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2013 Preview Voyages to the Heartland of America Aboard the grand steamer American Queen
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One Commerce Square | 40 South Main Street, 21st Floor | Memphis, TN 38103

Toll Free (888) 749-5280 | Fax (901) 654-2639

www.AmericanQueenSteamboatCompany.com

The American Queen is owned and operated by the American Queen Steamboat Operating Company LLC, Inc.;is regularly inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard; is one of American registry; and employs American offers, crew and staff.

For more information and reservations, contact your professional Travel Agent or:

2013 American Queen Fares

Star-Spangled Fares:

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CABIN

LS $ 3,795 $ 3,595 $ 3,395AAA $ 3,495 $ 3,345 $ 3,195AA $ 3,295 $ 3,145 $ 2,995A $ 3,195 $ 3,045 $ 2,895B $ 2,395 $ 2,145 $ 1,995C $ 2,195 $ 2,045 $ 1,895D $ 1,995 $ 1,945 $ 1,795E $ 1,895 $ 1,745 $ 1,595SO $ 2,795 $ 2,545 $ 2,295F $ 1,795 $ 1,645 $ 1,495G $ 1,595 $ 1,445 $ 1,295H $ 1,495 $ 1,345 $ 1,195I $ 1,395 $ 1,245 $ 1,095SI $ 1,895 $ 1,695 $ 1,295

Port Charges: $69

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LS $ 4,795 $ 4,595 $ 4,395AAA $ 4,295 $ 4,145 $ 3,995AA $ 4,095 $ 3,945 $ 3,795A $ 3,995 $ 3,845 $ 3,695B $ 2,995 $ 2,745 $ 2,595C $ 2,695 $ 2,545 $ 2,395D $ 2,495 $ 2,395 $ 2,245E $ 2,395 $ 2,245 $ 2,095SO $ 3,495 $ 3,245 $ 2,995F $ 2,295 $ 2,145 $ 1,995G $ 1,995 $ 1,845 $ 1,695H $ 1,895 $ 1,745 $ 1,595I $ 1,695 $ 1,545 $ 1,395SI $ 2,395 $ 2,195 $ 1,795

Port Charges: $79

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LS $ 5,695 $ 5,495 $ 5,295AAA $ 5,195 $ 5,045 $ 4,895AA $ 4,895 $ 4,745 $ 4,595A $ 4,795 $ 4,645 $ 4,495B $ 3,595 $ 3,345 $ 3,195C $ 3,195 $ 3,045 $ 2,895D $ 2,995 $ 2,845 $ 2,695E $ 2,895 $ 2,745 $ 2,595SO $ 4,195 $ 3,945 $ 3,695F $ 2,695 $ 2,545 $ 2,395G $ 2,395 $ 2,245 $ 2,095H $ 2,295 $ 2,145 $ 1,995I $ 1,995 $ 1,845 $ 1,695SI $ 2,895 $ 2,695 $ 2,295

Port Charges: $89

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LS $ 6,595 $ 6,395 $ 6,195AAA $ 5,995 $ 5,845 $ 5,695AA $ 5,695 $ 5,445 $ 5,395A $ 5,495 $ 5,345 $ 5,195B $ 4,195 $ 3,945 $ 3,795C $ 3,695 $ 3,545 $ 3,395D $ 3,495 $ 3,345 $ 3,195E $ 3,395 $ 3,245 $ 3,095SO $ 4,795 $ 4,545 $ 4,295F $ 3,095 $ 2,945 $ 2,795G $ 2,695 $ 2,545 $ 2,395H $ 2,595 $ 2,445 $ 2,295I $ 2,295 $ 2,145 $ 1,995SI $ 3,295 $ 3,095 $ 2,695

Port Charges: $109

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LS $ 7,595 $ 7,395 $ 7,195AAA $ 6,895 $ 6,745 $ 6,595AA $ 6,595 $ 6,345 $ 6,295A $ 6,295 $ 6,145 $ 5,995B $ 4,795 $ 4,545 $ 4,395C $ 4,295 $ 4,145 $ 3,995D $ 3,995 $ 3,845 $ 3,695E $ 3,895 $ 3,745 $ 3,595SO $ 5,495 $ 5,245 $ 4,995F $ 3,595 $ 3,445 $ 3,295G $ 3,095 $ 2,945 $ 2,795H $ 2,995 $ 2,845 $ 2,695I $ 2,695 $ 2,545 $ 2,395SI $ 3,795 $ 3,595 $ 3,195

Port Charges: $119

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LS $ 11,395 $ 11,195 $ 10,995AAA $ 10,295 $ 10,145 $ 9,995AA $ 9,795 $ 9,545 $ 9,495A $ 9,495 $ 9,345 $ 9,195B $ 7,195 $ 6,945 $ 6,795C $ 6,395 $ 6,245 $ 6,095D $ 5,995 $ 5,845 $ 5,695E $ 5,895 $ 5,745 $ 5,595SO $ 8,295 $ 8,045 $ 7,795F $ 5,395 $ 5,245 $ 5,095G $ 4,695 $ 4,545 $ 4,395H $ 4,495 $ 4,345 $ 4,195I $ 3,995 $ 3,845 $ 3,695SI $ 5,695 $ 5,495 $ 5,095

Port Charges: $159

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Fares are in U.S. Dollars, are per guest, are based on double occupancy, and do not include air or land transportation. Fares for SI and SO Categories are based on single occupancy. Port Charges of $69 to $159 per guest are additional and not included in the fare. All fares and itineraries are subject to change; we are not responsible for errors or omissions. Additional terms and conditions apply. For complete terms and conditions, visit AmericanQueenSteamboatCompany.com.

Our 2013 itineraries feature three levels of seasonal fares – Red for Peak Season, White for Shoulder Season and Blue for Value Season. For a complete schedule of itineraries and the corresponding seasonal fare level, please see pages 8-9.

CABIN

LS $ 8,495 $ 8,295 $ 8,095AAA $ 7,795 $ 7,645 $ 7,495AA $ 7,395 $ 7,145 $ 7,095A $ 7,095 $ 6,945 $ 6,795B $ 5,395 $ 5,145 $ 4,995C $ 4,795 $ 4,645 $ 4,495D $ 4,495 $ 4,345 $ 4,195E $ 4,395 $ 4,245 $ 4,095SO $ 6,195 $ 5,945 $ 5,695F $ 3,995 $ 3,845 $ 3,695G $ 3,495 $ 3,345 $ 3,195H $ 3,395 $ 3,245 $ 3,095I $ 2,995 $ 2,845 $ 2,695SI $ 4,295 $ 4,095 $ 3,695

Port Charges: $129

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American Queen | 17

Voyages to the Heartland

of AmericaAboard the grand steamer

American Queen

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Dear Avid Traveler, Thank you for your interest in the American Queen Steamboat Company. The enclosed brochure highlights our unique Steamboating experiences, the grand American Queen and our exciting river voyages. The American Queen is the largest, grandest and most opulent steamboat in the world, and she’s ready to take you on the vacation of a lifetime. We have an exciting list of shore excursions planned for you – and they’re included in the price of your voyage. Because Steamboating is even more enjoyable when shared with friends and family members, here’s another exciting reason to make your reservations now – our Bring-a-Friend program. You could receive up to $500 in onboard credits by sharing this amazing experience. Here’s how it works:

• Bring another couple with you, get $100 onboard credit • Bring two couples, get $250 onboard credit • Bring three couples, get $500 onboard credit

