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5 Night New Year's Celebration roundtrip New Orleans
Starting in New Orleans; with stops in Nottoway Plantation; St. Francisville; New Orleans
2019 Sails: Dec 29
8 Night Lower Mississippi River Cruise from Memphis to New Orleans
Starting in Memphis; with stops in Helena, AR; Vicksburg, MS; Natchez, MS; Baton Rouge, LA; St. Francisville, LA; Nottoway Plantation, LA; New Orleans, LA
2019 Sails: Nov 17
8 Night Lower Mississippi River Cruise from New Orleans to Memphis
Starting in New Orleans; with stops in Nottoway Plantation; St. Francisville; Natchez; Vicksburg; Tunica, MS; Memphis, TN
2019 Sails: Nov 24
8 Night Ohio and Tennessee River American Music Holiday from Memphis to Nashville
Starting in Memphis; with stops in Paducah, KY; Grand Rivers, KY; Clarksville, TN; Nashville, TN
2019 Sails: Dec 1
8 Night Ohio and Tennessee River American Music Holiday from Nashville, to Memphis
Starting in Nashville; with stops in Clarksville, TN; Dover, TN; Paducah, KY; New Madrid, MO; Memphis, TN
2019 Sails: Dec 8
8 Night American Music Holiday Cruise from Memphis to New Orleans
Starting in Memphis; with stops in Helena, AR; Vicksburg, MS; Natchez, MS; Baton Rouge, LA; St. Francisville, LA; Nottoway Plantation, LA; New Orleans, LA
2019 Sails: Dec 15
8 Night American Christmas roundtrip New Orleans
Starting in New Orleans; with stops in Oak Alley, LA; St. Francisville, LA; Natchez, MS; Vicksburg, MS; Nottoway Plantation, LA; New Orleans, LA
2019 Sails: Dec 22
8 Night A Taste of the True South Lower Mississippi River Cruise from New Orleans to Memphis
Starting in New Orleans; with stops in Nottoway Plantation; St. Francisville; Natchez; Vicksburg; Memphis, TN
8 Night Antebellum South Cruise from Memphis to New Orleans
Starting in Memphis; with stops in Vicksburg, MS; Natchez, MS; Baton Rouge, LA; St. Francisville, LA; Nottoway Plantation, LA; New Orleans, LA
8 Night Antebellum South Cruise from New Orleans to Memphis
Starting in New Orleans; with stops in Nottoway Plantation; St. Francisville; Natchez; Vicksburg; Tunica, MS; Memphis, TN
2020 Sails: Jan 19
8 Night Southern Sampler Cruise roundtrip from New Orleans
Starting in New Orleans; with stops in St. Francisville; Natchez; Vicksburg; Baton Rouge; Nottoway Plantation; New Orleans
2020 Sails: Mar 8
8 Night Civil War Cruise from Memphis to Clarksville
Starting in Memphis; with stops in Ashport Landing, TN; New Madrid, MO; Cape Girardeau, MO; Paducah, KY; Dover, TN; Clarksville, TN
2020 Sails: Apr 5
8 Night Music of America Cruise from Clarksville to St. Louis
Starting in Clarksville; with stops in Dover, TN; Paducah, KY; Cape Girardeau, MO; Chester, IL; Alton, IL; St. Louis, MO
2020 Sails: Apr 12
8 Night American Culinary Experience from St. Louis to Cincinnati
Starting in St Louis; with stops in Cape Girardeau; Paducah; Bradenburg; Louisville; Madison
2020 Sails: Apr 19
8 Night Kentucky Derby Cruise from Cincinnati to Louisville
Starting in Cincinnati; with stops in Madison, IN; Louisville, KY; Bradenburg, KY; Owensboro, KY; Louisville, KY
2020 Sails: Apr 26
8 Night American Music Cruise from Louisville to Clarksville
Starting in Louisville; with stops in Bradenburg; Owensboro; Henderson; Paducah; Dover; Clarksville
8 Night American Music Cruise from Clarksville to Memphis
Starting in Clarksville; with stops in Dover, TN; Paducah, KY; Cape Girardeau, MO; New Madrid, MO; Memphis
8 Night Mark Twain's Mississippi Cruise from Red Wing to Alton
Starting in Red Wing; with stops in Winonoa, MN; La Crosse, WI; Dubuque, IA; Bettendorf, IA; Burlington, IA; Hannibal, MO; Alton, IL
8 Night Mark Twain's Mississippi Cruise from Alton to Red Wing
Starting in Alton; with stops in Hannibal, MO; Clinton, IA; Dubuque, IA; La Crosse, WI; Red Wing, MN
8 Night Heartland Heritage Cruise roundtrip from Red Wing
Starting in Red Wing; with stops in La Crosse, WI; Dubuque, IA; Prairie du Chien, WI; Winona, MN
2020 Sails: Jul 26
8 Night Bourbon Cruise from Memphis to Louisville
Starting in Memphis, TN; with stops in Paducah, KY; Henderson, KY; Owensboro, KY; Bradenburg, KY; Louisville, KY
2020 Sails: Aug 23
8 Night Racing on the River from Louisville to Pittsburgh
Starting in Louisville; with stops in Madison, IN; Cincinnati, OH; Maysville, KY; Point Pleasant, WV; Marietta, OH; Pittsburgh, PA
2020 Sails: Aug 30
8 Night Lewis and Clark Cruise from Pittsburgh to Louisville
Starting in Pittsburgh; with stops in Wheeling, WV; Marietta, OH; Huntington, WV; Augusta, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Madison, IN; Louisville, KY
