French America Line Louisiane Brochure 2016

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DELUXE VOYAGES THROUGH AMERICA’S WATERWAYS

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2016 INAUGURAL SEASON Deep South™ | Mississippi Headwaters™ | River Crossroads™ | Gulf Waterways™ | Wilderness Rivers™

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I N T I M AT E , E X C L U S I V E A N D E L E G A N T We are delighted to have the singular pleasure of introducing America's premium river cruise tour. Sail from the charms of the Mississippi Headwaters along the upper Mississippi to the intoxicating Creole, Cajun, and French tapestry of the Deep South. From the River Crossroads of the Ohio River Valley to the rugged beauty of Tennessee’s Wilderness Rivers region, the Louisiane will sweep you off your feet. She has the soul of a romantic and the enthusiasm of an explorer and is designed to offer unique itineraries such as voyages along the Gulf Waterways.

e Louisiane celebrates the cultural and epicurean

in uences of la belle France mixed with warm Southern hospitality and re ned, unobtrusive service.

e Louisiane represents

the best of all possible worlds and we invite you to experience river cruising in America like never before. Bon voyage !

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O U R S I G N AT U R E S DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

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Our Signatures Life Aboard Fine Dining Casual Dining Entertainment & Enrichment Ashore Complimentary Hotel Spa & Health Itineraries River Crossroads™ Mississippi Headwaters™

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Wilderness Rivers™ Deep South™ Gulf Waterways™ Pre- and Post-Cruise Stays Suites & Staterooms Deck Plans Ports of Call Travel Protection Sailing Schedule General Information

INTEGRITY PRICING PROMISE We believe that the integrity of the company to whom you trust your vacation should be re ected in our fare structure. erefore, we guarantee that we will not lower our prices as the sailing date approaches and that you can book early with utmost con dence that you are receiving the best price available. We do not arti cially in ate our pricing then offer lastminute deals or require payment in full to receive a special discount. Our fares remain the same from the moment they are created until the moment the vessel sails. at is the French America Line promise.

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America's premium river cruise experience

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Sail unique waterways not accessible by larger vessels

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Boutique cruise experience with only 75 suites and staterooms

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Complimentary one-night pre-cruise deluxe hotel stay in your embarkation city with breakfast, porterage and transfers to the Louisiane on sailing day

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Complimentary Traveler Collection™ custom-crafted shore excursions in every port of call

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Complimentary free- owing hand-selected spirits, wines, and beers, in addition to illy® coffees, Dammann Frères® loose-leaf teas, soft drinks, and Natura® sparkling and still water throughout your voyage

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Fine cuisine featuring Southern and Continental menus by award-winning Chef de Cuisine Regina Charboneau

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Open seating at breakfast, lunch and dinner; dine when and with whom you wish

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Casual but sophisticated onboard ambiance with a distinctive French air

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Illuminators™, our onboard history experts, interpret the world around you

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Unparalleled onboard entertainment, celebrating the best of America

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Complimentary bicycles, helmets and local maps

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e only American river cruise line with iPads® in each suite and stateroom, pre-loaded with e-books, shore excursions, daily programs, and menus

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Complimentary 24-hour room service from a select menu

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Complimentary Wi-Fi*

*Itineraries, amenities, services, features and renderings shown in this brochure are subject to change. *Where available.

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L I F E T H E W AY I T W A S M E A N T T O B E AMERICA'S DELUXE RIVER CRUISE TOURS

COMPLIMENTARY FREE-FLOWING HAND-SELECTED WINES

THE LOUISIANE

JOIE DE VIVRE

AN ELEGANT AURA

Life is to be enjoyed. It is a gift of boundless magni cence and the French coined a phrase to describe such a feeling – joie de vivre. For our staff, joie de vivre is both our mission and our muse. To travel America by riverboat is a transformative experience and to do so in the inimitable style of French America Line is a joy beyond imagination.

Fresh from a multi-million dollar refurbishment, the Louisiane was meticulously designed for boutique cruises. From her open decks, watch charming towns slip past as you relax with a mint julep. In e Veranda, our casual bistro, walls of windows embrace the river views. Fine dining is our hallmark and nowhere is this more evident than in e Crescent Room, the glittering stage for acclaimed Chef de Cuisine Regina Charboneau's Southern and Continental creations.

Expect an abundance of small touches that make each day exceptional. Our gesture of complimentary free- owing hand-selected spirits, wines, and beers, in I N T I M AT E , E X C L U S I V E A N D addition to illy® coffees, Dammann Frères® loose-leaf teas, soft drinks, and Natura® sparkling and still water creates a relaxed atmosphere. e casual ambiance onboard is infused with a distinctive French air softened by the warm hospitality of the South. With only 75 suites and staterooms, the Louisiane is small enough to cruise waterways that larger riverboats cannot and intimate enough that our unobtrusive staff will quickly learn your name and preferences.

Travel with those of like mind, for whom an elegant voyage through America is as treasured a gift for them as it is for you.

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EWith L Eunique G Aand Nexclusive T live entertainment,

e Crescent Room transforms into a cabaret each evening while our intimate lounges provide a delightful interlude. en seek solitude in some of the largest suites and staterooms on any river vessel and enter a world designed with comfort in mind.

With indulgent accommodations, what we humbly believe is the nest cuisine on the river, gracious service and a host of complimentary amenities, sailing with French America Line is a singular experience that will stay with you long after your voyage has concluded.

O N B OA R D F E AT U R E S LIFE ABOARD

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Casual but sophisticated onboard ambiance with a distinctive French air

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Complimentary free- owing hand-selected spirits, wines, and beers, in addition to illy® coffees, Dammann Frères® loose-leaf teas, soft drinks, and Natura® sparkling and still water throughout your voyage

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Fine Southern and Continental dining under the guidance of Chef de Cuisine Regina Charboneau, served in e Crescent Room™ beneath glittering chandeliers

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Savor a relaxed atmosphere in e Veranda™, our complimentary alternative casual dining venue

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Open seating at breakfast, lunch and dinner; dine when and with whom you wish

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Complimentary 24-hour room service from a select menu

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Enjoy an apéritif before dinner in the chic Bar Royale™

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Salute the sounds of soft jazz in the French Quarter Lounge™ with a ute of champagne

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Play cards, engage in conversation with new friends, or enjoy a movie in the Great River Lounge™

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Acclaimed live entertainment in

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Illuminators, our onboard cultural and history experts

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Indulge in French-inspired traditional afternoon tea with a selection of petit fours and madeleines

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Unobtrusive, gracious service with a polished staff that learns your name and preferences

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Currents Spa™ featuring indulgent scented oil treatments and a beauty salon for manicures, pedicures and styling

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Spacious suites and staterooms, many with verandas or French balconies

e Crescent Room after dinner

SEE AMERICA IN STYLE *Entertainment, services, amenities and features subject to change.

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F I N E D I N I N G O N A M E R I C A’ S WAT E R WAY S A GRAND EPICUREAN TOUR OF SOUTHERN AND CONTINENTAL CUISINE

A B L E N D O F TA S T E S Voice the enticing words bon appétit before dining aboard the Louisiane and pay homage to the re ned French in uence of our cuisine, which has been liberally swirled with traditional Southern recipes. is pleasing mélange re ects the Parisian sense of delicacy and the enthusiasm of New Orleans. Under the aegis of our Chef de Cuisine Regina Charboneau, herself a blend of Southern and French lineage, each meal becomes a celebration of life, each course a moment of sheer bliss and each bite an unforgettable sensation.

Afternoon tea with a lemon madeleine is the prelude to entering e Crescent Room for epicurean wonders ranging from Chicken with Roasted Squash Stuffing or Classic Escargot to a perfectly-prepared Chateaubriand or Fresh Gulf Shrimp with Cheese Grits. e symphony of indulgence reaches a culinary crescendo with a delicate French Vanilla Bean Soufflé or a decadent slice of Bourbon Pecan Pie. Naturally, dining is open seating, meaning you may dine when you choose with whomever you wish. For those who desire to be sated at any time of day, partake of our complimentary 24-hour room service, a vanishing luxury in today's world.

SAVOR THE FLAVORS

CASUAL ELEGANCE e Crescent Room, our opulent main restaurant, is a plush jewel box inset with sparkling chandeliers and the center stage for each day's culinary stars. A wheeled silver cart glides across the room, offering carved prime rib. Fine linens, gleaming cutlery and Europeaninspired china are the backdrop for white-gloved servers who anticipate every need with remarkable prescience.

BUTTER POACHED LOBSTER TAIL

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P R E PA R E T H E P A L AT E A SAMPLE OF THE JOYS THAT AWAIT

B RE A KFA S T S TA R T E R CAFÉ DU MONDE® BEIGNET Made-to-Order Fried Pastry Using Time-Honored Ingredients Perfected by Café du Monde and Sprinkled with Powdered Sugar ENTRÉE

ATTENTIVE AMERICAN STAFF

ELEGANT DESSERTS

BONJOUR CRÊPE A Light Omelet Crêpe with Locally-Sourced Bacon and Wisconsin Cheddar, Accented with Nutty Swiss Cheese

LUNCHEON S TA R T E R VERANDA FRENCH ONION SOUP Braised Onion in a Rich Black Angus Beef Stock, Topped with Crostini Garnished with a Trio of Brie, Blue and Gruyère Cheeses ENTRÉE

THE CRESCENT ROOM

HERB-CRUSTED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN Juicy and Falling-Off-the-Bone Free-Range Chicken Accompanied by a Cajun Mustard Sauce and Served with Seasoned Pommes Frites

FINALE BUTTERMILK-BOURBON PECAN PIE Flaky Homemade Crust Filled with a Sweetened Buttermilk and Bourbon-Flavored Custard, Studded with Roasted Georgia Pecans

DINNER S TA R T E R OYSTERS WITH LOUISIANA BOWFIN CAVIAR Roasted Fresh Oysters Topped with a Shallot-Scented Beurre Blanc and Fresh Local Caviar ENTRÉE CARVED PRIME RIB OF BLACK ANGUS BEEF Perfectly Prepared and Served Au Jus with Creamed Spinach, Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Farm Carrots FINALE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE À LA LOUISIANE Airy Chocolate Mousse, Glazed with Chocolate and Floating in an Orange-Scented Crème Anglaise

*Items shown above are just a few of the selections from a representative menu. Actual menus may vary.

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CASUAL BIST RO-ST YLE DI NI NG WI T H A VI EW E N T I C I N G A N D F R E S H R E G I O N A L S E L E C T I O N S P R E PA R E D T O O R D E R

REFI NED CASUAL DI NI NG e French know that one's surroundings are as important as one's meal, and in addition to e Crescent Room, we've provided a charming casual venue with cuisine to suit every mood. e Veranda is the very essence of a traditional French Bistro or eclectic sidewalk eatery in New Orleans' French Quarter. Our Chef de Cuisine Regina Charboneau brings home-spun recipes and French culinary training to a stylish room with sweeping panoramic windows that ensure you never miss a moment of your voyage on America's rivers.

MADE TO ORDER DINE IN CASUAL COMFORT

e enticing aroma of made-to-order crêpes is the siren song of e Veranda, with both sweet and savory varieties. Sample an Épinard Omelet Crêpe for breakfast, a Truffled Mozzarella and Tomato Crêpe for lunch, then polish your meal off with a Bananas Foster Crêpe. From the rotisserie, you will be tempted by herb-crusted chicken so juicy and perfectly cooked that it falls off the bone. Of course, illy® coffees, Dammann Frères® loose-leaf teas, hot chocolate, lemonade, juices and soft drinks are available throughout the day.

A BOUNTIF UL SELECTION While rotisserie meats and an assortment of crêpes are e Veranda's signatures, the extensive menu will please your palate in so many other delightful ways. Choose to begin the day with warm made-to-order Café du Monde® Beignets created using the timehonored ingredients perfected by New Orleans’ legendary Café du Monde accompanied by their special blend of café au lait. Salade Niçoise or a Gulf Shrimp Po'boy entice the senses for lunch. For dinner, selections such as tender Filet Mignon, Oven-Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce, Veranda French Onion Soup, and Strawberry Cheesecake Crêpes are on the bill of fare. It's no wonder that relaxed dining with panache is e Veranda's forte.