Spectacular Spring Savings – Travel with us on any February or March 2013 voyage to receive:

• Savings of up to $750 per stateroom • 2-Category Stateroom Upgrade • Reduced fares on single occupancy staterooms

2013 Specials – To learn more about our special promotions on upcoming voyages, visit our website at www.AQSC.com and sign up to receive our weekly email newsletter. There’s never been a better time to rediscover the heartland of America, and there’s no better way than aboard an elegant, amenity-laden steamboat. So why wait? If you have any questions, or to make reservations, see your travel agent or contact us toll free at 1-888-749-5280 today. Again, thank you for your interest in our river cruises. We hope to have the opportunity to meet you soon. Sincerely,

Timothy E. Rubacky Senior Vice President Bring-a-Friend program applies to new bookings only and is not combinable with any other individual or group offer. Fares published in the 2013 Preview Brochure expired on December 31, 2012. Savings of up to $750 are valid on all February and March 2013 voyages, and savings vary by stateroom occupancy. Save $750 per stateroom based on double occupancy; save $375 per stateroom based on single occupancy. Two-category stateroom upgrade applies to stateroom categories A through I only. No single supplement on inside cabin categories F or G, and 20% single supplement on outside staterooms applies to category E only. Additional terms and conditions may apply. 011113

PS – please note that our 2013 fares have changed since the publishing of the 2013 Preview Brochure. Our new fares are listed on the next page. The red, white and blue Star-Spangled Fares designations on page 8 and 9 of the 2013 Preview Brochure no longer apply. An updated 2013 brochure will be available at www.AQSC.com in the next month.

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2013 American Queen Fares

CABIN FARE FARE FARE

LS $ 3,895 AAA $ 3,595 AA $ 3,395 A $ 3,295 B $ 2,495 C $ 2,295 D $ 2,095 E $ 1,995 SO $ 2,895 F $ 1,895 G $ 1,695 H $ 1,595 I $ 1,495 SI $ 1,995

Port Charges: $69

6-Day Holiday

CABIN

LS $ 4,920 AAA $ 4,420 AA $ 4,220 A $ 4,120 B $ 3,120 C $ 2,820 D $ 2,620 E $ 2,520 SO $ 3,620 F $ 2,420 G $ 2,120 H $ 2,020 I $ 1,820 SI $ 2,520

Port Charges: $79

7-Day Holiday

CABIN

LS $ 5,845 AAA $ 5,345 AA $ 5,045 A $ 4,945 B $ 3,745 C $ 3,345 D $ 3,145 E $ 3,045 SO $ 4,345 F $ 2,845 G $ 2,545 H $ 2,445 I $ 2,145 SI $ 3,045

Port Charges: $89

8-Day Holiday

CABIN FARE

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LS $ 6,795 AAA $ 6,195 AA $ 5,895 A $ 5,695 B $ 4,395 C $ 3,895 D $ 3,695 E $ 3,595 SO $ 4,995 F $ 3,295 G $ 2,895 H $ 2,795 I $ 2,495 SI $ 3,495

Port Charges: $109

9-Day Holiday

CABIN

LS $ 7,820 AAA $ 7,120 AA $ 6,820 A $ 6,520 B $ 5,020 C $ 4,520 D $ 4,220 E $ 4,120 SO $ 5,720 F $ 3,820 G $ 3,320 H $ 3,220 I $ 2,920 SI $ 4,020

Port Charges: $119

10-Day Holiday

CABIN FARE

LS $ 11,695 AAA $ 10,595 AA $ 10,095 A $ 9,795 B $ 7,495 C $ 6,695 D $ 6,295 E $ 6,195 SO $ 8,595 F $ 5,695 G $ 4,995 H $ 4,795 I $ 4,295 SI $ 5,995

Port Charges: $159

14-Day Holiday

CABIN FARE

LS $ 8,745 AAA $ 8,045 AA $ 7,645 A $ 7,345 B $ 5,645 C $ 5,045 D $ 4,745 E $ 4,645 SO $ 6,445 F $ 4,245 G $ 3,745 H $ 3,645 I $ 3,245 SI $ 4,545

Port Charges: $129

11-Day Holiday

Fares are in U.S. Dollars, are per guest, are based on double occupancy, and do not include air or land transportation. Fares for SI and SO Categories are based on single occupancy. Port Charges of $69 to $159 per guest are additional and not included in the fare. All fares and itineraries are subject to change; we are not responsible for errors or omissions. Additional terms and conditions apply. For complete terms and conditions,visit www.AmericanQueenSteamboatCompany.com.

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Year Refurbished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012

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About the American Queen

The F inside staterooms 458 to 467 connect with the adjoining B outside staterooms 409 to 427.

Wheelchair Accessible Staterooms:201, 202, 305, 306, 381, 457, 520, 521, 522

The deck plans, diagrams and images are general representations; actual cabin sizes and layouts may vary between and within categories.

Sailing the mighty Mississippi and the rivers of Heartland America has been my passion for most of my life, and it is with the utmost pride and pleasure that I share the uniquely American experience of a steamboat river voyage with you. Quite simply, there is nothing

quite like a voyage with the American Queen Steamboat Company on the world’s largest, most opulent authentic steam-powered paddlewheel riverboat. You will be transported not just through America, but also through time.

The wake of a paddlewheel steamboat is a series of gentle undulating swells, each reflecting a turn of the bright red paddlewheel. But even as we sail through the same waters as Mark Twain, we see how quickly the river erases our unique paddlewheel footprints on the surface. Soon, it is the same broad, mighty river behind us as it is in front of us. Our wake is simply a ripple in time, but for the brief moment that we are here, we are part of something so much larger than ourselves.

That overwhelming sense of the rich history of steamboats and the river is reflected in the authenticity of the American Queen’s antebellum décor, the family recipes of famed Southern chef Regina Charboneau, and the familiar smiles of our all-American crew. I had the great honor of being president of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company during its heyday in the 1990s when we built the American Queen, and it’s my pleasure to return her to the rivers with the American Queen Steamboat Company. Her honorary commodore is Gordon Greene, from the long line of Greenes who originally founded what was to become the Delta Queen Steamboat Company back in 1890.

Even if you’ve never before sailed aboard the American Queen, stepping on board feels like coming home. She is warm, inviting and comforting. But her purpose is not just to take you away on vacation; it’s also to bring you closer together.

It is a wondrous thing to see the community that is formed during each voyage of the American Queen. When you choose to share your vacation with us, you are among like-minded peers and friendships naturally follow. I recently watched at lunch as two couples bonded over their grandchildren who, it turns out, attended the same college. Overhearing the conversation as he was serving the table, the waiter revealed that he had graduated from the same institution. There were smiles and shared stories, the guests leaving the table not with a polite thank you to their waiter, but with a hug that expressed everything our company, our steamboat and an American river voyage is about.

As you travel with the American Queen Steamboat Company, the rhythm of the past melds seamlessly with the rhythm of today in places like the rocking chairs on the American Queen’s Front Porch of America and the mahogany comfort of her Mark Twain Gallery. It echoes in the calliope music that drifts across the water and is seen in our guests’ contented smiles.

The river has its own rhythm, and I invite you to join us as we take the time to listen.

