American Melody Cruise Review - Mississippi River Fall Foliage Cruise - American Cruise Lines
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The creator documents a Mississippi River cruise aboard the American Melody, the newest ship from American Cruise Lines. The journey begins in Alton, Illinois, following a recommended pre-cruise stay at the Four Seasons in Saint Louis. The itinerary travels north through various historic river towns, including Hannibal, Missouri, and Fort Madison, Iowa. The creator highlights several interests throughout the trip, specifically focusing on railroad history, visiting a preserved Santa Fe caboose, and observing the mechanics of river locks and dams. As the ship moves further north toward Winona and Red Wing, Minnesota, the scenery transitions from green landscapes to vibrant fall foliage. Notable excursions include a bald eagle spotting boat tour in Winona and exploring the replica fort in Fort Madison. The creator concludes that the cruise offered beautiful views of the Mississippi River and concludes by noting the exceptional attitude of the ship's crew.
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i was cruising for free this time as a guest of american cruise lines they brought me on board to shoot photos and videos of american melody their newest ship
the weather sure has been great since then
this really was one of my favorite parts of the entire experience i had on american melody just sitting out on the deck enjoying the views of the mississippi
it was a really unique cruising experience and absolutely worth the 25 dollars i paid for the boat tour
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