THE VERANDA

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REGINA CHARBONEAU CHEF DE CUISINE

A renowned chef and author, Regina Charboneau studied in Paris before opening celebrated restaurants to worldwide acclaim. She now brings her boundless creativity and stunning flavor pairings to French America Line to craft cuisine unmatched on America's inland waterways.

A resident of Natchez, one of our most charming antebellum destinations, she got her start in San Francisco where she launched Regina's at the Regis and later the award-winning Biscuits & Blues nightclub.

HERB-CRUSTED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

REGINA CHARBONEAU

She returned to Natchez in 2001 and opened the Twin Oaks Bed and Breakfast in a historic antebellum home dating to 1832, where she teaches cooking classes as well as serves as a warm, ebullient host. Her latest venture is King's Tavern in Natchez, specializing in fresh farm-to-table selections. Under her deft touch, the dining experience on the Louisiane is elevated to an apogee of gastronomic pleasure.

MADE-TO-ORDER CRĂŠPES

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E N R I C H E D A N D E N T E R TA I N E D LIVE MUSIC, STIMULATING LECTURES AND NOTED HISTORIANS

T H E S O U N D S O F A N AT I O N e rivers of America ow through a medley of sounds from the energizing jazz of New Orleans and electric zydeco of Southwest Louisiana to the rollicking blues of Memphis and the down-home bluegrass of Tennessee. Rock and roll takes on a dierent tone depending on its origins, while the soothing melodies of big band blend with today's contemporary hits throughout America's cities and towns. is vast tapestry is more than the heartbeat of a country. It is the soul of a nation.

Raise a craft beer or glass of Merlot to a jazz ensemble in the French Quarter Lounge, or nd an acoustic guitarist playing a soft rock hit from the 1970s. With our special touch of unique and exclusive live entertainment, e Crescent Room is transformed each evening from an elegant dining venue to a stylish cabaret where talented performers hold court. Tap your toes to traditional big band numbers, standards from the great American songbook or even contemporary hits performed in the classic style of the 1950s.

FRENCH QUARTER LOUNGE

E N T E R TA I N M E N T M E E T S C U LT U R E e lands through which we travel also have stories to tell, and we’ve gathered a lineup of best-selling authors, noted historians, esteemed professors, and local characters to hold talks on a variety of cultural, historical and political subjects. You might discover how the Civil War in uenced the electorate for generations or why most of what is considered American comfort food traces its roots to the staples of European immigrants of the 19th and 20th centuries.

French America Line embraces all the music and culture that represents the best of traditional story-telling and modern songwriters to create a sometimes eclectic, but always entertaining, experience as the Louisiane sails the inland waterways.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY

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I L L U M I N AT O R S ™ BECOME ENLIGHTENED When you sail America with French America Line, something remarkable happens as a world of rich history and gracious traditions reveals itself. America is a land with remarkable depth, and we're dedicated to taking you to both big cities and small towns. But travel is about more than just going places. We believe that travel is about experiencing the history, cuisine and culture of each destination in a way that expands the mind and lifts the spirit.

ILLUMINATOR

at's why on each voyage we feature a noted Illuminator, available to satisfy your every curiosity and lead talks about broad, esoteric and fascinating subjects, ranging from the military rami cations of the Battle of Vicksburg to the roots of the Creole people. Discover the world of 19th century steamboats and the socio-economic implications of changes in agriculture on the Mississippi River Delta. Learn how the blues developed and delve into the history of classic American cocktails. Understand the nuances of barbecue styles and the Native American history of the Upper Midwest. From the arc of the legendary jazz greats to the religious underpinnings of Mardi Gras, our Illuminators will enrich and enlighten.

Each of our Illuminators is carefully chosen based on the region in which the Louisiane is sailing and the speci c ports of call. For our guests, travel is a chance for edi cation as well as relaxation. Let our Illuminators light the path to deeper understanding.

CREATE MEMORIES WITH NEW FRIENDS *Actual performers, music and entertainment are subject to change.

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THE ESSENCE OF AMERICA COMPLIMENTARY SHORE EXCURSIONS AND OUR CURATOR COLLECTION

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EMBRACE YOUR SENSES America's spirit is as broad as the blue sky, as vast as the rolling hills and as restless as the ribbons of its mighty rivers. e Illuminator, our onboard historian, will interpret the social and cultural core of each region as the Louisiane sails into the heart of this great country to places that are a gentle reminder of times past and a look into visions of the future. A refreshing pitcher of lemonade sits next to a porch swing on a bright warm day. A docent answers questions about the works of art hanging in an acclaimed gallery. e fresh perfumed fragrance of magnolias or the crisp smoky scent of a replace is carried in the breeze. is is the America you've always wanted to see.

T H E T R AV E L E R C O L L E C T I O N ™ With our complimentary Traveler Collection shore excursions in each port of call, you won’t miss a moment of pleasure, since each tour includes a personal Vox® listening device to easily hear the narration. Gaze up at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, savor the view of Pittsburgh from Mount Washington and walk along Beale Street in Memphis to the sounds of blues and jazz. New Orleans’ French Quarter coyly divulges her charms while Pensacola’s National Naval Aviation Museum reveals the courage of those who dared the wild blue yonder. You can also explore independently in each port of call with complimentary bicycles, helmets and maps of local attractions.

EXPLORE AMERICA

T H E C U R AT O R C O L L E C T I O N ™ For guests who want an exclusive, in-depth look at a destination, our Curator Collection of tours, available for an additional charge, delve further behind the scenes to provide privileged and unforgettable experiences. Take a comprehensive tour of Graceland on the other side of the ropes and celebrate the legacy of Elvis Presley. Sip a mint julep and choose from a tray of mouth-watering nger sandwiches at Churchill Downs. Tour the legendary New Orleans warehouse where oats are created for Mardi Gras or sit down to an authentic barbecue in Tennessee. In a famed museum, be greeted by a special wine and cheese reception and take painting lessons from a local artist. With our Curator Collection, America comes alive just for you.

ST. LOUIS

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C U R AT O R C O L L E C T I O N ™ THE CULINARY ARTS WITH SOUTHERN CHEF REGINA

COOKING CLASSES

Our optional Curator Collection shore excursions uncover the spirit, personality and soul that make each city and town in America unique. Perhaps the best example of our Curator Collection tours can be found in Natchez, where we offer a visit to Twin Oaks, our Chef de Cuisine Regina Charboneau's residence. is charming antebellum home dates to 1843 and features a six-room guest house and an ornate kitchen which is the stage for a cooking class taught by the culinary master herself. Learn that the secret to cooking perfect beignets is to let the oil come back up to temperature between batches, or observe the hot-skillet technique for a scrumptious corn, mushroom and onion tart.

Depending on her inclination and the ingredients of the day, perhaps she will showcase her airy biscuits, which boast a special ratio of yeast and baking powder resulting in a cloud-like bite that is lighter and uffier than you ever thought possible.

ENJOY A SLOWER PACE

*Shore excursion descriptions are representative only. Actual excursions may vary.

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C O M P L I M E N TA R Y O N E - N I G H T P R E - C R U I S E H O T E L ENJOY THE LUXURY OF TIME FOR EXPLORATION AND RELAXATION

A PLEASANT SURPRISE

HOTEL MONTELEONE, NEW ORLEANS

A cruise tour with French America Line is a pampered experience in which we cater to your whims, requests are met with a friendly smile and the atmosphere is relaxed, yet lled with engaging activities to enrich your days. But we also believe you should enter that world before ever setting foot on the Louisiane. at's why as part of your fare we provide a onenight pre-cruise deluxe hotel stay in your embarkation city with included breakfast, porterage and transfers to the riverboat on sailing day. Imagine not worrying about traďŹƒc or delayed ights on your way to the Louisiane, thanks to the convenience of an included hotel night. Our hotels are some of America's most storied properties and be tting of the delights to come.

TA K E I N T H E P U L S E O F T H E C I T Y After you arrive and check in, step out for a night on the town. Sample local barbecue in Memphis, enjoy live jazz on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, peruse an avenue of boutiques in Louisville or admire the exhibits in Pittsburgh's Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

Perhaps you'll choose to celebrate your upcoming adventure with a glass of Chardonnay at a waterfront park in the shadow of St. Louis' graceful Gateway Arch. en retire to a hotel carefully selected for its superior service, interesting history, exceptional comfort, commanding views and perfect location close to attractions in the heart of the city. is is the dierence between just a cruise and a cruise tour.

EXPLORE AND ENJOY

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P R E F E R R E D AC C O M M O DAT I O N S WHERE HISTORY AND OPULENCE MEET

LOUISVILLE

OMNI WILLIAM PENN, PITTSBURGH

THE SEELBACH HILTON Because of its lavish elegance and ornate 1900s architecture, the grand Seelbach is a Hollywood star. e Hustler starring Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason features scenes shot in the old Seelbach billiard room, as does the 2013 movie e Great Gatsby.

MEMPHIS

HOTEL MONTELEONE, NEW ORLEANS

THE PEABODY HOTEL In 1925 the Peabody was built at its present location, continuing the original's legacy of the "South's Grand Hotel." Ducks were originally placed in the hotel's lobby fountain in 1933, setting in motion an 80-year tradition that continues today with the March of the Peabody Ducks.

NASHVILLE

DOUBLETREE AT UNION STATION, ST. LOUIS

GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT Nashville's premier hotel oers guests an unforgettable getaway with all the excitement and energy of Music City under one spectacular roof. Explore nine acres of lush, indoor gardens and

cascading waterfalls. Best of all, the hotel is only a short walk from the Grand Ole Opry.

NEW ORLEANS HOTEL MONTELEONE In 1886, Antonio Monteleone bought a 64-room hotel on the corner of Royal and Iberville streets.

Today, Hotel Monteleone is one of the last great family-ownedand-operated hotels in New Orleans and a sparkling jewel in the heart of the French Quarter.

PENSACOLA HILTON PENSACOLA BEACH HOTEL When you step into the Hilton Pensacola Beach Hotel, you feel like you have truly arrived. All of the stylish and comfortable rooms come with a view, because there's water in every direction, whether you're looking at the Gulf of Mexico or the Santa Rosa Sound.

PITTSBURGH OMNI WILLIAM PENN e hotel was the last building venture of Henry Clay Frick, one of Pittsburgh's wealthiest

industrialists, and completed at a cost of $6 million in 1916 as Pittsburgh's showplace, designed to rival the great hotels of Europe in Old World style.

S T. L O U I S THE DOUBLETREE AT UNION STATION is hotel features the impressive Headhouse Grand Hall as a lobby lounge area with sweeping archways, gold leaf detailing, mosaics and art glass windows. You will be transported back to a time when travel was truly extraordinary.

S T. P A U L SAINT PAUL HOTEL Consistently ranked among the country's top hotels, this famous hotel has provided luxurious accommodations and legendary service since 1910. Minnesota's landmark hotel is known for its Old World charm and Europeaninspired elegance.

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L I K E A B R E AT H O F F R E S H A I R PA M P E R Y O U R M I N D , B O DY , S O U L A N D PA L AT E

C U R R E N T S S PA ™ TREAT YOURSELF

CURRENTS SPA

· Bask in the aroma of lavender and vanilla as skilled hands work the tightness from your body and scented oil rich in Vitamin E nourishes your skin · With a light-to-medium touch, our Swedish massage will drain stress and rejuvenate the spirit · Let go of long-held pain with a vigorous and refreshing deep tissue massage that loosens the knots housing your tension INDULGE IN A SCENTED OIL MASSAGE

BLISS REDEFINED A journey with French America Line is a passage to the sublime. Desires are attended to by our gracious staff, but sometimes there is a craving for that extra pampering that only a spa or salon can provide. Our Currents Spa offers salon stylings, indulgent manicures, chic pedicures and an array of beauty services all featuring L'Occitane en Provence® products. Of course, a scented oil massage is the ultimate treat. Let your muscles relax and let your mind seek a state of bliss as our masseuse takes you from the cares of the world to a place of higher awareness and complete harmony.

