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CROISIERES FLUVIALES 2020 2020 VOYAGES Mississippi & affluents AMERICAN QUEEN® H AMERICAN DUCHESS™ H AMERICAN EMPRESS® H AMERICAN COUNTESS™ American Queen American Duchess American Countess Textes en Anglais
river cruises® Regionally inspired dining H Broadway-caliber entertainment and Enrichment H Comprehensive, guided shore excursions H Authentic paddlewheel riverboats Unlimited Prepaid Pre-cruise Complimentary Hop-On Hop-Off Free Internet Room service Beverage Package gratuities hotel stay wine and beer shore excursions 24 hours a day with dinner AMERICAN DUCHESS • • • • • • • AMERICAN QUEEN • • • • • AMERICAN EMPRESS • • • • • AMERICAN COUNTESS • • • AMERICAN QUEEN® AMERICAN DUCHESS™ AMERICAN EMPRESS® CRUISES CRUISES CRUISES FEBRUARY - DECEMBER JANUARY - DECEMBER MARCH - DECEMBER RIVERS RIVERS RIVERS LOWER MISSISSIPPI LOWER MISSISSIPPI COLUMBIA UPPER MISSISSIPPI UPPER MISSISSIPPI SNAKE OHIO OHIO AND TENNESSEE CRUISES APRIL - DECEMBER R I V E R S LOWER MISSISSIPPI, UPPER MISSISSIPPI, AMERICAN COUNTESS™ OHIO, TENNESSEE AND CUMBERLAND Find your perfect u.s. river cruise today. 888.749.5280 H www .aqsc. com
TA BL E OF C ON T E N T S Regionally Inspired Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Broadway-Caliber Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Comprehensive, Guided Shore Excursions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ITINERARIES, DECK PLANS AND STATEROOMS A M E R I C A N Q U E E N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 A M E R I C A N C O U N T E S S . . . . . . . . . . .37 Voyage Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sailing Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-48 Deck Plans, Suites and Staterooms . . . . . 16-18 Deck Plans and Staterooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 A M E R I C A N D U C H E S S . . . . . . . . . . . .19 A M E R I C A N E M P R E S S . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Voyage Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Voyage Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-34 Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-56 Deck Plans, Suites and Staterooms . . . . . . . . 35 Deck Plans, Suites and Staterooms . . . . . 57-59 CITY STAY PACKAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 PORTS OF CALL, HIGHLIGHTS AND PREMIUM EXPERIENCES Lower Mississippi River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 62 Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 64 Upper Mississippi River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 66 Columbia and Snake Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 TERMS AND CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 TRAVEL PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Prix des croisières en Euros, TTC On the cover: The American Empress cruises on the Columbia River, by maritime artist Michael Blaser Non inclus : Vols & taxes afférentes Transferts (sauf entre l'hôtel et le bateau à l'embarquement) Charges portuaires Extensions de séjour Excursions optionnelles 'Premium Shore' WW W.AQS C . C O M TA B LE O F C O NTE NTS 3
REGIONALLY INSPIRED DINING J.M. WHITE DINING ROOM, AMERICAN QUEEN Sample Menu Selections I nspired by America’s heartland, our Southern heritage and the Pacific SIGNATURE ENTRÉES Northwest, our menus showcase the Veal Marsala varied cultural and culinary influences of Captain’s Braised Beef Short Rib our nation . Meals aboard any of our elegant Grilled Filet Mignon vessels will keep you savoring the memory Char-Grilled Salmon Fillet of the flavors and sharing your excitement Lobster Tail for our excellent service even after you leave Polenta Cake-Stuffed Portobello Mushroom the boat . REGION: MISSISSIPPI As our award-winning culinary teams Bouquet of Spring Mix Salad take full advantage of each region’s diverse Beef Carpaccio bounty of fresh, local ingredients to fashion Smothered Crawfish and Grits authentic dishes, our gracious staff charms Red Snapper and Shrimp Creole you with friendly, courteous attention to Mississippi Mud Pie your needs . Moonshine Raisin Bread Pudding Each grand vessel boasts a magnificent main REGION: PACIFIC NORTHWEST dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner . Hand-Tossed Caesar Salad Roasted Beet-and-Asparagus Salad Each riverboat will also offer alternative Seafood Chowder dining choices . Enjoy a relaxing breakfast Hot-Smoked Pacific Salmon or lunch in one of our casual dining venues . Washington State Dungeness Crab On the American Duchess and American Double-Cut Lamb Chop Empress, these unique restaurants become an Sugar-Free Washington Apple Dumpling elevated reservation-only, dining experience each evening . Our Unlimited Beverage Package affords you All of our vessels feature 24-hour room carefree enjoyment of your favorite spirits, beer and wine by the glass throughout the length of your service, for your comfort and convenience . voyage. The package is included with American Duchess cruise fare. Ask for details and pricing for other vessels when booking your voyage. 4 DIN I N G (888) 749-5280
