April 6, 2014 kicks off the exciting inaugural season of luxury river cruising in the Pacific Northwest aboard the regal American Empress. The newly refinished American Empress will deliver riverboat opulence on a grand scale and proudly serve as the largest overnight riverboat west of the Mississippi River. The first 9 voyages of the inaugural season are being offered at a special 50% OFF* rate. Don’t miss your opportunity to take part in the 2014 inaugural season aboard the American Empress.

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EXPERIENCE AN EXCITING THEMED CRUISE ABOARD THE

AMERICAN QUEEN

Mardi Gras

Roundtrip New Orleans Mardi Gras
February 28 – March 8 | 9-Days

Break out the beads, the masks and your sense of adventure as we celebrate the quintessential New Orleans holiday! French for Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras is a time of lively music, great friends and delightful feasts. We’ll carry that unmistakable spirit from the pleasant parades of the French Quarter and Bourbon Street to the American Queen, where you’ll enjoy jazz, traditional treats like king cake and the colorful characters of America’s care-free festival.

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New Orleans to Memphis
March 28 – April 6 | 10-Days

Immerse yourself in the literature, music and culture of the South, as well as its traditions, history and cooking. Our Southern Culture voyages carry you deep into the worlds of William Faulkner, Flannery O’Connor, Tennessee Williams and Harper Lee. You’ll visit the towns that inspired literary and musical greatness. Along the way, you’ll experience the sounds of the Delta Blues and sample plenty of Southern cooking.

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Roundtrip New Orleans
February 21 – March 1 | 9-Days

Experience a journey like no other on this “Big Band” roundtrip New Orleans voyage where you’ll discover the rich diversity and alluring drama that gives the Lower Mississippi its charm and appeal. If you’re a fan of the big bands, then this is the cruise for you! Our cameo orchestras will captivate you as they play the tunes you know so well, all in the original arrangements that made them legendary. This is one sentimental journey you won’t want to miss.

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Memphis to New Orleans
March 21 – 29 | 9-Days

Memory flows deep and sentiment eddies and swirls along the Lower Mississippi River. The romance of the antebellum era and lively Cajun culture are found everywhere you turn. Fertile cotton fields, vast sugar cane plantations and imposing pillared mansions will transport you back in time as will the Civil War battlefields. Welcome the early days of spring with glorious southern gardens and colorful wild azaleas dotting the riverbanks.

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