American Queen River Cruises – Step back in time 100 years!

SEE WONDERFUL HISTORIC HOMES IN ALL THIER GLAMOUR!

Cruise the Mighty Mississippi!!!

There’s no more unique way to enjoy a Mississippi river cruise and experience the history, heritage and culture of America’s heartland than a voyage aboard a genuine steamboat like the American Queen. Stroll through charming towns and vibrant Mississippi river cities. Explore historic ports of call like New Orleans, Natchez, Mark Twain’s Hannibal, Chattanooga and Pittsburgh, just to name a few. Along the way, you’ll learn about the great events and people that have contributed to America’s history and culture. Your American Queen Steamboating river cruise on the Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee rivers awaits you, so book now. We look forward to welcoming you aboard as you experience the heartland of America as never before—from the decks of the grand, elegant Steamer American Queen.

American River Queen offers a variety of cruise locations and themes!

Upper Mississippi Cruises

Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis – Starting July 2014 : 5 Day & 9 Day Voyages

Early explorers and native tribes left their legacy behind in town names here: Joliet. Red Wing. Dubuque. Rolling farmland stretches out to the horizon; barges are measured in acres; man-made lakes and locks channel the river’s flow. What to do on a river day? Grab your binoculars and study a pair of American bald eagles. Wave to the motorboat captains locking through the dam beside you. Study red in ten different shades of fall foliage. Tap into the sense of wonder that caused early pioneers to call the heartland home.

Destinations handpicked to pique the interest of nature lovers, history buffs and culture enthusiasts let you delve into beauty and adventure on an epic scale. After all, this is America’s Heartland, envisioned by Washington and Jefferson, celebrated by Mark Twain and stitched into the very fabric of a nation. From Chippewa country in the north to the confluence of the Missouri near St. Louis and Ohio Rivers at Cairo, the Upper Mississippi flows through the pages of U.S. history.

Lower Mississippi Cruises

Round Trip to New Orleans – Year Around : 9 Day Voyages

Memory flows deep and sentiment eddies and swirls along the Lower Mississippi River. Once divided by these very waters, when cotton was king and the plantation lifestyle was at its zenith, the North and South were at war, each armed with conflicting visions of what was worth dying for. Look back as each battlefield and grave marker has a story to tell. Then celebrate the living, breathing places where southern culture continues to enjoy a modern-day renaissance.

American Queen Theme Voyages – Follow Your Passion!

Additional Premium Shore Excursions available in each port!

Explore at your pace:

Guests can choose when their included tours will begin! Choose the time you would like to begin your tour.

Wait Here to Hop On!

Located at every motorcoach stop–these numbered signs show guests where to wait for the next motorcoach. Motorcoaches arrive every 15-20 minutes.

Your Tour Begins Here!

Included in every American Queen Voyage is the industry leading Hop on-Hop off Tour! Available at nearly every port*, the Hop on-Hop off tour is a great way to experience America’s Heartland…

Here’s how it works:

Every day guests can choose what time they would like to begin their included tour by selecting a time at the Departure Kiosk located on the second floor lobby between the Shore Excursions Desk and the Purser’s Desk.

Pick up a tour map from the Shore Excursions Desk or at the motorcoach loading area.

Use your boarding pass (specific to the departure time that you selected) to board our industry leading luxury motorcoach and begin your tour.

Enjoy the narrated tour and hop off at any stop that peaks your interest and stay as long as you’d like. When you’re finished exploring, simply wait at a sandwich board to board the next motorcoach and continue to the next hop off stop!

Included Tours*

Select ports offer an Included Tour rather than the Hop on-Hop off Tour.

Similar to our Included Tours, our Included Plantation Tours are offered when the American Queen docks at magnificent and historic plantations. Here, guests can enjoy our Included Plantation Tour to explore the grounds and historic landmarks dotting the southern Mississippi River.

*Included tours are not offered on Embarkation days Memphis, New Orleans, St. Louis, St. Paul, Pittsburgh and Chattanooga).

Highlights:

Fares could include:

• Complimentary shore excursions in every port
• Complimentary overnight stay in a select luxury hotel before your voyage – includes breakfast, taxes, porterage and transfers to the American Queen
• Complimentary wine and beer with dinner
• Complimentary cappuccino, espresso, specialty coffees, bottled water and soft drinks throughout your voyage
• The family recipes of acclaimed Southern chef Regina Charboneau
• The only steamboat with multiple specialty dining options, all at no additional charge
• Gracious service from a friendly all-American staff
• Casual elegance abounds, no formal wear required
• Daily lectures by the Riverlorian, our onboard historian
• Professional showboat-style entertainment and dancing nightly
• Our own dedicated fleet of Steamcoaches
• The most all-inclusive American river voyage
• The only authentic steam-powered overnight paddlewheel riverboat in America
• The greatest vacation value in America
• Free One-Night Hotel Stay

The night before you step aboard the Steamer American Queen, enjoy the comfort and convenience of a complimentary one-night stay in a fine hotel in your embarkation city. Arriving the day before your voyage begins, you are able to relax, have dinner and get a full night’s sleep.

*Select voyages offer a 1-night post-voyage hotel night instead of the pre-voyage hotel night.

Parking In Memphis:

For your convenience, the American Queen Steamboat Company has arranged the discounted parking rate of $7.50 per day at Shoppers Garage in our hometown of Memphis. Click here for details.

Learn more by contacting Susan Rogers at 770-560-2411

* Offer expires March 31, 2014 and is valid on new, paid-in-full bookings only. Full payment at time of booking is required to redeem this offer. Estimated savings of up to $3200 ($1600 per person) is based on double occupancy for a standard American Queen 9 day voyage.

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