Welcome aboard,

Jeffrey D. Krida Chief Executive Officer American Queen Steamboat Company

A Most Unique Experience

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H The only authentic steam-powered overnight paddlewheel riverboat in America

H Complimentary shore excursions in every port

H Complimentary overnight stay in a select luxury hotel before your voyage – includes breakfast, taxes, porterage and transfers to the American Queen

H Complimentary wine and beer with dinner

H Complimentary cappuccino, espresso, specialty coffees, bottled water and soft drinks throughout your voyage

H The most all-inclusive American river voyage

H The family recipes of acclaimed Southern chef Regina Charboneau

H The only steamboat with multiple specialty dining options, all at no additional charge

H Gracious service from a friendly all-American staff

H Casual elegance abounds, no formal wear required

H Daily lectures by the Riverlorian, our onboard historian

H Professional showboat-style entertainment and dancing nightly

H Extensive selection of intriguing theme voyages

H Our own dedicated fleet of SteamcoachesTM

H The greatest vacation value in America

Pick Your Passion…Theme voyages let you immerse yourself in the unique

sights, sounds and tastes of America’s Heartland.

Southern Culture – Explore the worlds of William Faulkner, Tennessee Williams, Harper Lee and Flannery O’Connor as well as the jazz, blues and barbecue of the South.

Good Old SummertimeSM – The living is easy as you sip a cool glass of lemonade and relive the era of ice cream socials, band concerts, young ladies’ parasols and the bourgeoning American spirit.

Civil War – Renowned historians guide you through the footprints of the boys in blue and gray accompanied by actors, impersonators, lecturers and balladeers.

Old-Fashioned Holidays – Make a special holiday memory onboard the elegant American Queen, decked out from stem to paddlewheel in Victorian holiday finery.

Southern SpiritsSM – Spirits combine on this hauntingly rewarding voyage where you’ll explore the tastes and tradition of Southern bourbon and the ghosts inhabiting chilling antebellum mansions.

Blue Hawaii, An Elvis Tribute – The King of Rock and Roll from our hometown of Memphis is celebrated onboard through stories, memories and the music that has moved generations.

Dixie FestSM – Let the good times roll as you are enriched, enlightened and thoroughly enchanted by Dixie’s culture, cuisine, music and the contagious warmth of its people.

DQSC and PSSOA ReunionSM – Special activities, treats and surprises abound as we celebrate the Delta Queen Steamboat Company and the Paddlewheel Steamboat Society of America.

What Sets Us Apart

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Someone once said that we enter this world as strangers but we leave it as friends. They might just have had a

river voyage on the grand American Queen in mind as well. What is more important, more rewarding, more fulfilling or more comforting than a sense of community bound together by shared experiences? And few shared experiences are more delightful than a voyage with the American Queen Steamboat Company. With her countless Victorian details and the history she represents, there is nothing like the American Queen afloat today. Built in 1995 with every modern convenience and thoroughly refreshed in 2012, the American Queen is modeled after the steamboats of yesteryear with an authentic steam-powered paddlewheel, broad shaded decks and enough filigree, fretwork, antique furniture, stained glass and mahogany paneling to make Mark Twain proud. The American Queen’s design sets the tone for a vacation that is worlds apart from the everyday. Rekindle your kite- flying skills from the Promenade Deck as a crisp breeze keeps your memories aloft. Imagine a Jazz Brunch so inviting that

you find yourself dancing your way into the dining room. Most of our staterooms feature French doors that open onto the deck where you can greet those who stroll by and strike up a conversation. New friendships blossom over cards in the Ladies’ Parlor or Gentlemen’s Card Room. Share photos of your children and grandchildren over Savory Grits with Gulf Shrimp in the soaring two-deck J.M. White Dining Room, topped off by laughter, an exchange of addresses and a slice of Bourbon Pecan Pie. Try your hand at playing the calliope, the river’s famous steam-powered piano. Ensconce yourself in an over-stuffed high-backed chair in the glow of the Mark Twain Gallery’s Tiffany lamps and curl up with a good book. Or you may head to the Chart Room to learn about the characters, stories and history of the river in tales spun by our colorful onboard Riverlorian. You’ll be drawn to the rocking chairs and porch swings on the Front Porch of America, the American Queen’s quiet outdoor gathering spot. Sit with a glass of lemonade and drift through the years to a long-lost pleasant summer evening,

Your Steamboating Community Awaits

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fireflies dancing along the shore. Or embrace the day just as the sun rises, the silence broken only by the crow of a rooster from a passing farm. Pursue a more active approach in our Athletic Club, take a dip in the pool and then join one of our Pilates or Zumba® classes before a relaxing massage in the AQ Spa. Compete in a trivia contest or our version of your favorite game shows. Join the tradition of Steamboaters who have dressed up for our Funny Hat and Dress Like a Floozy costume contests, take in a matinee in our Theater or shop for a new outfit in the AQ Emporium. Or maybe you’d prefer to meet another couple before dinner for a Gin Fizz or Mississippi Punch in the Engine Room Bar. Ashore, we have our own tour buses, called Steamcoaches, which follow the American Queen from port to port. Strike

up a friendship with your driver or fellow guests, and explore the fabric of America in the cities and towns along the river. With extra touches like shore excursions, a one-night luxury hotel stay before your voyage, bottled water, soda and dinnertime wine and beer all part of your fare, you’ll quickly understand why the American Queen Steamboat Company offers the most all-inclusive vacation on America’s rivers. By the end of your voyage, you’ll have new friendships and a new outlook on life. The American Queen will have a different atmosphere than when she departed just a few days earlier. She is now a community filled with people who have laughed at the same jokes, danced to the same music and broken bread over the same dinner tables. After all, that’s what Steamboating is all about.

“This is a wonderful way to see the Mississippi River and all it has to offer. Your program is just great.”

– Neil C., Tagish, Yukon Territory

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Share More Than Just a Meal

Do you remember a time when meals were the focus of family life? We do. It was a time where revered recipes

and warm conversation were the rule and not the exception. On the American Queen, mealtime is about making memories, one delicious bite at a time. Famed Natchez-born chef Regina Charboneau is our Chef de Cuisine and her lovingly-prepared, Southern family recipes are the highlight of every voyage. The freshest ingredients find their way into dishes given a new twist that honors both the past and the contemporary palate. Cola-glazed Ham, Corn and Shrimp Fritters, Regina’s Butter Biscuits, and Pork Loin Stuffed with Andouille Sausage hark back to a time when a hearty meal awaited just inside the screened porch. The elegant filigree of the two-deck J.M. White Dining Room is the appropriate setting for cuisine that is both sophisticated yet comfortably familiar. Your desires are attended to by an American staff whose enthusiasm to please is matched only by their broad smiles. For al fresco lunch and dinner, head to the River Grill high above the paddlewheel for

perfectly-seasoned steaks, seafood and classics like mufalleta or po’boy sandwiches. An elegant Southern Tea is served each afternoon, pre-dinner canapés and hors d’oeuvres are presented with panache in our lounges, while night owls relish the moonlight supper in the Engine Room Bar. Just like Grandma’s kitchen, the Front Porch of America is open round-the-clock. Irresistible pastries and freshly-brewed coffee greet the sun. Plump hot dogs, over-stuffed sandwiches, rich ice cream and warm cookies help get you through the day. If the smell of fresh popcorn doesn’t draw you to the Front Porch of America, the laughter and convivial atmosphere most certainly will. The American Queen is the only riverboat in America with multiple specialty dining options, all at no additional charge. And as you would expect as a guest in our home, dinner is served with complimentary wine and beer. Hearty and bursting with flavor, a meal on the American Queen is so much more than food. It’s our chance to share a little bit of ourselves with you.