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· Pamper yourself with a soothing facial as our expert cleanses, exfoliates and moisturizes your skin, leaving you feeling tightened, toned and young again · Enjoy a manicure complete with hand soak, cuticle care, shaping of the nails, buff, polish and comforting hand massage · Relish a pedicure with nail detailing, exfoliation, massage and foot soak

CURRENTS CUISINE™ DELICIOUSLY DIVINE

START YOUR DAY THE RIGHT WAY

B RE A KFA S T CURRENTS BAGEL WITH SMOKED SALMON in-Sliced Bagel with Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon, Topped with Sliced Egg and Served with Fresh Apple and Berries

LUNCHEON LIGHT BUT SATISFYING FARE

FLAVORFUL DESSERTS

H E A LT H Y D E C A D E N C E Today's travelers are as committed to physical well-being as they are to the health of mind and soul. Our Chef de Cuisine Regina Charboneau presents an array of healthy dining alternatives, each low in calories and fat but gloriously high in avor and palate-pleasing decadence, as part of our exclusive Currents Cuisine offerings. Crafted to acknowledge the importance of a wholesome lifestyle, each dish features a light touch and fresh ingredients that are both satisfying and delicate. With fewer than 400 calories per selection from breakfast to dinner, our Currents Cuisine menu re ects the way you live today.

QUINOA BOWL A Bed of Greens Topped with Quinoa and Assorted Vegetables Seasoned with Kimchi, Crowned with a Poached Egg

DINNER ROASTED SCAMPI Roasted Fresh Scampi Seasoned with Herbs, Served with Savory Cauli ower, Lemon and Capers

*Treatments and menu items are representative and subject to change.

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INSPIRED ITINERARIES DISCOVER AMERICA AND ITS PEOPLE, PLACES AND TRADITIONS

RIVER CROSSROADS

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· Sailing the scenic Ohio and bustling Mississippi Rivers · Cruise Tours beginning in Pittsburgh, Louisville and Memphis

M I S S I S S I P P I H E A D WAT E R S ™ · Sailing the expansive Upper Mississippi River · Cruise Tours beginning in St. Louis and St. Paul

WILDERNESS RIVERS

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· Sailing the beautiful Tennessee and colorful Cumberland Rivers · Cruise Tours beginning in Nashville

DEEP SOUTH CAPTURE EACH MOMENT

Let the rivers be your muse and carry you to the wonders of America and the vast blend of people, places and cuisine that de ne this great country. Where can the Louisiane take you on your next adventure through America?

Will you be drawn to the charming plantation homes of the antebellum era and the French in uences of Creole and Cajun culture in the Deep South? Will the spectacular scenery, Nordic touches, and friendly ambiance beguile your imagination in the Mississippi Headwaters or will you nd solace among the seafood, soul and sunsets of the Gulf Waterways? Perhaps the patchwork quilt of friendly towns and sophisticated cities of the River Crossroads region in the Ohio River Valley or the frontier spirit and historic sites of the Wilderness Rivers will inspire your curiosity. Wherever you choose to go, you'll nd America is a land of bountiful surprises.

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· Sailing the historic Lower Mississippi and rarely-visited Red Rivers · Cruise Tours beginning in New Orleans, St. Louis and Memphis

G U L F WAT E R WAY S

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· Sailing the enchanting Lower

Mississippi River and the charming Intracoastal Waterway · Cruise Tours beginning in New Orleans and Pensacola

FIND THE PERFECT CRUISE TOUR JOURNEYS FOR EVERY DESIRE SAMPLER CRUISE TOURS™ 5 DAYS OR LESS For those with less time but unlimited wanderlust, these shorter voyages satisfy on both counts CLASSIC CRUISE TOURS™ 6 TO 8 DAYS Take the time to see America and visit her quaint towns and vibrant cities with ample time for discovery GRAND CRUISE TOURS™ 9 DAYS OR MORE Encompassing voyages that feature comprehensive and in-depth exploration of each sailing region COLLECTOR'S CRUISE TOURS™ VARIED LENGTHS Our most exclusive and intriguing itineraries to destinations only accessible to boutique vessels such as the Louisiane NASHVILLE

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KENTUCKY SUNSET

RIVER CROSSROADS

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GRAND CRUISE TOUR

BLUE CURRENTS 9 DAYS | MEMPHIS TO LOUISVILLE | 2016 DEPARTURE: AUG 22 TO AUG 30

While you may be enchanted by the blues, barbecue and beauty of Memphis with a special overnight stay on the Louisiane, you'll also discover blues of a different kind as you sail past the point where the blue waters of the Ohio River meet the brown waters of the mighty Mississippi. During a stop in New Madrid, tour a stately Bootheel mansion and at Cave-In-Rock, learn how river pirates robbed the passing steamboats of yesteryear. In Henderson, follow a trail among the chirping birds at the John James Audubon State Park and in Paducah, pick up a local creation in one of the many art galleries.

MEMPHIS JAZZ

AUG 22 DAY

ILLINOIS MISSOURI HENDERSON C AV E - I N - R O C K NEW MADRID

LOUISVILLE

KENTUCKY PA D U C A H

TENNESSEE ARKANSAS

MEMPHIS

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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CATEGOR Y

AUG 22

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (DELUXE HOTEL) MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (EMBARK) MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE/SCENIC CRUISING SCENIC CRUISING NEW MADRID, MISSOURI PADUCAH, KENTUCKY CAVE-IN-ROCK, ILLINOIS HENDERSON, KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY (DISEMBARK)

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FARES

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PITTSBURGH

AUG 29 POR T

DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

RIVER CROSSROADS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY (DELUXE HOTEL) LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY (EMBARK) MADISON, INDIANA CINCINNATI, OHIO MAYSVILLE, KENTUCKY MARIETTA, OHIO WELLSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA (DISEMBARK)

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DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CLASSIC CRUISE TOUR

8 DAYS | BETWEEN PITTSBURGH & LOUISVILLE | 2016 DEPARTURES: AUG 29 TO SEP 5 & SEP 4 TO SEP 11

The quaint towns of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia are the focus of this remarkable journey between the arts district and vibrant downtown of Louisville and the formidable skyline of Pittsburgh, once the epicenter of steel baron society. Cincinnati and its famous chili adds a spicy interlude to stops in towns such as friendly Wellsburg, Maysville with its Kentucky Gateway Museum Center, and Marietta, which was the site of Ohio's first settlement. In Madison, horse drawn carriages navigate the streets, giving visitors a thrill from yesteryear.

FARES

POR T

CATEGOR Y

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA (DELUXE HOTEL) PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA (EMBARK) WELLSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA MARIETTA, OHIO MAYSVILLE, KENTUCKY CINCINNATI, OHIO MADISON, INDIANA LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY (DISEMBARK)

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AMERICAN ADVENTURE

SEP 4 DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

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AUG 29 & SEP 4 $6,299 $5,599 $5,399 $4,899 $4,499 $3,799 $3,599

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A Single Supplement of 50% is available only for the Deluxe, French Balcony, Promenade and Veranda Staterooms.

OHIO INDIANA C I N C I N N AT I MADISON

PITTSBURGH

WELLSBURG M A R I E T TA

WEST VIRGINIA

MAYSVILLE

LOUISVILLE

KENTUCKY TENNESSEE

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CHURCHILL DOWNS

RIVER CROSSROADS

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BLUEGRASS GRANDEUR 8 DAYS | LOUISVILLE TO ST. LOUIS | 2016 DEPARTURE: SEP 10 TO SEP 17

As you glide along the Ohio River from refreshingly cosmopolitan Louisville to spirited St. Louis, starting point for Lewis and Clark's famed expedition, the best of America is on display. Sample some old-fashioned Kentucky bourbon and gallery hop in quaint downtown Henderson or admire art of a different sort in the expansive floodwall murals in Paducah. Hike a trail in the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center and discover the unique bond between the town of Chester and the cartoon character Popeye, all while sailing two great rivers, the Ohio and the Mississippi.

PADUCAH’S NATIONAL QUILT MUSEUM

SEP 10 DAY

ILLINOIS ST. LOUIS HENDERSON LOUISVILLE CHESTER

KENTUCKY

MISSOURI

C A P E G I RA R D E A U PA D U C A H

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DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

FARES

POR T

CATEGOR Y

SEP 10

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY (DELUXE HOTEL) LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY (EMBARK) HENDERSON, KENTUCKY PADUCAH, KENTUCKY CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI CHESTER, ILLINOIS ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI (DISEMBARK)

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ST. LOUIS

E XC LU S I V ELY L O U I S I A N E

*SEP 16 CHICAGO OVERNIGHT & PRIVATE TRAIN On our September 16 departure, the cruise tour begins in Chicago instead of St. Louis. Guests will overnight in the grand and historic Palmer House Hilton in Chicago on Day 1, enjoy breakfast the next morning then be transferred to a private Vista-Dome Streamliner train, the Louisiane Limited, for a unique journey to St. Louis. Relive the heyday of the Golden Age of Rail Travel then board the Louisiane for her St. Louis departure on Day 2.

MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS

DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GRAND CRUISE TOUR

10 DAYS | ST. LOUIS TO ST. PAUL | 2016 DEPARTURES: SEP 16* TO SEP 25 & SEP 30 TO OCT 9

Prepare to be dazzled by the colors of autumn on this glorious fall foliage cruise. Enjoy some pumpkin ale in one of St. Louis' many breweries and sip some warm cider amid the splendor of St. Paul's Como Park Conservatory. In Hannibal, find the Mark Twain Cave and tour Becky Thatcher's House. In La Crosse and Red Wing, sample a flight of local cheeses, each with its own unique taste. Iowa's diversity comes alive in the notable Figge Art Museum in Davenport and in Dubuque's National Mississippi River Museum.

FARES

POR T

CATEGOR Y

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI (DELUXE HOTEL) ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI (EMBARK) HANNIBAL, MISSOURI SCENIC CRUISING DAVENPORT, IOWA DUBUQUE, IOWA LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN RED WING, MINNESOTA ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA (DISEMBARK)

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JEWELS OF THE HEARTLAND

SEP 16* & SEP 30 DAY

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SEP 16* & 30 $7,999 $7,099 $6,899 $6,199 $5,699 $4,799 $4,599

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A Single Supplement of 50% is available only for the Deluxe, French Balcony, Promenade and Veranda Staterooms.

ST. PAUL

WISCONSIN

RED WING

MINNESOTA

LA CROSSE

DUBUQUE D AV E N P O R T

IOWA ILLINOIS HANNIBAL ST. LOUIS

MISSOURI

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FALL FOLIAGE

MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS

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CLASSIC CRUISE TOUR

MIDWESTERN MAJESTY 8 DAYS | ST. PAUL TO ST. LOUIS | 2016 DEPARTURES: SEP 24 TO OCT 1 & OCT 8 TO OCT 15

As fall arrives, the majestic reds, oranges and yellows of the leaves begin to ripple across the rolling hills of the Midwest. You'll want to experience autumn among the trees in magical Great River Bluffs State Park in Winona. Be sure to ask the locals for the perfect wine and cheese pairing in Prairie du Chien. Visit Mark Twain's modest boyhood home in Hannibal, admire the striking public art along the river in Dubuque and take in the panoramic view from the top of the Davenport Skybridge. With multiple locks, lakes and some of the prettiest scenery in North America, these fall voyages are immensely popular.

ST. PAUL

MINNESOTA WINONA

DAY PRAIRIE DU CHIEN

DUBUQUE D AV E N P O R T

IOWA ILLINOIS HANNIBAL ST. LOUIS

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SEP 24 & OCT 8

WISCONSIN

DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN

FARES

POR T

CATEGOR Y

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA (DELUXE HOTEL) ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA (EMBARK) WINONA, MINNESOTA PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WISCONSIN DUBUQUE, IOWA DAVENPORT, IOWA HANNIBAL, MISSOURI ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI (DISEMBARK)

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SEP 24 & OCT 8 $6,299 $5,599 $5,399 $4,899 $4,499 $3,799 $3,599

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A Single Supplement of 50% is available only for the Deluxe, French Balcony, Promenade and Veranda Staterooms.

