American Queen 2014
America is a country defined by explorers and powered by dreamers. At the American Queen Steamboat Company©, we are both proud and honored to be part of the dream of American river cruising with the magnificent American Queen®. The largest and most opulent riverboat in the world, the American Queen’s welcoming appearance is complemented by a culture of gracious service, elegant décor, rousing entertainment and rewarding enrichment experiences. All of this is coupled with an in-depth exploration of the cities, towns and historical sites that make up the fabric of the United States.
America is a country defined by explorers and powered by dreamers. At the American Queen Steamboat Company©, we are
both proud and honored to be part of the dream of American river cruising with the magnificent American Queen®. The largest
and most opulent riverboat in the world, the American Queen’s welcoming appearance is complemented by a culture of gracious
service, elegant décor, rousing entertainment and rewarding enrichment experiences. All of this is coupled with an in-depth
exploration of the cities, towns and historical sites that make up the fabric of the United States.
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<strong>2014</strong> VOYAGES<br />
Book Early and SAVE up to $600 per stateroom<br />
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Dear Traveler,<br />
America is a country defined by explorers and powered by dreamers. At the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> Steamboat Company © , we are<br />
both proud and honored to be part of the dream of <strong>American</strong> river cruising with the magnificent <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>®. The largest<br />
and most opulent riverboat in the world, the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>’s welcoming appearance is complemented by a culture of gracious<br />
service, elegant décor, rousing entertainment and rewarding enrichment experiences. All of this is coupled with an in-depth<br />
exploration of the cities, towns and historical sites that make up the fabric of the United States.<br />
We are amazed by the overwhelming, heartfelt response to the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> and the luxurious amenities that we provide;<br />
deluxe hotel stays before each voyage, remarkable shore excursions included in every port and a wealth of complimentary<br />
onboard amenities. Nevertheless, we firmly believe that with every great accomplishment there is always room for<br />
improvement. Therefore, the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> has just emerged from a stunning refurbishment and now boasts expanded<br />
dining venues, enhanced public spaces, refreshed but authentic antebellum décor and a renewed commitment to defining the<br />
<strong>American</strong> river cruise experience.<br />
Beginning in the spring of <strong>2014</strong>, our elegant and intimate style of travel expands to the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the<br />
Pacific Northwest. The soaring mountains, dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife and frontier spirit of the fascinating West<br />
are the perfect complements to the cultural history, quiet towns and genteel character of our voyages on the Mississippi,<br />
Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers. Just as the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> embodies the Heartland and legacy of Mark Twain, the<br />
<strong>American</strong> Empress was exclusively designed to celebrate the rich tradition of exploration in the West.<br />
Over two hundred years ago President Thomas Jefferson charged the “Corps of Discovery” with the mission to reach the<br />
Pacific Ocean. Today, the <strong>American</strong> Empress travels between Portland, Oregon and Clarkston, Washington re-tracing the<br />
footsteps of Lewis and Clark all while surrounding you with the comforts of modern luxury. The wonders they discovered on<br />
their courageous quest are now the majestic backdrop and inspirational destinations that the <strong>American</strong> Empress reveals to you<br />
in a pampered and modern environment unimaginable to Lewis and Clark so long ago. Take time to explore overlooks that<br />
were used by these intrepid explorers, visit charming towns nestled along the river and stroll through vineyards that produce<br />
some of the finest wines in the world.<br />
Regardless of which riverboat captures your imagination and regardless of which region wins your heart, a vacation aboard<br />
the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> or the <strong>American</strong> Empress is one unlike any other. Consider celebrating with us some of the special themes<br />
that embrace <strong>American</strong> traditions and history; themes such as the Fourth of July, Southern Culture, Good Old Summertime,<br />
Baseball Legends, Bourbon & Bluegrass, Old-Fashioned Holidays, and Elvis Presley on the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> or Lewis & Clark<br />
and the Wine Trail on display on the <strong>American</strong> Empress. Nature’s beauty and the historical tapestry that blankets this land<br />
have been in the making for countless generations. We invite you to join our friendly <strong>American</strong> crew and get acquainted with<br />
America’s hidden treasures in peerless comfort and luxurious style.<br />
Welcome aboard,<br />
Ted Sykes<br />
President and COO<br />
A P e r f e c t l y A m e r i c A n e x P e r i e n c e<br />
(888) 749-5280 • WWW.AQSC.COM
t r A v e l i s g l o r i o u s o n c e m o r e<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> Voyage Calendar & Map 13-15<br />
<strong>American</strong> Empress Voyage Calendar & Map 16-19<br />
Lower Mississippi 20-27<br />
Upper Mississippi 28-35<br />
Ohio / Tennessee / Cumberland 36-43<br />
Columbia / Snake River 44-49<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> Deck / Cabin Plans 50-53<br />
<strong>American</strong> Empress Deck Plans 54-55<br />
Themed Voyages 56-57<br />
Travel Protection / Terms & Conditions 58-59<br />
The <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> Steamboat Company and The National Trust for Historic Preservation are partners in supporting historic preservation. We<br />
will donate $100,000 to the National Trust’s Campaign to Save America’s National Treasures on behalf of guests sailing on the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> or<br />
the <strong>American</strong> Empress. Our guests will have the opportunity to visit and learn about several of these sites during many of our cruises. The <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Queen</strong> and <strong>American</strong> Empress are the only vessel members of Historic Hotels of America.<br />
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Your experience is not limited to the view from your<br />
veranda or the included shore excursions; each night<br />
and every bite is a memorable delight. Our awardwinning<br />
chefs carefully select the best seasonal and<br />
local ingredients for traditional recipes as well as<br />
unique culinary creations.<br />
Your first decision each morning: whether to relax in<br />
bed with a cheerful breakfast tray of freshly brewed<br />
coffee and piping hot beignets, linger in the elegant<br />
dining room or enjoy the informal atmosphere of an<br />
alternate venue. Menu choices are many, including<br />
made-to-order omelets; egg strudel with spinach,<br />
tomato and feta; andouille hash with corn cakes; and<br />
decadent bananas foster French toast.<br />
Our signature Jazz Brunch is a veritable feast<br />
of freshly baked pastries, carved meats, fish and<br />
seafood, salads, sautéed vegetables, and of course,<br />
everyone’s favorite – dessert.<br />
Choices are equally abundant for lunch. Make it<br />
as light or as hearty as you wish, sampling from an<br />
extensive buffet or enjoying traditional service in<br />
the main dining room. Both feature creative soups,<br />
salads, heartier fare and decadent desserts.<br />
For an informal lunch with a view, our alternative<br />
dining venues offer a cornucopia of choices –<br />
freshly made salads, burgers, exquisite hot and cold<br />
entrées, along with desserts and the ever popular ice<br />
cream and sundae bar.<br />
A n A f f A i r t o r e m e m b e r<br />
The nightly five-course dinner in the J.M. White<br />
Dining Room on the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> showcases the<br />
varied cultural and culinary influences of our great<br />
nation. Inspired by the <strong>American</strong> heartland and our<br />
Southern heritage, each offering is a celebration<br />
of flavor. Perhaps you will start with a fried green<br />
tomato with crawfish in a Cajun beurre blanc<br />
followed by hearts of romaine in green goddess<br />
dressing and roasted quail in a pepper crust with<br />
apple smoked bacon.<br />
On the <strong>American</strong> Empress, in the Romanov Dining<br />
Room, you might start with gravlax in dill and<br />
mustard sauce followed by Beef Wellington. A<br />
sumptuous array of selections is presented each and<br />
every evening to tempt your palate – all we can say is<br />
bon appétit!<br />
Our alternative dining venues offer the ideal respite<br />
for a relaxing, al fresco dinner, affording idyllic<br />
commanding views of the river and passing scenery.<br />
You will feast on freshly grilled meats, sumptuous<br />
seafood, a medley of vegetables and salads and a<br />
supreme selection of desserts. Of course, if you<br />
are feeling peckish any time of the day or night,<br />
the Front Porch Café or the River Grille offer a<br />
selection of sandwiches, fresh fruits, popcorn and<br />
soft-serve ice cream around the clock while 24-hour<br />
room service is just a phone call away.
J.M. WHITE DINING ROOM – AMERICAN QUEEN<br />
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Night after night, top entertainers bring down the<br />
house in the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>’s Grand Saloon and<br />
the Showroom on the <strong>American</strong> Empress. Two decks<br />
tall, the Grand Saloon is palatial and a room you<br />
would expect to find on a large ocean liner. Each<br />
evening, the lights dim, the curtain rises and our<br />
talented performers offer you entertainment worthy<br />
of Broadway.<br />
Rousing musical revues and high-energy cabaret<br />
from our immensely talented and energetic cast takes<br />
center stage each evening. After the show, dance and<br />
swing to stellar performances of jazz, blues, ragtime,<br />
bluegrass, country and rock and roll in the handsome<br />
Engine Room Bar, or join in a lively piano sing-along<br />
in the Main Deck Lounge.<br />
The Showroom on the <strong>American</strong> Empress offers a<br />
more intimate atmosphere, ideal for soloists and soft<br />
piano music as you share over cocktails the day’s<br />
discoveries and the surprises tomorrow holds in store.<br />
As history plays such a large part of your experience,<br />
our guest historians often take the stage and will<br />
transport you to another era. Relive a tale from<br />
Mark Twain or a recounting of the Lewis & Clark<br />
Expedition for a spellbinding evening, and you will<br />
retire to your stateroom convinced you’ve just had a<br />
conversation with history.<br />
Of course, we will keep you entertained all day with<br />
an enticing and diverse line-up of noted speakers<br />
who offer insights on the culture, people and history<br />
of the destinations we visit. Or join our engaging<br />
Riverlorian up on deck for tales of the legend and<br />
lore of the river.<br />
Many <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> itineraries feature special<br />
themed entertainment. Our first cruise of the season<br />
on February 21 kicks off with Big Band Swing, a<br />
timeless sound that’s always in style. A tribute to the<br />
King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley, is the highlight<br />
of our May 30 and December 5 sailings. Embrace<br />
the soulful sound of the Delta Blues on June 6, or<br />
enjoy back-to-back Bourbon & Bluegrass cruises on<br />
August 29 and September 5. Our house band and<br />
singers are some of the best around, so rest assured<br />
that every cruise offers wonderful entertainment.<br />
The grand size of the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> and the<br />
warm ambiance of the Showroom on the <strong>American</strong><br />
Empress allow us to present a variety and caliber of<br />
entertainment that is most notable.
GRAND SALOON – AMERICAN QUEEN<br />
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The river is always flowing, and while life here may<br />
move at a genteel pace, there is always plenty of<br />
activity onboard and ashore for the adventurer in all<br />
of us.<br />
The <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> hosts a range of amenities to<br />
help maintain your routine. Get a full workout in<br />
the state-of-the-art gym or take a bike ride through<br />
a scenic port; then, relax with a dip in the small<br />
Sundeck pool. You’ll find that your active, healthy<br />
lifestyle is easily accommodated while on the<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>. Our shore excursions provide plenty<br />
of activity for guests on the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> and the<br />
<strong>American</strong> Empress – explore charming towns, historic<br />
sites and boutique craft shops on our exclusive hopon<br />
hop-off tours.<br />
The <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> gym features cutting-edge<br />
TechnoGym equipment. Weight training and<br />
resistance training is a cinch with our workout bench,<br />
dumbbells and versatile Kinesis® One low-impact<br />
resistance machine. If you are interested in cardio<br />
exercises, enjoy our treadmills or the static bike, each<br />
with its own personal television screen.<br />
Complimentary bicycles and helmets are available at<br />
each port on your <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> cruise. Riding a<br />
bicycle is more than just great exercise. With so many<br />
picturesque towns along the rivers, cycling is also a<br />
great way to explore the shops and sites. The bright<br />
green bicycles make it easy to spot your fellow guests<br />
cycling around town.<br />
Don’t forget to set aside some time for a little<br />
pampering. Our <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> Spa by Pevonia will<br />
have you feeling like a <strong>Queen</strong> or King! From body<br />
wraps to deep tissue massages, you will feel totally<br />
revitalized.<br />
Of course, the main attraction on the <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Queen</strong> and the <strong>American</strong> Empress is the included<br />
shore excursions. Whether a hop-on hop-off guided<br />
circuit of a town’s hot spots, or an in-depth historic<br />
site visit, each port of call provides a unique and<br />
enriching experience. Our luxury motorcoaches offer<br />
a consistently exceptional experience in every town.<br />
You will get to your know your talented drivers and<br />
shore excursions staff and count them as good friends<br />
by the time your cruise concludes.<br />
Onboard and on shore, your <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong><br />
Steamboat Company experience will be full of<br />
activity and enrichment to your heart’s content.
