City of Kissimmee

Kissimmee is a city in Osceola County, Florida. It is the county seat of Osceola County. The area was originally named Allendale, after Confederate Major J. H. Allen who operated the first cargo steamboat along the Kissimmee River - the Mary Belle. It was renamed Kissimmee when incorporated as a city in 1883. The name, Kissimmee, came from 'Cacema', a Native American name meaning 'long water'. It’s defined by its proximity to the region’s multitude of amusement parks, including the massive Walt Disney World Resort complex.

AmaWaterways - Enchanting Rhine - AmaSiena

As first time cruisers we were a bit apprehensive about the whole structure of the trip. We needn’t have been. The tours and tour guides provided a wide range of options. Lots to do and plenty of time to relax as well. I would have liked an additional cycling option at a moderate level. Think “stop and smell the roses” rather than spandex road warrior. Overall, we were pleasantly surprised by the accommodations and the food on the ship. It...
By Janice T