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American Queen Steamboat Company
American Duchess
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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 - 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 - 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 Music Cruise from Louisville to Clarksville
Starting in Louisville; with stops in Bradenburg; Owensboro; Henderson; Paducah; Dover; Clarksville
2020 Sails: Sep 13
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
2020 Sails: Sep 20
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 - 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
2020 Sails: Oct 4
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
2020 Sails: Oct 11
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 - 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 - 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
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.