INCLUDED SHORE EXCURSIONS<br />
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AMERICAN QUEEN<br />
D i s t i n c t i o n s<br />
Th e largest, most opulent riverboat in the world<br />
Complimentary shore excursions in every port<br />
Included deluxe hotel stay before your voyage – Includes<br />
breakfast, taxes, porterage and transfers to the<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong><br />
Complimentary wine and beer with dinner<br />
Complimentary cappuccino, espresso, bottled water and<br />
soft drinks throughout your voyage<br />
J.M. White Dining Room and the Grand Saloon with<br />
soaring 20-foot ceilings<br />
Th e acclaimed cuisine of celebrated southern chef<br />
Regina Charboneau<br />
Gracious service from a friendly all-<strong>American</strong> staff<br />
Country club casual ambiance, no formal wear required<br />
Daily lectures by the Riverlorian, our onboard history<br />
and culture expert<br />
Acclaimed entertainment worthy of Broadway –<br />
Spectacular revues, cabaret, jazz and blues, six piece<br />
orchestra and more<br />
Our own dedicated fl eet of luxury coaches
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SHILOH NATIONAL<br />
MILITARY PARK<br />
HISTORIC RIVERS SHOW YOU<br />
THE WONDERS OF A NATION<br />
Rugged mountains with mantles of snow tower<br />
over wilderness rivers. Southern belles in period<br />
hoop skirts and bonnets greet you with a mint<br />
julep beneath a row of 200-year old oak trees. Log<br />
cabins along the Mississippi River and frontier<br />
forts on bluffs above the Columbia River reflect<br />
the pioneering spirit of America. Magnolia trees<br />
blossom, wild salmon swim upriver, vineyards hug the<br />
Washington hills and stately antebellum plantations<br />
touch the water’s edge in Louisiana. History and<br />
scenic vistas combine on a voyage with the <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Queen</strong> Steamboat Company as rivers transport you<br />
to lands of wonder and times long forgotten.<br />
Give yourself over to the voices of history. Mark<br />
Twain’s words echo on the quiet streets of Hannibal,<br />
Missouri where Tom Sawyer and his friends<br />
whitewashed picket fences. Along the Mississippi<br />
and Ohio Rivers, silent battlefields stand in mute<br />
testimony to the thunder and rhetoric that spawned<br />
the Civil War. Thomas Jefferson’s words to Lewis<br />
and Clark to find “the most direct and practicable<br />
A m e r i c A , t h e b e A u t i f u l<br />
MULTNOMAH<br />
FALLS<br />
GARDENS OF THE<br />
MISSISSIPPI RIVER<br />
water communication across this continent” take on<br />
new meaning in the unspoiled terrain of the Pacific<br />
Northwest, the Columbia River’s gorges and the<br />
canyons of the Snake River. Native <strong>American</strong> chants<br />
and songs from Oregon to Tennessee and from<br />
Minnesota to Mississippi tell the story of a people<br />
who are one with the land.<br />
Revel in the sights, sounds and perfumed aromas<br />
of the South. From your perch on the <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Queen</strong>, watch the mist rise off the quiet waters of<br />
the Tennessee or Cumberland Rivers, a rooster<br />
crowing in the distance. Inhale the sweet fragrance of<br />
historic Natchez gardens and the piquant aroma of<br />
Creole cuisine in magical New Orleans. In the West,<br />
the <strong>American</strong> Empress follows the Columbia River<br />
from the Pacific Ocean deep into the mountains.<br />
Waterfalls cascade into deep gorges and a bald eagle<br />
flies lazy circles in the unbreakable dome of blue sky<br />
overhead. From the decks of your riverboat, America’s<br />
greatest scenic treasures glide by as you’ve never seen<br />
them before. Celebrate America’s beauty, culture and<br />
history through her rivers.
A m e r i c A n Q u e e n v o y A g e c A l e n D e r<br />
LOWER MISSISSIPPI<br />
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UPPER MISSISSIPPI<br />
PAGES 28 - 35<br />
OHIO / TENNESSEE / CUMBERLAND<br />
PAGES 36 - 43<br />
<strong>2014</strong> DATE DAYS EMBARK DISEMBARK THEME RIVER<br />
FEB 21 - MAR 1 9 NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS Big Band Swing<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Plantation Road<br />
FEB 28 - MAR 8 9 NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS Mardi Gras<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Plantation Road<br />
MAR 7-15 9 NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS Southern Culture<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Plantation Road<br />
MAR 14-22 9 NEW ORLEANS MEMPHIS Southern Culture<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena<br />
MAR 21-29 9 MEMPHIS NEW ORLEANS Southern Culture<br />
Ports: Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, Plantation Road<br />
MAR 28 - APR 6 10 NEW ORLEANS MEMPHIS Southern Culture<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena<br />
APR 5-12 8 MEMPHIS NEW ORLEANS Southern Culture<br />
Ports: Helena/Greenville, Grand Gulf/Natchez, Angola/St. Francisville, Nottaway/Plantation Road<br />
APR 11-19 9 NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS Gardens of the River<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Plantation Road<br />
APR 18-22 5 NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS Southern Culture<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, Baton Rouge<br />
APR 21-26 6 NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS Southern Culture<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, Baton Rouge, Plantation Road<br />
APR 25 - MAY 3 9 NEW ORLEANS MEMPHIS Southern Culture<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena<br />
MAY 2-10 9 MEMPHIS NEW ORLEANS Southern Culture<br />
Ports: Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, Plantation Road<br />
MAY 9-17 9 NEW ORLEANS MEMPHIS Civil War<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena<br />
MAY 16-24 9 MEMPHIS NEW ORLEANS Southern Culture<br />
Ports: Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, Plantation Road<br />
MAY 23-31 9 NEW ORLEANS MEMPHIS Gardens of the River<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena<br />
MAY 30 - JUN 7 9 MEMPHIS NEW ORLEANS Elvis<br />
Ports: Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, Plantation Road<br />
JUN 6-13 8 NEW ORLEANS MEMPHIS Delta Blues<br />
Ports: Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena<br />
JUN 12-21 10 MEMPHIS CINCINNATI Good Old Summertime<br />
Ports: New Madrid, Paducah, Henderson, Louisville, Madison<br />
JUN 20-24 5 CINCINNATI CINCINNATI Good Old Summertime<br />
Ports: Louisville, Madison<br />
JUN 23-28 6 CINCINNATI CINCINNATI Good Old Summertime<br />
Ports: Maysville, Huntington, Portsmouth<br />
JUN 27 - JUL 4 8 CINCINNATI PITTSBURGH Good Old Summertime<br />
Ports: Maysville, Huntington, Point Pleasant, Marietta, Wheeling<br />
JUL 3-9 7 PITTSBURGH CINCINNATI 4th of July Celebration<br />
Ports: Marietta, Point Pleasant, Portsmouth
<strong>2014</strong> DATE DAYS EMBARK DISEMBARK THEMES RIVER<br />
JUL 8-16 9 CINCINNATI ST. LOUIS Good Old Summertime<br />
Ports: Louisville, Henderson, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester<br />
JUL 15-23 9 ST. LOUIS ST. PAUL Good Old Summertime<br />
Ports: Hannibal, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing<br />
JUL 22-30 9 ST. PAUL ST. LOUIS Good Old Summertime<br />
Ports: Red Wing, La Crosse, Dubuque, Davenport, Burlington, Hannibal<br />
JUL 29 - AUG 2 5 ST. LOUIS ST. LOUIS Good Old Summertime<br />
Ports: St. Charles, Alton<br />
AUG 1-9 9 ST. LOUIS ST. PAUL Good Old Summertime<br />
Ports: Hannibal, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing<br />
AUG 8-16 9 ST. PAUL ST. LOUIS Music of the 50s<br />
Ports: Red Wing, La Crosse, Dubuque, Davenport, Burlington, Hannibal<br />
AUG 15-23 9 ST. LOUIS ST. PAUL Music of the 60s<br />
Ports: Hannibal, Dubuque, Lacrosse, Red Wing<br />
AUG 22-30 9 ST. PAUL ST. LOUIS Baseball Legends<br />
Ports: Red Wing, Lacrosse, Dubuque, Davenport, Burlington, Hannibal<br />
AUG 29 - SEP 6 9 ST. LOUIS CINCINNATI Bourbon & Bluegrass<br />
Ports: Cape Girardeau, Paducah, Henderson, Louisville, Madison<br />
SEP 5-13 9 CINCINNATI ST. LOUIS Bourbon & Bluegrass<br />
Ports: Louisville, Henderson, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester<br />
SEP 12-20 9 ST. LOUIS ST. PAUL Fall Colors<br />
Ports: Hannibal, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing<br />
SEP 19-27 9 ST. PAUL ST. LOUIS Fall Colors<br />
Ports: Red Wing, La Crosse, Dubuque, Davenport, Burlington, Hannibal<br />
SEP 26 - OCT 4 9 ST. LOUIS ST. PAUL Fall Colors<br />
Ports: Hannibal, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing<br />
OCT 3-11 9 ST. PAUL ST. LOUIS Fall Colors<br />
Ports: Red Wing, La Crosse, Dubuque, Davenport, Burlington, Hannibal<br />
OCT 10-18 9 ST. LOUIS JEFFERSONVILLE Fall Colors<br />
Ports: Chester, Cape Girardeau, Paducah, Cave-In-Rock, Henderson, Brandenburg<br />
OCT 17-25 9 JEFFERSONVILLE NASHVILLE Riverboat Rally<br />
Ports: Brandenburg, Owensboro, Henderson, Paducah, Dover, Clarksville<br />
OCT 24 - NOV 1 9 NASHVILLE CHATTANOOGA Country Music Cruise<br />
Ports: Dover, Paducah, Savannah, Florence, Decatur<br />
OCT 31 - NOV 8 9 CHATTANOOGA MEMPHIS Civil War<br />
Ports: Decatur, Florence, Savannah, Paducah, New Madrid<br />
NOV 7-15 9 MEMPHIS NEW ORLEANS Music of the 50s<br />
Ports: Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, Plantation Road<br />
NOV 14-22 9 NEW ORLEANS MEMPHIS Music of the 60s<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena<br />
NOV 21-29 9 MEMPHIS NEW ORLEANS Thanksgiving Festival<br />
Ports: Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, Plantation Road<br />
NOV 28 - DEC 6 9 NEW ORLEANS MEMPHIS Old-Fashioned Holidays<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena<br />
DEC 5-13 9 MEMPHIS NEW ORLEANS Elvis<br />
Ports: Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, Plantation Road<br />
DEC 12-20 9 NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS Old-Fashioned Holidays<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Plantation Road<br />
DEC 19-27 9 NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS Old-Fashioned Holidays<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Plantation Road<br />
DEC 26 - JAN 3 9 NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS New Year’s Celebration<br />
Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Plantation Road
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AMERICAN EMPRESS<br />
D i s t i n c t i o n s<br />
Th e largest and most elegant riverboat in the<br />
Pacifi c Northwest<br />
Complimentary shore excursions in every port<br />
Included deluxe hotel stay before your voyage – includes<br />
breakfast, taxes, porterage and transfers to the<br />
<strong>American</strong> Empress<br />
Complimentary wine and beer with dinner<br />
Complimentary cappuccino, espresso, bottled water and soft<br />
drinks throughout your voyage<br />
Regional Pacifi c Northwest cuisine utilizing fresh ingredients<br />
creatively combined with a contemporary fl air<br />
Gracious service from a friendly, all-<strong>American</strong> staff<br />
Country club casual ambiance, no formal wear required<br />
Daily lectures by the Riverlorian, our onboard history and<br />
culture expert<br />
All staterooms feature a balcony or picture window with<br />
dramatic scenery unfolding before your eyes 24 hours a day<br />
Our own dedicated fl eet of luxury coaches
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EASTBOUND VOYAGE CALENDAR<br />
PORTLAND TO CLARKSTON<br />
9-Day Voyage<br />
Ports: Astoria, OR • Stevenson, WA • The Dalles, OR • Sacajawea State Park, WA<br />
<strong>2014</strong> Dates<br />
Apr 5 – Apr 13 May 31 – Jun 8 Jul 26 – Aug 3 Sep 20 – Sep 28<br />
Apr 19 – Apr 27 Jun 14 – Jun 22 Aug 9 – Aug 17 Oct 4 – Oct 12<br />
May 3 – May 11 Jun 28 – Jul 6 Aug 23 – Aug 31 Oct 18 – Oct 26<br />
May 17 – May 25 Jul 12 – Jul 20 Sep 6 – Sep 14 Nov 1 – Nov 9<br />
Cruise<br />
Coach/Bus<br />
Cruise routes<br />
are approximate
WESTBOUND VOYAGE CALENDAR<br />
CLARKSTON TO PORTLAND<br />
9-Day Voyage<br />
Ports: Sacajawea State Park, WA • The Dalles, OR • Stevenson, WA • Astoria, OR<br />
<strong>2014</strong> Dates<br />
Apr 12 – Apr 20 Jun 7 – Jun 15 Aug 2 – Aug 10 Sep 27 – Oct 5<br />
Apr 26 – May 4 Jun 21 – Jun 29 Aug 16 – Aug 24 Oct 11 – Oct 19<br />
May 10 – May 18 Jul 5 – Jul 13 Aug 30 – Sep 7 Oct 25 – Nov 2<br />
May 24 – Jun 1 Jul 19 – Jul 27 Sep 13 – Sep 21 Nov 8 – Nov 16<br />
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Welcome To<br />
THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI<br />
THE RIVER THAT DEFINES A NATION<br />
The lower stretch of the Mississippi, from carefree New Orleans to<br />
vibrant Memphis, is the river of legends. Old Man River has been<br />
celebrated in print, song and film for many generations. Control of the<br />
Mighty Mississippi was the key strategic goal of the Civil War and even<br />
today it is still the lifeblood of commerce in the Old South. This is the<br />
river of centuries-old shaded oak trees, elegant antebellum plantations,<br />
cobblestone streets and Victorian mansions. Hear the river’s music in<br />
blues, jazz, zydeco and rock and roll and savor its diversity with a host<br />
of distinctive Creole and Cajun culinary delights. The world of Mark<br />
Twain’s revered book Life on the Mississippi is best experienced from<br />
the vantage point of the graceful <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>, the most opulent<br />
riverboat in the world.<br />
Celebrate New Orleans’ unabashed and unapologetic joy in the fine<br />
restaurants and sidewalk cafes of the French Quarter, the jazz clubs<br />
lining Bourbon Street and the strolling musicians in Jackson Square.<br />
Music is also the heart and soul of Memphis - from Elvis’ inspiring<br />
Graceland to the blues joints of Beale Street. The city’s National Civil<br />
Rights Museum chronicles a long journey to freedom and the Stax<br />
Museum of <strong>American</strong> Soul Music records the rise of a beloved musical<br />
art form.<br />
Between these glittering cities is a necklace of traditional plantations<br />
and homes. Oak Alley transports you back to the era of hoop skirts,<br />
cotillions and cotton fields. The flowers, fountains and pathways found<br />
on the plantations in the area we affectionately refer to as Plantation<br />
Road are a testament to the Louisiana way of life before the Civil<br />
War. Natchez, Mississippi’s captivating historic district shines in the<br />
lovingly-restored homes of Magnolia Hall, Rosalie Mansion and the<br />
William Johnson House.<br />
Thousands of tombstones which mark the fallen in Vicksburg,<br />
Mississippi reflect the tragic sacrifices of the Civil War. French<br />
Canadian fur trappers defined Cajun culture in bold Baton Rouge,<br />
Louisiana while the lost settlement of Bayou Sara below the bluffs<br />
of St. Francisville, Louisiana was once the busiest pre-Civil War port<br />
between New Orleans and Memphis.<br />
This is the soul of the Mississippi River. Inhale the sweet fragrance of<br />
magnolia blossoms, sit in a rocking chair with a glass of sweet tea on<br />
the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>’s Front Porch of America and watch the essence of<br />
the South unfold around you.