NASHVILLE

WILDERNESS RIVERS

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SAMPLER CRUISE TOUR

FRONTIER FÊTE 5 DAYS | NASHVILLE TO NASHVILLE | 2016 DEPARTURE: NOV 9 TO NOV 13

DOVER

Embark from Nashville on a journey into the beauty of Tennessee. But first you might want to enjoy a show at the Grand Ole Opry or pop into the Country Music Hall of Fame. In Clarksville, explore Dunbar Cave or learn about the War Between the States at Fort Defiance. The Civil War also takes center stage in Dover at the Fort Donelson National Cemetery, resting place of soldiers killed in an epic battle. Or discover the natural side of Dover with a birdwatching expedition to Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge.

NOV 9 DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

1 2 3 4 5

FARES

POR T

CATEGOR Y

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (DELUXE HOTEL) NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (EMBARK) CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE DOVER, TENNESSEE NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (DISEMBARK)

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NOV 9 $3,199 $2,799 $2,699 $2,399 $2,199 $1,899 $1,699

Fares are per person, double occupancy, and do not include applicable port charges and fees of $105 per person.

ILLINOIS

KENTUCKY CLARKSVILLE DOVER NASHVILLE

TENNESSEE

MISSISSIPPI

ALABAMA

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NASHVILLE

WILDERNESS RIVERS

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GRAND CRUISE TOUR

SOUTHERN RHYTHMS 9 DAYS | NASHVILLE TO MEMPHIS | 2016 DEPARTURE: NOV 12 TO NOV 20

Experience the beat of the South as you listen to rousing country music in Nashville and tour Graceland, former home of Elvis Presley, in Memphis. With a special overnight stay in Memphis, you might want to sample some world famous barbecue at Charles Vergo's Rendezvous. Walk in the footsteps of Union and Confederate soldiers at the Fort Donelson National Battlefield in Dover, learn about the 1811 earthquake in New Madrid that caused the Mississippi to flow backwards and visit the quirky Purple Toad Winery in Paducah.

NOV 12

ILLINOIS

DAY KENTUCKY

MISSOURI NEW MADRID

PA D U C A H DOVER

NASHVILLE

TENNESSEE

ARKANSAS

MEMPHIS

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MEMPHIS

DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

FARES

POR T

CATEGOR Y

NOV 12

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (DELUXE HOTEL) NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (EMBARK) SCENIC CRUISING DOVER, TENNESSEE PADUCAH, KENTUCKY SCENIC CRUISING NEW MADRID, MISSOURI MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (DISEMBARK)

RICHELIEU SUITE PANORAMA STATEROOM VERANDA STATEROOM PROMENADE STATEROOM FRENCH BALCONY STATEROOM DELUXE STATEROOM SUPERIOR STATEROOM

$6,399 $5,699 $5,499 $4,999 $4,599 $3,799 $3,599

For detailed port descriptions, please see pages 42-47.

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A Single Supplement of 50% is available only for the Deluxe, French Balcony, Promenade and Veranda Staterooms.

NEW ORLEANS

DEEP SOUTH

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GRAND CRUISE TOUR

MISSISSIPPI MYSTIQUE 9 DAYS | ST. LOUIS TO NEW ORLEANS | 2016 DEPARTURE: OCT 14 TO OCT 22

NATCHEZ

From St. Louis' majestic Gateway Arch to the jazz-infused French Quarter in New Orleans, this voyage follows the path of American humorist Mark Twain and the great steamboat races of the 19th century down the mighty Mississippi. Along the way visit New Madrid and walk along the river to an observation deck, listen to some blues on Beale Street in Memphis and uncover the ghosts of the Civil War in Helena. Revel in Southern hospitality in Natchez's National Historic District and on the grand lawn of Oak Alley Plantation.

OCT 14 DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

FARES

ST LOUIS

POR T

CATEGOR Y

OCT 14

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI (DELUXE HOTEL) ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI (EMBARK) NEW MADRID, MISSOURI SCENIC CRUISING MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE HELENA, ARKANSAS NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI OAK ALLEY, LOUISIANA NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (DISEMBARK)

RICHELIEU SUITE PANORAMA STATEROOM VERANDA STATEROOM PROMENADE STATEROOM FRENCH BALCONY STATEROOM DELUXE STATEROOM SUPERIOR STATEROOM

$6,999 $6,199 $5,999 $5,399 $4,999 $4,199 $3,999

For detailed port descriptions, please see pages 42-47.

Fares are per person, double occupancy, and do not include applicable port charges and fees of $235 per person.

A Single Supplement of 50% is available only for the Deluxe, French Balcony, Promenade and Veranda Staterooms.

MISSOURI

NEW MADRID

TENNESSEE ARKANSAS

MEMPHIS HELENA

MISSISSIPPI LOUISIANA

N AT C H E Z

OAK ALLEY

ALABAMA

NEW ORLEANS

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MAGNOLIA BLOSSOMS

DEEP SOUTH

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CLASSIC CRUISE TOUR

SPLENDORS OF THE SOU TH 6 DAYS | NEW ORLEANS TO NEW ORLEANS | 2016 DEPARTURES: OCT 21 TO OCT 26 & DEC 3 TO DEC 8

Escape to the matchless Creole and Cajun culture of New Orleans and pet an alligator, tour the National World War II Museum or stroll among the chic galleries and cafes of the Warehouse District. Walk from the Louisiane's gangway to the grounds of Oak Alley Plantation and sit a spell with a sweet tea on the grand porch. In Natchez, breathe in the sweet fragrance of the magnolia trees and tour the ornate mansions that evoke a bygone era. Best of all, this round-trip voyage easily fits into a week’s vacation with the luxury of time left over to explore the Crescent City for an additional night or two.

OCT 21 & DEC 3

ARKANSAS

DAY MISSISSIPPI

LOUISIANA

ALABAMA

N AT C H E Z

OAK ALLEY NEW ORLEANS

DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6

OAK ALLEY

FARES

POR T

CATEGOR Y

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (DELUXE HOTEL) NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (EMBARK) OAK ALLEY, LOUISIANA NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI SCENIC CRUISING NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (DISEMBARK)

RICHELIEU SUITE PANORAMA STATEROOM VERANDA STATEROOM PROMENADE STATEROOM FRENCH BALCONY STATEROOM DELUXE STATEROOM SUPERIOR STATEROOM

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OCT 21

DEC 3

$4,299 $3,799 $3,599 $3,199 $3,099 $2,599 $2,399

$4,099 $3,699 $3,499 $3,099 $2,999 $2,499 $2,299

Fares are per person, double occupancy, and do not include applicable port charges and fees of $135 per person.

A Single Supplement of 50% is available only for the Deluxe, French Balcony, Promenade and Veranda Staterooms.

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OAK ALLEY

DEEP SOUTH

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CLASSIC CRUISE TOUR

P L A N TAT I O N C E L E B R AT I O N 8 DAYS | MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS | 2016 DEPARTURES: NOV 19 TO NOV 26 & DEC 28 TO JAN 4

VICKSBURG

Celebrate the elegance, charm, and generosity of the South as you float past the historic sites of Mississippi and the parishes of Louisiana. Watch the ducks march from their enclosure to the fountain in the lobby of the Peabody Hotel in Memphis and unearth a treasure at a French Quarter artisanal market. Tour the antebellum plantation homes of Natchez and the grand architecture of Oak Alley. Have a glass of wine and a bowl of gumbo in Baton Rouge, stand in reverence at the Vicksburg National Cemetery and see the vast Mississippi Delta in Greenville. And you will enjoy time in two of America's greatest cities, each with their own distinct musical styles, the blues and rock and roll in Memphis and jazz in New Orleans.

NOV 19 & DEC 28 DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

FARES

POR T

CATEGOR Y

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (DELUXE HOTEL) MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (EMBARK) GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA OAK ALLEY, LOUISIANA NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (DISEMBARK)

RICHELIEU SUITE PANORAMA STATEROOM VERANDA STATEROOM PROMENADE STATEROOM FRENCH BALCONY STATEROOM DELUXE STATEROOM SUPERIOR STATEROOM

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NOV 19

DEC 28

$5,999 $5,299 $5,199 $4,699 $4,299 $3,599 $3,399

$6,299 $5,599 $5,399 $4,899 $4,499 $3,799 $3,599

Fares are per person, double occupancy, and do not include applicable port charges and fees of $205 per person.

TENNESSEE ARKANSAS

MEMPHIS

MISSISSIPPI GREENVILLE

ALABAMA LOUISIANA

VICKSBURG

N AT C H E Z

B AT O N R O U G E OAK ALLEY NEW ORLEANS

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BATON ROUGE

DEEP SOUTH

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COLLECTOR’S CRUISE TOUR

R E D R I V E R H O L I D AY 9 DAYS | NEW ORLEANS TO NEW ORLEANS | 2016 DEPARTURE: DEC 7 TO DEC 15

As the holidays approach, the Louisiane heads up the Red River to some of the most interesting and decorative destinations in Louisiana. Natchitoches celebrates with more than 300,000 lights and 100 riverbank displays. Stroll the grounds of the Kent Plantation House in Alexandria then relive aviation history at the Barksdale Global Power Museum in Shreveport. Look for Papa Noël in Baton Rouge, and in New Orleans, embrace the jazz clubs, shop among the street vendors in Jackson Square and tour the tree-shaded Garden District's distinctive mansions. This is the ultimate collector's voyage as this Red River passage has not been offered for years.

DEC 7 ARKANSAS MISSISSIPPI SHREVEPORT N AT C H I T O C H E S ALEXANDRIA

ALABAMA

B AT O N R O U G E

LOUISIANA

NEW ORLEANS

DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

FARES

POR T

CATEGOR Y

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (DELUXE HOTEL) NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (EMBARK) SCENIC CRUISING BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA SCENIC CRUISING NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (DISEMBARK)

RICHELIEU SUITE PANORAMA STATEROOM VERANDA STATEROOM PROMENADE STATEROOM FRENCH BALCONY STATEROOM DELUXE STATEROOM SUPERIOR STATEROOM

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SHREVEPORT

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DEC 7 $6,999 $6,199 $5,999 $5,399 $4,999 $4,199 $3,999

Fares are per person, double occupancy, and do not include applicable port charges and fees of $235 per person.

A Single Supplement of 50% is available only for the Deluxe, French Balcony, Promenade and Veranda Staterooms.

NATCHEZ

DEEP SOUTH

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CLASSIC CRUISE TOUR

ANTEBELLUM STYLE 8 DAYS | NEW ORLEANS TO NEW ORLEANS | 2016 DEPARTURE: DEC 14 TO DEC 21

NEW ORLEANS

The South's antebellum style is the focus of this enriching voyage through magnolia blossoms and plantation homes.

A special overnight in Natchez, home of our award-winning Chef de Cuisine Regina Charboneau, allows time to explore the architecture of the National Historic District by sunshine and gas lamp. In Baton Rouge, delve into the 18th century French Creole wonders of Magnolia Mound Plantation. For the ultimate display of antebellum life, tour fabled Houmas House and enjoy a sweet tea on the porch of Oak Alley Plantation. Don't forget to try some of the legendary turtle soup at New Orleans' Commander's Palace.

DEC 14 DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

FARES

ARKANSAS

POR T

CATEGOR Y

DEC 14

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (DELUXE HOTEL) NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (EMBARK) OAK ALLEY, LOUISIANA BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI HOUMAS HOUSE, LOUISIANA NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (DISEMBARK)

RICHELIEU SUITE PANORAMA STATEROOM VERANDA STATEROOM PROMENADE STATEROOM FRENCH BALCONY STATEROOM DELUXE STATEROOM SUPERIOR STATEROOM

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MISSISSIPPI ALABAMA LOUISIANA N AT C H E Z B AT O N R O U G E HOUMAS HOUSE OAK ALLEY

NEW ORLEANS

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LOUISIANA BAYOU

DEEP SOUTH

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GRAND CRUISE TOUR

SOUTHERN SPIRIT 10 DAYS | NEW ORLEANS TO MEMPHIS | 2016 DEPARTURE: DEC 20 TO DEC 29

As you sail the Mississippi from the allure of New Orleans' Bourbon Street to the blues and jazz of Memphis' Beale Street, you'll discover that the holiday spirit of the South surrounds you. Chat with one of the smiling guides in period costumes at the antebellum Oak Alley Plantation, enjoy lunch at lovely Stanton Hall in Natchez and tour Louisiana's castle-like old Capitol in Baton Rouge. View the salvaged Civil War ironclad USS Cairo in Vicksburg, and in Greenville, sip a mug of spiced eggnog at a cozy café.

