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The luxury cruise ship American Melody, part of the American Cruise Line's fleet, docked in Chester with 138 guests on board. The cruise originated in New Orleans and will stop again in St. Louis before traveling to its final destination in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Above, Chester tour guide Linda Rader and Captain Dana, an American Cruise Line's motor coach driver, prepare to take another group of guests on a tour of Chester Tuesday, June 21. The tours ran throughout the morning until the ship departed Chester. Below, the luxury cruise ship American Melody, part of the American Cruise Line's fleet, docked in Chester with 138 guests on board. The cruise originated in New Orleans and will stop again in St. Louis before traveling to its final destination in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Passengers board one of four American Cruise Line's motor coaches Tuesday, June 21, at the Chester Riverfront. Guests from the American Melody cruise ship had the opportunity to tour various locations in Chester to shop, eat and sight see throughout the morning.