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Let Us Entertain You

Every river town of any size once had an opera house where plays, musicals and operas were performed.

Smaller communities were visited by showboats, floating theaters offering the finest in up-to-date entertainment. The American Queen blends the best of both these lost worlds with the magnificent two-deck Grand Saloon, the most palatial showplace on America’s rivers. Inside, you’ll be treated to big band performances from the swing era, jazz, blues, ragtime, bluegrass, country and rock and roll. Showboat-style cabaret from our immensely talented and unfailingly energetic cast blends authenticity with music that takes you back to your youth. Guest historians take the proscenium stage and transport you to another era while a one-man show by a Mark Twain or Abraham Lincoln impersonator will have you leaving the Grand Saloon convinced you’ve just had a conversation with history. Dance to the sounds of the American Queen’s Steamboat Syncopators, our onboard orchestra that will delight you with its deep repertoire and smooth, full sound. Every town has

that one favorite late-night spot and the Engine Room Bar is ours, a cozy club offering live music, dancing to the wee hours and a spectacular view of the red paddlewheel. You will find your fingers snappin’ and your toes tappin’ around every turn. Sit a spell and sip a Mint Julep in our Main Deck Lounge just before dinner as a pianist tickles the ivories and encourages sing-a-longs. Members of our showboat cast might even pop by and offer up an a cappella treat. On the promenade deck overlooking the undulating wake, concerts on our steam-powered piano, the quintessential steamboat musical instrument known as the calliope, are always crowd pleasers. Please your palate by combining decadent yet comforting Southern cuisine such as Andouille Hash and Bananas Foster French Toast with Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie at our Jazz Brunch, one of the most eagerly-anticipated events of every voyage. On the American Queen, we serve up a big helping of energy, warmth and talent with a side of the unforgettable.

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2013 American Queen SteamboatingSM Schedule

Itinerary Total Voyage Hotel Embark Disembark Theme Season Dates Days Nights Nights

Feb 6 - 15 10 8 1 New Orleans Memphis Mardi Gras

RW

B Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena

Feb 14 - 23 10 8 1 Memphis New Orleans Blues & Barbecue

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B Ports: Tunica, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, Houmas House

Feb 22 - Mar 2 9 7 1 New Orleans New Orleans Louisiana History

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B Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, & Culture Houmas House

Mar 1 - 9 9 7 1 New Orleans Memphis Dixie Fest

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B Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena

Mar 8 - 16 9 7 1 Memphis New Orleans Southern Culture RW

B

Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, & Spring Pilgrimage Houmas House

Mar 16 - 25 10 8 1 New Orleans Memphis Southern Culture RW

B

Ports: Oak Alley, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Natchez, & Spring Pilgrimage Vicksburg, Helena

Mar 23 - 31 9 7 1 Memphis New Orleans Southern Culture RW

B

Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, & Spring Pilgrimage Houmas House

Mar 30 - Apr 7 9 7 1 New Orleans Memphis Southern Culture RW

B

Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena & Spring Pilgrimage

Apr 6 - 14 9 7 1 Memphis New Orleans Southern Culture RW

B

Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, & Spring Pilgrimage Houmas House

Apr 17 - 22 6 4 1 New Orleans New Orleans Southern Culture RW

B

Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge

Apr 20 - 28 9 7 1 New Orleans Memphis April in Paris RW

B

Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena

Apr 27 - May 5 9 7 1 Memphis New Orleans Southern Spirits RW

B

Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge

May 5 - 13 9 7 1 New Orleans New Orleans Louisiana History RW

B

Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, & Culture Houmas House

May 11 - 19 9 7 1 New Orleans Memphis Blues & Barbecue RW

B

Ports: Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena

May 18 - 26 9 7 1 Memphis New Orleans Blue Hawaii, RW

B

Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, an Elvis Tribute Baton Rouge, Houmas House

May 25 - Jun 2 9 7 1 New Orleans Memphis Gardens of the River RW

B

Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena

Jun 1 - 9 9 7 1 Memphis New Orleans President’s Cruise RW

B

Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, Houmas House

Jun 8 - 16 9 7 1 New Orleans Memphis Gardens of the River RW

B

Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena

Jun 15 - 23 9 7 1 Memphis New Orleans Dixie Fest RW

B

Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, Houmas House

Jun 22 - Jul 5 14 12 1 New Orleans St. Louis Great Steamboat Era

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B Ports: Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena, Memphis, New Madrid, Cape Girardeau, Chester

Star-Spangled Fares: Red | White | BlueRW

B

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BRW

BOur 2013 itineraries feature three levels of seasonal fares – Red for Peak Season, White for Shoulder Season and Blue for Value Season – as noted in the schedule below. For a complete listing of fares, please see page 17.

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Itinerary Total Voyage Hotel Embark Disembark Theme Season Dates Days Nights Nights

Jul 4 - 13 10 8 1 St. Louis St. Paul Good Old Summertime RW

B

Ports: Hannibal, Dubuque, La Crosse, Winona, Red Wing

Jul 12 - 20 9 7 1 St. Paul St. Louis Good Old Summertime RW

B

Ports: Red Wing, La Crosse, Dubuque, Davenport, Burlington, Hannibal

Jul 19 - 27 9 7 1 St. Louis Cincinnati Baseball Legends RW

B

Ports: Cape Girardeau, Paducah, Henderson, Louisville, Madison

Jul 26 - Aug 1 7 5 1 Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baseball Legends RW

B

Ports: Maysville, Point Pleasant, Marietta, Wheeling

Jul 31 - Aug 5 6 4 1 Pittsburgh Cincinnati Music of the Rivers RW

B

Ports: Point Pleasant, Maysville

Aug 4 - 10 7 5 1 Cincinnati Pittsburgh Music of the Rivers RW

B

Ports: Maysville, Point Pleasant, Marietta, Wheeling

Aug 9 - 22 14 12 1 Pittsburgh St. Louis Lewis & Clark / RW

B

Ports: Wheeling, Marietta, Point Pleasant, Portsmouth, Cincinnati, Route 66 Louisville, Henderson, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester

Aug 21 - 31 11 9 1 St. Louis St. Paul Good Old Summertime RW

B

Ports: Alton, Hannibal, Davenport, Dubuque, La Crosse, Winona, Red Wing

Aug 30 - Sep 7 9 7 1 St. Paul St. Louis Good Old Summertime RW

B

Ports: Red Wing, La Crosse, Dubuque, Davenport, Burlington, Hannibal

Sep 6 - 13 8 6 1 St. Louis Memphis DQSC and PSSOA

RW

B Ports: Cape Girardeau, Cave-In-Rock, Paducah, New Madrid Reunion

Sep 11 - 21 11 8 2 Memphis Chattanooga Civil War

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B Ports: New Madrid, Paducah, Florence, Decatur

Sep 20 - 28 9 7 1 Chattanooga St. Louis Manifest Destiny

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B Ports: Florence, Savannah, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester

Sep 27 - Oct 5 9 7 1 St. Louis St. Paul Fall Foliage RW

B

Ports: Hannibal, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing

Oct 4 - 12 9 7 1 St. Paul St. Louis Fall Foliage RW

B

Ports: Red Wing, La Crosse, Dubuque, Davenport, Burlington, Hannibal

Oct 11 - 19 9 7 1 St. Louis St. Paul Fall Foliage RW

B

Ports: Hannibal, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing

Oct 18 - 26 9 7 1 St. Paul St. Louis American Hootenanny RW

B

Ports: Winona, La Crosse, Dubuque, Davenport, Fort Madison, Hannibal

Oct 25 - Nov 2 9 7 1 St. Louis New Orleans High Society

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B Ports: Memphis, Natchez, Baton Rouge, Houmas House