DEC 20

MISSOURI TENNESSEE ARKANSAS

MEMPHIS

MISSISSIPPI GREENVILLE

ALABAMA LOUISIANA

VICKSBURG

N AT C H E Z

B AT O N R O U G E OAK ALLEY NEW ORLEANS

DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

FARES

POR T

CATEGOR Y

DEC 20

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (DELUXE HOTEL) NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (EMBARK) OAK ALLEY, LOUISIANA BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI SCENIC CRUISING MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (DISEMBARK)

RICHELIEU SUITE PANORAMA STATEROOM VERANDA STATEROOM PROMENADE STATEROOM FRENCH BALCONY STATEROOM DELUXE STATEROOM SUPERIOR STATEROOM

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SOUTHERN HOLIDAY

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PENSACOLA

NOV 25 POR T

DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

GULF WATERWAYS

1 2 3 4 5 6

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (DELUXE HOTEL) NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (EMBARK) BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI MOBILE, ALABAMA DAUPHIN ISLAND, ALABAMA PENSACOLA, FLORIDA (DISEMBARK)

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6 DAYS | BETWEEN NEW ORLEANS & PENSACOLA | 2016 DEPARTURES: NOV 25 TO NOV 30 & NOV 29 TO DEC 4

If you're a traveler that seeks unique experiences and likes to go where few others venture, then this voyage will stir your wanderlust. From the aroma of piping hot beignets in New Orleans' Jackson Square to the spicy scent of seasoned peel-and-eat shrimp in Pensacola, you will appreciate the Louisiane's ability to navigate the Intracoastal Waterway. Enjoy the view from a lighthouse in Biloxi, explore a retired battleship and submarine in Mobile Bay or relax on the sugar-white sands of Dauphin Island.

FARES

ARKANSAS

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CATEGOR Y

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PENSACOLA, FLORIDA (DELUXE HOTEL) PENSACOLA, FLORIDA (EMBARK) DAUPHIN ISLAND, ALABAMA MOBILE, ALABAMA BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (DISEMBARK)

RICHELIEU SUITE PANORAMA STATEROOM VERANDA STATEROOM PROMENADE STATEROOM FRENCH BALCONY STATEROOM DELUXE STATEROOM SUPERIOR STATEROOM

$4,499 $3,999 $3,799 $3,399 $3,199 $2,699 $2,499

$4,099 $3,699 $3,499 $3,099 $2,999 $2,499 $2,299

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COLLECTOR’S CRUISE TOUR

ORANGE BLOSSOM SUNSET

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ALABAMA MISSISSIPPI MOBILE PENSACOLA

LOUISIANA B I L O X I NEW ORLEANS

DAUPHIN ISLAND

Fares are per person, double occupancy, and do not include applicable port charges and fees of $135 per person.

A Single Supplement of 50% is available only for the Deluxe, French Balcony, Promenade and Veranda Staterooms.

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P R E L U D E PAC K AG E S ™ & E N C O R E PAC K AG E S ™ E X T E N D Y O U R E S C A P E W I T H P R E - A N D P O S T - C R U I S E H O T E L A N D T O U R PA C KAG E S

E X T E N D E D H O T E L S TAY S For some, the joy of traveling America's waterways is just one of the treasures to be found.

Discover the explorer in you with a Prelude Package tour before or an Encore Package after your cruise aboard the Louisiane.

One of the greatest delights of traveling is the freedom to extend a vacation and to explore the places, cuisine and cultures that have fascinated others for generations. French America Line believes that choice is a luxury no one should do without and, therefore, we've crafted several opportunities to turn an elegant cruise tour into a grand adventure. Perhaps the easiest way to gain more time in your embarkation or debarkation port is with a hotel stay.

While a one-night pre-cruise hotel stay is included in your fare, many guests wish to have even more time to visit the bistros of New Orleans, the botanical gardens of St. Louis or the blues clubs of Memphis. With a Prelude Package, add extra nights and turn your precruise hotel stay into a mini-vacation, or create a personalized Encore Package and linger in your debarkation port after your voyage concludes. e choice is all yours.

EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS

FA S C I N AT I N G T O U R O P T I O N S Perhaps you have more than just a few nights in mind and wish to see America by both riverboat and rail with an extended Prelude Package or Encore Package. Imagine heading toward Great Smoky Mountains National Park to explore the glorious colors and mystical atmosphere of the mountains as each vista unfolds before you with a ride on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. Or you might nd your inspiration in the great landscapes of the Southwest, reached by an epic train ride from St. Louis and culminating at the aweinspiring beauty of the Grand Canyon, where the view stretches as far as your own imagination. Watch America whisk by the broad windows of the Southwest Chief as plains, mountains, small towns and big cities add their threads to the fabric of your time on the rails.

RIDE THE RAILS

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SMOKY MOUNTAINS

GRAND CANYON

G R E AT S M O K Y M O U N TA I N S N AT I O N A L PA R K

GRAND CANYON N AT I O N A L PA R K

P R E L U D E PA C KAG E

E N C O R E PA C KAG E

Soak in the splendor of autumn and travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway as you view the undulating tops of smoke-blue mountains extending off into the distance. e most popular park in America, Great Smoky Mountains National Park embraces man-made wonders and the never-to-be-forgotten joys of the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad as it weaves between incandescent red, yellow and orange leaves covering the trees that cling to the misty hills. is 7-day Prelude Package begins with an overnight stay in Atlanta followed by two nights in Asheville, North Carolina, and a visit to the fabled Biltmore Estate. Two nights at the Doubletree Park Vista Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee set the stage for complete sightseeing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park including a visit to isolated Cades Cove. Your adventure concludes with a night in Nashville, where you will then board the Louisiane.

From your lodging on the coveted South Rim of the Grand Canyon, there is no sound but the echo of a hawk riding the wind currents and the wind rustling through the scrub trees. Far below, the Colorado River cuts its timeless path through the rock and a geological layer cake of ochre, rose, mustard, taupe and amber ows across the canyon walls like the water across the canyon oor. From high above, the Grand Canyon will leave you utterly spellbound. On cruise tours ending in St. Louis, we offer a special 6-day Encore Package to the canyon by the Southwest Chief train that includes two nights at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams, Arizona, a ride on the Grand Canyon Railway to the edge of the canyon, and a night at the Grand Canyon South Rim Hotel. Guests can then continue on to Los Angeles or head east back to St. Louis or on to Chicago on the Southwest Chief.

7 DAYS

ATLANTA TO NASHVILLE

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY SINGLE OCCUPANCY

$1,995 $2,795

Available before the Nov 12, 2016 Southern Rhythms cruise tour embarking in Nashville.

6 DAYS DOUBLE OCCUPANCY SINGLE OCCUPANCY

ST. LOUIS TO LOS ANGELES

ST. LOUIS TO ST.LOUIS/CHICAGO

$1,295 $1,795

$1,395 $1,895

Available following the Sep 10, 2016 Bluegrass Grandeur cruise tour and the Sep 24, 2016 and Oct 8, 2016 Midwestern Majesty cruise tours disembarking in St. Louis.

*Prices are per person and include all taxes and fees, porterage, transfers, tours, the services of a professional tour manager and selected meals. Please note packages, pricing, hotels and tour details are subject to change.

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A S PAC E O F YO U R O W N A RESTFUL HAVEN AMIDST COMFORTING SURROUNDINGS

A DELICATE TASTE OF PARIS WELCOMES YOU

YOUR LUXURIOUS RETREAT

P R I VAT E S A N C T U A R I E S

D E TA I L S M A K E T H E D I F F E R E N C E

Seek solitude in some of the largest suites and staterooms on any river vessel and enter a world designed with comfort in mind. At the end of a day exploring America's quaintest towns and most sophisticated cities, a relaxing haven awaits. ere is no better feeling than to sink into a sea of luxurious linens and a uffy duvet as you peruse the pillow menu. e opulent memory foam mattress is designed to hug the contours of your body, providing the perfect support and the best possible night's sleep. But you need not completely retreat from the world since private verandas or French balconies grace many suites and staterooms, bringing the ever-changing scenery of America's inland waterways to your doorstep. And with gourmet Parisian macarons from the House of Ladurée® as a sweet welcome to your voyage, you know every detail will be perfect.

Each suite and stateroom is designed to re ect an elegant blend of a soothing color palette and classic architecture with every modern convenience, including satellite television, direct-dial telephones and complimentary Wi-Fi*. Closets contain more than enough space for your personal wardrobe, as well as plush spa-quality bathrobes and slippers. In bathrooms, nd a selection of L'Occitane en Provence® bath amenities in staterooms and Hermès® bath products in suites, while each evening Vosges HautChocolat® indulgent chocolate petites grace the pillow. e world is at your ngertips with an iPad® in each suite and stateroom on which you will nd menus and daily programs, as well as e-books and articles relevant to the area in which the Louisiane is sailing. A gracious attendant is always at your beck and call, and you can rely on the convenience of complimentary 24-hour room service from a select menu. Aboard the Louisiane, your well-being is our sole focus.

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LUXE AMENITIES THE FRENCH AMERICA LINE DIFFERENCE

RICHELIEU SUITE

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Enjoy the luxury of Hermès® bath amenities in all suites

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Pamper yourself with L'Occitane en Provence® bath amenities in staterooms

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Vosges Haut-Chocolat® indulgent chocolate petites placed on your pillow each night

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Gourmet Parisian macarons from the House of Ladurée® as a sweet welcome to your voyage

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e only American river cruise line with iPads® in each suite and stateroom, pre-loaded with e-books, shore excursions, daily programs and menus

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Many suites and staterooms open up to verandas or French balconies

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Deluxe pillow-top foam mattresses that support the contours of your body

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Plush spa-quality bathrobes and slippers for your use throughout the voyage

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Pillow menu so you may select the perfect style from anti-allergenic to feather- lled

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Complimentary 24-hour room service from a select menu

E X C L U S I V E LY L O U I S I A N E Vosges Haut-Chocolat

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e purple house of Vosges Haut-Chocolat® and the concept of Travel the World through Chocolate™ were inspired by founder Katrina Markoff ’s global travels through Spain, Southeast Asia and Australia after studying the culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. A fusion of indigenous spices, owers, roots, herbs and liqueurs with premium chocolate creates a sensory experience that nurtures appreciation for the world’s diverse cultures.

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ick and elegant bath and hand towels

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Complimentary Natura® sparkling and still bottled water replenished daily

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Laundry service

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Complimentary Wi-Fi*

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Morning suite and stateroom cleaning and nightly turn-down service

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Satellite television with the latest news and programming

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Direct-dial telephones, hand-held hair dryers, make-up mirrors and built-in safes for your convenience

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Individually controlled heat and air conditioning

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Only 75 staterooms and suites create a boutique cruise experience *Where available.

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RICHELIEU SUITE

PA N O R A M A S TAT E R O O M

CHAMPLAIN DECK

MARQUETTE DECK

2 SUITES | APPROXIMATELY 239 TO 267 SQUARE FEET PLUS DIRECT PROMENADE SEATING AREAS

4 STATEROOMS | APPROXIMATELY 207 SQUARE FEET

ese richly furnished suites offer panoramic window views, and a windowed door that opens to a spacious promenade with a seating area. ese suites feature a double armoire with builtin drawer storage, a chest of drawers, a desk and a queen-sized bed. Guests will enjoy evening canapés, complimentary laundry service, roundtrip airport transfers by private car in embarkation and disembarkation ports and fresh fruit and owers upon arrival. As a Richelieu Suite guest, you will also enjoy included Curator Collection shore excursions throughout your voyage.

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ese oversized staterooms, nearly 30 percent larger than our Veranda Staterooms, feature a French balcony and a queen-sized bed. Each offers a double armoire with built-in drawer storage, a desk and a chair. Guests will enjoy fresh fruit and owers upon arrival, complimentary laundry service and evening canapés.

