New Brunswick: from breathtaking views to spectacular natural sites and preserved sanctuaries, there's a world of wonder waiting for you next door in new Brunswick, Canada!

Natural History, April, 2003

Delta's three steamboats are the Delta Queen, so grand that it is a National Historic Landmark; the magnificent Mississippi Queen, with its Victorian ambiance and decor; and the impressive American Queen, the world's largest steamboat. These three authentic steam paddle-wheelers offer three- to eleven-night cruises on ten inland waterways.

The Delta Queen, America's oldest overnight paddle-wheeler, has been expertly restored. There are no televisions, but there is plenty of Victorian elegance, old-fashioned entertainment, and the impeccable service of a statelier era. On the Mississippi Queen, old-time banjos and a calliope belt out favorites from long ago. And on the American Queen, you can gaze out the floor-to-ceiling windows of the twostory dining room.

Take a "sentimental journey" on mighty rivers as you dance to the great music of the Big Band era. When spring is ablaze with pastels, cruise to the Old South, to the great mansions and historic sites of the lovely antebellum city of Natchez. If the Big Easy appeals to you, what better time to visit than the Mardi Gras? And what better way to get there than onboard a music-filled steamboat, featuring the sounds of Dixieland and New Orleans jazz?

For the truly adventurous, Delta offers old-fashioned steamboat racing, which Mark Twain called a "sport that makes a body's very liver curl with enjoyment." Whatever cruise you choose, you will benefit from Delta Queen's commitment to showcase the history, heritage, and magnificent scenery of the United States.

CRUISE WEST

Looking for an up-close, casual, and intimate cruise experience? Take a trip on Cruise West. With its fleet of small, well-appointed ships, Cruise West takes you to remote waterways that , bigger ships simply can't get to. That's why Cruise West is the leading small-ship cruise line in North America.

The remote glaciers of Alaska, transparent fjords of British Columbia, champagne-filled caverns of the Napa Valley, out-of-the-way tropical islands surrounding Costa Rica and Panama.... Cruise West has an extraordinary list of destinations. Our small ships can drop you off on a pristine beach in Costa Rica, with no footprints in sight, where you'll seek out white-faced capuchins in the jungle. They'll take you under waterfalls, so close you'll feel the mist. They'll transport you to the otherworldly landscapes of Baja California and the rugged islands, reachable only on small ship, of Mexico's beautiful Sea of Cortes.

Wherever you choose to go, a trip with Cruise West will always be personally enriching. An onboard Certified Interpretive Guide is always at hand, eager to share knowledge and answer your questions. And you'll be treated to lectures from special local guests. In between, enjoy delicious meals, featuring fresh-baked breads and sumptuous desserts.

With Cruise West, you'll experience a unique exploration of natural history and culture, all in the company of like-minded travelers. You'll be more than a visitor--you'll be a participant.