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American Queen Steamboat Company has released
its 2017 brochure showcasing the river cruise line’s sixth season. The
full-color, 76-page brochure provides a full overview of the line’s 2017
itineraries onboard the American Queen and American Empress.
New for 2017 is a new themed voyage, “Vintages, Vineyards and Varietals,” that
will open and close American Empress’ season. Traveling roundtrip to and from
Portland, OR, guests are invited to inspire their palates with wines, coffees,
and craft beers of the Northwest while cruising amidst the natural beauty of the
Columbia River.
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Queen has added several new ports of call this year, including Nashville, TN,
and Chattanooga, TN.
Commodore Services have been extended to both vessels this year, offering
exclusive amenities to guests staying in suite-level accommodations onboard the
American Queen and the American Empress. Commodore Services include access to
the pre-voyage hotel’s club lounge, access to private voyage check-in and
pre-boarding privileges, a bottle of wine from the region or fruit basket upon
arrival, preferred dining arrangements, reserved balcony seating in the Grand
Saloon theater or the Show Lounge theater, a private reception with senior
officers of the ship and River Butler services for those staying in Luxury
Suites.
The line’s popular “Mighty Mississippi Voyage” will sail once in the 2017
season—traveling the entire length of the river with a southbound itinerary
spanning three weeks cruising on the American Queen. “Holiday – Christmas
Markets” cruises are back with an exclusive lineup of markets offering music,
seasonal goods and locally produced crafts. Booking for these itineraries starts
in early May.
Finally, 2017 will mark the inaugural season of the “Chairman’s Cruise,” where
guests can join American Queen Steamboat Company Chairman and CEO John Waggoner
and his wife Claudette onboard the American Queen for a round-trip cruise from
their hometown of Louisville, KY.
American Empress Itinerary Overview
The 223-guest American Empress embarks on its third season sailing the Pacific
Northwest beginning March 5, 2017. Embarking on stops along the Columbia and
Snake Rivers, such as Multnomah Falls, Mt. St. Helens and the Walla Walla Wine
Trail, the riverboat has 38 departure dates sailing between Portland/Vancouver,
WA and Clarkston, WA. The season begins and ends with two roundtrip Portland
itineraries highlighting the wines of the Washington and Oregon regions.
American Queen Itinerary Overview
From New Orleans to Memphis, the American Queen steamboat explores destinations
along the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, and Cumberland rivers. Embarking on its
sixth season on February 19, 2017, the American Queen will offer voyages themed
around topics such as the Antebellum South, Music of the 50s and 60s, and the
Civil War. With 44 total itineraries in 2017, each voyage is steeped in history
and culture from pre-cruise hotel stays in New Orleans to tracing the steps of
Mark Twain in Hannibal, MO. |
