American Queen

An American Legend Returns: Discover Mark Twain's America aboard the American Queen

Added: Mon 5th Dec 11The most opulent legendary riverboat ever built, the fabled, newly renovated American Queen, returns to service April 13, 2012 offering authentic steamboat voyages through heartland America. Three to ten day itineraries, with a choice of embarkation points will operate on the Mississippi River between New Orleans and St. Paul with stops en route, and on the Ohio River as far north as Pittsburgh through December, 2012.

Theme departures emphasize the Civil War era, Southern culture, spring gardens, fall foliage, music of the 50s & 60s and a Kentucky Derby experience with a limited number of tickets available. Shore excursions explore charming river towns, elegant plantations and bustling river port cities including Natchez, MS with 600 examples of antebellum homes; Hannibal, MO, home of Mark Twain, historic Vicksburg, autumn on the Ohio River and Memphis, TN, home to Elvis, rock-and-roll, and blues music...or, just relax and watch "Old Man River" roll by.

If you reserve with deposit by December 31, 2011, a shipboard credit will apply up to $150/cabin. The cruise fare includes a one night complementary hotel room either pre or post, and all shore excursions. Departures begin April 13 through December 29, 2012.

Enjoy luxurious staterooms, many with private verandahs, an onboard historian, exceptional cuisine, showboat-style entertainment including a Mark Twain performance one evening, and then dance the night away to the sounds of Dixieland jazz, swing and big band music. Wine and beer are included with all dinners. Throughout your voyage, you'll be pampered with the finest linens, ultra plush-top beds and impeccable service from the all-American officers and gracious staff onboard.

The American Queen has been completely restored and modernized with all the comforts of a deluxe cruise ship. This ultimate American vacation means you don't have to endure the jet lag, overnight flights, visas, currency conversions and other international travel hassles.

Call us today to request a brochure or download HERE (10MB File) outlining all the details for this gracious and elegant triumph of American ingenuity; the magnificent floating antebellum mansion, the American Queen. She will take you on an enchanting journey immersing you into the history, heritage and cuisine of the heartland of our great nation. The steam calliope is playing, the big red paddlewheel turning, the mint juleps are chilled and the only thing missing is you!

Contact Susie Fitzgerald or Carole Sommer for more information.

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	Voyages to the Heartland of America aboard the Grand American Queen