American Serenade

Mississippi River

October

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Recommended: Yes

Review of Serenade

April

Pros: see comments

Cons: see comments

Recommended: Yes

Serenade a new ship and well appointed. Food was quite good, staff efficient and friendly and entertainment was good with exception of Tina Turner impersonator. The excursions offer were also very good and informative. A very nice and relaxing vacation. The intense ship/barge commerce on the Mississippi fascinating.

Why We Love ACL

July

Pros: Simple arrangements in booking and getting to boat; friendly neighborhood-like atmosphere; comfortable areas and spacious staterooms; great menus; wonderful excursions for every taste!

Cons: Overhead walking track noise for us light sleepers, altho quiet staterooms!

Recommended: Yes

Relaxed, casual atmosphere with day light all over boat for reading, playing cards; Informative programs and history of the areas visiting, inspiring one to research further! Staff and crew out to make your trip most enjoyable; one realizes people are mostly the same, seeking enjoyment and making new friends.

Music Cities River Cruise

May

Pros: Beautiful ship/great entertainment/very good food

Cons: staff shortage

Recommended: Yes

Not enough help in the dining room & bars Bar ran out of ingredients to make drinks Need to add sugar-free desserts to the menu Housekeeping staff needs more training New ship and had only sailed a few times/a few issues to be worked out Staff was friendly and very helpful