ROUNDTRIP NEW ORLEANS<br />
5-Day Voyage<br />
A TASTE OF THE TRUE SOUTH – For those looking for a brief encounter with the historic South, this is the perfect<br />
journey for you. Experience the best plantations, gardens, historic sites and cuisine in less than a week. Stately Southern<br />
belles still greet you at the impressive tree-lined entrance to Oak Alley Plantation where you can learn the ways of the<br />
blacksmith or just soak in the antebellum spirit. Even on this abbreviated tour, you will feel your worries drift away with<br />
the relaxing pace of life down here.<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Apr 18 Southern Culture<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, New Orleans, LA<br />
Day 2 - Embark - New Orleans, LA - Depart 8:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - Oak Alley, LA<br />
Day 4 - Baton Rouge, LA<br />
Day 5 - Disembark 8:00 AM - New Orleans, LA<br />
ROUNDTRIP NEW ORLEANS<br />
6-Day Voyage<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Apr 21 Southern Culture<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $3,199<br />
AAA Suite $2,699<br />
AA Superior Veranda $2,399<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $2,299<br />
B Veranda $1,999<br />
C Veranda $1,799<br />
D Veranda $1,549<br />
E Deluxe Window $1,449<br />
SO Single Veranda $2,299<br />
F Inside $1,349<br />
G Inside $1,149<br />
H Inside $1,049<br />
I Inside $ 949<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $59<br />
$1,499<br />
LOWER MISSISSIPPI SAMPLER – Big things come in small packages and this voyage is proof that you don’t need<br />
to spend a full week to see all the South has to offer. In just six days, you’ll be transported back to a time when ladies<br />
in hoop skirts mingled on manicured plantation lawns, Southern hospitality flourished, and Cajun culture added spice<br />
and tradition. Discover the romance of the antebellum era as you walk the grounds of some of the South’s most<br />
treasured plantations.<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, New Orleans, LA<br />
Day 2 - Embark - New Orleans, LA - Depart 8:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - Oak Alley, LA<br />
Day 4 - Baton Rouge, LA<br />
Day 5 - Plantation Road, LA<br />
Day 6 - Disembark 8:00 AM - New Orleans, LA<br />
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LEF T: The Ladies’ Parlor provides antebellum<br />
surroundings for reading and taking<br />
advantage of complimentary WIFI access.<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $4,199<br />
AAA Suite $3,799<br />
AA Superior Veranda $3,599<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $3,399<br />
B Veranda $2,599<br />
C Veranda $2,399<br />
D Veranda $2,199<br />
E Deluxe Window $1,999<br />
SO Single Veranda $2,999<br />
F Inside $1,949<br />
G Inside $1,749<br />
H Inside $1,649<br />
I Inside $1,549<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $69<br />
$1,999
ROUNDTRIP NEW ORLEANS<br />
9-Day Voyage<br />
THE SPIRIT OF THE ANTEBELLUM SOUTH - This journey showcases the diversity and drama of the Lower<br />
Mississippi. From the legendary jazz of Bourbon Street to the battlefields of Vicksburg, this is an immersion in<br />
Southern Culture. Discover the romance and antebellum charms of famous plantations like Oak Alley. St. Francisville’s<br />
storied past saw it change hands between seven different nations, and it contains more than 140 buildings on the<br />
National Register of Historic Places. Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana, and you will be both amazed and amused by<br />
the city’s colorful history and larger-than-life political figures.<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $7,099<br />
AAA Suite $6,499<br />
AA Superior Veranda $6,199<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $5,999<br />
B Veranda $4,599<br />
C Veranda $4,099<br />
D Veranda $3,899<br />
E Deluxe Window $3,799<br />
SO Single Veranda $5,199<br />
F Inside $3,449<br />
G Inside $3,049<br />
H Inside $2,949<br />
I Inside $2,549<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $109<br />
$3,699<br />
* The December 19th itinerary is slightly altered from the above – call for details.<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Feb 21 Big Band Swing<br />
Feb 28 Mardi Gras<br />
Mar 7 Southern Culture<br />
Apr 11 Gardens Of The River<br />
Dec 12 Old-Fashioned Holidays<br />
Dec 19* Old-Fashioned Holidays<br />
Dec 26 New Year’s Celebration<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, New Orleans, LA<br />
Day 2 - Embark - New Orleans, LA - Depart 8:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - Oak Alley, LA<br />
Day 4 - St. Francisville, LA<br />
Day 5 - Natchez, MS<br />
Day 6 - Vicksburg, MS<br />
Day 7 - Baton Rouge, LA<br />
Day 8 - Plantation Road, LA<br />
Day 9 - Disembark 8:00 AM - New Orleans, LA<br />
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NEW ORLEANS TO MEMPHIS<br />
8-Day Voyage<br />
SAVOR THE SOUNDS OF THE DELTA - Experience the musical innovation and passion inherent in the sounds of<br />
the Delta Blues. One of the earliest forms of blues, this soulful style found its start along the banks of the Lower Mississippi<br />
River and takes its name from the Mississippi Delta region. Originally performed by a lone singer on guitar, the<br />
unique undulating effect known as slide guitar would be created by sliding the neck of a bottle along the strings.<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Jun 6 Delta Blues<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, New Orleans, LA<br />
Day 2 - Embark - New Orleans, LA - Depart 5:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - River Cruising<br />
Day 4 - Natchez, MS<br />
Day 5 - Vicksburg, MS<br />
Day 6 - River Cruising<br />
Day 7 - Helena, AR<br />
Day 8 - Disembark 8:00 AM - Memphis, TN<br />
NEW ORLEANS TO MEMPHIS<br />
10-Day Voyage<br />
THE ETERNAL CHARM OF SPRING – Inhale the sweet smell of magnolia blossoms and fragrant antebellum gardens<br />
while curled up in a rocking chair on the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>’s Front Porch of America, working your way through William<br />
Faulkner’s Snopes Trilogy of novels. From the baskets of blooming flowers dotting New Orleans’ French Quarter to the<br />
floral displays inside Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the South will dazzle you with her springtime beauty and culture.<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Mar 28 Southern Culture<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, New Orleans, LA<br />
Day 2 - Embark - New Orleans, LA - Depart 8:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - Oak Alley, LA<br />
Day 4 - Baton Rouge, LA<br />
Day 5 - St. Francisville, LA<br />
Day 6 - Natchez, MS<br />
Day 7 - Vicksburg, MS<br />
Day 8 - River Cruising<br />
Day 9 - Helena, AR<br />
Day 10 - Disembark 8:00 AM - Memphis, TN<br />
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CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $6,099<br />
AAA Suite $5,599<br />
AA Superior Veranda $5,299<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $5,199<br />
B Veranda $3,999<br />
C Veranda $3,499<br />
D Veranda $3,299<br />
E Deluxe Window $3,199<br />
SO Single Veranda $4,599<br />
F Inside $2,949<br />
G Inside $2,649<br />
H Inside $2,549<br />
I Inside $2,249<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $89<br />
$3,199<br />
LEF T: A Luxury Suite provides spacious<br />
opulence - truly the best of the best.<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $8,199<br />
AAA Suite $7,499<br />
AA Superior Veranda $7,199<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $6,799<br />
B Veranda $5,199<br />
C Veranda $4,699<br />
D Veranda $4,399<br />
E Deluxe Window $4,299<br />
SO Single Veranda $5,999<br />
F Inside $3,999<br />
G Inside $3,449<br />
H Inside $3,349<br />
I Inside $3,049<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $119<br />
$4,199
NEW ORLEANS TO MEMPHIS<br />
9-Day Voyage<br />
JEWELS OF THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI - Explore the land of bawdy blues and Southern belles. This journey<br />
showcases the diversity and drama of the Lower Mississippi River. From New Orleans to Memphis, the river rolls<br />
slowly and expansively, smooth as a southern drawl. The bayous and woodlands along the shore create dramatic landscapes<br />
that are virtually unchanged since the days of the French fur traders. Gracious towns with palatial mansions and treelined<br />
streets abound. History is everywhere – in silent Civil War cemeteries, in the soulful gospel blues of Helena and<br />
virtually everywhere you turn in Memphis, best known for jazz, barbeque, and of course The King of Rock and Roll and<br />
his home at Graceland.<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $7,099<br />
AAA Suite $6,499<br />
AA Superior Veranda $6,199<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $5,999<br />
B Veranda $4,599<br />
C Veranda $4,099<br />
D Veranda $3,899<br />
E Deluxe Window $3,799<br />
SO Single Veranda $5,199<br />
F Inside $3,449<br />
G Inside $3,049<br />
H Inside $2,949<br />
I Inside $2,549<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $109<br />
$3,699<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Mar 14 Southern Culture<br />
Apr 25 Southern Culture<br />
May 9 Civil War<br />
May 23 Gardens Of Th e River<br />
Nov 14 Music Of Th e 60s<br />
Nov 28 Old-Fashioned Holidays<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, New Orleans, LA<br />
Day 2 - Embark - New Orleans, LA - Depart 8:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - Oak Alley, LA<br />
Day 4 - St. Francisville, LA<br />
Day 5 - Natchez, MS<br />
Day 6 - Vicksburg, MS<br />
Day 7 - River Cruising<br />
Day 8 - Helena, AR<br />
Day 9 - Disembark 8:00 AM - Memphis, TN<br />
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MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS<br />
9-Day Voyage<br />
SOUTHERN MEMORIES LAST FOREVER - Memory flows deep and sentiment eddies and swirls along the Lower<br />
Mississippi River. The romance of the antebellum era and lively Cajun culture are found everywhere you turn. Fertile<br />
cotton fields, vast sugar cane plantations and imposing pillared mansions will transport you back in time as will the Civil<br />
War battlefields. When cotton was king and plantation life was at its zenith, our young nation went to war with itself,<br />
pitting brother against brother, North against South.<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Mar 21 Southern Culture<br />
May 2 Southern Culture<br />
May 16 Southern Culture<br />
May 30 Elvis<br />
Nov 7 Music Of The 50s<br />
Nov 21 Thanksgiving Festival<br />
Dec 5 Elvis<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, Memphis, TN<br />
Day 2 - Embark - Memphis, TN - Depart 9:30 PM<br />
Day 3 - River Cruising<br />
Day 4 - Vicksburg, MS<br />
Day 5 - Natchez, MS<br />
Day 6 - St. Francisville, LA<br />
Day 7 - Baton Rouge, LA<br />
Day 8 - Plantation Road, LA<br />
Day 9 - Disembark 8:00 AM - New Orleans, LA<br />
MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS<br />
8-Day Voyage<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Apr 5 Southern Culture<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, Memphis, TN<br />
Day 2 - Embark - Memphis, TN - Depart 7:30 PM<br />
Day 3 - Helena, AR / Greenville, MS<br />
Day 4 - Grand Gulf, MS / Natchez, MS<br />
Day 5 - Natchez, MS<br />
Day 6 - Angola, LA / St. Francisville, LA<br />
Day 7 - Plantation Road, LA<br />
Day 8 - Disembark 8:00 AM - New Orleans, LA<br />
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CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $7,099<br />
AAA Suite $6,499<br />
AA Superior Veranda $6,199<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $5,999<br />
B Veranda $4,599<br />
C Veranda $4,099<br />
D Veranda $3,899<br />
E Deluxe Window $3,799<br />
SO Single Veranda $5,199<br />
F Inside $3,449<br />
G Inside $3,049<br />
H Inside $2,949<br />
I Inside $2,549<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $109<br />
$3,699<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $6,099<br />
AAA Suite $5,599<br />
AA Superior Veranda $5,299<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $5,199<br />
B Veranda $3,999<br />
C Veranda $3,499<br />
D Veranda $3,299<br />
E Deluxe Window $3,199<br />
SO Single Veranda $4,599<br />
F Inside $2,949<br />
G Inside $2,649<br />
H Inside $2,549<br />
I Inside $2,249<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $89<br />
$3,199
l o w e r m i s s i s s i P P i P r e m i u m t o u r o P t i o n s<br />
Included tours are a great way to get acquainted with the historically rich ports that you’ll encounter on your<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> voyage, but our Premium Experience Excursions offer you an opportunity to delve deeper into your<br />
specific interests. Visit us online to explore all of the Premium Experience Excursions that are available to you.<br />
Mississippi Delta Gospel<br />
and the Birthplace of the Blues<br />
(Helena, Arkansas)<br />
Experience the Blues, unfiltered and unrefined, as you<br />
set off on the Blues Trail to Clarksdale, Mississippi,<br />
known as the “Birthplace of the Blues.” Many<br />
noteworthy blues musicians call this small southern<br />
town home. You’ll visit the Clarksdale Railroad<br />
Passenger Depot where you can enjoy shrimp and<br />
grits and all the local staples. Take a stroll through<br />
the streets of Clarksdale to the Delta Blues Museum<br />
where exhibits showcase local blues legends such as<br />
Sam Cooke, Muddy Waters and Tennessee Williams.<br />
At the Blues Alley in the heart of historic downtown<br />
Clarksdale, visit the Ground Zero Blues Club and<br />
enjoy a live performance by a local Blues legend.<br />
The King’s Memphis with Graceland<br />
(Memphis, Tennessee)<br />
Put on your blue suede shoes and board your<br />
luxury motorcoach for an exclusive narrated tour of<br />
Memphis. You will see landmarks like Sun Studio,<br />
The Peabody Hotel, National Civil Rights Museum<br />
and Beale Street. Your motorcoach makes it way to<br />
Elvis Presley’s Graceland for an included Platinum<br />
Tour, which is self-guided and includes the Graceland<br />
Mansion and outlying museums. Don’t miss this<br />
legendary opportunity.<br />
Entertaining Southern Style<br />
with Regina Charboneau<br />
(Natchez, Mississippi)<br />
Enter the ornate parlors of Twin Oaks, private home<br />
of the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>’s Culinary Director and Chef<br />
de Cuisine, Regina Charboneau. Chef Charboneau<br />
opens her home to you for an afternoon of southern<br />
hospitality and entertainment. Regina will share her<br />
secrets to effortless entertaining with a southern flair.<br />
Enjoy cocktails and a sampling of gourmet treats<br />
prepared by Regina. Take home decadent southern<br />
recipes that will inspire your next cocktail party.<br />
Vicksburg Battlefield…The Up-Close Tour<br />
(Vicksburg, Mississippi)<br />
This exclusive educational tour begins onboard the<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> where you will enjoy an informative<br />
orientation video before departing on an in-depth<br />
tour of the Siege at Vicksburg battlefield and city<br />
tour that ties the city’s role in the battle. Enjoy a<br />
narrated tour of the city of Vicksburg on our way to<br />
Vicksburg National Military Park with a licensed<br />
Battlefield guide. This historical site commemorates<br />
the campaign, siege, and defense of Vicksburg in 1863<br />
and includes over 1,340 monuments and markers, a<br />
16-mile tour road, a restored Union gunboat, and a<br />
National Cemetery. Life-sized exhibits and artifacts<br />
from the Siege of Vicksburg bring the battle dubbed<br />
“the key to victory” back to life.<br />
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Welcome To<br />
THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI<br />
TREASURES OF SUMMER AND COLORS OF FALL<br />
Th e upper reaches of the Mississippi River from dynamic St. Louis to the<br />
twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are rich with frontier tales of fur<br />
traders and pioneers set among picturesque geography and abundant wildlife.<br />
Hidden gems around each bend of the river fuel your sense of discovery as<br />
the very best of America’s Heartland unfolds before you.<br />
St. Louis was the hub for riverboats traveling along the Mississippi and the<br />
jumping-off point for exploration and settlement of the West. Today, that<br />
heritage is refl ected in the shining stainless steel Gateway Arch that curves<br />
above the skyline and in the Jeff erson National Expansion Memorial that lies<br />
beneath. Upriver, St. Paul was once described by Mark Twain as “a wonderful<br />
town…put together in solid blocks of honest brick and stone, and has the<br />
air of intending to stay.” In Minneapolis, its sister city across the Mississippi<br />
River, the Frank Gehry-designed Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, the<br />
contemporary Walker Art Museum and the notable Minneapolis Institute of<br />
Arts are an art afi cionado’s dream.<br />
Perhaps no person defi ned America’s view of its greatest river more than<br />
Mark Twain. Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn and Becky Th atcher are alive and well<br />
in Hannibal, Missouri, Samuel Clemens’ boyhood home. In Cape Girardeau,<br />
Missouri, an enormous mural painted on the fl oodwall that stretches the<br />
length of the downtown area immortalizes 275 years of local progress, wars<br />
and achievements.<br />
Fur trappers, Mormons, lumberjacks and railroad barons built La Crosse,<br />
Wisconsin while in Dubuque, Iowa, looks can be deceiving. What seems<br />
like a typical Midwestern city also happens to be one of the “oldest<br />
European settlements west of the Mississippi River.” Davenport, Iowa’s<br />
infl uence is seen in the smokestacks on the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>, which fold<br />
forward so she can slip under bridges and power lines. In 1856, a steamboat<br />
rammed the city’s newly-built railway bridge and a young lawyer named<br />
Abraham Lincoln successfully defended the Rock Island Railroad,<br />
suggesting the idea of “telescoping chimneys” to avoid future tragedies.<br />
In Wisconsin and Minnesota, wildlife takes center stage both on and above<br />
the rolling hills and limestone bluff s that cradle the river on its journey<br />
through the Heartland. Deer come to the water’s edge and falcons and<br />
ospreys soar overhead. View an impressive population of bald eagles on an<br />
eco-cruise from Red Wing, Minnesota or at the National Eagle Center in<br />
nearby Wabasha. Let the seasons guide your travels as the lush green lawns<br />
and colorful fl owerboxes of summer give way to the fi ery reds, autumnal<br />
oranges and electric yellows of the trees celebrating the coming of fall.
