posted 06-04-2004 12:05 AM
Great news for collectSPACE readers who have been considering booking a cabin on the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's and Delta Queen Steamboat Company's "Astronauts on the Mississippi" seven-night New Orleans and riverboat adventure - reference collectSPACE while booking with The Cruise Agency and receive:- 20%-off your cruise reservation; and
- an invitation to a collectSPACE-only reception with the astronauts during the cruise!
To book now for the August 20 departure, call Angela or Rick at The Cruise Agency at 1-800-257-SHIP (outside the U.S. +1 215 969-8666)About "Astronauts on the Mississippi":
Celebrate both river travel and space travel on the grand American Queen with Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper and Wally Schirra, three of the original Mercury Seven astronauts -- hear them speak about their adventures and engage in riveting Q&A sessions!
On the day you board the American Queen, you'll start your day with a pre-cruise tour of Stennis Space Center and greet the astronauts. Located a short distance from New Orleans on the Louisiana/Mississippi border, Stennis is responsible for NASA's rocket propulsion testing, and plays a key role in NASA's earth science applications program.
On board the grand American Queen, you'll enjoy luxurious staterooms, four sumptuous meals a day, award-winning jazz and blues entertainment, and pampering from the crew. You'll cruise up the Mississippi River back in time to the moss-draped Old South, calling on opulent plantations and haunting Civil War battlefields.
This New Orleans & Riverboat Adventure Week vacation includes a 4-night cruise on the grand American Queen and a FREE 3-night New Orleans hotel stay. You can stay at one of the best hotels, such as the Windsor Court® or the Ritz-Carlton®, eat at famous restaurants like Emeril's® and Antoine's®, and get your choice of tickets to 30 of New Orleans' most popular attractions.
For more information, contact The Cruise Agency at: 1-800-257-SHIP
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