BROADWAY-CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT GRAND SALOON, AMERICAN QUEEN Sampling of Onboard F or centuries, the majesty of America’s rivers has been an unwavering source Entertainment of inspiration for all styles of music BROADWAY-CALIBER and storytelling . Onboard our vessels, ENTERTAINMENT each day and evening you are provided Big-band shows opportunities to delve into the dramatic Broadway-style performances history and musical influences of the regions Regional musical medleys in which we travel, for an experience that Smooth solo performances Exceptional holiday productions blends education and entertainment in ways that will create memories for years to come . SPECIAL ONBOARD EVENTS Late-night lounge performances You will be enthralled with the distinctive Dance sets such as ballroom, swing, blend of live music, stellar Broadway-style sock hops and country jamborees shows, movie events and distinguished Exclusive themed activities and events historical dialogue . Whether it is a themed- Onboard cooking demonstrations voyage special event steeped in the sounds Interactive game shows of Memphis’ legendary blues music scene, Trivia and Bingo the invigorating jazz of New Orleans, a GUEST ENTERTAINMENT rousing medley of silver-screen hit songs, Esteemed historians and lecturers a culinary demonstration that traces the Authors and speakers regional significance of featured dishes Unique local musicians or an enlightening lecture conveyed by Spellbinding magic shows our esteemed Riverlorians – our onboard river history experts – you are treated to RIVERLORIANS world-class riverboat entertainment in an Educational Q&A sessions atmosphere of sheer warmth and elegance . Intimate river chats Pilot house tours Destination overviews Storytelling, captivating tales, lore and legends Entertainment may vary by region and vessel. WW W.AQS C . C O M E NTE R TA INME NT 5
COMPREHENSIVE, GUIDED SHORE EXCURSIONS COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE Off-Boat Experiences F rom all perspectives, our vessels are testimonies to the floating palaces INCLUDED SHORE of long ago, and a culmination of EXCURSIONS their finest qualities . Our grand vessels Comprehensive, guided Hop-On Hop-Off feature a blend of every bold paddlewheeler shore excursions in each port of call innovation and pristine, authentic design . The freedom to customize your experience and choose your own path, at your leisure Each vessel boasts an inclusive range of Hassle-free access to many historic fine amenities, educational enrichment and and cultural attractions hospitable services to deliver a uniquely Narrated driving city tours American experience, for a truly rich river Walking tours, independent or with cruising vacation . a certified local guide The main attractions on any American PREMIUM SHORE Queen Steamboat Company cruise are the EXCURSIONS award-winning shore excursions . Shore Award-winning venues excursions, both included and premium, Culturally immersive and rare experiences Varied activity levels are thoughtfully designed to optimize the Knowledgeable local guides guest experience by providing plenty of Cultural enrichment activity and endless enjoyment . Our own Interest-based experiences dedicated fleet of deluxe motorcoaches, Unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities with talented drivers and shore excursions Reservations required; available for pre-purchase staff, are waiting to assist you at the vessel’s dock in each port of call . Regardless of which vessel you choose, you will enjoy hassle-free access to some of the most historically and culturally significant attractions in America . 6 S H O R E E X C U R S I O NS (888) 749-5280
AMERICAN QUEEN The only authentic steam-powered overnight paddlewheel boat in the world THE AMERICAN QUEEN DOCKED IN NEW ORLEANS, LA SP E CIF ICA T ION S Year Built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995 Passenger Decks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Refurbished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Suites and Staterooms . . . . . . . . . 218 Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 feet Guests/Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417/172 IN CLU SIO N S Pre-cruise Complimentary Hop-On Hop-Off Free Internet Room service hotel stay wine and beer shore excursions 24 hours a day with dinner WW W.AQS C . C O M A ME R IC A N Q U E E N 7