ST. LOUIS TO ST. PAUL<br />
9-Day Voyage<br />
FALL IN LOVE WITH THE HEARTLAND – There’s no better place to begin a journey through America’s Heartland<br />
than lively St. Louis, “The Gateway City.” From its founding in 1764 to the 1904 World’s Fair, the Spirit of St. Louis<br />
and Miles Davis, this beautiful city has an abundance of intriguing history to explore. On your voyage, discover the true<br />
inspiration behind Mark Twain’s beloved <strong>American</strong> classics in his hometown of Hannibal. These treasured stories come<br />
to life as you take a leisurely stroll through the properties and learn of their literary significance. America’s Heartland is<br />
full of surprises that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Jul 15 Good Old Summertime<br />
Aug 1 Good Old Summertime<br />
Aug 15 Music Of The 60s<br />
Sep 12 Fall Colors<br />
Sep 26 Fall Colors<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, St. Louis, MO<br />
Day 2 - Embark - St. Louis, MO - Depart 8:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - River Cruising<br />
Day 4 - Hannibal, MO<br />
Day 5 - River Cruising<br />
Day 6 - Dubuque, IA<br />
Day 7 - La Crosse, WI<br />
Day 8 - Red Wing, MN<br />
Day 9 - Disembark 8:00 AM - St. Paul, MN<br />
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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $7,099<br />
AAA Suite $6,499<br />
AA Superior Veranda $6,199<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $5,999<br />
B Veranda $4,599<br />
C Veranda $4,099<br />
D Veranda $3,899<br />
E Deluxe Window $3,799<br />
SO Single Veranda $5,199<br />
F Inside $3,449<br />
G Inside $3,049<br />
H Inside $2,949<br />
I Inside $2,549<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $109<br />
$3,699
ST. PAUL TO ST. LOUIS<br />
9-Day Voyage<br />
THE AMERICAN SPIRIT THRIVES – Journey back to a time when anything seemed possible. A time when grandmothers,<br />
aprons sprinkled with flour, welcomed us to their front porches for a glass of milk and a slice of homemade pie.<br />
From the scenic bluffs of Red Wing, Minnesota to St. Louis, Missouri’s expansive and bustling Union Station marketplace,<br />
the <strong>American</strong> spirit lives on in the generosity and creative independence of the people you’ll encounter all along the<br />
Upper Mississippi.<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Jul 22 Good Old Summertime<br />
Aug 8 Music Of The 50s<br />
Aug 22 Baseball Legends<br />
Sep 19 Fall Colors<br />
Oct 3 Fall Colors<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, St. Paul, MN<br />
Day 2 - Embark - St. Paul, MN - Depart 7:30 PM<br />
Day 3 - Red Wing, MN<br />
Day 4 - La Crosse, WI<br />
Day 5 - Dubuque, IA<br />
Day 6 - Davenport, IA<br />
Day 7 - Burlington, IA<br />
Day 8 - Hannibal, MO<br />
Day 9 - Disembark 8:00 AM - St. Louis, MO<br />
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $7,099<br />
AAA Suite $6,499<br />
AA Superior Veranda $6,199<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $5,999<br />
B Veranda $4,599<br />
C Veranda $4,099<br />
D Veranda $3,899<br />
E Deluxe Window $3,799<br />
SO Single Veranda $5,199<br />
F Inside $3,449<br />
G Inside $3,049<br />
H Inside $2,949<br />
I Inside $2,549<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $109<br />
$3,699<br />
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GREAT AMERICAN BALLPARK - CINCINNATI
ROUNDTRIP ST. LOUIS<br />
5-Day Voyage<br />
JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEARTLAND – For those of you who desire the complete joy and luxury of an <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Queen</strong> cruise in five spectacular days, this cruise was designed with you in mind. You will truly savor each moment of<br />
this leisurely cruise through America’s Heartland. Quaint picturesque ports, historic sites cloaked in mystery and hidden<br />
national treasures are just a few of the many elements that make this journey through the Heartland one that you won’t<br />
want to miss.<br />
DATE THEME CATEGORY FARE<br />
Jul 29 Good Old Summertime LS Luxury Suite $3,199<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, St. Louis, MO<br />
AAA<br />
AA<br />
A<br />
Suite<br />
Superior Veranda<br />
Deluxe Veranda<br />
$2,699<br />
$2,399<br />
$2,299<br />
Day 2 - Embark - St. Louis - Depart 7:30 PM<br />
B Veranda $1,999<br />
Day 3 - St. Charles, MO<br />
C Veranda $1,799<br />
Day 4 - Alton, IL<br />
D Veranda $1,549<br />
Day 5 - Disembark 8:00 AM - St. Louis, MO<br />
E Deluxe Window $1,449<br />
SO Single Veranda $2,299<br />
LEFT: Tiffany lamps illuminate<br />
F Inside $1,349<br />
the Mark Twain Gallery. The<br />
G Inside $1,149<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> boasts one of the<br />
H Inside $1,049<br />
largest collections of Tiffany glass<br />
I Inside $ 949<br />
in the world.<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $59<br />
$1,499<br />
ST. LOUIS TO CINCINNATI<br />
9-Day Voyage<br />
BOURBON & BLUEGRASS – Experience the history of bourbon and bluegrass, a fine fusion of <strong>American</strong> icons. You’ll<br />
be instantly captivated as you cruise beyond St. Louis’ Gateway Arch and voyage into intriguing sites of exploration like<br />
the old French trading post of Cape Girardeau. The charming port of Paducah, known as the city of art, rhythm and<br />
rivers, hosts an abundance of colorful attractions, not to mention an impressive twenty downtown blocks that are on<br />
the National Register of Historic Places. The dynamic blend of historic discovery, toe-tapping Bluegrass and the finest<br />
distilleries on the Bourbon Trail makes this river cruise simply remarkable.<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Aug 29 Bourbon & Bluegrass<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, St. Louis, MO<br />
Day 2 - Embark - St. Louis, MO - Depart 8:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - Cape Girardeau, MO<br />
Day 4 - Paducah, KY<br />
Day 5 - Henderson, KY<br />
Day 6 - River Cruising<br />
Day 7 - Louisville, KY<br />
Day 8 - Madison, IN<br />
Day 9 - Disembark 8:00 AM - Cincinnati, OH<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $7,099<br />
AAA Suite $6,499<br />
AA Superior Veranda $6,199<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $5,999<br />
B Veranda $4,599<br />
C Veranda $4,099<br />
D Veranda $3,899<br />
E Deluxe Window $3,799<br />
SO Single Veranda $5,199<br />
F Inside $3,449<br />
G Inside $3,049<br />
H Inside $2,949<br />
I Inside $2,549<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $109<br />
$3,699<br />
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ST. LOUIS TO JEFFERSONVILLE<br />
9-Day Voyage<br />
ENJOY THE FALL FOLIAGE – Celebrate autumnal splendor as you journey past the vibrant colors of the land and into<br />
the blue waters of the Ohio River. Historic turn-of-the-century mansions overlooking the river frame historic Henderson,<br />
hometown of famed naturalist John James Audubon. Enjoy the fields of gold and convivial small town feel of delightful<br />
ports found in Southern Illinois and Kentucky. This special voyage through a tapestry of red, orange, yellow and gold will<br />
awaken the senses and enlighten the soul.<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Oct 10 Fall Colors<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, St. Louis, MO<br />
Day 2 - Embark - St. Louis, MO - Depart 8:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - Chester, IL<br />
Day 4 - Cape Girardeau, MO<br />
Day 5 - Paducah, KY<br />
Day 6 - Cave-In-Rock, IL<br />
Day 7 - Henderson, KY<br />
Day 8 - Brandenburg, KY<br />
Day 9 - Disembark 8:00 AM - Jeffersonville, IN<br />
CHATTANOOGA TO MEMPHIS<br />
9-Day Voyage<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $7,099<br />
AAA Suite $6,499<br />
AA Superior Veranda $6,199<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $5,999<br />
B Veranda $4,599<br />
C Veranda $4,099<br />
D Veranda $3,899<br />
E Deluxe Window $3,799<br />
SO Single Veranda $5,199<br />
F Inside $3,449<br />
G Inside $3,049<br />
H Inside $2,949<br />
I Inside $2,549<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $109<br />
$3,699<br />
TALES OF A NATION TORN ASUNDER - A breathtaking panorama from the cliffs of Chattanooga’s Lookout Mountain<br />
sets the tone for this unrivaled journey through ports of call that played a part in the conflict which tore a nation<br />
apart. Visit fascinating landmarks like Pope’s Tavern Museum in Florence, Alabama that served as a stagecoach stop and<br />
hospital for both Confederate and Union forces during the Civil War. The picturesque town of New Madrid offers beautiful<br />
vistas and a wealth of history to explore. As you pass through these gracious towns and encounter the welcoming<br />
people that inhabit them, you’ll gain a new appreciation for how the fabric of America has been woven back together.<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Oct 31 Civil War<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, Chattanooga, TN<br />
Day 2 - Embark - Chattanooga, TN - Depart 5:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - Decatur, AL<br />
Day 4 - Florence, AL<br />
Day 5 - Savannah, TN<br />
Day 6 - River Cruising<br />
Day 7 - Paducah, KY<br />
Day 8 - New Madrid, MO<br />
Day 9 - Disembark 8:00 AM - Memphis, TN<br />
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CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $7,099<br />
AAA Suite $6,499<br />
AA Superior Veranda $6,199<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $5,999<br />
B Veranda $4,599<br />
C Veranda $4,099<br />
D Veranda $3,899<br />
E Deluxe Window $3,799<br />
SO Single Veranda $5,199<br />
F Inside $3,449<br />
G Inside $3,049<br />
H Inside $2,949<br />
I Inside $2,549<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $109<br />
$3,699
u P P e r m i s s i s s i P P i P r e m i u m t o u r o P t i o n s<br />
Included tours are a great way to get acquainted with the historically rich ports that you’ll encounter on your<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> voyage, but our Premium Experience Excursions offer you an opportunity to delve deeper into your<br />
specific interests. Visit us online to explore all of the Premium Experience Excursions that are available to you.<br />
Home of the <strong>American</strong> Pickers, Buffalo Bill and<br />
Distilled Spirits<br />
(Le Claire, Iowa)<br />
This journey brings you to the quaint town of Le<br />
Claire, Iowa. Tucked away on the banks of the Mighty<br />
Mississippi River, this historic town is the birthplace<br />
of Buffalo Bill. Learn all about this <strong>American</strong><br />
frontiersman during your visit to the Buffalo Bill<br />
Museum. At the Mississippi River Distillery Company<br />
you can enjoy a private tour and discover the art of<br />
crafting the perfect spirit. You’ll also enjoy a stop at<br />
Antique Archaeology, featured on History Channel’s<br />
<strong>American</strong> Pickers. Examine the unique items to find<br />
yesterday’s forgotten treasures.<br />
On Eagle’s Wings<br />
(Wabasha, Minnesota)<br />
Travel to Wabasha, Minnesota, the oldest City on<br />
the Upper Mississippi River. You’ll visit the National<br />
Eagle Center for an unforgettable “nose to beak”<br />
experience with America’s National Symbol of<br />
Freedom - the <strong>American</strong> Bald Eagle. Eagles in the<br />
center roam freely and uncaged and knowledgeable<br />
experts are on hand to answer questions. Known as<br />
America’s Eagle Destination, these symbolic birds are<br />
abundant in the wild throughout the year and can be<br />
viewed from the observation deck.<br />
The Gateway City Tour<br />
(St. Louis, Missouri)<br />
Our luxury motorcoach brings you on a tour of<br />
downtown St. Louis and Forest Park with over 1,200<br />
acres of green space and museums. You’ll take a guided<br />
tour of the Cathedral Basilica, home to over 83,000<br />
square feet of hand-laid mosaics, one of the largest<br />
collections in the world. Of course, a visit to St. Louis<br />
wouldn’t be complete without stopping at Anheuser<br />
Busch Brewery. Visit to the Clydesdale Stables and<br />
Paddock as well as Beechwood Lagering Cellars,<br />
Brewhouse and Bevo Packaging Plant. Lastly, you’ll<br />
enjoy a visit to the sampling room and try out some of<br />
the beer made within these historic walls.<br />
In Lincoln’s Footsteps<br />
(Alton, Illinois)<br />
Walk in the footsteps of President Abraham Lincoln<br />
as you are invited to explore his early career in Alton.<br />
The Franklin House is where Lincoln prepared for<br />
the Douglas-Lincoln Debate. Stand on the river bank<br />
where Lincoln stood face to face with James Shields<br />
while preparing to duel in 1842. In addition to the<br />
seven Lincoln & Civil War sites, your tour will include<br />
the statue of Robert Wadlow, worlds’ tallest man, and<br />
Piasa Park where you will hear the legendary tale of<br />
the Piasa Bird.<br />
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Welcome To<br />
THE OHIO AND<br />
TENNESSEE RIVERS<br />
A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY<br />
Discover America’s cultural quilt in the cities and towns of the Ohio and<br />
Tennessee Rivers. From Civil War battlefi elds, forts and homesteads to<br />
quaint main streets and friendly smiles, this region will welcome you with<br />
open arms and enrich you with its storied history. Our new voyages on the<br />
Cumberland River wind through forest-covered hills and uncover its past in<br />
the homespun sounds of bluegrass.<br />
Let the river tell you the stories of the Civil War at Lookout Mountain in<br />
Chattanooga and the monuments and tombstones of Shiloh. Th e Battle<br />
of Brandenburg Crossing began when Confederate General John Hunt<br />
Morgan raided Indiana and ended when he was captured crossing the Ohio<br />
River back into Kentucky. Step back to the Revolutionary War in Wheeling,<br />
West Virginia and learn how the British tried to capture the fort in 1782 but<br />
were thwarted by a tablecloth full of gunpowder.<br />
Th e cities of the river have their own rhythm. In Nashville, a new destination<br />
in <strong>2014</strong>, feel the pulse of country music at the stately Grand Ole Opry and<br />
the exciting Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and dive into<br />
history at the home of President Andrew Jackson. Gaze at Cincinnati’s<br />
replica of the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>’s paddlewheel which graces a riverfront park,<br />
try some of the city’s legendary chili or take in a Reds game, the oldest club<br />
in baseball. Sit down to a Southern-style breakfast with jockeys and trainers<br />
at Churchill Downs, then explore a centuries-old tradition on Kentucky’s<br />
Bourbon Trail. Th is region is the source of 95% of all Bourbon.<br />
In Henderson, Kentucky, head over to John James Audubon State Park,<br />
listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and tour an elegant facility<br />
with original artwork by the renowned naturalist and painter. Charming<br />
Maysville is the gateway to Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region Walk and was a key<br />
stop on the Underground Railroad.<br />
Relive the outlaw days at Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, a base for river pirates intent<br />
on robbing keelboats, fl atboats and steamboats of their valuables as they<br />
passed by in the 1800s. In Marietta, Ohio’s Harmar Village is a wonderland<br />
of brick streets, lamp posts, restored train cars and historic buildings that is<br />
now home to welcoming shops, eateries and museums.<br />
Th e Ohio River is a kaleidoscope of big cities and small towns that showcase<br />
the best of <strong>American</strong> ingenuity and courage while the Tennessee and<br />
Cumberland Rivers are a reminder of the wilderness that had to be<br />
conquered to expand a nation. We invite you to join us on a voyage of<br />
discovery in your own backyard.
