Have your antiques appraised by 'Antiques Roadshow' during this river cruise

Nathan Diller, USA TODAY
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Pack your shorts, sunglasses and antiques.

A new American Cruise Lines river cruise will include a visit to a taping of "Antiques Roadshow," where passengers can get a behind-the-scenes look at the show and maybe even appear in it, the cruise line announced Monday. Guests can bring up to two items to be appraised, which could appear on the show in 2024.

The cruise line has been a sponsor of the show since 2021. The long-running series, which sees owners bring in items for appraisal, premiered on PBS in 1997.

"American Cruise Lines' guests have a common bond with Antiques Roadshow's millions of weekly viewers in their shared passion for American culture, and in uncovering the fascinating histories which often exist right in our own backyards," Charles B. Robertson, the line's president and CEO, said in a news release. "We are so pleased to offer this special opportunity to our guests."

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When is American Cruise Lines' antiques cruise?

The eight-day cruise will depart April 27 on the line's newest riverboat, American Serenade. The vessel can accommodate up to 180 guests, according to the line's website.

A painting by artist Chuck Close with an estimated value of $100,000-$150,000.
A painting by artist Chuck Close with an estimated value of $100,000-$150,000.

Where will the cruise sail?

The cruise will sail along the Lower Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee, to New Orleans with stops including Vicksburg and Natchez in Mississippi.

The "Antiques Roadshow" taping will take place on May 2, when the riverboat stops in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In addition to the antique-focused programming, the sailing will feature wine pairings, cooking demonstrations and more.

How much does American Cruise Lines' antiques cruise cost?

Available rooms – which all feature private balconies – start at $5,910 per person based on double occupancy, according to the line's website. The fare includes all meals, drinks, domestic airfare, a hotel stay in Memphis before the cruise and more.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville, Tennessee. You can reach him at ndiller@usatoday.com.

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