AMERICAN QUEEN 2020 VOYAGE CALENDAR Lower Mississippi Upper Mississippi FARES DATE DAYS ITINERARY THEME FROM PAGE Feb 16 9 Roundtrip New Orleans Southern Sampler $1,899 12 Ports: St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Nottoway Feb 23 9 New Orleans to Memphis Mardi Gras on the River $2,119 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Mar 1 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,119 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Mar 8 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,119 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Mar 15 9 Memphis to New Orleans Civil War $2,119 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Mar 22 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,119 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Mar 29 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,119 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Apr 5 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $1,999 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Apr 12 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $1,999 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Apr 19 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Apr 26 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway May 3 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta May 10 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway May 17 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta May 24 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway May 31 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Jun 7 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Jun 14 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Jun 21 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,119 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Jun 28 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,099 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Jul 5 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,119 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Jul 12 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,119 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Jul 19 9 Memphis to Alton (St. Louis) American River BBQ Challenge $2,099 13 Ports: New Madrid, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester, St. Louis 8 A M E R I C A N Q U E E N 2 0 2 0 V OY AGE CAL ENDAR (888) 749-5280
FARES DATE DAYS ITINERARY THEME FROM PAGE AMERICAN QUEEN Jul 26 9 Alton (St. Louis) to Red Wing (Minneapolis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,399 14 Ports: Hannibal, Clinton, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing Aug 2 9 Red Wing (Minneapolis) to Alton (St. Louis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,399 14 Ports: Red Wing, La Crosse, Dubuque, Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Burlington, Hannibal Aug 9 9 Alton (St. Louis) to Red Wing (Minneapolis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,399 14 Ports: Hannibal, Clinton, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing Aug 16 16 Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans $4,499 15 Ports: Winona, La Crosse, Dubuque, Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Burlington, Hannibal, St. Louis, Memphis, Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Nottoway Aug 30 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Sep 6 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Sep 13 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Sep 20 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Sep 27 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Oct 4 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Oct 11 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Oct 18 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Oct 25 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Nov 1 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Nov 8 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Nov 15 9 Memphis to New Orleans Civil War $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Nov 22 9 New Orleans to Memphis Plantation Thanksgiving $2,099 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Nov 29 9 Memphis to New Orleans Plantation Holidays $1,999 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Dec 6 9 New Orleans to Memphis Plantation Holidays $1,899 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Dec 13 9 Memphis to New Orleans Plantation Holidays $1,899 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Dec 20 9 Roundtrip New Orleans Creole Christmas $1,999 12 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg Dec 27 9 Roundtrip New Orleans New Year’s Celebration $1,999 12 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg Fares quoted are in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy, with the exception of single-occupancy categories SD and SI . Fares do not include taxes, port charges, insurance, gratuities, airfare or land transportation . All itineraries, hotels, pricing, dates and themes are subject to change, and we are not responsible for errors or omissions therein . WW W.AQS C . C O M AM ERI CAN QUE E N 2020 VO YA G E C A LE ND A R 9