6-Day Voyage<br />
ROUNDTRIP CINCINNATI<br />
5-Day Voyage<br />
ALL AMERICAN SUMMERTIME SAMPLER – This 5 day voyage is packed with <strong>American</strong>a delights. Enjoy all of the<br />
grandeur, history and romance that the America <strong>Queen</strong> is renowned for while exploring sensational towns like Louisville,<br />
Kentucky and Madison, Indiana. Home of the Louisville Slugger and Churchill Downs, the spirited town of Louisville<br />
will carry you on an amazing journey through time.<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Jun 20 Good Old Summertime<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, Cincinnati, OH<br />
Day 2 - Embark - Cincinnati, OH - Depart 5:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - Louisville, KY<br />
Day 4 - Madison, IN<br />
Day 5 - Disembark 8:00 AM - Cincinnati, OH<br />
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DATE THEME<br />
Jun 23 Good Old Summertime<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, Cincinnati, OH<br />
Day 2 - Embark - Cincinnati, OH - Depart 7:30 PM<br />
Day 3 - Maysville, KY<br />
Day 4 - Huntington, WV<br />
Day 5 - Portsmouth, OH<br />
Day 5 - Disembark 8:00 AM - Cincinnati, OH<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $3,199<br />
AAA Suite $2,699<br />
AA Superior Veranda $2,399<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $2,299<br />
B Veranda $1,999<br />
C Veranda $1,799<br />
D Veranda $1,549<br />
E Deluxe Window $1,449<br />
SO Single Veranda $2,299<br />
F Inside $1,349<br />
G Inside $1,149<br />
H Inside $1,049<br />
I Inside $ 949<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $59<br />
$1,499<br />
ABOVE: The magic of the river is palpable. Always flowing, yet ever-changing, the swirling currents whisper secrets of the<br />
past and hint of adventures yet to come. It’s easy to see why Mark Twain and many like him have always been inescapably<br />
drawn to the power of the river.<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $4,199<br />
AAA Suite $3,799<br />
AA Superior Veranda $3,599<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $3,399<br />
B Veranda $2,599<br />
C Veranda $2,399<br />
D Veranda $2,199<br />
E Deluxe Window $1,999<br />
SO Single Veranda $2,999<br />
F Inside $1,949<br />
G Inside $1,749<br />
H Inside $1,649<br />
I Inside $1,549<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $69<br />
$1,999
CINCINNATI TO PITTSBURGH<br />
8-Day Voyage<br />
AMERICA’S BUCOLIC HEARTLAND – Travel the blue waters of the Ohio River all the way up to where it is formed<br />
by the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers. Come to know the heritage and history of Revolutionary<br />
and Civil War sites, the Underground Railroad and the farming lifestyle of early German immigrants, culminating in the<br />
city of Pittsburgh where names like Carnegie and Bessemer created the steel-making capital of the world.<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Jun 27 Good Old Summertime<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, Cincinnati, OH<br />
Day 2 - Embark - Cincinnati, OH - Depart 7:30 PM<br />
Day 3 - Maysville, KY<br />
Day 4 - Huntington, WV<br />
Day 5 - Point Pleasant, WV<br />
Day 6 - Marietta, OH<br />
Day 7 - Wheeling, WV<br />
Day 8 - Disembark 8:00 AM - Pittsburgh, PA<br />
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA<br />
PITTSBURGH TO CINCINNATI<br />
7-Day Voyage<br />
CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY – Settle into a rocking chair aboard the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> with your favorite cocktail<br />
or lemonade and kick back to witness the night skies explode with color during Pittsburgh’s Fourth of July fireworks display!<br />
Take part in this special voyage which marks the first time the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> will be in the City of Bridges on the Fourth of<br />
July. Glide down the Ohio River and discover an abundance of wonderful new surprises at each enchanting port town.<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Jul 3 Fourth Of July Celebration<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, Pittsburgh, PA<br />
Day 2 - Embark - Pittsburgh, PA (Fireworks) - Depart Midnight<br />
Day 3 - River Cruising<br />
Day 4 - Marietta, OH<br />
Day 5 - Point Pleasant, WV<br />
Day 6 - Portsmouth, OH<br />
Day 7 - Disembark 8:00 AM - Cincinnati, OH<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $6,099<br />
AAA Suite $5,599<br />
AA Superior Veranda $5,299<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $5,199<br />
B Veranda $3,999<br />
C Veranda $3,499<br />
D Veranda $3,299<br />
E Deluxe Window $3,199<br />
SO Single Veranda $4,599<br />
F Inside $2,949<br />
G Inside $2,649<br />
H Inside $2,549<br />
I Inside $2,249<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $89<br />
$3,199<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $5,199<br />
AAA Suite $4,699<br />
AA Superior Veranda $4,499<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $4,449<br />
B Veranda $3,299<br />
C Veranda $2,999<br />
D Veranda $2,799<br />
E Deluxe Window $2,699<br />
SO Single Veranda $3,799<br />
F Inside $2,949<br />
G Inside $2,649<br />
H Inside $2,549<br />
I Inside $2,249<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $79<br />
$3,199<br />
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MEMPHIS TO CINCINNATI<br />
10-Day Voyage<br />
A SUMMER OF POSSIBILITIES - Embrace the genteel pace of life on the river. This unique 10-day journey<br />
begins on the Mississippi River in the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>’s homeport of Memphis, Tennessee before cruising north<br />
and entering the Ohio River en route to Cincinnati. Stops like Louisville and New Madrid will showcase the best of<br />
America – friendly people, beautiful scenery and cityscapes so unimposing you might suspect they’ve always been there.<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Jun 12 Good Old Summertime<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, Memphis, TN<br />
Day 2 - Embark - Memphis, TN - Depart 7:30 PM<br />
Day 3 - River Cruising<br />
Day 4 - New Madrid, MO<br />
Day 5 - Paducah, KY<br />
Day 6 - Henderson, KY<br />
Day 7 - River Cruising<br />
Day 8 - Louisville, KY<br />
Day 9 - Madison, IN<br />
Day 10 - Disembark 8:00 AM - Cincinnati, OH<br />
CINCINNATI TO ST. LOUIS<br />
9-Day Voyage<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $8,199<br />
AAA Suite $7,499<br />
AA Superior Veranda $7,199<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $6,799<br />
B Veranda $5,199<br />
C Veranda $4,699<br />
D Veranda $4,399<br />
E Deluxe Window $4,299<br />
SO Single Veranda $5,999<br />
F Inside $3,999<br />
G Inside $3,449<br />
H Inside $3,349<br />
I Inside $3,049<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $119<br />
$4,199<br />
THE AMERICAN SPIRIT THRIVES - Perfect for any traveler, this idyllic journey allows you to experience both the<br />
Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Iconic ports of call on your voyage include Louisville, Kentucky, site of the Kentucky Derby,<br />
and Chester, Illinois, hometown of Popeye the Sailorman as well as historic sites like the Pierre Menard House. Built in<br />
1815, the house overlooks the Mississippi River and is built in the Creole style, quite unique for the area.<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Jul 8 Good Old Summertime<br />
Sep 5 Bourbon & Bluegrass<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, Cincinnati, OH<br />
Day 2 - Embark - Cincinnati, OH - Depart 5:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - Louisville, KY<br />
Day 4 - River Cruising<br />
Day 5 - Henderson, KY<br />
Day 6 - Paducah, KY<br />
Day 7 - Cape Girardeau, MO<br />
Day 8 - Chester, IL<br />
Day 9 - Disembark 8:00 AM - St. Louis, MO<br />
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CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $7,099<br />
AAA Suite $6,499<br />
AA Superior Veranda $6,199<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $5,999<br />
B Veranda $4,599<br />
C Veranda $4,099<br />
D Veranda $3,899<br />
E Deluxe Window $3,799<br />
SO Single Veranda $5,199<br />
F Inside $3,449<br />
G Inside $3,049<br />
H Inside $2,949<br />
I Inside $2,549<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $109<br />
$3,699
JEFFERSONVILLE TO NASHVILLE<br />
9-Day Voyage<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Oct 17 Riverboat Rally<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, Louisville, KY<br />
Day 2 - Embark - Jeffersonville, IN - Depart 10:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - Brandenburg, KY<br />
Day 4 - Owensboro, KY<br />
Day 5 - Henderson, KY<br />
Day 6 - Paducah, KY<br />
Day 7 - Dover, TN<br />
Day 8 - Clarksville, TN<br />
Day 9 - Disembark 8:00 AM - Nashville, TN<br />
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE<br />
RIVERBOAT HISTORY REVELRY - Join us in celebrating the 100th birthday of the Belle of Louisville. A special event<br />
honoring the famed vessel will rekindle the days when the bustling highways of travel were a network of rivers that meander<br />
through our rich nation. Continue your historical experience as you cruise the Cumberland River, arriving in Nashville. This<br />
voyage will celebrate riverboat history by making some as the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> docks in Nashville for the very first time.<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $7,099<br />
AAA Suite $6,499<br />
AA Superior Veranda $6,199<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $5,999<br />
B Veranda $4,599<br />
C Veranda $4,099<br />
D Veranda $3,899<br />
E Deluxe Window $3,799<br />
SO Single Veranda $5,199<br />
F Inside $3,449<br />
G Inside $3,049<br />
H Inside $2,949<br />
I Inside $2,549<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $109<br />
$3,699<br />
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NASHVILLE TO CHATTANOOGA<br />
DATE THEME<br />
Oct 24 Country Music Cruise<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, Nashville, TN<br />
Day 2 - Embark - Nashville, TN - Depart 6:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - Dover, TN<br />
Day 4 - Paducah, KY<br />
Day 5 - Savannah, TN<br />
Day 6 - Florence, AL<br />
Day 7 - Decatur, AL<br />
Day 8 - River Cruising<br />
Day 9 - Disembark 8:00 AM - Chattanooga, TN<br />
TENNESSEE AQUARIUM, COURTESY CHATTANOOGA CVB<br />
9-Day Voyage<br />
A CASUAL COUNTRY CRUISE - Enjoy Music City, home of the Grand Ole Opry and historic Ryman Auditorium, the<br />
“Mother Church of Country Music,” originally built as Union Gospel Tabernacle by steamboat captain Thomas G. Ryman<br />
in 1892. Departing Nashville, your cruise will take you up the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers all the way to Chattanooga.<br />
Stops along the way will reveal the rich history and sincere hospitality of the region that spawned country music.<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $7,099<br />
AAA Suite $6,499<br />
AA Superior Veranda $6,199<br />
A Deluxe Veranda $5,999<br />
B Veranda $4,599<br />
C Veranda $4,099<br />
D Veranda $3,899<br />
E Deluxe Window $3,799<br />
SO Single Veranda $5,199<br />
F Inside $3,449<br />
G Inside $3,049<br />
H Inside $2,949<br />
I Inside $2,549<br />
SI Single Inside<br />
Port Charges: $109<br />
$3,699
o h i o A n D t e n n e s s e e P r e m i u m t o u r o P t i o n s<br />
Included tours are a great way to get acquainted with the historically rich ports that you’ll encounter on your<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> voyage, but our Premium Experience Excursions offer you an opportunity to delve deeper into your<br />
specific interests. Visit us online to explore all of the Premium Experience Excursions that are available to you.<br />
Battle for Chattanooga Museum, World’s Steepest<br />
Incline, and the Famous Lookout Mountain!<br />
(Chattanooga, Tennessee)<br />
Chattanooga offers a glimpse into Civil War history<br />
unlike other battlefields. Ride the steepest passenger<br />
railway in the world, Lookout Mountain’s Incline<br />
Railway. “America’s Most Amazing Mile” takes you<br />
through the natural beauty at a breathtaking 72.7%<br />
grade. Enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding<br />
mountains and valleys from the observation tower<br />
at the peak. Explore Battles for Chattanooga<br />
Electric Map & Museum and Point Park, part of the<br />
Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park<br />
system. You will learn how the battles for Chattanooga<br />
changed the outcome of the Civil War.<br />
Cincinnati – Past, Present and Future<br />
(Cincinnati, Ohio)<br />
Your experience begins with a trip to the MainStrasse<br />
Village, a fully restored 19th-century German<br />
township. Here, you’ll see authentic artifacts in<br />
action, like the Glockenspiel, a traditional clock tower<br />
that chimes on the hour. You will pass through the<br />
historic town of Newport, Kentucky before returning<br />
to Cincinnati to explore the highlights of this iconic<br />
city including a stop at Newport on the Levee. Your<br />
motorcoach will provide a close-up view of the<br />
Cincinnati Bengals’ and the Reds’ stadiums as well as<br />
downtown Cincinnati before stopping at Eden Park<br />
where you’ll enjoy the magnificent overlook of the<br />
Ohio River and the surrounding area.<br />
Louisville City Tour<br />
( Jeffersonville, Indiana)<br />
Cruise Main Street to see the second largest collection<br />
of cast-iron buildings in the nation. Old Louisville is<br />
a historic preservation district south of the city where<br />
stately mansions stand just as they did in the late<br />