Nov 2 - 10 9 7 1 New Orleans Memphis The Age of Steam RW

B

Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena

Nov 8 - 16 9 7 1 Memphis New Orleans Southern Culture RW

B

Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, Houmas House

Nov 16 - 24 9 7 1 New Orleans New Orleans Southern Culture RW

B

Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Houmas House

Nov 22 - 30 9 7 1 New Orleans New Orleans Thanksgiving RW

B

Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Houmas House

Nov 29 - Dec 7 9 7 1 New Orleans Memphis Old-Fashioned Holidays RW

B

Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena

Dec 6 - 14 9 7 1 Memphis New Orleans Old-Fashioned Holidays

RW

B Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, Houmas House

Dec 13 - 21 9 7 1 New Orleans New Orleans DQSC and PSSOA

RW

B Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Reunion Houmas House

Dec 20 - 28 9 7 1 New Orleans Memphis Old-Fashioned Holidays RW

B

Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena

Dec 27 - Jan 4 9 7 1 Memphis New Orleans New Year’s Eve RW

B

Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, Houmas House

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2013 Itineraries

Roundtrip New Orleans, LA6 Days – 4-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Southern Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 17*

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Embark . . . . . . . . . . . 9 pmDay 2 Oak Alley, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 3 St. Francisville, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 4 Baton Rouge, LA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 5 New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disembark 8 am . . . . . . . Day 5 Hotel Night, New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 6 Hotel Check-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pittsburgh, PA to Cincinnati, OH6 Days – 4-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Music of the Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 31

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, Pittsburgh, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 2 Pittsburgh, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Embark . . . . . . . . . . . 6 pmDay 3 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 4 Point Pleasant, WV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 5 Maysville, KY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 6 Cincinnati, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

Cincinnati, OH to Pittsburgh, PA7 Days – 5-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Baseball Legends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 26Music of the Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 4

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, Cincinnati, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 2 Embark, Cincinnati, OH . . . . . . . . . . .Embark . . . . . . . . 7:30 pmDay 3 Maysville, KY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 4 Point Pleasant, WV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 5 Marietta, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 6 Wheeling, WV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 7 Pittsburgh, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

St. Louis, MO to Memphis, TN8 Days – 6-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

DQSC and PSSOA Reunion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 6

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 2 St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Embark . . . . . . . . . . . 9 pmDay 3 Cape Girardeau, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 4 Cave-In-Rock, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 5 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 6 Paducah, KY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 7 New Madrid, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 pmDay 8 Memphis, TN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

Roundtrip New Orleans, LA9 Days – 7-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Louisiana History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 22Louisiana History & Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 5*Southern Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 16*Thanksgiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 22DQSC and PSSOA Reunion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 13

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 2 New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Embark . . . . . . . . 7:30 pmDay 3 Oak Alley, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 4 St. Francisville, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 5 Natchez, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 6 Vicksburg, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 7 Baton Rouge, LA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 pmDay 8 Houmas House, LA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 pmDay 9 New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disembark 8 am . . . . . . . .

New Orleans, LA to Memphis, TN9 Days – 7-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Dixie Fest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1Southern Culture & Spring Pilgrimage . . . . . . . . . March 30April in Paris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 20Gardens of the River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 25, June 8The Age of Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 2*Old Fashioned Holidays . . . . . . . November 29, December 20

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 2 New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Embark . . . . . . . . . . . 9 pmDay 3 Oak Alley, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 4 St. Francisville, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 5 Natchez, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 6 Vicksburg, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 7 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 8 Helena, AR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 9 Memphis, TN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

6-Day Holidays

7-Day & 8-Day Holidays

9-Day Holidays

*Select voyages offer a 1-night post-voyage hotel night, as the pre-voyage hotel night is unavailable.

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St. Louis, MO to St. Paul, MN9 Days – 7-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Fall Foliage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 27, October 11

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 2 St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . . . . 9 pmDay 3 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 4 Hannibal, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 pmDay 5 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 6 Dubuque, IA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 7 La Crosse, WI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 8 Red Wing, MN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 9 St. Paul, MN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

St. Louis, MO to Cincinnati, OH9 Days – 7-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Baseball Legends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 19

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 2 St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . 7:30 pmDay 3 Cape Girardeau, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 4 Paducah, KY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 5 Henderson, KY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 6 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 7 Louisville, KY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 pmDay 8 Madison, IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 9 Cincinnati, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

Chattanooga, TN to St. Louis, MO9 Days – 7-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Manifest Destiny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 20

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, Chattanooga, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 2 Chattanooga, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . . . . 6 pmDay 3 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 4 Florence, AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 5 Savannah, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 6 Paducah, KY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 7 Cape Girardeau, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 8 Chester, IL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 9 St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

St. Louis, MO to New Orleans, LA9 Days – 7-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

High Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 25

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 2 St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . 7:30 pmDay 3 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 4 Memphis, TN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 5 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 6 Natchez, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 7 Baton Rouge, LA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 pmDay 8 Houmas House, LA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 pmDay 9 New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . . .

Memphis, TN to New Orleans, LA9 Days – 7-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Southern Culture & Spring Pilgrimage . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 8, March 23, April 6Blue Hawaii, an Elvis Tribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 18President’s Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 1Dixie Fest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 15Southern Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 8Old-Fashioned Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 6New Year’s Eve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 27

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, Memphis, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 2 Memphis, TN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . . . . 9 pmDay 3 Helena, AR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 4 Vicksburg, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 5 Natchez, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 pmDay 6 St. Francisville, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 7 Baton Rouge, LA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 pmDay 8 Houmas House, LA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 pmDay 9 New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

St. Paul, MN to St. Louis, MO9 Days – 7-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Good Old Summertime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 12, August 30Fall Foliage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 4

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, St. Paul, MN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 2 St. Paul, MN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . 7:30 pmDay 3 Red Wing, MN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 4 La Crosse, WI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 5 Dubuque, IA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 6 Davenport, IA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pmDay 7 Burlington, IA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pmDay 8 Hannibal, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 pmDay 9 St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

9-Day Holidays

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Memphis, TN to New Orleans, LA9 Days – 7-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Southern Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 27

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, Memphis, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 2 Memphis, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . . . .9 pmDay 3 Helena, AR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 4 Vicksburg, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 5 Natchez, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 pmDay 6 St. Francisville, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 7 Baton Rouge, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 8 New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 9 New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

New Orleans, LA to Memphis, TN9 Days – 7-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Blues & Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 11

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 2 New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . . . .6 pmDay 3 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 4 Natchez, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 5 Vicksburg, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 6 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 7 Helena, AR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 8 Memphis, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 9 Memphis, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

St. Paul, MN to St. Louis, MO9 Days – 7-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

American Hootenanny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 18

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, St. Paul, MN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 2 St. Paul, MN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . . . .6 pmDay 3 Winona, MN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 4 La Crosse, WI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 5 Dubuque, IA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 6 Davenport, IA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 7 Fort Madison, IA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 8 Hannibal, MO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 pmDay 9 St Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

New Orleans, LA to Memphis, TN10 Days – 8-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Mardi Gras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 6

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 2 New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 3 New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 pmDay 4 Oak Alley, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 5 St. Francisville, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 6 Natchez, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 7 Vicksburg, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 8 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 9 Helena, AR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 10 Memphis, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