V E R A N D A S TAT E R O O M

P R O M E N A D E S TAT E R O O M

MARQUETTE & JOLIET DECKS

JOLIET & CHAMPLAIN DECKS

22 STATEROOMS | APPROXIMATELY 165 SQUARE FEET PLUS A 42-SQUARE FOOT PRIVATE VERANDA

14 STATEROOMS | APPROXIMATELY 165 SQUARE FEET WITH DIRECT PROMENADE ACCESS

ese elegant staterooms offer panoramic window views, a private veranda with seating area, a double armoire with built-in drawer storage, a chest of drawers and two standard-sized twin beds that convert to one queen-sized bed.

ese stylish staterooms feature windows and a windowed door that opens to an expansive promenade seating area. Each offers a double armoire with built-in drawers and two standard-sized twin beds that convert to one queen-sized bed.

*Suites and Staterooms vary in configuration and measurements are approximate.

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F R E N C H B A L C O N Y S TAT E R O O M MARQUETTE DECK 13 STATEROOMS | APPROXIMATELY 220 SQUARE FEET

ese luxurious staterooms are gracefully furnished and include a French balcony to absorb the ever-changing landscape. Each oers a double armoire with built-in drawer storage, a desk, a seating area and two standardsized twin beds that convert to one queen-sized bed.

D E L U X E S TAT E R O O M

S U P E R I O R S TAT E R O O M

MARQUETTE, JOLIET & CHAMPLAIN DECKS

MARQUETTE DECK

17 STATEROOMS | APPROXIMATELY 143 SQUARE FEET

3 STATEROOMS | APPROXIMATELY 140 SQUARE FEET

Tastefully appointed with a large mirror and a double armoire, these staterooms feature two standard-sized twin beds that convert to one queen-sized bed. *Suites and Staterooms vary in configuration and measurements are approximate.

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Artfully appointed with a large mirror and a double armoire, these staterooms feature two standard-sized twin beds that convert to one queen-sized bed.

DECK PLANS DISCOVER THE LOUISIANE™

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S H I P S TAT I S T I C S Guests

150

Panorama Stateroom

Suites & Staterooms

75

Veranda Stateroom

Length

218 feet

Promenade Stateroom

Beam

66 feet

French Balcony Stateroom

Height

70 feet

Deluxe Stateroom

Draft

9 feet

Superior Stateroom

Cruising Speed

11 miles per hour

Refurbished

2016

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GALLEY

THE CRESCENT ROOM TM

CREW

BAR ROYALE TM

Richelieu Suite

FORWARD

AFT PASS ELEV

STARBOARD

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American

Crew

American

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United States of America

Registry

New Orleans, Louisiana

*Deck plans subject to change.

LA SALLE DECK

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D I S C O V E R A M E R I C A’ S H I D D E N T R E A S U R E S SOPHISTICATED, CHARMING AND SURPRISING PORTS OF CALL

ALEXANDRIA, LA | Reflect on the tumultuous history of the region here in the exact geographical center of Louisiana by visiting Kent Plantation House, a classic example of French Colonial architecture featuring enlightening tours of both house and grounds.

BILOXI, MS | Climb the Biloxi Lighthouse, this fun-loving city's landmark, and look upon "The Playground of the South." Ponder its tumultuous history at the grand Visitor's Center, and place a wager at one of the casinos that are the city's lifeblood.

BATON ROUGE, LA | Clamber aboard the USS Kidd, an elegant WWII and Korean War veteran, before heading into the proud and lively capital of Louisiana. Take time at the new and old State Capitol buildings, both handsome and striking edifices in their own right.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO | Engage with history at this battle site where Union and Confederate soldiers clashed in a fierce barrage of artillery. Study the illuminating murals peppering the town and visit the lovingly restored Glenn House, a reminder of a more genteel time.

THE CUMBERLAND RIVER

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CAVE-IN-ROCK, IL | You're sure to find this sleepy little village's 19th century swashbuckling past rather intriguing. From their base in a natural cave along the river, armed river pirates used to hide where they could easily row out and rob passing steamboats.

CHESTER, IL | Get tickled by the Popeye Museum and the beloved sailor's statue, found here in the hometown of his creator, E. C. Segar. The characters in Segar's seminal cartoon were inspired by locals. Try to spot some of their descendants.

CINCINNATI, OH | Be part of enduring tradition as you arrive by river to the town Longfellow dubbed "Queen City of the West", and indulge in sophisticated sightseeing at the art deco Union Terminal, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and much more.

CLARKSVILLE, TN | Alight in Tennessee's first incorporated city, named after General George Rogers Clark, brother of William (of Lewis & Clark fame). Step back in time at Fort Defiance Civil War Park and its Interpretive Center, a must-see stop for history buffs.

DAUPHIN ISLAND, AL | Storm the beach at this barrier island and invade Fort Gaines, one of America's best preserved Civil War-era forts. Recall Admiral David Farragut's immortal words "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" as you admire the USS Hartford's massive anchor.

DAVENPORT, IA | Appreciate the exploding cultural scene at this city founded on the site of the 1832 Black Hawk purchase, host to the yearly festival held in honor of local Bix Biederbecke, the "giant of cornetists", and the excellent Figge Art Museum.

DOVER, TN | Surrender to the charm of Dover, unlike Confederate officer Nathan Bedford Forrest, who refused to give up his cavalry after a resounding Union victory. Wander through the park honoring Forrest, and revisit his exploits at Fort Donelson National Battlefield.

DUBUQUE, IA | Build up your knowledge of early river commerce much as the lumber barons built countless landmarks at this confluence of three states.

Ride the Fenelon Place Elevator Co., a historic funicular that affords an unmatched view from atop the bluffs.

GREENVILLE, MS | Delve into the shrouded past at Winterville Mounds, an archaeological site that offers a rare look into the lives of early American peoples. Grasp how the Mississippi Delta played a key role for natives centuries before Europeans stumbled upon it.

HANNIBAL, MO | Pay tribute to Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, at his Boyhood Home and Museum in this welcoming town. Reenact Tom and Huck's exploits if you're feeling mischievous, as Hannibal provided the setting for their quintessentially American adventures.

HELENA, AR | You're sure to agree with Mark Twain's assessment that Helena "occupies one of the prettiest situations on the Mississippi," but there's more than just looks to this hub of blues music, which features the lovingly reconstructed Civil Warera Fort Curtis.

CINCINNATI

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LA CROSSE

LOUISVILLE

HENDERSON, KY | Seek inspiration in Henderson, as did both the unequalled naturalist John James Audubon and blues legend W. C. Handy.

Visit the John James Audubon Museum, which displays the world's largest collection of Audubon art and artifacts.

LOUISVILLE, KY | Discover captivating Louisville, named after King Louis XVI of France, as you sip a mint julep and stroll the waterfront. Be sure to head to the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, Churchill Downs or learn about a boxing legend at the Muhammad Ali Center.

MAYSVILLE, KY | Absorb the history of picturesque Maysville through the stunning largescale murals painted against the downtown floodwall, and delight in the meticulously constructed miniature replica dwellings found at the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center.

HOUMAS HOUSE, LA | Be enchanted by this prosperous antebellum plantation estate and its inviting gardens, a wildly popular site for dream weddings and also the setting for the riveting Olivia de Havilland and Bette Davis movie Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte.

MADISON, IN | Stroll among the numerous buildings on the National Register of Historic Places nestled in this scenic valley village, and relax in the natural wonders offered up by beautiful Clifty Falls State Park just outside of town.

MEMPHIS, TN | Take in the sounds of Memphis, where a stroll on soulful Beale Street, a tour of Graceland or a visit to the Stax Museum of Soul Music and the Rock 'n' Soul Museum will have you feeling the beat.

MARIETTA, OH | Recall George Washington's musing that he knew "no other country where I should rather fix my habitation" when you visit idyllic Marietta, the site of Ohio's first settlement, as memorialized at the history-rich Campus Martius Museum.

MOBILE, AL | Jump aboard the formidable USS Alabama, an illustrious protagonist of World War II, then take shore leave on the historic streets of this first capital of French Louisiana, where you can celebrate local traditions at the Mobile Carnival Museum.

LA CROSSE, WI | Survey three states atop towering Grandad Bluff, then discover the creative talents of the locals at the Pump House Regional Arts Center. And no visit is complete without a snapshot of the World's Largest Six-Pack.

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NATCHITOCHES

NEW ORLEANS

NASHVILLE, TN | Rejoice music lovers, for you are in heaven, also known as "Music City, USA", home to the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Gaze in awe at the majestic Parthenon in Centennial Park, next to venerable Vanderbilt University.

NATCHITOCHES, LA | Relish the European and Creole flavors of the oldest settlement in Louisiana, where a vast array of landmarks await, which include the Kaffie-Frederick Mercantile Store, the oldest general store in Louisiana and the Steel Magnolia movie filming sites.

NEW ORLEANS, LA | Amble along the festive streets of the "Big Easy", where the scent of Creole dishes and the strains of jazz mingle within stately French Quarter homes, and hop on a streetcar to further uncover this most European of American cities.

NATCHEZ, MS | Get lost among over 500 gallant antebellum buildings in this magnificent town, one of America's most historically significant national treasures. Chat up the friendly locals in the thriving entertainment district, Natchez-Under-the-Hill, which Mark Twain once described as having a "desperate reputation, morally."

NEW MADRID, MO | Imagine this sleepy village flattened in 1811 by North America's strongest recorded earthquake, and later further shaken up by 1862's Battle of Island Number Ten. Artifacts are on view at the quaint Historical Museum and the Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site.

OAK ALLEY, LA | Linger at one of the most photogenic sites in America, majestic Oak Alley Plantation, and stroll its allĂŠe, lined by 28 massive oaks more than 300 years old. Tour the Big House and investigate the buildings dotting the lovely grounds.

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ST. PAUL

PADUCAH, KY | Picture 42,000 Union soldiers boarding 185 ships on their way upriver, and you'll get a sense of the rich local history that is captured at the Floodwall Murals. See the Wacinton Sculpture honoring the Chickasaw Indians and tour the remarkable National Quilt Museum.

PITTSBURGH, PA | Enjoy the sweeping city vistas from high on Mount Washington, then mingle with other high flyers at the riotous National Aviary.

Become transported by the kaleidoscopic stained glass at Heinz Memorial Chapel, mere minutes away from esteemed Carnegie Mellon University.

RED WING, MN | Find out why the National Trust for Historic Preservation noted picturesque Red Wing as a distinctive destination for its "impressive architecture and enviable natural environment." And don't leave town without a pair of its eponymous shoes.

PENSACOLA, FL | Marvel at the hanging aircraft in the impressive National Naval Aviation Museum, the pride of this city nestled in the Panhandle. Stop

by Julee Cottage in charming Historic Pensacola Village, the "first home owned by a free woman of color."

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI | Contemplate 10,000 years of Native American history at this once bustling fur-trading center, now host to five National Historic Landmarks, including the Victorian stunner Villa Louis. Locals insist you stop by Valley Fish and Cheese for their mouthwatering victuals.

SHREVEPORT, LA | Marvel at mankind's ingenuity at the Barksdale Global Power Museum, home to an impressive collection of military aircraft, and the Shreveport Water Works Museum, showcasing a century of water extraction through innovative engineering. Don't overlook the lively casino scene.

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PRESERVING HISTORY ST. LOUIS, MO | Wonder at the St. Louis Arch, an unequaled architectural statement that defines this storied town, then continue your architectural tour at the imposing Cathedral of St. Louis. Indulge a less lofty American pastime at the Anheuser-Busch brewery, an American classic.

ST. PAUL, MN | Admire the Cathedral of St. Paul, a beaux-arts wonder that replicates St. Peter's in Rome, and soak in the arts at the city's worldclass museums, including the Walker Art Center. Detour to Minnehaha Falls, best known for Longfellow's Song of Hiawatha.

VICKSBURG, MS | Hear the distant echoes of Ulysses S. Grant's call to arms as he lay a 47-day siege to the city, now immortalized at the reverential Vicksburg National Military Park, which houses the ironclad USS Cairo, victim of the first torpedo.

WELLSBURG, WV | Breathe in the fresh air at this peaceful hamlet and its charming Brook Hill Park, or take a quick jaunt to Fort Steuben in nearby Steubenville, OH, a fully-reconstructed 18th century fort overlooking the Ohio River.