1800s. At Churchill Downs’ Kentucky Derby Museum<br />
you will enjoy an in-depth guided tour. For over 135<br />
years, Churchill Downs has been home to the greatest<br />
two minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby. You will<br />
first visit a resident Thoroughbred and his sidekick<br />
Winston, a miniature horse. The museum’s exhibits<br />
take you from the birth of the foal to the Winner’s<br />
Circle. Finally, visit the finish line for a photo op with<br />
the signature twin spires.<br />
The Wilds, <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> Exclusive Event<br />
(Marietta, Ohio)<br />
Discover the Wilds, one of the largest and most<br />
innovative conservation centers in the world. Your<br />
extraordinary adventure includes encountering rhinos,<br />
cheetahs, giraffes, and other rare and endangered<br />
species living in natural, open-range habitats at this<br />
10,000-acre center. A friendly and knowledgeable<br />
veterinarian will educate you about the animals<br />
and the important work at the Wilds - advancing<br />
conservation through science, education, and personal<br />
experience. Guests can dine in the Overlook Café for<br />
lunch. This unique dining venue offers breathtaking<br />
views of the Wilds’ landscape.<br />
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Welcome To<br />
THE COLUMBIA<br />
AND SNAKE RIVERS<br />
FRONTIERS, PIONEERS AND VINEYARDS<br />
Nowhere is the timelessness of rivers more apparent than here in the<br />
pristine Pacifi c Northwest where the Columbia and Snake Rivers wind<br />
through gentle hills, impressive mountains, vertical canyons and fertile fi elds.<br />
Th e land appears in <strong>2014</strong> just as it did to Lewis and Clark in 1805 –<br />
majestic, unspoiled and unimaginably glorious.<br />
Sacajawea, Lewis and Clark’s faithful Native <strong>American</strong> guide, knew how to<br />
read these lands and soon you will also thanks to the legacy of the expedition<br />
that opened the West to settlement. Pioneering reminders range from Fort<br />
Clatsop outside Astoria, Oregon where they survived the harsh winter, to the<br />
sister cities of Clarkston, Washington and Lewiston, Idaho 400 miles to the<br />
east. Th e explorers overcame the formidable Celilo Falls and currents near<br />
Th e Dalles, Oregon, a struggle brought to light at Rock Fort Campsite. Th e<br />
role of Sacajawea in the expedition’s success is interpreted at the state park in<br />
Washington’s Tri-Cities Region.<br />
As you relive the daring exploits of frontiersmen and adventurers, you are<br />
treated to the very same natural wonders. Columbia Gorge cuts through<br />
the Cascade Mountains thanks to the Missoula Floods of the last Ice Age.<br />
At Multnomah Falls, snowmelt streams plunge over 600 feet in two tiered<br />
cascades down a sheer cliff face. Deeper than the Grand Canyon, Idaho’s<br />
Hell’s Canyon is a dramatic crack in the earth with raging waters best<br />
explored on an exciting jet boat ride. Near Portland, understand the raw<br />
power of nature in the collapsed volcanic crater of Mount St. Helens. Along<br />
the Columbia River, fi sh ladders help salmon swim upstream and bison, deer<br />
and elk graze freely.<br />
With the <strong>American</strong> Empress serving as a fl oating boutique hotel for your<br />
journey, travel into the heart of Washington’s wine country. Th e many<br />
acclaimed wineries overlooking the Columbia River have made their mark<br />
among wine connoisseurs, earning the celebrated Walla Walla Wine Trail its<br />
nickname, the Napa of the North.<br />
From Portland’s lovely International Rose Test Garden to the hallowed<br />
artifacts on the Nez Perce Reservation, the Pacifi c Northwest region comes<br />
to life. Tour a millionaire’s Victorian home in Astoria, Oregon and marvel at<br />
the engineering achievement of the Bonneville Dam. Whether you choose to<br />
take in the scenery from Mt. Hood’s Timberline Lodge nestled among the<br />
pines or climb the Astoria Column to view the expansive Pacifi c, a voyage<br />
on the Columbia and Snake Rivers will show you the world<br />
from a new perspective.
WELCOME TO THE MAGNIFICENT PACIFIC NORTHWEST - Whether you travel east from Portland or west from Clarkston, these<br />
extraordinary river voyages expose you to the comprehensive bounty and beauty of nature, as well as the rich history and living legacy of the people<br />
who inhabited this diverse region.<br />
Oregon brims with beauty at each and every turn. Portland, the “City of Roses,” showcases an eclectic blend of art galleries, coffee shops, museums<br />
and farm-to-table restaurants with a spirited vibe. Marvel at the beauty of more than 8,000 roses at the International Rose Test Garden or spend<br />
the day discovering nature’s boundless power at nearby Mount St. Helens. Stroll along the shops and cafes of the Riverwalk in Astoria, or discover<br />
the Native <strong>American</strong> culture of Clatsop County at the Heritage Museum. The George Flavel House offers you an exciting glimpse into the 19th<br />
century life of a millionaire. Take in the views from the top of the Astoria Column more than 600 feet above the water. The end of the Oregon<br />
Trail brings us to The Dalles where shoppers will adore the quaint boutiques and oenophiles will enjoy Sunshine Mills Winery, the origin of Copa<br />
Di Vino, or “wine by the glass,” a single serving alternative to the bottle. Peer into early pioneer life on display at the Fort Dalles Museum and the<br />
Original Courthouse Museum.<br />
The scenic river towns of Washington host awe-inspiring views and intriguing historic sites that are sure to pique your interest. Stevenson’s Columbia<br />
Gorge Interpretive Center provides an interesting look at the geological forces that shaped the area while a tour of the Bonneville Dam details<br />
the unique challenges of building this power plant with a minimal impact to wildlife – the answer is fish ladders. Sacajawea State Park commemorates<br />
the historic 1805 event when Lewis and Clark camped there with their Native <strong>American</strong> guide, Sacajawea. Gain insight into the world of<br />
agriculture at the County Mercantile Store, part of a working farm with agricultural demonstrations. Nez Perce National Historic Park in Clarkston<br />
tells the story of the Nez Perce Native <strong>American</strong> tribe who assisted Lewis and Clark and still reside in the area today. A stop at the Clarkston<br />
Heritage Museum will unfold pieces of the past from one-room schoolhouses to big business ice harvesting.<br />
Regardless of which port you choose to begin your journey, whether you start in Portland and end in Clarkston or start in Clarkston and end in<br />
Portland, your journey through the Pacific Northwest will impart the same sense of excitement and wonder that William Clark so vividly expressed<br />
in his journal entry on November 7, 1805, “Ocian in view! O! The joy!”<br />
Travelers who desire something tailored to a more specific interest may wish to indulge in a Premium Experience Excursion. See pages 48 & 49 for<br />
a selection of available options.<br />
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PORTLAND TO CLARKSTON<br />
9-Day Voyage<br />
<strong>2014</strong> DATES<br />
Apr 5 – Apr 13 May 31 – Jun 8 Jul 26 – Aug 3 Sep 20 – Sep 28<br />
Apr 19 – Apr 27 Jun 14 – Jun 22 Aug 9 – Aug 17 Oct 4 – Oct 12<br />
May 3 – May 11 Jun 28 – Jul 6 Aug 23 – Aug 31 Oct 18 – Oct 26<br />
May 17 – May 25 Jul 12 – Jul 20 Sep 6 – Sep 14 Nov 1 – Nov 9<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, Portland, OR<br />
Day 2 - Embark - Portland, OR - Depart 6:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - Astoria, OR<br />
Day 4 - Stevenson, WA<br />
Day 5 - The Dalles, OR<br />
Day 6 - Sacajawea State Park, WA<br />
Day 7 - River Cruising<br />
Day 8 - Clarkston, WA<br />
Day 9 - Disembark 8:00 AM - Clarkston, WA<br />
CLARKSTON TO PORTLAND<br />
9-Day Voyage<br />
<strong>2014</strong> DATES<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $6,595<br />
A Veranda Suite $5,795<br />
B Superior Veranda $5,295<br />
C Deluxe Veranda $4,795<br />
D Deluxe Window $4,395<br />
E Veranda $3,795<br />
CS Single Outside<br />
Port Charges: $109<br />
$5,695<br />
Apr 12 – Apr 20 Jun 7 – Jun 15 Aug 2 – Aug 10 Sep 27 – Oct 5<br />
Apr 26 – May 4 Jun 21 – Jun 29 Aug 16 – Aug 24 Oct 11 – Oct 19<br />
May 10 – May 18 Jul 5 – Jul 13 Aug 30 – Sep 7 Oct 25 – Nov 2<br />
May 24 – Jun 1 Jul 19 – Jul 27 Sep 13 – Sep 21 Nov 8 – Nov 16<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 - Hotel Stay, Spokane, WA<br />
Day 2 - Embark - Clarkston, WA - Depart 6:00 PM<br />
Day 3 - Clarkston, WA<br />
Day 4 - River Cruising<br />
Day 5 - Sacajawea State Park, WA<br />
Day 6 - The Dalles, OR<br />
Day 7 - Stevenson, WA<br />
Day 8 - Astoria, OR<br />
Day 9 - Disembark 8:00 AM - Portland, OR<br />
CATEGORY FARE<br />
LS Luxury Suite $6,595<br />
A Veranda Suite $5,795<br />
B Superior Veranda $5,295<br />
C Deluxe Veranda $4,795<br />
D Deluxe Window $4,395<br />
E Veranda $3,795<br />
CS Single Outside<br />
Port Charges: $109<br />
$5,695<br />
AIRPORTS AND TRANSFERS:<br />
Voyages are one-way, either direction starting in Portland, Oregon or Clarkston, Washington. Available airports are in Portland, Oregon or Spokane,<br />
Washington. There is also a small airport with limited Horizon Airlines service from Lewiston, Washington, a 15-minute taxi ride from the<br />
Clarkston boat dock.<br />
The <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> Steamboat Company provides free transfers from the designated pre-cruise hotel to the <strong>American</strong> Empress in either Portland,<br />
Oregon or Spokane, Washington on embarkation day.<br />
Transfers on disembarkation day are available for purchase. A transfer from the dock in Clarkston to either the Spokane Post-Cruise hotel or Spokane<br />
airport is available for $49 per guest. A transfer from the dock in Portland to either the Portland Post-Cruise Hotel or the Portland airport is<br />
offered for $25 per guest. A combination city-tour and airport or hotel transfer is also offered: the Spokane tour and transfer is available for $69 per<br />
guest, and the Portland tour and transfer is available for $59 per guest.<br />
All transfers and tours are operated by chartered motorcoach to ensure quality and convenience.<br />
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Mount St. Helens Volcano Tour<br />
(Portland, Oregon – Pre- or Post-Voyage)<br />
Portland may be the largest city in Oregon, but it is<br />
often praised for its small-town feel. A guided tour<br />
of the city aboard our industry-leading motorcoaches<br />
will bring you to your Mount St. Helens Volcano Tour.<br />
In 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted, changing the face<br />
of the mountain itself and causing over one billion<br />
dollars in damage. Today, the scene is much more<br />
tranquil. Though still an active stratovolcano, the area<br />
is again safe for recreation, allowing you an extensive,<br />
up-close guided tour of this natural wonder.<br />
The Lewis & Clark Experience (Astoria, Oregon)<br />
Retrace the steps of America’s most famous<br />
frontiersmen on a special Lewis & Clark<br />
Experience. Your adventure begins at the Lewis<br />
and Clark Interpretive Center on the cliffs of Cape<br />
Disappointment overlooking the Pacific Ocean.<br />
Experience the beauty and power through the eyes of<br />
those early explorers. Proceeding to Fort Clatsop you<br />
will learn of the challenges Lewis and Clark’s party,<br />
Corps of Discovery, faced at their winter encampment<br />
before returning east in the spring of 1806. This tour<br />
provides a greater appreciation for the challenges the<br />
weary Corps of Discovery overcame in pursuit of the<br />
Pacific Ocean.<br />
P r e m i u m t o u r o P t i o n s<br />
Included tours are a great way to get acquainted with the historically rich ports along your <strong>American</strong> Empress voyage.<br />
You might want to delve deeper into your particular interests. Our Premium Experience Excursions serve that<br />
purpose. Follow more closely the Lewis & Clark Expedition or circuit the wineries of Walla Walla, known as the<br />
Napa of the North. Call for pricing and availability on your voyage.<br />
The Beauty & Bounty of the Pacific Northwest<br />
(Stevenson, Washington)<br />
The scenery of the untamed Pacific Northwest is<br />
simply stunning, from the ethereal peak of Mount<br />
Hood to the ingenuity and resilience of local fruit and<br />
vegetable farmers. Nature’s Beauty and Bounty is the<br />
theme of this Premium Experience Excursion. At Mt.<br />
Hood’s historic Timberline Lodge, enjoy a stunning<br />
view of the eleven glaciers that live year-round on<br />
Oregon’s highest peak. Next, you will travel along the<br />
35-mile scenic roadway known as the Fruit Loop for<br />
the prevalence of orchards and vineyards in the area.<br />
You will enjoy some of the best fruit, wine and historic<br />
landmarks the Fruit Loop has to offer. Your tour<br />
includes a social lunch with local horticulturists and<br />
concludes with a wine toast to Mt. Hood.<br />
High Octane Antiques (The Dalles, Oregon)<br />
Relive the wonder and excitement of the advent of<br />
automobiles and airplanes at the Western Antique<br />
Aeroplane and Automobile Museum. What makes this<br />
museum so special is not just the extensive collection<br />
of over 130 antique cars and hangars full of vintage<br />
planes, it is that these pieces are fully restored and in<br />
working order. Imagine seeing a 100-year-old aircraft<br />
take to the skies!