New Orleans, LA to Memphis, TN10 Days – 8-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Southern Culture & Spring Pilgrimage . . . . . . . . March 16*

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . . . .9 pmDay 2 Oak Alley, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 3 Baton Rouge, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 4 St. Francisville, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 5 Natchez, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 6 Vicksburg, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 7 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 8 Helena, AR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 9 Memphis, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .Day 9 Hotel Night, Memphis, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 10 Hotel Check Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10-Day Holidays

Memphis, TN to New Orleans, LA10 Days – 8-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Blues & Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 14

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, Memphis, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 2 Memphis, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 3 Memphis, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 4 Tunica, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Midnight . . . . . . . . .12 pmDay 5 Vicksburg, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 6 Natchez, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 pmDay 7 St. Francisville, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 8 Baton Rouge, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 9 Houmas House, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pmDay 10 New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

St. Louis, MO to St. Paul, MN10 Days – 8-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Good Old Summertime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 4

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 2 St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . . . .9 pmDay 3 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 4 Hannibal, MO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 pmDay 5 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 6 Dubuque, IA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 am . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 7 La Crosse, WI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 8 Winona, MN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 9 Red Wing, MN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 10 St. Paul, MN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . . .

St. Louis, MO

*Select voyages offer a 1-night post-voyage hotel night, as the pre-voyage hotel night is unavailable.

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Memphis, TN to Chattanooga, TN11 Days – 8-Night Voyage and 2-Night Hotel Stay

Civil War . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 11

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, Jackson, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 2 Hotel Night, Memphis, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 3 Memphis, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . . . .9 pmDay 4 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 5 New Madrid, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 pmDay 6 Paducah, KY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 7 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 8 Florence, AL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 9 Decatur, AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 10 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 11 Chattanooga, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

St. Louis, MO to St. Paul, MN11 Days – 9-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Good Old Summertime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 21

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 2 St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . . . .9 pmDay 3 Alton, IL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 4 Hannibal, MO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 5 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 6 Davenport, IA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 7 Dubuque, IA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 8 La Crosse, WI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 9 Winona, MN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 10 Red Wing, MN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 11 St. Paul, MN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

Pittsburgh, PA to St. Louis, MO14 Days – 12-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Lewis & Clark / Route 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 9

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, Pittsburgh, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 2 Pittsburgh, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . . . .6 pmDay 3 Wheeling, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 4 Marietta, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 5 Point Pleasant, WV . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 6 Portsmouth, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 7 Cincinnati, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 8 Louisville, KY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 9 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 10 Henderson, KY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 11 Paducah, KY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 12 Cape Girardeau, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 am . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 13 Chester, IL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 14 St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO14 Days – 12-Night Voyage and 1-Night Hotel Stay

Great Steamboat Era . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 22

Itinerary Arrive DepartDay 1 Hotel Night, New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 2 New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embark . . . . . . . . . . .6 pmDay 3 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 4 Natchez, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 5 Vicksburg, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 6 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 7 Helena, AR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pmDay 8 Memphis, TN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 9 Steamboating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 10 New Madrid, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 pmDay 11 Cape Girardeau, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 12 Chester, IL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 pmDay 13 St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 14 St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disembark 8 am . . . . . . .

11-Day Holidays

14-Day Holidays

America is woven from the threads of farms, cities, towns and people bursting with pride in this, the Heartland. Visit acclaimed museums honoring men ranging from naturalist John James Audubon to the immortal Elvis Presley. From breathtaking antebellum mansions to the somber battlefields of the Civil War, you will find America is a land of magnificent contrasts.

Memphis, TN Tour Graceland, home of Elvis Presley, and then stroll along lively Beale Street where blues and barbeque combine to create the perfect atmosphere.

Henderson, KY Head over to John James Audubon State Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and tour an elegant facility with original artwork by the renowned naturalist and painter.

Hannibal, MO Get to know the colorful boyhood home of Mark Twain and the setting for two of his most iconic books, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Red Wing, MN Nestled below dramatic limestone bluffs, Red Wing beckons with cocktails in the historic St. James Hotel and unique stores famed for pottery, shoes and hanging baskets.

Natchez, MS The quintessential Southern belle, tree-shaded Natchez is graced with more than 500 lovingly-restored antebellum mansions, including columned Stanton Hall occupying a full city block. Visit Bluff Park for a panoramic view of the mighty Mississippi at sunset.

Madison, IN Over 100 tree-lined blocks on the National Register of Historic Places make it easy to understand why Madison is often referred to as the 19th-century version of Williamsburg.

New Orleans, LA After seeing the sights in the French Quarter, be certain to enjoy authentic Cajun cuisine in one of the city’s legendary restaurants followed by live music and a potent Hurricane in a Bourbon Street jazz club.

St. Francisville, LA Be on the lookout for ghosts at the Myrtles Plantation, considered one of the most haunted homes in America, and then head into the sunlight at one of dozens of lovely antebellum gardens.

This Land is Your Land

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Suites with Veranda Our suites give you the feeling of a fine Southern estate home, complete with authentic Victoriana and antiques. Perched atop the American Queen in the best locations with expansive views of the river, you’ll feel like Thomas P. Leathers, one of the wealthiest and most successful steamboat owners of the 19th century. From the intimate sitting area with its sofa-bed and cocktail table to the fluffy bed, this is river living at its finest.

LS – 350 to 500 sq. ft. H Queen Bed H Tub and Shower H Sitting Area with Sofa-bed H Vanity Mirror and Desk H Flat-screen TV H French Doors Open Onto Deck H Promenade Deck

AAA – 230 sq. ft. H Two Double Beds H Tub and Shower H Sitting Area with Sofa-bed H Vanity Mirror and Desk H Flat-screen TV H French Doors Open Onto Deck H Promenade Deck

Superior Outside Staterooms with Private Veranda With your own private veranda, these staterooms are so enjoyable, you just might never leave. Mark Twain never could have dreamed of accommodations so comfortable. Sit in one of the wicker chairs and prop your feet up on the ottoman as you read through the River Times, our daily program, and discover the delights that await you.

AA – 190 sq. ft. Plus Private 40 sq. ft. Veranda H Two Single Beds H Tub and Shower H Flat-screen TV H Texas Deck

Deluxe Outside Staterooms with Veranda Settle back on the couch in your sitting area, throw open the French doors to the deck, and greet the day as the banks of the river slip majestically by, just out of reach. Some staterooms in this category welcome you with a view of the paddlewheel, while our highest guest deck offers expansive views of America’s Heartland.

A – 210 sq. ft. H Two Single Beds H Tub and Shower H Flat-screen TV H Sitting Area with Couch H Vanity Mirror and Desk H French Doors Open Onto Deck H Promenade & Observation Decks

Outside Staterooms with Veranda Can you imagine opening French doors to a sweeping river vista and the sweet scent of magnolia trees? In these staterooms, there’s no need to dream any longer. Sit on the deck outside your stateroom and greet early morning strollers, relax in bed with your favorite book, or soak in a hot bath.

B, C, E – 140 to 190 sq. ft. H Two Single Beds or One Queen Bed H Tub and/or Shower H Flat-screen TV H French Doors Open Onto Deck H Observation & Texas Decks

Single Outside Staterooms Unaccompanied travelers should never have to sacrifice the comforts of home. In these spacious staterooms with French doors opening onto the deck, you’ll find a large bath with your own tub, as much space as that in accommodations tailored for twice as many people, and Victorian decorative touches that take you back to a simpler time.

