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Three New 2012 Cruise Itineraries Let Your Clients Experience the History and Beauty of the Mississippi River – and Enjoy Big Savings

WARREN, R.I. (November 2011) – Antebellum architecture.  Breathtaking photo opportunities.  Quintessential small towns brimming with friendly smiles and southern hospitality.  Help your clients experience the natural beauty and rich history of the famed Mississippi River with three new 2012 cruise itineraries from Blount Small Ship Adventures.

“The Mississippi River is one of our country’s most incredible natural phenomena,” said Nancy Blount, President of Blount Small Ship Adventures, “and has been one of our most popular destinations during our 45 years in the cruise industry.  We’re thrilled to offer our guests and travel agent partners three exciting new cruise itineraries to discover the majesty of the Mighty Mississippi.”

Tennessee Traditions on the Mississippi River – 8 Days, 7 Nights
A full day of exploration in bustling Nashville, TN is the perfect beginning to this small ship cruise. Travelers will discover delightful small towns, enjoy local music onboard the ship, and marvel at the stunning view of Kentucky’s shimmering Lake Barkley.  A full day on the mighty Mississippi River offers opportunities to spot local wildlife, such as Great Blue Herons, river otters, deer, or even a Bald Eagle!  In Memphis, guests will stroll through beautiful Mud Island River Park, explore the Mississippi River Museum, and experience this iconic southern city.

Treasures of the Mississippi: Memphis to New Orleans – 9 Days, 8 Nights
The cruise begins in beautiful Memphis with a festive welcome celebration, followed by a day of exploration at scenic Mud Island River Park.  Adventurers will discover the history of the antebellum south in small towns like charming Greenville, MS and Vicksburg, hometown of President Jefferson Davis.  History buffs will delight in a lecture on the Mississippi River and the great floods of 1927 before arriving in Baton Rouge for a Cajun musical performance.  A full day in port in vibrant New Orleans, followed by an onboard culinary demonstration and a farewell dinner, is the perfect conclusion to this small ship adventure.

Southern Traces: New Orleans to Nashville – 12 Days, 11 Nights
Embark in vibrant New Orleans and enjoy an onboard culinary demonstration by the famed New Orleans School of Cooking. Admire stunning views of the historic French Quarter as you cruise along the mighty Mississippi River toward charming Mobile, AL. Transit the Tombigbee River and the Tenn-Tom Waterway, tour a Greek Revival antebellum home, and delight to a local bluegrass band. Visit picturesque riverside towns in Mississippi and Tennessee and enjoy a historical lecture in Kuttawa, KY. An onboard musical performance in Nashville, known as “Music City USA,” is the perfect conclusion to your southern adventure.

Your clients will enjoy great savings when they sail the Mississippi River:

• Save $400 per couple on the 3/23/2012 departure of Southern Traces: New Orleans to Nashville  (valid through 12/31/2011)
• Save $300 per couple on the 4/5/2012 departure of Tennessee Traditions on the Mississippi River  (valid through 12/31/2011)

Plus, agents earn benefits with Blount Small Ship Adventures that won’t be found anywhere else:

• Earn 10% commission on the Blount Travel Protection Plan.
• Earn 5% commission on our pre-cruise packages, pre or post-night stays, and cruise extensions.
• Clients receive 10% off when they book 2 or more consecutive cruises on the same ship.
• Clients receive up to $250 (depending on the cruise length) when you reserve two cabins on the same itinerary and at least one cabin’s guests are new to Blount Small Ship Adventures.

With a maximum of just 96 passengers per cruise, space is limited.  Call or email Blount Small Ship Adventures today to book your clients on these phenomenal Mississippi River cruise adventures.

For more information, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), visit www.blountsmallshipadventures.com or call 800.556.7450.

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Blount Small Ship Adventures (formerly known as American Canadian Caribbean Line, Inc.) is a small ship cruise line specializing in unique coastal and river itineraries to the Central America, U.S. and Canada. At the helm is President Nancy E. Blount, a second-generation owner of this family business founded in 1966. The company operates two U.S.-registry and U.S.-crewed ships. Each ship holds 96 passengers, features patented designs such as retractable pilothouses and shallow-draft bow landing ramps that enable them to access remote destinations larger ships cannot. The cruise line is located at 461 Water Street, Warren, RI 02885. Phone: (800) 556-7450. Web: http://www.blountsmallshipadventures.com