WINONA, MN | Be awed by lofty Sugar Loaf, one of the most recognizable topographical landmarks along Minnesota's bluff country. Find further inspiration at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, which features one of the two original versions of Leutze's Washington Crossing the Delaware.

FRENCH HERITAGE SOCIETY

French America Line is honored to be a member of French Heritage Society, a nonpro t American organization created in 1982 that includes 11 chapters in the US and one in France. A portion of proceeds from the sale of all Curator Collection shore excursions which incorporate a focus on French heritage will include a donation to the society. rough various activities and their educational program, French Heritage Society is dedicated to the preservation, restoration and promotion of the beautiful French heritage throughout the United States and France. eir central mission is to ensure that the treasures of our shared French architectural and cultural heritage survive to inspire future generations to build, dream and create by raising funds for restoration, preservation and cultural grants as well as creating transatlantic educational programs for students, architects, artisans, art connoisseurs and collectors.

INTEGRITY IN TOURISM UNITED STATES TOUR OPERATORS ASSOCIATION

French America Line is proud to be an Associate Member of the United States Tour Operators Association which was started in 1972 to foster trust in tour operators. Its motto, “Integrity in Tourism,� requires members to adhere to the highest standards in the industry. Among these are the principles of ethical conduct, truth in advertising and demonstration of nancial responsibility in their business conduct.

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T R AV E L P R O T E C T I O N B E P R E PA R E D F O R T H E U N E X P E C T E D At French America Line, we know that sometimes the unexpected can disrupt your vacation such as an illness that might result in cancelling your trip or require timely transportation to the nearest hospital. We recommend you purchase the French America Line Travel Protection Plan which includes coverage for Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Medical and Baggage bene ts. e exclusion for pre-existing conditions will be waived provided your payment for this plan is received within 21 days of the date your initial payment or deposit for your trip is paid, and you are not disabled from travel at the time your plan payment is paid.

SCHEDULE OF INSURANCE BENEFITS

Maximum Bene t Amount

TRIP COST TRIP CANCELLATION 150% OF TRIP COST TRIP INTERRUPTION $750 MISSED CONNECTION $750 TRAVEL DELAY (UP TO $150 PER DAY) MEDICAL EXPENSE/EMERGENCY EVACUATION $50,000 ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS MEDICAL EXPENSE $150,000 EMERGENCY EVACUATION AND REPATRIATION $1,500 BAGGAGE AND PERSONAL EFFECTS $500 BAGGAGE DELAY

CRUISE TOUR COST

NON-INSURANCE SERVICES ONE CALL 24-HOUR ASSISTANCE SERVICES GLOBAL XPI MEDICAL RECORDS SERVICES

UP TO $2,000 $2,001 TO $3,500 $3,501 TO $4,500 $4,501 TO $6,000 $6,001 TO $7,500 $7,501 TO $9,000 $9,001 TO $10,500 $10,501 TO $12,000 $12,001 TO $13,500 $13,501 TO $15,000

COST PER PERSON AGE 0-59 $259 $349 $399 $459 $579 $699 $879 $1,039 $1,199 $1,399

COST PER PERSON AGE 60+ $319 $429 $499 $569 $719 $849 $1,069 $1,279 $1,499 $1,699

I N F O R M AT I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W

TRIP CANCELLATION - If you cancel your trip due to a covered injury, sickness or death or for other covered reasons, as de ned, you will be reimbursed up to the Trip Cost for the unused non-refundable prepaid expenses for travel arrangements provided by French America Line. Air arrangements covered also include any direct round trip air ights booked by others, to and from your scheduled trip departure and return cities, provided the dates of travel for the air ights are within seven (7) total days of your scheduled trip dates.

TRIP INTERRUPTION - If you interrupt your trip due to a covered injury, sickness or death or for other covered reasons, as de ned, you will be reimbursed up to the trip cost for the unused portion of the prepaid expenses for travel arrangements and/or the additional transportation cost paid to return home or rejoin the trip.

MISSED CONNECTION - Provides reimbursement for the additional transportation expense incurred and/or the unused, non-refundable land arrangements if your arrival at your trip destination is delayed for 3 or more hours due to a covered reason.

TRAVEL DELAY - Provides reimbursement for reasonable accommodation, meal and local transportation expenses if you are delayed for more than 12 hours due to a covered reason.

Bene ts in this brochure are described on a general basis only. ere are certain restrictions, exclusions and limitations that apply to all coverages and services. is advertisement does not constitute or form any part of the Plan Description or any other contract of any kind. Plan bene ts, limits and provisions may vary by state jurisdiction. To review full plan details online, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpF367F. e travel insurance bene ts of this plan are underwritten by: United States Fire Insurance Company. One Call 24-Hour Assistance Services are provided by: One Call Worldwide Travel Services Network, Inc. and are not insurance bene ts underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company. All Plan Bene ts are administered by: Trip Mate, Inc. (in CA & UT, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency), 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64114, 1-800-888-7292.

ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS MEDICAL EXPENSE - Provides reimbursement for reasonable and customary medical expenses incurred during your trip and for emergency dental treatment received during your trip up to $750.

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION - Provides emergency transport to the nearest Hospital or medical facility, including escort expense (both, if deemed necessary by the attending Legally Quali ed Physician), for a covered injury or sickness which occurs while on your trip.

1. suicide, attempted suicide or any intentionally self-in icted injury of You, a Traveling Companion, Family Member or Business Partner booked to travel with You, while sane or insane; 2. an act of declared or undeclared war; 3. participating in maneuvers or training exercises of an armed service, except while participating in weekend or summer training for the reserve forces of the United States, including the National Guard; 4. riding or driving in races, or speed or endurance competitions or events; 5. mountaineering (engaging in the sport of scaling mountains generally requiring the use of picks, ropes, or other special equipment); 6. participating as a professional in a stunt, athletic or sporting event or competition; 7. participating in skydiving or parachuting except parasailing, hang gliding, bungee cord jumping, extreme skiing, skiing outside marked trails or heli-skiing, any race, speed contests, spelunking or caving, or scuba diving if the depth exceeds 120 feet (40 meters) or if You are not certi ed to dive and a dive master is not present during the dive; 8. piloting or learning to pilot or acting as a member of the crew of any aircraft; 9. being Intoxicated as de ned herein, or under the in uence of any controlled substance unless as administered or prescribed by a Legally Quali ed Physician; 10. the commission of or attempt to commit a felony or being engaged in an illegal occupation; 11. normal childbirth or pregnancy (except Complications of Pregnancy) or voluntarily induced abortion; 12. dental treatment (except as coverage is otherwise speci cally provided herein); 13. due to a Pre-Existing Condition, as de ned in the Plan. e PreExisting Condition Limitation does not apply to the Emergency Medical Evacuation or Return of Remains coverage; 14. any amount paid or payable under any Worker's Compensation, Disability Bene t or similar law; 15. a loss or damage caused by detention, con scation or destruction by customs; 16. Elective Treatment and Procedures; 17. medical treatment during or arising from a Trip undertaken for the purpose or intent of securing medical treatment; 18. failure of any tour operator, Common Carrier, or other travel supplier, person or agency to provide the bargained-for travel arrangements for reasons other than Bankruptcy or Default; 19. a mental or nervous condition, unless hospitalized for that condition while the Plan is in eect for You; or 20. a loss that results from a Sickness, Injury, disease or other condition, event or circumstance which occurs at a time when the Plan is not in eect for You.

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BAGGAGE AND PERSONAL EFFECTS Coverage for direct physical loss or damage to your checked baggage, passports or visas up to $1,500 while on your trip.

BAGGAGE DELAY - If, while on your trip, your checked baggage is delayed for 24 hours or more, we will pay up to $500 for the purchase of necessary additional clothing and personal articles.

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DISEMBARK

NAME

REGION

TYPE

PAG E

MEMPHIS

LOUISVILLE

BLUE CURRENTS

RIVER CROSSROADS

GRAND

20

RIVER CROSSROADS

CLASSIC

21

RIVER CROSSROADS

CLASSIC

21

RIVER CROSSROADS

CLASSIC

22

MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS

GRAND

23

MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS

CLASSIC

24

MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS

GRAND

23

MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS

CLASSIC

24

DEEP SOUTH

GRAND

27

DEEP SOUTH

CLASSIC

28

FRONTIER FÊTE

WILDERNESS RIVERS

SAMPLER

25

SOUTHERN RHYTHMS

WILDERNESS RIVERS

GRAND

26

DEEP SOUTH

CLASSIC

29

GULF WATERWAYS

COLLECTOR’S

33

GULF WATERWAYS

COLLECTOR’S

33

DEEP SOUTH

CLASSIC

28

DEEP SOUTH

COLLECTOR’S

30

DEEP SOUTH

CLASSIC

31

DEEP SOUTH

GRAND

32

CLASSIC

29

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in Memphis | Embark in Memphis | Memphis/Scenic Cruising | Scenic Cruising | New Madrid | Paducah | Cave-In-Rock | Henderson | Disembark in Louisville

AUG 29

SEP 5

8

LOUISVILLE

PITTSBURGH

AMERICAN ADVENTURE

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in Louisville | Embark in Louisville | Madison | Cincinnati | Maysville | Marietta | Wellsburg | Disembark in Pittsburgh

SEP 4

SEP 11

8

PITTSBURGH

LOUISVILLE

AMERICAN ADVENTURE

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in Pittsburgh | Embark in Pittsburgh | Wellsburg | Marietta | Maysville | Cincinnati | Madison | Disembark in Louisville

SEP 10

SEP 17

8

LOUISVILLE

ST. LOUIS

BLUEGRASS GRANDEUR

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in Louisville | Embark in Louisville | Henderson | Paducah | Cape Girardeau | Chester | St. Louis | Disembark in St. Louis

SEP 16

SEP 25

10

ST. LOUIS

ST. PAUL

JEWELS OF THE HEARTLAND

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in Chicago and Private Train Transfer to St. Louis | Embark in St. Louis | Hannibal | Scenic Cruising | Davenport | Dubuque | La Crosse | Red Wing | St. Paul | Disembark in St. Paul

SEP 24

OCT 1

8

ST. PAUL

ST. LOUIS

MIDWESTERN MAJESTY

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in St. Paul | Embark in St. Paul | Winona | Prairie Du Chien | Dubuque | Davenport | Hannibal | Disembark in St. Louis

SEP 30

OCT 9

10

ST. LOUIS

ST. PAUL

JEWELS OF THE HEARTLAND

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in St. Louis | Embark in St. Louis | Hannibal | Scenic Cruising | Davenport | Dubuque | La Crosse | Red Wing | St. Paul | Disembark in St. Paul

OCT 8

OCT 15

8

ST. PAUL

ST. LOUIS

MIDWESTERN MAJESTY

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in St. Paul | Embark in St. Paul | Winona | Prairie Du Chien | Dubuque | Davenport | Hannibal | Disembark in St. Louis

OCT 14

OCT 22

9

ST. LOUIS

NEW ORLEANS

MISSISSIPPI MYSTIQUE

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in St. Louis | Embark in St. Louis | New Madrid | Scenic Cruising | Memphis | Helena | Natchez | Oak Alley | Disembark in New Orleans

OCT 21

OCT 26

6

NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS

SPLENDORS OF THE SOUTH

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in New Orleans | Embark in New Orleans | Oak Alley | Natchez | Scenic Cruising | Disembark in New Orleans

NOV 9

NOV 13

5

NASHVILLE

NASHVILLE

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in Nashville | Embark in Nashville | Clarksville | Dover | Disembark in Nashville

NOV 12

NOV 20

9

NASHVILLE

MEMPHIS

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in Nashville | Embark in Nashville | Scenic Cruising | Dover | Paducah | Scenic Cruising | New Madrid | Memphis | Disembark in Memphis

NOV 19

NOV 26

8

MEMPHIS

NEW ORLEANS

PLANTATION CELEBRATION

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in Memphis | Embark in Memphis | Greenville | Vicksburg | Natchez | Baton Rouge | Oak Alley | Disembark in New Orleans