SO – 140 sq. ft. H Queen Bed H Tub and Shower H Flat-screen TV H Texas Deck

Deluxe Outside Staterooms with Bay Window Not only do these staterooms take you back in time with décor reminiscent of a turn-of-the-century bed and breakfast, you’ll have the added joy of an expansive bay window overlooking the ever-changing scenery of America’s Heartland. Go ahead and curl up in front of the window with a new novel and savor a moment that belongs to only you.

D – 190 sq. ft. H Two Single Beds H Tub and Shower H Flat-screen TV H Bay Window H Cabin Deck

Inside Cabins Surrounded by wonderful period details and with every modern convenience, you will find your cares disappear within moments upon entering these cozy havens. We’ve spared no expense on the small details that make all the difference in the world. Note the antebellum-style wallpaper, cloud-like pillows and bright and cheerful private bath. Tom Sawyer never had it so good.

F – 140 sq. ft. H Two Single Beds H Shower H Flat-screen TV H Observation & Promenade Decks

G, H, I – 132 sq. ft H Two Single Beds H Shower H Flat screen TV H Texas Deck

SI – 80 sq. ft. H Single Bed H Shower H Flat-screen TV H Observation Deck

From cozy accommodations to opulent suites, the American Queen has a home away from home for every budget and lifestyle. You’ll fall in love with the most comfortable beds on the river and Victorian details reminiscent

of a fine antebellum mansion as you settle in for the evening and await a new day of discovery tomorrow.

Home Sweet Home

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Year Built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995

Year Refurbished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012

Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436

Staterooms and Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 ft.

Passenger Decks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About the American Queen

The F inside staterooms 458 to 467 connect with the adjoining B outside staterooms 409 to 427.

Wheelchair Accessible Staterooms:201, 202, 305, 306, 381, 457, 520, 521, 522

The deck plans, diagrams and images are general representations; actual cabin sizes and layouts may vary between and within categories.

Sailing the mighty Mississippi and the rivers of Heartland America has been my passion for most of my life, and it is with the utmost pride and pleasure that I share the uniquely American experience of a steamboat river voyage with you. Quite simply, there is nothing

quite like a voyage with the American Queen Steamboat Company on the world’s largest, most opulent authentic steam-powered paddlewheel riverboat. You will be transported not just through America, but also through time.

The wake of a paddlewheel steamboat is a series of gentle undulating swells, each reflecting a turn of the bright red paddlewheel. But even as we sail through the same waters as Mark Twain, we see how quickly the river erases our unique paddlewheel footprints on the surface. Soon, it is the same broad, mighty river behind us as it is in front of us. Our wake is simply a ripple in time, but for the brief moment that we are here, we are part of something so much larger than ourselves.

That overwhelming sense of the rich history of steamboats and the river is reflected in the authenticity of the American Queen’s antebellum décor, the family recipes of famed Southern chef Regina Charboneau, and the familiar smiles of our all-American crew. I had the great honor of being president of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company during its heyday in the 1990s when we built the American Queen, and it’s my pleasure to return her to the rivers with the American Queen Steamboat Company. Her honorary commodore is Gordon Greene, from the long line of Greenes who originally founded what was to become the Delta Queen Steamboat Company back in 1890.

Even if you’ve never before sailed aboard the American Queen, stepping on board feels like coming home. She is warm, inviting and comforting. But her purpose is not just to take you away on vacation; it’s also to bring you closer together.

It is a wondrous thing to see the community that is formed during each voyage of the American Queen. When you choose to share your vacation with us, you are among like-minded peers and friendships naturally follow. I recently watched at lunch as two couples bonded over their grandchildren who, it turns out, attended the same college. Overhearing the conversation as he was serving the table, the waiter revealed that he had graduated from the same institution. There were smiles and shared stories, the guests leaving the table not with a polite thank you to their waiter, but with a hug that expressed everything our company, our steamboat and an American river voyage is about.

As you travel with the American Queen Steamboat Company, the rhythm of the past melds seamlessly with the rhythm of today in places like the rocking chairs on the American Queen’s Front Porch of America and the mahogany comfort of her Mark Twain Gallery. It echoes in the calliope music that drifts across the water and is seen in our guests’ contented smiles.

The river has its own rhythm, and I invite you to join us as we take the time to listen.

Welcome aboard,

Jeffrey D. Krida Chief Executive Officer American Queen Steamboat Company

A Most Unique Experience

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Deluxe Outside Staterooms

with Bay Window

Outside Staterooms with Veranda

Single Outside Staterooms

Inside Cabins

Single Inside Staterooms

Superior Outside Staterooms with Private Veranda

Deluxe Outside Staterooms

with Veranda

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Year Built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995

Year Refurbished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012

Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436

Staterooms and Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 ft.

Passenger Decks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About the American Queen

The F inside staterooms 458 to 467 connect with the adjoining B outside staterooms 409 to 427.

Wheelchair Accessible Staterooms:201, 202, 305, 306, 381, 457, 520, 521, 522

The deck plans, diagrams and images are general representations; actual cabin sizes and layouts may vary between and within categories.

Sailing the mighty Mississippi and the rivers of Heartland America has been my passion for most of my life, and it is with the utmost pride and pleasure that I share the uniquely American experience of a steamboat river voyage with you. Quite simply, there is nothing

quite like a voyage with the American Queen Steamboat Company on the world’s largest, most opulent authentic steam-powered paddlewheel riverboat. You will be transported not just through America, but also through time.

The wake of a paddlewheel steamboat is a series of gentle undulating swells, each reflecting a turn of the bright red paddlewheel. But even as we sail through the same waters as Mark Twain, we see how quickly the river erases our unique paddlewheel footprints on the surface. Soon, it is the same broad, mighty river behind us as it is in front of us. Our wake is simply a ripple in time, but for the brief moment that we are here, we are part of something so much larger than ourselves.

That overwhelming sense of the rich history of steamboats and the river is reflected in the authenticity of the American Queen’s antebellum décor, the family recipes of famed Southern chef Regina Charboneau, and the familiar smiles of our all-American crew. I had the great honor of being president of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company during its heyday in the 1990s when we built the American Queen, and it’s my pleasure to return her to the rivers with the American Queen Steamboat Company. Her honorary commodore is Gordon Greene, from the long line of Greenes who originally founded what was to become the Delta Queen Steamboat Company back in 1890.

Even if you’ve never before sailed aboard the American Queen, stepping on board feels like coming home. She is warm, inviting and comforting. But her purpose is not just to take you away on vacation; it’s also to bring you closer together.

It is a wondrous thing to see the community that is formed during each voyage of the American Queen. When you choose to share your vacation with us, you are among like-minded peers and friendships naturally follow. I recently watched at lunch as two couples bonded over their grandchildren who, it turns out, attended the same college. Overhearing the conversation as he was serving the table, the waiter revealed that he had graduated from the same institution. There were smiles and shared stories, the guests leaving the table not with a polite thank you to their waiter, but with a hug that expressed everything our company, our steamboat and an American river voyage is about.

As you travel with the American Queen Steamboat Company, the rhythm of the past melds seamlessly with the rhythm of today in places like the rocking chairs on the American Queen’s Front Porch of America and the mahogany comfort of her Mark Twain Gallery. It echoes in the calliope music that drifts across the water and is seen in our guests’ contented smiles.

The river has its own rhythm, and I invite you to join us as we take the time to listen.

