THE GREAT AMERICAN INLAND PASSAGE
November 14, 2026 – February 6, 2027. An unhurried, 624-mile passage through Kansas, Missouri, and the heart of the Ozarks.
NOV 14 · EMBARKATION
Begin with an optional morning descent into Strataca’s salt galleries, then enjoy a warm welcome, a celebratory lunch, and a gradual departure from Hutchinson Landport.
Boarding 11:00 am–3:00 pm · Departure 5:00 pmNOV 15–26 · DAYS ON LAND
Settle into life on board as the prairie unfolds. Enjoy poolside afternoons, your first film screening, and Thanksgiving at the Captain’s Table.
Scenic cruising · All onboard venues openNOV 27–29 · EXTENDED PORT STAY
Step ashore for tallgrass prairie walks, small-town shops, and a little time beneath a very big sky.
Three-day stay · Optional shore excursionsNOV 30–DEC 17 · DAYS ON LAND
A leisurely crossing of the state line. Seasonal menus, build workshops, and evening entertainment accompany each new mile.
Scenic cruising · Holiday program beginsDEC 18–20 · EXTENDED PORT STAY
Three days for Victorian streets, Christmas shopping, and discoveries farther afield: the artist’s village at Red Oak II, the immense Big Brutus mining shovel, and Precious Moments Chapel.
Three-day stay · Optional shore excursions
DEC 21–JAN 12 · NATIONAL PARK PASSAGE
Spend Christmas and New Year aboard as Grand Continental makes her prepared earth passage through the middle of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
Christmas gala · New Year’s celebration · Forest-view cruising
JAN 13–16 · EXTENDED PORT STAY
Spring-fed waterways, limestone landscapes, and quiet woodland trails. Discover the Ozarks from a different perspective.
Four-day stay · Optional shore excursionsJAN 17–FEB 5 · DAYS ON LAND
Complete your holiday build, revisit a favorite restaurant, and join the farewell gala as we make our final approach to Rolla.
Scenic cruising · Farewell gala on night 84FEB 6 · DISEMBARKATION
One final breakfast, and a warm farewell. Extend your arrival day with Rolla’s Stonehenge replica or the enormous Route 66 Rocker in nearby Fanning. Luggage service is included with both optional tours.
Arrival 7:00 am · Disembarkation 8:00–11:00 am
A NATIONAL PARK PERSPECTIVE
Our direct inland passage continues through the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, crossing spring-fed waterways from bank to bank. Take your place on the observation deck for a panoramic view of each scheduled crossing.
Spend days watching the landscape unfold from your balcony. Then step ashore near Eminence for an excursion to the springs, trails, and historic mill.
Discover the Ozarks ashore
READY TO COME ABOARD?
84 unforgettable nights. An extraordinary season awaits.