NOV 25

NOV 30

6

NEW ORLEANS

PENSACOLA

ORANGE BLOSSOM SUNSET

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in New Orleans | Embark in New Orleans | Biloxi | Mobile | Dauphin Island | Disembark in Pensacola

NOV 29

DEC 4

6

PENSACOLA

NEW ORLEANS

ORANGE BLOSSOM SUNSET

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in Pensacola | Embark in Pensacola | Dauphin Island | Mobile | Biloxi | Disembark in New Orleans

DEC 3

DEC 8

6

NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS

SPLENDORS OF THE SOUTH

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in New Orleans | Embark in New Orleans | Oak Alley | Natchez | Scenic Cruising | Disembark in New Orleans

DEC 7

DEC 15

9

NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS

RED RIVER HOLIDAY

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in New Orleans | Embark in New Orleans | Scenic Cruising | Baton Rouge | Alexandria | Natchitoches | Shreveport | Scenic Cruising | Disembark in New Orleans

DEC 14

DEC 21

8

NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS

ANTEBELLUM STYLE

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in New Orleans | Embark in New Orleans | Oak Alley | Baton Rouge | Natchez | Natchez | Houmas House | Disembark in New Orleans

DEC 20

DEC 29

10

NEW ORLEANS

MEMPHIS

SOUTHERN SPIRIT

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in New Orleans | Embark in New Orleans | Oak Alley | Baton Rouge | Natchez | Vicksburg | Greenville | Scenic Cruising | Memphis | Disembark in Memphis

DEC 28

JAN 4

8

MEMPHIS

NEW ORLEANS

PLANTATION CELEBRATION

DEEP SOUTH

Overnight Deluxe Hotel Stay in Memphis | Embark in Memphis | Greenville | Vicksburg | Natchez | Baton Rouge | Oak Alley | Disembark in New Orleans

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G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N IMPORTANT NOTICE Terms and Conditions apply to all vessels under Great Northern & Southern Navigation Company, LLC. (French America Line) operation unless otherwise noted.

Any and all information contained herein is in effect at the time of printing and is subject to change at any time.

Information contained in this brochure or on the Website does not form part of any offer or contract. e transportation of passengers and baggage on French America Line’s vessels are provided solely by French America Line, and is governed by the terms and conditions printed on the Passage Contract. e Passage Contract will be included with your travel documents or is available on-line at: www.frenchamericaline.com and contains complete and important information regarding cancellations, itineraries, French America Line’s liability, health and immigration requirements, and other relevant terms and conditions. e terms and conditions of the Passage Contract will apply to persons who have booked a cruise regardless of whether or not they have embarked the vessel. Please read your Passage Contract carefully. To the extent that any of the information in the brochure con icts with the terms of the Passage Contract, the terms and conditions contained in the Passage Contract shall control.

Itinerary arrival and departure times are always subject to change without notice. French America Line reserves the right to cancel, alter, advance, postpone or substitute any scheduled sailing or itinerary, substitute another vessel for the scheduled ship, or substitute or cancel scheduled ports of call, which, in its sole judgment and discretion, is justi ed for any reason, and to do so without liability for any loss whatsoever to passengers as a result of said change(s). Additionally, French America Line reserves the right to cancel reservations and bookings in the event of a full-ship charter, whether or not a deposit or full payment has been received, and in such event, French America Line’s only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received.

French America Line makes arrangements for transportation, other than cruise passage, only as a booking agent. French America Line’s responsibility does not extend beyond the vessel. In arranging for the transportation of passengers to and from the ship, French America Line does so with independent contractors.

French America Line is not responsible for incidents such as airline cancellations, re-routings or any disruption of scheduled services or accommodation, or lost luggage.

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All schedules, fares, and terms and conditions listed in this brochure are effective as of April 2016 and supersede any schedules, prices, and terms and conditions previously published.

All fares indicated in this brochure, including land and hotel, are capacity controlled, subject to change at anytime without notice and do not guarantee availability. All are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice.

Travel documents will not be dispatched until full and nal payment and passenger Contact Information has been received by French America Line and cleared. For purposes of this agreement, Contact Information shall mean a passenger’s full name, passport number (if non-US Citizen), address, telephone number (land and mobile), electronic mail address and emergency contact information and any other information as requested by French America Line.

French America Line must be able to reach each passenger’s emergency contact at any time of day. French American Line must, therefore, be provided with all information to allow French America Line to do so (such information should include the name, address, electronic mail address (if available) and phone number (including a cell phone number if available) of a parent, guardian, spouse, domestic partner, or other person to contact in the event of an emergency). No passenger will be allowed to embark a French America Line vessel unless French America Line has received all information.

CRUISE TARIFF Cruise fares cover certain shipboard services including: accommodations, standard included shore excursion program, onboard meals and entertainment, and complimentary beverages aboard ship where noted in the respective cruise program brochure.

All fares are quoted in US dollars, are per passenger and based on double occupancy. Not included in your cruise tariff are: airfare, pre and/or post hotel accommodations (unless otherwise noted), optional premium shore excursions, meals ashore, beverages not highlighted as included, fuel surcharges, laundry (unless otherwise noted), purchases from the ship boutique or any item or service of a personal nature such as medical care, salon and spa treatments.

TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS Travel agents are considered to be the agent of the passenger and not of French America Line. French America Line is not liable for any representation, act or omission of

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passenger’s travel agent. Passenger’s cruise fare is not considered paid until French America Line receives full payment, and the amount thereof is subject to change at any time prior to French America Line’s receipt of payment. Passenger shall at all times remain liable to French America Line for the price of passage. French America Line reserves the right to refuse embarkation if all charges and surcharges have not been paid in advance of departure.

DEPOSIT/FINAL PAYMENT To reserve your cruise, a $400 per person deposit is required at the time of booking. Optional Pre- or PostCruise Extension Programs require a $150 per person deposit at the time of booking. Full payment is due no later than 60 days prior to departure. Passengers will not be permitted to change travel agents once nal payment has been received by French America Line. Final documentation will be issued after receipt of nal payment and approximately 30 days prior to sailing. All reservations are subject to cancellation if payments are not received by the due date, and are guaranteed only when paid in full 60 days prior to sailing.

Reservations made within 60 days of sailing require full payment within three days of booking or sooner, as speci ed by French America Line. Payments may be made by personal check (USD funds), or by VISA®, MasterCard® and Discover®.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS Should you nd it necessary to cancel your reservation or any component thereof, you and your Travel Professional are required to contact your Travel Professional or French America Line directly by telephone as well as submit your cancellation in writing.

If your cancellation request is received more than 60 days prior to your initial sailing date, a $300 per person nonrefundable administrative fee will be charged per booking. is administrative fee may not be converted to a future cruise credit.

Cancellation requests received within 60 days of the initial sailing date will be subject to the following charges, regardless of resale and may not be converted to cruise credit: 59 days up to and including the initial sailing date or nonappearance at the time of sailing, 100% per person penalty of the cruise fare.

PRE- & POST-CRUISE EXTENSION PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS For Pre- and Post-Cruise Extension Programs cancellations received more than 60 days prior to your initial sailing date, a $50 per person non-refundable administrative fee will be charged per booking. is administrative fee may not be converted to a future cruise credit.

Pre- and Post-Cruise Extension Program cancellation requests received within 60 days of the initial sailing date will be subject to the following charges, regardless of resale: 59 days up to and including the initial sailing date or nonappearance at the time of sailing, 100% per person of the Pre- and Post-Cruise Extension Program fare.

HEALTH AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS All passengers are required to report in writing to French America Line at the time their reservation is made: 1. Any physical or mental condition that may require medical or professional treatment or attention during the voyage 2. Any condition that may render the passenger un t for travel, or that may require special care or assistance 3. Any condition that may pose a risk or danger to the passenger or anyone else onboard the ship 4. Any condition that may require oxygen for medical reasons 5. Any intention or need to use a wheelchair, cart, or other mobility device By booking passage and by boarding the ship, the passenger represents and warrants that he/she is physically and otherwise t to travel, and that the passenger will comply at all times with applicable rules and regulations of the ship, and orders and instructions of the ship’s officers.

French America Line reserves the right without liability to require a passenger to disembark and/or to refuse to board and transport a passenger who, in the judgment of French America Line or the ship’s Captain, is un t to travel or may require care beyond that which French America Line is reasonably able to provide.

French America Line strongly recommends that passengers are able to navigate the stairs on-board without assistance. Should passengers require assistance, they must travel with someone who is able to assist them both ashore and onboard. French America Line is unable to offer special assistance. Please note that wheel-on and/or wheel-off access is not available at all ports-ofcall.

Under no circumstances may dangerous items (including but not limited to: explosives, rearms, combustible or illegal substances) be taken aboard the ship. We recommend that you hand-carry: travel documents, medications and valuables. ese items are the full responsibility of the passenger at all times. French America Line shall not be responsible for the loss of, or damage to, such personal items.

BAGGAGE

LOST PROPERTY

You may bring aboard the ship a reasonable amount of clothing and personal effects without charge. Baggage for French America Line passengers or passengers on our land extension programs must be handled in accordance with regulations of our ground operators. Baggage exceeding these limitations is subject to the charges as set forth by the individual operators. Airlines are strict with baggage limitations. Passengers are encouraged to contact individual airlines for weight limitations.

French America Line may levy a charge for the return of personal items left onboard or lost and subsequently found.

All baggage must be securely packed, and properly and clearly labeled. Liquid, fragile, perishable and other articles not suitably packed are transported at your own risk. French America Line is not responsible for loss or damage to baggage or any other personal item during air travel or land extension programs.

Baggage and personal belongings will be taken off the ship upon passenger disembarkation. Under no circumstances will baggage be stored onboard without the owner of such baggage being on the vessel. French America Line is not responsible for baggage stored in shore-side facilities.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS All travel documents are the passenger’s responsibility. It is also the passenger’s responsibility to obtain any necessary visas (non US-citizens). Without the required documents, a passenger may be denied boarding and accommodation by French America Line or the passenger may be disembarked during the voyage and French America Line will not make a refund or be otherwise liable to any passenger for such denial of boarding or disembarkation.

In the event that French America Line as a courtesy provides information or advice as to necessary travel documents, visas and medical inoculations, passengers are still obligated to verify such information with the appropriate government authorities and French America Line does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of such information.

US Citizens or permanent residents of the US traveling within the US borders do not need a passport or visa for travel. Homeland Security does require that all passengers travel with a government-issued photo ID (Drivers License or State ID) which will be required to present upon check-in on-board the vessel. Non US Citizens, please check with the appropriate consulate for speci c requirements. Security measures imposed by governments may change from time to time and each passenger will be required to comply with them. As a courtesy, we will endeavor to provide each passenger with notice of measures that may affect them, but complying with any such requirements is the sole responsibility of each passenger. Please consult your travel professional for advice on such requirements to avoid loss of boarding privileges.

TAXES, GOVERNMENT FEES/QUASIGOVERNMENT FEES AND FUEL SUPPLEMENTS French America Line reserves the right to pass through to its passengers (including fully paid and deposited passengers) any taxes and government fees/quasigovernment fees that relate speci cally to a passenger’s itinerary. “Taxes and Government fees/quasi-government fees” include any and all fees, charges, surcharges, tolls and taxes imposed by governmental or quasigovernmental authorities including, but not limited to, customs fees, per person berth taxes or fees, embarkation and/or disembarkation fees at ports, airline transportation fees, and dockage fees.

French America Line reserves the right to charge a per person fuel supplement in the event that the price of fuel increases up to and including the day of embarkation.

French America Line may collect any taxes, government fees/quasi-government fees and fuel supplement (the “Surcharges”) at the time of booking, prior to sailing or on board the vessel, even if the cruise fare has been paid in full. Surcharges will be invoiced accordingly.

All fares and itineraries are subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. French America Line reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions. is brochure or the Web-site may contain inadvertent technical or factual inaccuracies and typographical errors.

French America Line reserves the right to correct errors and omissions at any time without prior notice, and to cancel any offered product, service, amenity, etc. in the event of any error or omission in the description, including pricing and availability.

OTHER French America Line is an Associate Member of the United States Tour Operators Association. However, French America Line is NOT a participant in the USTOA $1 Million Travelers’ Assistance Program and is not held by USTOA to certain other standards required of Active Members.

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