Welcome aboard,

Jeffrey D. Krida Chief Executive Officer American Queen Steamboat Company

A Most Unique Experience

PoolPilotHouse

AQAthletic

Club

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Sun Deck

Promenade Deck

Observation Deck

American Queen Deck Plan

Suite & Stateroom Categories

Suites with Veranda

Deluxe Outside Staterooms

with Bay Window

Outside Staterooms with Veranda

Single Outside Staterooms

Inside Cabins

Single Inside Staterooms

Superior Outside Staterooms with Private Veranda

Deluxe Outside Staterooms

with Veranda

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One Commerce Square | 40 South Main Street, 21st Floor | Memphis, TN 38103

Toll Free (888) 749-5280 | Fax (901) 654-2639

www.AmericanQueenSteamboatCompany.com

The American Queen is owned and operated by the American Queen Steamboat Operating Company LLC, Inc.;is regularly inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard; is one of American registry; and employs American offers, crew and staff.

For more information and reservations, contact your professional Travel Agent or:

2013 American Queen Fares

Star-Spangled Fares:

Red | White | BlueRW

B

RW

BRW

B

CABIN

LS $ 3,795 $ 3,595 $ 3,395AAA $ 3,495 $ 3,345 $ 3,195AA $ 3,295 $ 3,145 $ 2,995A $ 3,195 $ 3,045 $ 2,895B $ 2,395 $ 2,145 $ 1,995C $ 2,195 $ 2,045 $ 1,895D $ 1,995 $ 1,945 $ 1,795E $ 1,895 $ 1,745 $ 1,595SO $ 2,795 $ 2,545 $ 2,295F $ 1,795 $ 1,645 $ 1,495G $ 1,595 $ 1,445 $ 1,295H $ 1,495 $ 1,345 $ 1,195I $ 1,395 $ 1,245 $ 1,095SI $ 1,895 $ 1,695 $ 1,295

Port Charges: $69

RW

BRW

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6-Day Holiday

CABIN

LS $ 4,795 $ 4,595 $ 4,395AAA $ 4,295 $ 4,145 $ 3,995AA $ 4,095 $ 3,945 $ 3,795A $ 3,995 $ 3,845 $ 3,695B $ 2,995 $ 2,745 $ 2,595C $ 2,695 $ 2,545 $ 2,395D $ 2,495 $ 2,395 $ 2,245E $ 2,395 $ 2,245 $ 2,095SO $ 3,495 $ 3,245 $ 2,995F $ 2,295 $ 2,145 $ 1,995G $ 1,995 $ 1,845 $ 1,695H $ 1,895 $ 1,745 $ 1,595I $ 1,695 $ 1,545 $ 1,395SI $ 2,395 $ 2,195 $ 1,795

Port Charges: $79

7-Day HolidayRW

BRW

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RW

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LS $ 5,695 $ 5,495 $ 5,295AAA $ 5,195 $ 5,045 $ 4,895AA $ 4,895 $ 4,745 $ 4,595A $ 4,795 $ 4,645 $ 4,495B $ 3,595 $ 3,345 $ 3,195C $ 3,195 $ 3,045 $ 2,895D $ 2,995 $ 2,845 $ 2,695E $ 2,895 $ 2,745 $ 2,595SO $ 4,195 $ 3,945 $ 3,695F $ 2,695 $ 2,545 $ 2,395G $ 2,395 $ 2,245 $ 2,095H $ 2,295 $ 2,145 $ 1,995I $ 1,995 $ 1,845 $ 1,695SI $ 2,895 $ 2,695 $ 2,295

Port Charges: $89

RW

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RW

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CABIN

LS $ 6,595 $ 6,395 $ 6,195AAA $ 5,995 $ 5,845 $ 5,695AA $ 5,695 $ 5,445 $ 5,395A $ 5,495 $ 5,345 $ 5,195B $ 4,195 $ 3,945 $ 3,795C $ 3,695 $ 3,545 $ 3,395D $ 3,495 $ 3,345 $ 3,195E $ 3,395 $ 3,245 $ 3,095SO $ 4,795 $ 4,545 $ 4,295F $ 3,095 $ 2,945 $ 2,795G $ 2,695 $ 2,545 $ 2,395H $ 2,595 $ 2,445 $ 2,295I $ 2,295 $ 2,145 $ 1,995SI $ 3,295 $ 3,095 $ 2,695

Port Charges: $109

9-Day HolidayRW

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RW

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LS $ 7,595 $ 7,395 $ 7,195AAA $ 6,895 $ 6,745 $ 6,595AA $ 6,595 $ 6,345 $ 6,295A $ 6,295 $ 6,145 $ 5,995B $ 4,795 $ 4,545 $ 4,395C $ 4,295 $ 4,145 $ 3,995D $ 3,995 $ 3,845 $ 3,695E $ 3,895 $ 3,745 $ 3,595SO $ 5,495 $ 5,245 $ 4,995F $ 3,595 $ 3,445 $ 3,295G $ 3,095 $ 2,945 $ 2,795H $ 2,995 $ 2,845 $ 2,695I $ 2,695 $ 2,545 $ 2,395SI $ 3,795 $ 3,595 $ 3,195

Port Charges: $119

10-Day HolidayRW

BRW

B

RW

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CABIN

LS $ 11,395 $ 11,195 $ 10,995AAA $ 10,295 $ 10,145 $ 9,995AA $ 9,795 $ 9,545 $ 9,495A $ 9,495 $ 9,345 $ 9,195B $ 7,195 $ 6,945 $ 6,795C $ 6,395 $ 6,245 $ 6,095D $ 5,995 $ 5,845 $ 5,695E $ 5,895 $ 5,745 $ 5,595SO $ 8,295 $ 8,045 $ 7,795F $ 5,395 $ 5,245 $ 5,095G $ 4,695 $ 4,545 $ 4,395H $ 4,495 $ 4,345 $ 4,195I $ 3,995 $ 3,845 $ 3,695SI $ 5,695 $ 5,495 $ 5,095

Port Charges: $159

14-Day HolidayRW

BRW

B

RW

B

Fares are in U.S. Dollars, are per guest, are based on double occupancy, and do not include air or land transportation. Fares for SI and SO Categories are based on single occupancy. Port Charges of $69 to $159 per guest are additional and not included in the fare. All fares and itineraries are subject to change; we are not responsible for errors or omissions. Additional terms and conditions apply. For complete terms and conditions, visit AmericanQueenSteamboatCompany.com.

Our 2013 itineraries feature three levels of seasonal fares – Red for Peak Season, White for Shoulder Season and Blue for Value Season. For a complete schedule of itineraries and the corresponding seasonal fare level, please see pages 8-9.

CABIN

LS $ 8,495 $ 8,295 $ 8,095AAA $ 7,795 $ 7,645 $ 7,495AA $ 7,395 $ 7,145 $ 7,095A $ 7,095 $ 6,945 $ 6,795B $ 5,395 $ 5,145 $ 4,995C $ 4,795 $ 4,645 $ 4,495D $ 4,495 $ 4,345 $ 4,195E $ 4,395 $ 4,245 $ 4,095SO $ 6,195 $ 5,945 $ 5,695F $ 3,995 $ 3,845 $ 3,695G $ 3,495 $ 3,345 $ 3,195H $ 3,395 $ 3,245 $ 3,095I $ 2,995 $ 2,845 $ 2,695SI $ 4,295 $ 4,095 $ 3,695

Port Charges: $129

11-Day HolidayRW

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American Queen | 17

Voyages to the Heartland

of AmericaAboard the grand steamer

American Queen


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