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Detailed Ship Information: The American Countess, offers many of the same exciting heartland and deep South itineraries as her sisters the American Queen and American Duchess. Built from an existing hull, the American Countess... Read More


8 Night - New Orleans to Memphis
Starting in New Orleans, LA; with stops in Nottoway; St. Francisville, LA; Natchez, MS; Vicksburg, MS; Port of the Mississippi Delta; Memphis, TN

8 Night - Memphis to New Orleans
Starting in Memphis, TN; with stops in Port of the Mississippi Delta; Vicksburg, MS; Natchez, MS; St. Francisville, LA; Baton Rouge, LA; Nottoway; New Orleans, LA

8 Night - Roundtrip New Orleans
Starting in New Orleans, LA; with stops in St. Francisville, LA; Natchez, MS; Vicksburg, MS; Baton Rouge, LA; Nottoway; New Orleans, LA

8 Night - Memphis to Nashville (Clarksville)
Starting in Memphis, TN; with stops in Ashport Landing, TN; New Madrid, MO; Cape Girardeau, MO; Paducah, KY; Dover, TN; Clarksville, TN

8 Night - An American Music Festival River Cruise from Memphis to Nashville (Clarksville)
Starting in Memphis, TN; with stops in Ashport Landing, TN; New Madrid, MO; Cape Girardeau, MO; Paducah, KY; Dover, TN; Clarksville, TN

8 Night - An American Music Festival River Cruise from Nashville (Clarksville) to Cincinnati
Starting in Nashville, TN; with stops in Nashville, TN; Clarksville, TN; Dover, TN; Paducah, KY; Henderson, KY; Louisville, KY; Madison, IN; Cincinnati, OH

8 Night - The Kentucky Derby™ River Cruise Roundtrip from Cincinnati
Starting in Cincinnati, OH; with stops in Louisville, KY; Madison, IN; Brandenburg, KY; Louisville, KY; Augusta, KY; Cincinnati, OH

8 Night - Nashville (Clarksville) to Louisville
Starting in Nashville, TN; with stops in Clarksville, TN; Dover, TN; Paducah, KY; Henderson, KY; Owensboro, KY; Brandenburg, KY; Louisville, KY

8 Night - Louisville to Pittsburgh
Starting in Louisville, KY; with stops in Madison, IN; Cincinnati, OH; Maysville, KY; Point Pleasant, WV; Marietta, OH; Pittsburgh, PA

8 Night - Pittsburgh to Louisville
Starting in Pittsburgh, PA; with stops in Wheeling, WV; Marietta, OH; Huntington, WV; Augusta, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Madison, IN; Louisville, KY

8 Night - The Art of Discovery River Cruise from Louisville to Memphi
Starting in Louisville, KY; with stops in Madison, IN; Brandenburg, KY; Owensboro, KY; Henderson, KY; Paducah, KY; New Madrid, MO; Memphis, TN

8 Night - The Art of Discovery River Cruise from Memphis to Louisville
Starting in Memphis, TN; with stops in Columbus, KY; Paducah, KY; Henderson, KY; Owensboro, KY; Brandenburg, KY; Louisville, KY

8 Night - Memphis to Louisville
Starting in Memphis, TN; with stops in Columbus, KY; Paducah, KY; Henderson, KY; Owensboro, KY; Brandenburg, KY; Louisville, KY

8 Night - Star-Spangled Cruise from Louisville to Nashville (Clarksville)
Starting in Louisville, KY; with stops in Brandenburg, KY; Owensboro, KY; Henderson, KY; Paducah, KY; Dover, TN; Clarksville, TN

8 Night - American Culinary Experience River Cruise from to Nashville (Clarksville) to St. Louis (Alton)
Starting in Nashville, TN; with stops in Clarksville, TN; Dover, TN; Paducah, KY; Cape Girardeau, MO; Chester, IL; St. Louis, MO (Alton)

8 Night - St. Louis (Alton) to Minneapolis (Red Wing)
Starting in St. Louis, MO; with stops in Alton, IL; Hannibal, MO; Clinton, IA; Dubuque, IA; La Crosse, WI; Red Wing, MN

8 Night - Minneapolis (Red Wing) to St. Louis (Alton)
Starting in Minneapolis, MN; with stops in Red Wing, MN; La Crosse, WI; Dubuque, IA; Bettendorf, IA; Burlington, IA; Hannibal, MO; St. Louis (Alton)

8 Night - St. Louis (Alton) to Chicago (Ottawa)
Starting in St. Louis (Alton); with stops in Alton, IL; Hannibal, MO; Grafton, IL; Havana, IL; Peoria, IL; Ottawa, IL

8 Night - Chicago (Ottawa) to St. Louis (Alton)
Starting in Chicago, IL; with stops in Ottawa, IL; Peoria, IL; Havana, IL; Hannibal, MO; Alton, IL; St. Louis (Alton)