2020 Sails: Sep 6
8 Night American River BBQ Challenge Cruise from Memphis to Alton
Starting in Memphis; with stops in New Madrid, MO; Paducah, KY; Cape Girardeau, MO; Chester, IL; St. Louis, MO; Alton, IL
2020 Sails: Sep 27
8 Night American River BBQ Challenge Cruise from Alton to Memphis
Starting in Alton; with stops in Grafton, IL; Chester, IL; Cape Girardeau, MO; Paducah, KY; New Madrid, MO; Memphis, TN
2020 Sails: Oct 18
8 Night Plantation Holidays from Memphis to New Orleans
Starting in Memphis; with stops in Vicksburg, MS; Natchez, MS; Baton Rouge, LA; St. Francisville, LA; Nottoway Plantation, LA; New Orleans, LA
2020 Sails: Dec 6
8 Night Plantation Holidays from New Orleans to Memphis
Starting in New Orleans; with stops in Nottoway Plantation; St. Francisville; Natchez; Vicksburg; Memphis, TN
2020 Sails: Dec 13
8 Night Creole Christmas from Memphis to New Orleans
Starting in Memphis; with stops in Vicksburg, MS; Natchez, MS; Baton Rouge, LA; St. Francisville, LA; Nottoway Plantation, LA; New Orleans, LA
2020 Sails: Dec 20
8 Night New Year's Celebration Roundtrip from New Orleans
Starting in New Orleans; with stops in Nottoway Plantation; St. Francisville, LA; Natchez, MS; Vicksburg, MS; New Orleans, LA
2020 Sails: Dec 27
15 Night the Mighty Mississippi from Red Wing to New Orleans
Starting in Red Wing; with stops in Winonoa, MN; La Crosse, WI; Dubuque, IA; Bettendorf, IA; Burlington, IA; Hannibal, MO; Memphis; Terrene Landing, MS; Vicksburg, MS; Natchez, MS; Nottoway Plantation; New Orleans, LA
2020 Sails: Aug 2
22 Night The Mighty Mississippi Cruise from New Orleans to Red Wing
Starting in New Orleans; with stops in Nottoway; St. Francisville, LA; Natchez, MS; Vicksburg, MS; Port of the Mississippi Delta; New Madrid, MO; Paducah, KY; Cape Girardeau, MO; Chester, IL; St. Louis, MO; Alton; Hannibal, MO; Bettendorf, IA; Dubuque, IA; La Crosse, WI; Red Wing, MN
2020 Sails: Jun 21
About American Duchess
The American Duchess is the first all-suite paddlewheeler on U.S. rivers, a floating, intimate masterpiece that can carry up to 166 guests through America's heartland. The paddlewheeler, created from a 1995 hull, was completely reconstructed to become one of the most luxurious river cruising vessels in the country, featuring single-seating main dining and entertainment venues, soaring ceilings, and all of the features guests have come to expect on other American Queen Steamboat Company cruises.
Her suites range from 180 sq. ft to 550 sq. ft., allowing guests to stay in some of the largest accomodations on the rivers. Unique to the American Duchess are her spacious Loft Suites, that measure at 550 sq. ft.. The lower level features a full bathroom, small dining area, a beautiful lounge section furnished with a queen sofa-bed and desk area, along with sliding doors to access a private balcony. The loft area upstairs is a tranquil retreat with its semi-private bedroom, a full bathroom and gracious closet space.
Featuring a single-seating schedule in the beautiful Grand Dining Room, dining onboard is an experience. Enjoy 5-star cuisine that blends local flavors and fine culinary traditions. A more casual atmosphere is offered at The Grill, which can host over 80 guests who wish to dine at their own pace.
Combining the best of the old and the new, this beautiful lady of the river epitomizes the grace and grandeur that has made River Cruising a cherished American tradition for more than two centuries. One voyage and you'll see why.
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.
Distinctions:
First all-suite U.S. Paddlewheeler
Private Veranda Suites to Loft and Owner's Suites range from 240 to 550 sq. ft.
Included boutique hotel stay before your voyage (includes breakfast, taxes, porterage and vessel transfer )
Single-seating dining and entertainment venues
Regionally inspired, epicurean cuisine tailored from the finest, local ingredients
Complimentary wine and beer with dinner
Complimentary cappuccino, espresso, bottled water and soft drinks throughout your voyage
Included shore excursions in every port of call
Our own dedicated fleet of deluxe motorcoaches
Broadway-caliber entertainment each evening and spotlight guest performances
Daily lectures by the Riverlorian, our resident history and culture expert
Gracious service from a friendly, all-American staff
The Passenger Vessel Association recognizes American Queen Steamboat Company as a member of its Green WATERS Program for the vessel's dedication and commitment to a cleaner, greener marine environment.
