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American Queen Steamboat Company has announced
a series of theme cruises, starting with a country music sailing Oct. 24 – Nov.
1, 2014, in conjunction with the American Queen’s inaugural call in Nashville.
A Civil War theme follows on Oct. 31 on a nine-day sailing from Chattanooga to
Memphis.
On Dec. 5, Elvis is onboard, and guests can immerse themselves in southern
musical landmarks including tours to Elvis’ beloved Graceland Mansion, Sun
Studio and The Peabody Hotel in Memphis. Highlights include onboard appearances
by tribute artists along with Elvis’ movie co-stars Marlyn Mason, Chris Noel and
personal bodyguard, Sam Thompson.
So-called Old Fashioned Holiday voyages are offered Nov. 28, Dec. 12 and Dec.
19, featuring the Lower Mississippi with old-Louisiana traditional bonfires on
the levees, special Christmas shows, door-decorating contests and woodcarver Jim
Moore creating a Victorian Santa from a block of basswood. Seasonal culinary
delights and desserts include a Creole Réveillon Christmas Dinner.
Next July 4 is a Bourbon and Bluegrass cruises spanning the length of the
Kentucky Bourbon trail and featuring distilleries from the makers of Jim Beam,
Buffalo Trace and Heaven Hill. Bourbon makers will be joined onboard by the
sounds of award-winning Bluegrass acts.
Fares on the American Queen begin at $1,599 per person based on double
occupancy. All journeys include a one-night pre-voyage hotel stay, shore tours
in all ports, complimentary wine and beer with dinner and other amenities.
“Uniquely themed voyages are an integral part of what separate our river cruise
product,” commented President and COO Ted Sykes. “From Bourbon & Bluegrass and
Baseball Legends to Old-Fashioned Holidays and Elvis, the possibilities allow
our guests to have a wonderfully different experience on each itinerary.” |