8 Night - Midwestern Passage River Cruise from Louisville to St. Louis (Alton)
Starting in Louisville, KY; with stops in Brandenburg, KY; Owensboro, KY; Henderson, KY; Paducah, KY; Cape Girardeau, MO; St. Louis, MO (Alton)

8 Night - American Culinary Experience River Cruise from Louisville to St. Louis (Alton)
Starting in Louisville, KY; with stops in Brandenburg, KY; Owensboro, KY; Henderson, KY; Paducah, KY; Cape Girardeau, MO; St. Louis, MO (Alton)

8 Night - Thanksgiving Cruise from Memphis to New Orleans
Starting in Memphis, TN; with stops in Port of the Mississippi Delta; Vicksburg, MS; Natchez, MS; St. Francisville, LA; Nottoway; New Orleans, LA

8 Night - The Kentucky Derby™ River Cruise from Louisville to Cincinnati
Starting in Louisville, KY; with stops in Madison, IN; Brandenburg, KY; Louisville, KY; Augusta, KY; Cincinnati, OH

8 Night - Founders Cruise from Louisville to Memphis
Starting in Louisville, KY; with stops in Madison, IN; Brandenburg, KY; Owensboro, KY; Henderson, KY; Paducah, KY; New Madrid, MO; Memphis, TN

8 Night - Louisville to Nashville (Clarksville)
Starting in Louisville, KY; with stops in Brandenburg, KY; Owensboro, KY; Henderson, KY; Paducah, KY; Dover, TN; Clarksville, TN

8 Night - Nashville (Clarksville) to St. Louis (Alton)
Starting in Nashville, TN; with stops in Clarksville, TN; Dover, TN; Paducah, KY; Cape Girardeau, MO; Chester, IL; St. Louis, MO (Alton)

8 Night - Star-Spangled Cruise from St. Louis (Alton) to Minneapolis (Red Wing)
Starting in St. Louis, MO; with stops in Alton, IL; Hannibal, MO; Bettendorf, IA; Dubuque, IA; La Crosse, WI; Red Wing, MN

8 Night - American Culinary Experience River Cruise from St. Louis to Louisville
Starting in St. Louis, MO; with stops in Chester, IL; Cape Girardeau, MO; Paducah, KY; Henderson, KY; Owensboro, KY; Brandenburg, KY; Louisville, KY

8 Night - Charitable Giving River Cruise from Louisville to St. Louis (Alton)
Starting in Louisville, KY; with stops in Brandenburg, KY; Owensboro, KY; Henderson, KY; Paducah, KY; Cape Girardeau, MO; St. Louis, MO (Alton)

11 Night - Civil War: A Historical Perspective River Cruise from Chattanooga to Memphis
Starting in Chattanooga, TN; with stops in Decatur, AL; Florence, AL; Savannah, TN; Dover, TN; Paducah, KY; Columbus, KY; New Madrid, MO; Memphis, TN

12 Night - Civil War: A Historical Perspective River Cruise from Memphis to Chattanooga
Starting in Memphis, TN; with stops in Ashport Landing, TN; New Madrid, MO; Cape Girardeau, MO; Paducah, KY; Savannah, TN; Florence, AL; Decatur, AL; Chattanooga, TN

15 Night - Minneapolis (Red Wing) to New Orleans
Starting in Minneapolis, MN; with stops in Red Wing, MN; Winona, MN; La Crosse, WI; Dubuque, IA; Bettendorf, IA; Burlington, IA; Hannibal, MO; St. Louis, MO; Memphis, TN; Port of the Mississippi Delta; Vicksburg, MS; Natchez, MS; Nottoway; New Orleans, LA


The American Countess, offers many of the same exciting heartland and deep South itineraries as her sisters the American Queen and American Duchess. Built from an existing hull, the American Countess underwent significant reconstruction, including lengthening the boat by 60 feet. Guests will enjoy the signature distinctions that have made American Queen Steamboat Company the most award-winning river cruise line in America.

With four decks, including a Sun Deck, and 123 comfortable, inviting staterooms in four categories, this lovely paddlewheeler will become a home away from home on six- to 15-day itineraries, including her own epic Mighty Mississippi cruise. Cabins feature a sleek and modern design that will provide guests with the perfect place to relax after enjoying an included shore excursion or an evening Broadway-caliber performance presented in The Theater onboard.

As our award-winning culinary team takes full advantage of each region's diverse bounty of fresh, local ingredients to fashion authentic dishes, our gracious staff charms guests with friendly, courteous attention to their needs in the Grand Dining Room. A more casual atmosphere is offered in the River Grill, which allows guests to dine at their own pace.

It's easy to stay active onboard the American Countess in her well-appointed Fitness Center, while the Card Room provides a perfect spot for guests to mingle with fellow travelers and newfound friends. It's also a joy to browse for souvenirs in the Gift Shop with which to remember your treasured journey.

Join us as we experience the U.S. rivers from the decks of the American Countess.

American Queen Steamboat Company is strongly committed to preserving the marine environment and continually strives to do our part in keeping America's waterways clean.