Walla Walla Wine Trail Tour<br />
(Sacajawea State Park, Washington)<br />
Explore the Walla Walla Wine Trail and experience<br />
some of the best wines of the Pacific Northwest.<br />
Often referred to as the Napa of the North, Walla<br />
Walla offers the ideal climate for several vintages.<br />
This region has been known to produce awardwinning<br />
Merlots, Cabernet Sauvignons, Syrahs,<br />
Viogniers and more.<br />
Manhattan Project: The Hanford Site<br />
(Sacajawea State Park, Washington)<br />
The history of the top secret Manhattan Project that<br />
led to the development of nuclear energy and its uses<br />
is fascinating. Hanford Research Facility played an<br />
integral role in the Manhattan Project. Its B-Reactor<br />
was the first large-scale plutonium production reactor<br />
in the world. Exploring the abandoned facilities, you<br />
can picture the men and women who walked the<br />
halls – unquestioningly doing their duties, knowing<br />
little about the true purpose of their work and its<br />
shocking power.<br />
Hells Canyon Jet Boat Experience<br />
(Clarkston, Washington)<br />
Board a comfortable and nimble boat to enjoy the<br />
scenery and wildlife out of reach to a larger vessel.<br />
Your four-hour guided tour of Snake River includes<br />
safely navigating class three rapids, scenic views and<br />
likely wildlife sightings along the way. Just sit back<br />
and enjoy the ride! Stops include the Garden Creek<br />
Ranch where guests can enjoy some coffee and a snack<br />
in one of the most picturesque settings in the country.<br />
*Tours require varying levels of physical activity. Call for details.<br />
P r e m i u m t o u r o P t i o n s<br />
Near Nature. Near Perfect. (Spokane, Washington –<br />
Pre- or Post-Voyage from Clarkston, Washington)<br />
Spokane was once a small settlement sustained by the<br />
fur trade on the Oregon Trail. Today, it has grown<br />
into a beautiful city with the perfect combination of<br />
history, modern influences and natural beauty. Enjoy<br />
a guided tour of the city en route to Riverfront Park,<br />
the site of Expo ’74, a World’s Fair event. The 145foot<br />
spire and webbed frame of the World’s Fair US<br />
Pavilion tent remains the defining feature of the park.<br />
The Clocktower on Havermale Island is a reminder<br />
of the Great Northern Railroad Depot and the golden<br />
age of trains. All of the history and beauty of this<br />
urban park will be revealed on a guided walking tour.<br />
Vino with a View (The Dalles, Oregon)<br />
Not just for oenophiles, Maryhill Museum of Art<br />
offers a variety of fine art and beautiful scenic<br />
vistas. The Maryhill Museum is ideally situated on<br />
a hillside in Washington’s wine country overlooking<br />
vineyards and the arid plains beyond. The Museum’s<br />
art collections are quite eclectic, with pieces ranging<br />
from <strong>Queen</strong> Marie of Romania’s crown to <strong>American</strong><br />
Classical Realism paintings and over 20 works by<br />
Rodin. After browsing the Museum, it’s time to sit<br />
back, relax and take in the incredible countryside with<br />
your favorite variety of vino.<br />
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Pilot<br />
House<br />
AMERICAN QUEEN<br />
DECKPLANS<br />
Pool<br />
sun deck<br />
promenade deck<br />
observation deck
Galley<br />
suite and stateroom<br />
categories<br />
LUXURY SUITES WITH VERANDA<br />
SUITES WITH VERANDA<br />
SUPERIOR OUTSIDE STATEROOMS<br />
WITH PRIVATE VERANDA*<br />
DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS<br />
WITH VERANDA<br />
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS<br />
WITH VERANDA<br />
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS<br />
WITH VERANDA<br />
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS<br />
WITH VERANDA<br />
texas deck<br />
cabin deck<br />
J.M. White<br />
Dining Room<br />
Main Deck<br />
Lounge<br />
Captain’s<br />
Bar<br />
main deck<br />
*Staterooms 506 & 508 feature additional square footage and French doors opening onto the Promenade Deck in lieu of a private veranda.<br />
51<br />
Spa<br />
Women<br />
Elevators<br />
Lobby Grand Saloon<br />
Men<br />
DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS<br />
WITH BAY WINDOW<br />
SINGLE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS<br />
INSIDE CABINS<br />
SINGLE INSIDE CABINS<br />
Engine<br />
Room<br />
Viewing Area
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AMERICAN QUEEN<br />
STATEROOMS<br />
LUXURY SUITES WITH VERANDA<br />
SUITES WITH VERANDA<br />
SUPERIOR OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH PRIVATE VERANDA<br />
350 TO<br />
500 SQ FT<br />
230 SQ FT<br />
190 SQ FT<br />
& PRIVATE<br />
40 SQ FT<br />
VERANDA
DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH VERANDA<br />
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH VERANDA<br />
DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH BAY WINDOW<br />
INSIDE CABINS<br />
210 SQ FT<br />
B - 190 SQ FT<br />
C - 160 SQ FT<br />
D - 140 SQ FT<br />
SO - 140 SQ FT<br />
190 SQ FT<br />
F - 140 SQ FT<br />
G, H, I - 132 SQ FT<br />
SINGLE INSIDE CABINS<br />
SI - 80 SQ FT<br />
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LUXURY SUITE<br />
AMERICAN EMPRESS<br />
E MPRESS<br />
OF T H E N ORTH<br />
DECKPLANS<br />
Length: 360 ft | Staterooms: 112 | Guest capacity: 223<br />
River<br />
Grille<br />
AMERICAN EMPRESS<br />
VISTA VIEW DECK<br />
DISCOVERY DECK<br />
FRONTIER DECK<br />
the<br />
Nort
EXPLORER DECK<br />
EXPLORER DECK<br />
LS<br />
A<br />
B<br />
C<br />
EXPLORER DECK VISTA VIEW DECK<br />
River<br />
Grille<br />
suite and stateroom<br />
categories<br />
LUXURY SUITES WITH VERANDA<br />
SUITES WITH VERANDA<br />
SUPERIOR VERANDA STATEROOMS<br />
DELUXE VERANDA STATEROOMS<br />
CS<br />
DISCOVERY DECK<br />
E<br />
D<br />
FRONTIER DECK<br />
EXPLORER DECK<br />
SINGLE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS<br />
WITH VERANDA<br />
VERANDA STATEROOMS<br />
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS<br />
WITH WINDOW<br />
EXPLORER DECK<br />
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t h e m e D v o y A g e o P t i o n s<br />
BIG BAND SWING<br />
Get “in the mood” for our sensational Big Band<br />
Vacations, when special onboard guest orchestras<br />
play the tunes you know so well, all in the original<br />
arrangements that made them legendary. If you are a<br />
fan of the big bands, this is a sentimental journey you<br />
won’t want to miss.<br />
DELTA BLUES<br />
There’s no blues quite like the Delta Blues, one of<br />
the earliest forms of this uniquely <strong>American</strong> musical<br />
art form. Trace the rise of soulful and toe-tappin’<br />
tunes along the Mississippi from New Orleans to<br />
Memphis and recognize the nuances of the slide<br />
guitar, cigar box guitar and harmonica. Greats such as<br />
Blind Lemon Jefferson, Skip James, Charlie Patton<br />
and Robert Johnson have left their indelible mark on<br />
music history.<br />
GARDENS OF THE RIVERS<br />
A Southern garden is a thing of beauty so prepare<br />
to be amazed as you visit the finest along the<br />
Mississippi. Marvel at the gardens of historic<br />
Stanton Hall in Natchez, Mississippi and Rosedown<br />
Plantation in St. Francisville. On board will be<br />
gardening experts and horticulturists sharing secret<br />
tips and tricks.<br />
ELVIS<br />
Elvis Presley is known around the world as the King<br />
of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Enjoy a leisurely cruise from Elvis’<br />
hometown of Memphis, Tennessee to New Orleans,<br />
Louisiana in style with luxurious accommodations<br />
and fabulous Southern cuisine and visit the charming<br />
and historic ports of America’s Heartland along the<br />
way. Renowned tribute artists will perform your<br />
favorite Elvis Presley hits.<br />
SOUTHERN CULTURE<br />
Immerse yourself in the literature, music and culture<br />
of the South, as well as its traditions, history and<br />
cooking. Our Southern Culture voyages carry you<br />
deep into the worlds of William Faulkner, Flannery<br />
O’Connor, Tennessee Williams and Harper Lee.<br />
You’ll visit the towns that inspired literary and<br />
musical greatness.<br />
GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME<br />
Cool pitchers of lemonade, brass bands, picnics, ice<br />
cream socials and porch swings were part of the fabric<br />
of summer in America not all that long ago. Fly kites<br />
off the top deck, enjoy apple pies and cherry cobbler<br />
and immerse yourself in all things <strong>American</strong>a.<br />
MUSIC OF THE 50s<br />
Get ready to head to the malt shop in your poodle<br />
skirt as the 1950s come alive through the music<br />
played on juke boxes across the country. Frank<br />
Sinatra’s dulcet tones soar in “Come Fly with Me,”<br />
Peggy Lee’s sensuous “Fever” takes you back, Nat<br />
King Cole is “Unforgettable,” Fats Domino finds a<br />
thrill on “Blueberry Hill,” and The Platters focus on<br />
“Only You.”<br />
MUSIC OF THE 60s<br />
In a decade of change that ranged from Nehru jackets<br />
and casseroles to hippies and the peace movement,<br />
America expressed itself through music. Relive the<br />
groovy heyday of the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel,<br />
Aretha Franklin, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, The<br />
Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan.<br />
FALL COLORS<br />
Each autumn, nature takes out her paintbrush and<br />
splashes vibrant colors across the land, white church<br />
steeples poking up amidst the splendor. Look deeper<br />
and you’ll see more than just fall foliage in all its<br />
glory; you’ll see towns come alive with the bounty of<br />
the harvest and a generosity of spirit reflected in the<br />
unabashed smiles of the locals who greet you in every<br />
port.<br />
BASEBALL LEGENDS<br />
America’s pastime and the boys of summer are part of<br />
our national identity. Imagine the pennants snapping<br />
in the wind, peanuts in the shell, wooden bats and<br />
woolen uniforms. Hark back to the days when the<br />
exploits of Jackie Robinson, Joe DiMaggio and Babe<br />
Ruth were front-page news. You’ll be joined by some<br />
of today’s living legends for a vacation that’s sure to<br />
be a home run.
