, Riverfront Park and te Confederate War Memorial. 4 November, Cruising along te Mississippi into te Oio River (B, L, D) Sit back and enjoy te beautiful scenery as Louisiane makes er way from Missouri and into Kentucky. Seeing te colorful sigts tat make up te banks of te Mississippi River will be a igligt of tis journey. Notice te colour of te river cange today as tis luxurious riverboat moves from te Mississippi River into te Oio River tis evening. 5 November, Paduca, Kentucky (B, L, D) Visitors from across te globe marvel at te artistry of Te National Quilt Museum's collection of quilts and exibits. Enjoy old- fasioned clip-clopping orsesoes wile leisurely riding along te Oio River on a orse-drawn carriage ride. Paduca is a lovely old town were James Audubon did many of is famed bird paintings and inevitably, muc of te town turns out to see te fancy riverboat arrive as Mark Twain once put it. At te end of te day, te aromas of Paduca s eclectic culinary options will leave guests longing to return to tis picturesque river town. 6 November, Dover, Tennessee (B, L, D) As te sip nears te tranquil town of Dover, Tennessee, deligt in te wonder of Kentucky Lake, te largest world s largest manmade lake. Venture inland to experience te Land Between Te Lakes. Wit over 170,000 acres, te Land Between te Lakes is a place of beauty, istory, and adventure. Tis esteemed nature park as a wide variety of recreational opportunities for guests to enjoy. 7 November, Cruising along Cumberland River (B, L, D) Saving te best for last, spend all day steaming along te extraordinarily beautiful Cumberland River, troug narrow canyons wit lus foliage. Many travellers believe tis stretc of te Cumberland River to be among te prettiest in Nort America. Tonigt enjoy a very special Farewell dinner and in anticipation of arrival in Nasville, an evening filled wit country-western music. 8 November, Nasville, Tennessee (B, L, D) Arrive in Nasville Music City, USA tis morning. After breakfast enjoy a sigtseeing tour of tis vibrant city tat will visit te Grand Ole Opry, Music Row and te Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Oter popular attractions include Te Partenon, te only full-scale reproduction of te famous Greek temple in te world, and te Jack Daniel Distillery. Tonigt s final dinner will be followed by a performance in a country western club in Music Row. 9 November, Nasville, Tennessee (B) Our luxurious river cruise troug America s eartland as come to an end.disembark te sip tis morning and transfer to te Nasville airport. B: Breakfast, R: Refresments, L: Lunc, D: Dinner Cruise Fares Category Per person, twin sare Sole occupancy Superior Stateroom 4,660 9,320 Deluxe Stateroom 5,135 10,270 Frenc Balcony Stateroom 6,715 13,430 Promenade Stateroom 7,270 14,540 Veranda Stateroom 7,510 15,020 Panorama Stateroom 8,300 16,595 Ricelieu Suite 9,090 18,175 Pre Cruise Package - 25 October 2016 1 nigt accommodation at Hotel Monteleone, incl. breakfast, sigtseeing tour of New Orleans, and transfer to Louisiane Twin 160 pp Single 300 5
Staterooms & Suites After exilarating days asore, escape to your own private retreat aboard te Louisiane. Bedding wit luxury linens and duvets, premium mattresses, and your coice of pillows will assure a rejuvenating rest. All staterooms and suites offer individual climate control, makeup mirror, plus towels, L'Occitane en Provence bat amenities, spa quality robes and slippers, in-room safe, 24-our room service and generous storage space. RICHELIEU SUITE (2) Camplain Deck Tese ricly furnised suites offer panoramic window views, and a windowed door tat opens to a spacious promenade wit its own seating area. Tese suites feature a double armoire wit built-in drawer storage, a cest of drawers, desk and a four-poster queensized bed. Guests will enjoy evening canapés, complimentary laundry service, roundtrip airport transfers by private car in embarkation and disembarkation ports, and fres fruit and flowers upon arrival. As a Ricelieu Suite guest, you will also enjoy included Curator