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American Queen
The largest steamboat ever built, the grand American Queen is a gracious and elegant triumph of American ingenuity. Our flagship paddlewheeler is a gentle soul packaged within the ornate detailing that embellishes her exterior. Any traveler who chooses to cruise on this iconic riverboat will soon find that her steady heart beats to the rhythm of music and discourse that resound within her walls.
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Ship Profile
Embark on a river cruise aboard the 417-passenger American Queen, the wondrous steamboat that introduces her riders to the waters that she calls home – the great rivers that have sustained towns, wildlife and memories throughout history.Amenities
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Flat-screen TV
- Private Bath and Shower
Ship Details
- Cruise Type: River
- Maiden Voyage: 1995
- Refurbished: 2017
- Tonnage: 3707 tonnes
- Length: 418 feet
- Beam: 89 feet
- Draft: 8.5 feet
- Speed:
- Ship Registration: USA
- Passenger Space:
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 417
- Crew Size:
- Nationality of Crew: American
- Nationality of Officers: American
- Nationality of Dining Staff: American
- Onboard Currency: US Dollars
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Itineraries
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- Nights
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- Date:16 May 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:23 May 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:30 May 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:6 Jun 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:13 Jun 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:20 Jun 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Ohio & Tennessee River Cruise ex Memphis to Louisville
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:27 Jun 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Star Spangled Cruise ex Louisville to Pittsburgh
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:4 Jul 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Ohio & Tennessee River Cruise ex Pittsburgh to Louisville
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:11 Jul 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Founders Cruise ex Louisville to Alton
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:18 Jul 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Upper Mississippi River ex St Louis (Alton) to Red Wing
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:25 Jul 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Mighty Mississippi ex Minneapolis (Red Wing) to New Orleans
- Nights:15 nights
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- Date:8 Aug 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:15 Aug 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Ohio & Tennessee River Cruise ex Memphis to Louisville
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:22 Aug 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Music of the 50's and 60's ex Louisville to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:29 Aug 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:5 Sep 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:12 Sep 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:19 Sep 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:26 Sep 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:3 Oct 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:10 Oct 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:17 Oct 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:24 Oct 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Upper Mississippi River ex Memphis to Chattanooga
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:31 Oct 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Upper Mississippi River ex Chattanooga to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:7 Nov 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:14 Nov 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:21 Nov 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Thanksgiving Cruise ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:28 Nov 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Home for the Holidays ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:5 Dec 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:12 Dec 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Home for the Holidays Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:19 Dec 21
- Cruise:American Queen, Creole Christmas ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:26 Dec 21
- Cruise:American Queen, New Year's Celebration ex New Orleans Return
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:20 Feb 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:27 Feb 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South Cruise ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:6 Mar 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:13 Mar 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South Cruise ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:20 Mar 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:27 Mar 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South Cruise ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:3 Apr 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:10 Apr 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South Cruise ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:17 Apr 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:24 Apr 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South Cruise ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:1 May 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:8 May 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South Cruise ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:15 May 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:22 May 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South Cruise ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:29 May 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:5 Jun 22
- Cruise:American Queen, ex Memphis to Clarksville
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:12 Jun 22
- Cruise:American Queen, ex Nashville to Louisville
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:19 Jun 22
- Cruise:American Queen, ex Louisville to Clarksville
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:26 Jun 22
- Cruise:American Queen, ex Nashville to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:3 Jul 22
- Cruise:American Queen, ex Memphis to Clarksville
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:10 Jul 22
- Cruise:American Queen, ex Nashville to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:17 Jul 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Upper Mississippi River ex Memphis to St Louis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:24 Jul 22
- Cruise:American Queen, ex St Louis to Louisville
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:31 Jul 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Star Spangled River Cruise ex Louisville to Pittsburgh
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:7 Aug 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Ohio & Tennessee River Cruise ex Pittsburgh to Louisville
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:14 Aug 22
- Cruise:American Queen, ex Louisville to Alton
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:21 Aug 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Upper Mississippi Cruise ex St Louis (Alton) to Red Wing
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:28 Aug 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Upper Mississippi River ex Minneapolis (Red Wing) to Alton
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:4 Sep 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Upper Mississippi Cruise ex St Louis (Alton) to Red Wing
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:11 Sep 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Mississippi Cruise ex Minneapolis (Red Wing) to New Orleans
- Nights:15 nights
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- Date:25 Sep 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:2 Oct 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Upper Mississippi River ex Memphis to Alton
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:9 Oct 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Upper Mississippi Cruise ex St Louis (Alton) to Red Wing
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:16 Oct 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Upper Mississippi River ex Minneapolis (Red Wing) to Alton
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:23 Oct 22
- Cruise:American Queen, ex St Louis (Alton) to Clarksville
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:30 Oct 22
- Cruise:American Queen, ex Nashville to Chattanooga
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:6 Nov 22
- Cruise:American Queen, ex Chattanooga to Clarksville
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:13 Nov 22
- Cruise:American Queen, ex Nashville to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:20 Nov 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Thanksgiving River Cruise ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:27 Nov 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:4 Dec 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Charms of the South Cruise ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:11 Dec 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Lower Mississippi Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:18 Dec 22
- Cruise:American Queen, Christmas Cruise ex Memphis to New Orleans
- Nights:8 nights
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- Date:25 Dec 22
- Cruise:American Queen, New Year's Cruise ex New Orleans Return
- Nights:8 nights
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Deck Plans & Cabins
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- Level
- Deck Plans
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- Level 02
- Cabin Deck
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- Level 01
- Main Deck
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- Level 04
- Observation Deck
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- Level 05
- Promenade Deck
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- Level 06
- Sun Deck
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- Level 03
- Texas Deck
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- Cabins
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Dining
Every meal aboard the American Queen is an affair to remember. Regina Charboneau, our Culinary Director and celebrated American chef, draws her inspiration from our great Heartland has created a movable, delectable feast for you to indulge in. From piping hot beignets and bananas foster French toast for breakfast to succulent five-course dinners, every day celebrates the culinary senses.
Creations Befitting a Queen
Even more astounding than the choices you will find on our menus are your daily choices of dining venues. The opulent J.M. White Dining Saloon is the centerpiece, serving breakfasts, lunches and dinners that are befittingly grand. The Front Porch of America offers a wide variety of classic American favorites and can satisfy any craving, at any time, as it is open 24 hours. The Calliope Grill serves up views as spectacular as the grilled fare and fresh salads and offers romantic, alfresco dining in the evenings. Should you be feeling peckish in the wee hours, you will find the Moonlight Supper in the Engine Room Bar offers surprising midnight delights.
BREAKFAST
Early Riser Coffee and Beignets / Front Porch of America
Buffet Breakfast / Grand Saloon
Traditional Breakfast Service / J.M. White Dining Room
LUNCH
Buffet Luncheon / Grand Saloon
Traditional Luncheon / J.M. White Dining Room
Alfresco Lunch / River Grill
DINNER
Traditional Dinner / J.M. White Dining Room
Alfresco Dinner / River Grill
SNACKS AND SANDWICHES
24-Hour Dining Service / Front Porch of America
Afternoon Ice Cream & Cookies / Front Porch of America
Traditional Po’Boy Sandwiches / River Grill
Elegant Southern Tea / Ladies’ Parlor
Pre-Dinner Canapés & Hors d’Oeuvres / Main Deck
Moonlight Supper / Engine Room Bar
