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Addicted to quilting, but need to at least get out of the house?
There are a number of quilting, craft, and gourmet theme cruises during 2006. The quilting cruises are offered during April and August of 2006 aboard the paddlewheel cruise ships of Delta Queen Steamboats. These ships are US Flagged, so if you are in the quilting business, check with your accountant to see how much of the Quilt Theme cruises are deductible on your taxes!
We have teamed up with Cruise Planners Inc, a leading cruise specialty agency, to provide you with an outstanding, educational, and FUN cruise. The ships operate at the leisurely speed of 7-10 mph as you cruise along the rivers of America. The "Mississippi Queen" decor might be best compared to an elegant bed & breakfast, providing relaxed, casual elegance, and wonderful food!
Paddlewheel Lounge
"Think people who don't quilt are squares? This is
the vacation for you! Grab your circle of friends and join us on this special
cruise to spend two days at the American Quilt Society's Quilt Show in Paducah,
Kentucky. There, you can view some of the most gorgeous quilts bei
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made today. Learn new techniques and share your love of quilting with expert
Judy Simmons. Hotel reservations are difficult to secure for this event. Here's
your chance to stay on a luxurious riverboat, within short walking distance of
all the action. This vacation was handmade just for you. Don't miss it! "
excerpt from 2006 Delta Queen Brochure
| 2006 Departures | |||
| Aug. 21 | MQ | St. Louis/Nashville | Judy Simmons |
Category AAA Stateroom
Note: These 2006 cruises HAVE NOT been changed by recent Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. They also sailing in protected river waters in the geographic middle of American, and not near the Gulf Coast.
QUILTING ON THE RIVER ABOARD
THE MISSISSIPPI QUEEN
Quilting Experts Aboard Cruises to Paducah and Nashville
NEW ORLEANS, La. (August 10, 2005) – Learn about the
history of quilting as both an art and a form of storytelling as you travel
along the Mississippi, Ohio and Cumberland rivers on the magnificent Mississippi
Queen, steaming to two Quilting Shows in Paducah and Nashville.
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A second 6-night St. Louis to Nashville cruise, August
21-27, 2006 will take you to spend two days in Nashville for the American
Quilter's Society Quilt Show. Quilt instructor and author Judy Simmons will
share her techniques for creating machine needlelace and other embellishments,
and during the cruise. While in Nashville, you'll visit the Quilting Show at the
Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Resort.
Lovely quilts being made today will be on display at these unique shows, where you'll learn new techniques in quilt making.
Share the experiences of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, the Trail of Tears of the Cherokee, and the Civil War when you visit towns along the river, such as Cape Girardeau, Mo., home of radio talk show personality Rush Limbaugh; the Quilting Museum in Paducah, Ky. and the land Between the Lakes in Dover, Tenn.
Passengers will enjoy many fun-filled activities during the cruise. Fly a kite off the sun deck out over the paddlewheel and try your hand at playing the calliope, our giant steam-powered piano, where you can earn a "Vox Calliopist" certificate. Your days will be filled with talks on the history, culture and lore of the river, sing-alongs, pilot house tours, engine room viewing, culinary demonstrations, games, craft lessons, movies, a bathing pool and even a fitness room.
Fares for the 6-night Quilting on the River cruise begin at $1,880 per person, double occupancy and at $2,140 per person on the 7-night cruise. Book one of these 2006 vacations before December 31, 2005 and receive 2005 rates plus best available discount at time of booking.
Click HERE FOR DETAILS OF THE MAGNIFICENT "MISSISSIPPI QUEEN", DECK PLANS, AND STATEROOM PHOTOS!
For reservations contact your cruise specialist, Cruise Planners Inc, toll-free nationwide at 877-707-3838. Or email keith@cruisebyweb.com for pricing and information!
Or Just want to cruise to get away from it all?
Click on the link below to see some special getaways.
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