s Collection sore excursions trougout your voyage. PANORAMA STATEROOM (4) Marquette Deck Tese oversized staterooms, nearly 30 percent larger tan te Veranda Staterooms, feature panoramic windows and a four-poster queen-sized bed. Eac offers a double armoire wit built-in drawer storage, desk and cair. Guests will enjoy evening canapés, complimentary laundry service, and fres fruit and flowers upon arrival. VERANDA STATEROOM** (22) Marquette & Joliet Decks Tese elegant staterooms offer panoramic window views, a private veranda wit seating area, double armoire wit built-in drawer storage, a cest of drawers, desk and cair. PROMENADE STATEROOM** (14) Joliet & Camplain Decks Tese stylis staterooms feature windows and a windowed door tat opens to an expansive promenade, eac wit its own seating area. Eac offers a double armoire wit built-in drawers, desk and cair. FRENCH BALCONY STATEROOM** (13) Marquette Deck Tese luxurious staterooms are gracefully furnised and include a Frenc Balcony to absorb te evercanging landscape. Eac offers a double armoire wit built-in drawer storage, desk and cair. DELUXE INTERIOR STATEROOM** (17) Marquette, Joliet & Camplain Decks Tastefully appointed wit a large mirror, double armoire, desk and cair. SUPERIOR INTERIOR STATEROOM** (3) Marquette, Joliet & Camplain Decks Artfully appointed wit a large mirror, double armoire, desk and cair. ** Tese staterooms feature two standard-sized twin beds tat convert to one queen-sized bed. Note: Cabins vary in configuration. To be used as a guide only. Deck Plans CHAMPLAIN DECK JOLIET DECK MARQUETTE DECK LA SALLE DECK GALLEY PASS ELEV. BAR ROYALE THE ORLEANS ROOM CREW GREAT RIVER ROOM LIBRARY OFFICE 202 PASS ELEV. 206 204 201 208 210 203 212 205 207 214 211 209 216 213 215 218 219 217 220 226 224 221 228 225 223 230 227 229 232 231 234 233 LA SALLE DECK MARQUETTE DECK FRENCH QUARTER LOUNGE PASS 304 302 ELEV. 306 301 303 308 307 305 312 310 309 314 316 311 318 313 315 320 319 317 322 324 321 SALON 332 328 330 325 323 BRIDGE 402 401 PASS ELEV. 404 403 406 405 408 407 410 409 412 411 414 413 THE VERANDA JOLIET DECK Handicap Accessible CHAMPLAIN DECK 6
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If your booking is made witin 120 days before sailing, full payment will be due immediately. Fares Te fares quoted in tis brocure are sown in Britis Pounds and are based on a twin saring basis and include accommodations, included sore excursion program, onboard meals and entertainment, and complimentary beverages as specified. All rates are subject to cange wit or witout notice. Your oliday is purcased in United States Dollars, significant fluctuations between te value of USD and te Britis Pounds migt require re-costing wit or witout notice. Wat s NOT included in your oliday price Airfares, passport and visa fees, insurances of all kinds, optional premium sore excursions, meals asore, fuel surcarges, laundry (unless oterwise noted), pone calls, beverages not listed in te inclusions, and items of a personal nature are not included in te oliday costs advertised in tis brocure. 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Booking canges A fee of 25 per person will be carged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after te booking is confirmed unless te cange increases te value of te booking. Cancellations and cancellation fees Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to your Cruiseco Travel Agent. Te following scale of carges (includes GST) will apply wen notice of cancellation is given prior to sailing: Days before sailing Cancellation carge 120 days or more prior to departure Loss of deposit 60-119 days 50% of total oliday cost 30-59 days 75% of total oliday cost 29 days to day of departure or no sow 100% of total oliday cost Oter conditions It is your responsibility to ensure you ave read all of te Booking Conditions and to provide valid travel documents. Be sure to ask your Travel Agent for advice concerning passport and visa requirements. 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