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION<br />
Enjoy Pittsburgh as the city buzzes with Independence<br />
Day festivities. Brass bands and red, white and<br />
blue bunting are the order of the day on this special<br />
voyage. Spark the child inside as you watch fireworks<br />
reflect off the steel and glass towers of glittering<br />
downtown Pittsburgh. Tip your hat to America’s<br />
Founding Fathers as we celebrate the birth of the<br />
United States and its enduring freedoms that guide<br />
us more than two centuries later.<br />
COUNTRY MUSIC CRUISE<br />
America has given rise to many forms of music but<br />
few are recognized as being more quintessentially<br />
homegrown than country music. The melodies of<br />
Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Hank Williams,<br />
Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton have shaped<br />
generations of new artists ranging from Garth<br />
Brooks to Carrie Underwood.<br />
BOURBON & BLUEGRASS<br />
Experience the history of Bourbon and Bluegrass,<br />
both distinctly <strong>American</strong> icons. This voyage on the<br />
Ohio River takes you through the heart of Bourbon<br />
country and the home of modern Bluegrass music.<br />
Ninety-five percent of all Bourbon is made, start to<br />
finish, in this region, and we’ll show you how with<br />
special presentations and tours to a hand-picked<br />
sampling of the finest distilleries along the<br />
Bourbon Trail. You will also enjoy the dynamic<br />
sounds of Bluegrass. With roots in the Old World<br />
and Appalachia, Bluegrass has gained popularity as<br />
a style of country music that continually progresses<br />
while honoring tradition. Explore the history and<br />
heritage of Bluegrass music and Bourbon on this<br />
remarkable voyage.<br />
t h e m e D v o y A g e o P t i o n s<br />
RIVERBOAT RALLY<br />
There was a time when the rivers were alive with<br />
paddlewheels, tall stacks and colorful characters<br />
and during this celebration of the classic riverboat<br />
Belle of Louisville’s 100th birthday, history repeats<br />
itself. An impressive fleet of riverboats, including<br />
our own <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>, which is the largest of all,<br />
will descend upon graceful Louisville and sister<br />
city Jeffersonville for events on the river and<br />
festivals ashore in honor of the “oldest operating<br />
Mississippi-style steamboat in the world.”<br />
MARDI GRAS<br />
Break out the beads and King Cake as we celebrate<br />
the quintessential New Orleans holiday! French for<br />
Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras is a time to let the good<br />
times roll; or as they say in Cajun country, “Laissez<br />
les bons temps rouler!” We’ll carry that fun-loving<br />
spirit from the French Quarter and Bourbon Street<br />
to the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>’s Grand Saloon and J.M.<br />
White Dining Room.<br />
NEW YEAR’S EVE<br />
Resolve to have more fun and greet the New Year<br />
on the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>. The celebration carries<br />
throughout the week, but a special New Year’s Eve<br />
gala in the marvelous Grand Saloon will surround<br />
you in elegant decor, confetti, champagne, newfound<br />
friends and the uplifting refrains of “Auld Lang<br />
Syne.” Be one of the select few who can claim to<br />
have celebrated New Year’s Eve aboard the world’s<br />
grandest and most majestic riverboat.<br />
OLD-FASHIONED HOLIDAYS<br />
Step aboard the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> all decked out in its<br />
holiday finery, sip a glass of eggnog, join in carols and<br />
watch the riverbanks for Cajun bonfires lit to guide<br />
Papa Noel on his way. Amid the glitter and elegance is<br />
the camaraderie of new friends, the joy of family and<br />
knowing this journey is unlike any other.<br />
THANKSGIVING FESTIVAL<br />
Surround yourself with a whole new list of things to<br />
be thankful for with this special holiday cruise on<br />
the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong>. Famed Southern chef Regina<br />
Charboneau presents a cornucopia of traditional<br />
treats. Surrounded by elegant décor and new<br />
friends with the river rolling by, you’ll have a deep<br />
appreciation for all your many blessings.<br />
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BENEFIT MAX. BENEFIT<br />
Medical Expense/Emergency Assistance<br />
Accident and Sickness Medical Expense $50,000<br />
Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation $250,000<br />
One Call 24-Hour Assistance Services Included<br />
Trip Cancellation 100% of Trip Cost<br />
Trip Interruption 150% of Trip Cost<br />
Missed Connection $750<br />
Travel Delay (Up to $150 Per Day) $750<br />
Baggage and Personal Effects $2,500<br />
Baggage Delay (More than 24 hours) $250<br />
travel protection<br />
Missing a vacation is bad enough. Losing the money you have<br />
paid for it is even worse. We are pleased to offer a plan to<br />
cover yourself and your vacation investment with <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Queen</strong> Steamboat Company’s Travel Protection Plan.<br />
The Travel Protection Plan, developed in conjunction with<br />
Trip Mate, offers a comprehensive plan to help you enjoy your<br />
trip worry-free. We strongly suggest that you purchase travel<br />
insurance to cover 100% of your vacation cost as there are no<br />
exceptions to the cancellation penalties.<br />
The Travel Protection Plan provides an easy, affordable way<br />
to protect your vacation investment. Once paid, the premium<br />
is non-refundable and the coverage is non-transferable.<br />
Pre-existing medical conditions are covered if your premium<br />
is received within fourteen (14) days of deposit. Full details of<br />
the plan can be found at www.tripmate.com/wpF421G.<br />
Ask your Travel Agent or one of our Cruise Specialists for<br />
details when making your reservation.<br />
COST OF VOYAGE PREMIUM PER GUEST<br />
Up to $2,500 $249<br />
$2,501 to $3,500 $349<br />
$3,501 to $4,500 $449<br />
$4,501 to $5,500 $549<br />
$5,501 to $6,500 $649<br />
$6,501 to $7,500 $749<br />
$7,501 and Up Call for Quote<br />
BOOK EARLY, PAY-IN-FULL AND SAVE UP TO<br />
$600 PER STATEROOM ON ALL <strong>2014</strong> VOYAGES 7<br />
DAYS OR LONGER! OFFER ENDS DECEMBER 21, 2013!<br />
* Book Early and Save $600 per stateroom ($300 per person) on any of our <strong>2014</strong> <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> or <strong>American</strong> Empress 7-day or longer<br />
voyages when you pay-in-full at time of booking by December 21, 2013. Not combinable with other promotions or discounts; not valid for<br />
Group bookings or existing reservations. Savings are only on the price of the cruise, not valid on taxes, port charges, insurance, gratuities, or<br />
airfare. Promotional fares and amenities are capacity controlled, may vary by sailing and category of accommodations and may be withdrawn<br />
without notice. Fares quoted are in U.S. dollars, are per person and do not include air or land transportation. Port Charges of<br />
$69 to $159 per person are additional and not included in the fare. Additional terms and conditions may apply – call for details.
General<br />
The transportation of guests and baggage onboard the<br />
vessels of <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> Steamboat Company is<br />
governed by these Terms and Conditions and the Passage<br />
Ticket Contract which will be sent to you approximately<br />
four (4) weeks prior to your vacation and is available upon<br />
request or online at www.aqsc.com. Your payment of<br />
deposit or full fare constitutes agreement to the terms<br />
and conditions of the Passage Ticket Contract, whose<br />
provisions shall prevail, which includes limitations and<br />
exonerations of the liabilities and obligations of Carrier.<br />
You should read and understand these terms and conditions<br />
carefully before making a deposit. The <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong><br />
and the <strong>American</strong> Empress are owned and operated by<br />
the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> Steamboat Company, are regularly<br />
inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard, are <strong>American</strong> flagged<br />
and employ <strong>American</strong> officers, crew and staff.<br />
Definitions<br />
The terms “you” and “Guests” refer to any and all person(s)<br />
named on the front of the Confirmation and include all<br />
children or others under the care or control of the named<br />
person(s). The term “Carrier” includes the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong><br />
Steamboat Company, its parent and affiliated entities,<br />
the vessels, the owners, charterers, operators, agents, and<br />
masters and crews thereof, any substituted or connecting<br />
ship, the owners, charterers and operators and all launches<br />
belonging to any such ship or owned or operated by the<br />
owners, charterers or operators. The term “Fare” includes<br />
voyage fare as well as all hotel, land package(s), and shore<br />
excursions purchased from Carrier.<br />
Fares are in U.S. Dollars, are per guest, are based on<br />
double occupancy, and do not include air or land<br />
transportation. Fares for SI, SO and CS Categories are<br />
based on single occupancy. Port charges of $69 to $159<br />
per guest are additional and not included in the fare. All<br />
fares and itineraries are subject to change and we are not<br />
responsible for errors or omissions therein.<br />
Deposit and Final Payment<br />
For confirmation of individual reservations, a deposit of<br />
$500 per person is due within 7 days of your initial reservation.<br />
The balance of the voyage fare is due ninety (90) days<br />
before departure, and all reservations not fully paid at such<br />
time will be canceled and subject to the cancellation provisions<br />
set forth in the cancellation policy below. <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Queen</strong> Steamboat Company accepts the following forms<br />
of payment: MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Diner’s Club,<br />
<strong>American</strong> Express or check. Reservations made ninety (90)<br />
days or less before the departure date will require payment<br />
in full by credit card at the time of booking.<br />
Cancellations<br />
Guests, who must cancel their voyage or any part of their<br />
vacation package for any reason, including medical or<br />
family reasons, are subject to the cancellation fees as<br />
outlined below. Please see the Travel Protection section<br />
for details on cancellation protection. The <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Queen</strong> Steamboat Company reserves the right to cancel all<br />
reservations for which final payment is not received 90 days<br />
prior to the voyage Commencement Date. All cancellations<br />
are subject to a $100 per person administrative fee.<br />
Cancellation Policy<br />
Days prior to departure Per Person Cancellation Fee<br />
Up to 91 days $100 per person Administrative Fee<br />
90-61 days 50% of gross fare<br />
60-31 days 75% of gross fare<br />
30-0 days 100% of gross fare<br />
Travel Protection premiums are non-refundable once<br />
purchased. Carrier is not obligated to refund any portion<br />
of the fare or other payments for guests who must leave the<br />
voyage prematurely for medical or other reasons.<br />
terms & conditions<br />
Travel Protection Information<br />
Travel Protection plans are available from various insurance<br />
providers and are strongly recommended. Policies can be<br />
obtained that provide protection in the event of trip<br />
cancellation, pre-existing medical conditions, trip<br />
interruption, personal injury or damage to property. We<br />
strongly suggest that you purchase travel insurance to<br />
cover 100% of your vacation cost as there are no exceptions<br />
to the cancellation penalties. A Travel Protection plan<br />
provided by TripMate can be purchased through <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Queen</strong> Steamboat Company to cover trip cancellation, trip<br />
interruption, travel delay, medical expenses and emergency<br />
assistance, baggage and personal effects and baggage delay.<br />
Pre-existing medical condition coverage can be obtained if<br />
the travel protection premium is paid within 14 days of the<br />
initial voyage deposit. Full details of the plan can be found<br />
at www.tripmate.com/wpF421G. Please call <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Queen</strong> Steamboat Company Reservations toll free at<br />
1-888-749-5280 for pricing and details.<br />
Included in your fare<br />
• One-night hotel stay and transfers before your voyage<br />
• Bottled water and soft drinks<br />
• Select wine and beer at dinner<br />
• All meals onboard the vessels<br />
• All regular shore excursions<br />
Not included in your fare<br />
• Port Fees<br />
• Airfare to and from your home city<br />
• Alcoholic beverages<br />
• Optional premium shore excursions<br />
• Discretionary gratuities to vessel crew and tour operators<br />
• Travel Insurance<br />
• Transfer to and from the airport<br />
Advance Travel Information<br />
U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. traveling<br />
exclusively inside U.S. borders do not need a passport or<br />
visa for travel. Homeland Security laws require that all<br />
guests travel with government-issued photo identification<br />
(ID) (such as a driver’s license) at all times. ID must be<br />
presented at the time of boarding. Guests without proper<br />
ID will be denied boarding. Carrier is required to provide<br />
all guests’ ID information including ID number, expiration<br />
date, and place of issue to the Coast Guard and/or other<br />
government entities prior to the vessel’s departure. Guests<br />
must provide this information to Carrier in advance. Travel<br />
documents will not be released until received. Canadian<br />
citizens or permanent residents of Canada entering the U.S.<br />
are required to bring their passport. For other nationalities,<br />
passports are required to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility<br />
to check with your local U.S. embassy/consulate to<br />
confirm visa requirements and to obtain the proper visa.<br />
Documentation<br />
Final travel documents, including itinerary and vouchers<br />
(if applicable) will be sent approximately four (4) weeks<br />
prior to departure. Reservation must be paid in full and<br />
guest identification information must be received before<br />
documents will be sent.<br />
Health & Disability Requirements<br />
Guests must notify us in writing at the time of booking<br />
of any physical or mental illness, disability or other<br />
conditions for which special accommodations or the use of<br />
a wheelchair is necessary or contemplated. Also we must be<br />
notified of any medical treatment that may render the guest<br />
unfit for travel or constitute a risk or danger to the guest<br />
or anyone else on board. The vessels do not carry a medical<br />
doctor aboard. Acute medical conditions will require you<br />
to disembark to be attended to by shoreside emergency<br />
and/or medical response. Guests needing any form of<br />
assistance and those who are physically disabled must be<br />
accompanied by someone who will take full responsibility<br />
for any needed assistance during the cruise and in the<br />
event of an emergency. We reserve the right to refuse<br />
passage to anyone who, in our sole opinion, may affect<br />
the health, safety or enjoyment of other guests. Guests<br />
requiring a wheelchair must provide their own collapsible<br />
wheelchair. Please be aware that some ports of call, shore<br />
excursions, docks, gangways and other requirements may<br />
preclude a wheelchair guest from leaving the vessel; this<br />
decision will be made by the ship’s captain and is binding.<br />
Also, there may be certain physical conditions, including<br />
raised doorway thresholds from 2 to 16 inches, stairways<br />
and narrow passageways within the vessel that may limit<br />
or preclude the accessibility of wheelchair guests to some<br />
areas. We strongly recommend you purchase travel<br />
protection, either the plan we offer or a plan from your<br />
Travel Agent. With travel insurance you can plan and<br />
enjoy your trip with complete peace of mind.<br />
Federal Maritime Commission Protection<br />
Under Public Law 89-777, the FMC requires vessels<br />
having berth or stateroom accommodations for 50 or more<br />
passengers and which embark passengers from U.S. ports<br />
to maintain acceptable evidence of financial responsibility<br />
to indemnify passengers for nonperformance of transportation.<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> Steamboat Company maintains an<br />
escrow agreement to protect passenger payments for water<br />
transportation. This escrow agreement has been reviewed<br />
and approved by the Federal Maritime Commission.<br />
United States Flagged Vessels<br />
The <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> and the <strong>American</strong> Empress have<br />
been designed and built in the United States. As U.S.<br />
Flagged Vessels, this status means that we also protect you<br />
with the highest standards for safety and health, including<br />
regular inspections and certifications by the United States<br />
Coast Guard, The United States Public Health Service,<br />
and the Federal Communications Commission. The vessels<br />
are <strong>American</strong> owned and operated. As U.S. Flagged<br />
Vessels, the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> and the <strong>American</strong> Empress<br />
are capable of operating unique itineraries not possible on<br />
foreign-owned or foreign-built vessels.<br />
Smoking<br />
Smoking is permitted only in designated outside areas<br />
aboard the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> and <strong>American</strong> Empress. All<br />
interiors of the vessels including all cabins, staterooms,<br />
dining rooms and lounges are strictly non-smoking.<br />
Dining Arrangements<br />
Breakfast and lunch are open seating on both vessels. On<br />
the <strong>American</strong> Empress dinner is open seating. On the<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> there are two seating times for dinner.<br />
To make a seating request, please call your Travel Agent,<br />
group leader, or our Reservations Department at your<br />
earliest convenience after making a reservation. We will<br />
make every effort to honor your request; however, actual<br />
seating assignments are not guaranteed and can only be<br />
confirmed at time of departure.<br />
Gambling<br />
Gambling is not available or permitted on the <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Queen</strong> or the <strong>American</strong> Empress.<br />
Animals<br />
Only designated service animals are permitted onboard.<br />
Please notify <strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> Steamboat Company in<br />
advance of departure if you require a service animal.<br />
Gratuities<br />
Gratuities of $16.50 per guest per day will be automatically<br />
charged to your onboard account.<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Queen</strong> photography by LeClair Photography.<br />
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