AMERICAN QUEEN NEW ORLEANS, LA LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEW ORLEANS TO MEMPHIS HIGHLIGHTS 9-DAY ITINERARY THEMED CRUISES H Mississippi Delta heritage Day 1: Sun . . . . .New Orleans, LA Antebellum South – This journey H Sprawling cotton and Hotel Stay showcases the diversity of the sugarcane plantations Lower Mississippi River . Day 2: Mon . . . .New Orleans, LA H Majestic mansions and Mardi Gras on the River – Join in antebellum architecture Depart 5:00 p.m. the energy of New Orleans’ most H New Orleans jazz and Day 3: Tue . . Nottoway Plantation extravagant celebration while historic French Quarter enjoying your included pre-cruise H Civil War sites and Day 4: Wed . . .St . Francisville, LA hotel stay . February 23 monuments Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . . Natchez, MS Plantation Thanksgiving – Enjoy H Cajun, Creole and all your favorite Thanksgiving Southern cuisine Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . . Vicksburg, MS traditions as you count your INCLUSIONS many blessings on this special Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . . . . Port of the holiday voyage . November 22 H One-night pre-cruise Mississippi Delta hotel stay Plantation Holidays – Make H Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . River Cruising our home your home for the shore excursions holidays, and encounter timeless H Wine and beer with dinner Day 9: Mon . . . . . . Memphis, TN traditions of the Cajun and H 24-hour room service Disembark 8:00 a.m. Creole cultures . December 6 VOYAGE DATES E D C B A PS JS DS LS OS SI SD Feb 23; Mar 8, 22; Jul 12 $2,199 2095€ $3,799 $4,099 $4,399 3610€ 3895€ 4179€ $4,499 $4,499 $4,499 4275€ 4275€ 4275€ $4,999 4760€$7,199 6855€$8,699 8285€ $2,899 2755€ $4,399 4175€ Apr 5 $1,999 1899€ $3,399 $3,599 $3,899 3230€ 3420€ 3710€ $3,999 $3,999 $3,999 3799€ 3799€ 3799€ $4,499 4285€$6,399 6095€ $7,699 7335€ $2,599 2495€ $3,999 3815€ Apr 19; May 3, 17, 31; Jun 14; $2,499 2395€ $4,199 3995€ $4,499 4275€ $4,799 4559€$4,999 4749€$4,999 4749€$4,999 4749€$5,599 5335€$7,999 7619€$9,599 9135€ $3,199 3055€ $4,899 Aug 30; Sep 13, 27; Oct 11, 25; Nov 8 Prix : voir onglet 'Prix & conditions' 4655€ Jun 28; Nov 22 $2,099 1995€ $3,599 3425€ $3,899 $4,099 $4,299 3710€ 3895€ 4085€ $4,299 4085€ $4,299 4085€ $4,799 4570€$6,799 6475€$8,199 $2,799 $4,199 7810€ 2685€ 3989€ Dec 6 $1,899 1855€ $3,199 $3,399 $3,599 3055€ 3230€ 3420€ $3,799 3610€ $3,799 $3,799 $4,199 3610€ 3610€ 3999€$5,999 5715€ $7,199 $2,399 $3,699 6855€ 2295€ 3520€ Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy, with the exception of single-occupancy categories SI and SD . Port charges: $199 . ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ADD A CITY STAY PACKAGE Beyond the Floodwalls: Shaping the Culture and Sur Newdemande auprès de Caribou Orleans 3-Day/2-Night Travel Pre-Cruise Package History of New Orleans (New Orleans) – Page 63 ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60 Redemption and Rehabilitation at Angola Prison Memphis 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package (St . Francisville) – Page 63 ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60 10 A M E R I C A N Q U E E N 2 0 2 0 I T I NERARI ES (888) 749-5280
AMERICAN QUEEN NOTTOWAY PLANTATION LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS HIGHLIGHTS 9-DAY ITINERARY THEMED CRUISES H Memphis blues Day 1: Sun . . . . . . . Memphis, TN Antebellum South – This voyage and barbeque Hotel Stay showcases the diversity of the H Authentic Southern culture Lower Mississippi River . H Mississippi Delta heritage Day 2: Mon . . . . . . Memphis, TN Depart 5:00 p.m. Civil War – Journey through H Sprawling cotton and living history, and explore the sugarcane plantations Day 3: Tue . . . . . . . . . . Port of the legacy of the Civil War, both H Majestic mansions and Mississippi Delta onboard and in ports of call . antebellum architecture March 15, November 15 H Civil War sites Day 4: Wed . . . . . .Vicksburg, MS and monuments Plantation Holidays – Take your H Cajun, Creole and Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . . Natchez, MS celebration afloat with our cozy Southern cuisine but fabulous Plantation Holidays Day 6: Fri . . . . . Baton Rouge, LA cruise . November 29, December 13 INCLUSIONS H One-night pre-cruise Day 7: Sat . . . . St . Francisville, LA hotel stay H Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Day 8: Sun . . Nottoway Plantation shore excursions H Wine and beer with dinner Day 9: Mon . . . New Orleans, LA Disembark 8:00 a.m. H 24-hour room service VOYAGE DATES E D C B A PS JS DS LS OS SI SD Mar 1, 15, 29; Jun 21; Jul 5 $2,199 2095€ $3,799 $4,099 $4,399 3610€ 3895€ 4179€ $4,499 $4,499 $4,499 4275€ 4275€ 4275€ $4,999 4760€$7,199 6855€ $8,699 8285€ $2,899 2755€ $4,399 4175€ Apr 12; Nov 29 $1,999 1899€ $3,399 Prix : voir onglet 'Prix & conditions' $3,599 $3,899 3230€ 3420€ 3710€ $3,999 $3,999 $3,999 3799€ 3799€ 3799€ $4,499 4285€ $6,399 6095€ $7,699 7335€ $2,599 2495€ $3,999 3815€ Apr 26; May 10, 24; Jun 7; $2,499 $4,199 $4,499 $4,799 $4,999 $4,999 $4,999 $5,599 $7,999 $9,599 $3,199 $4,899 Sep 6, 20; Oct 4, 18; Nov 1, 15 2395€ 3995€ 4275€ 4559€ 4749€ 4749€ 4749€ 5335€ 7619€ 9135€ 3055€ 4655€ Dec 13 $1,899 1855€ $3,199 $3,399 $3,599 3055€ 3230€ 3420€ $3,799 3610€ $3,799 $3,799 $4,199 3610€ 3610€ 3999€ $5,999 5715€ $7,199 $2,399 3520€ 6855€ 2295€ $3,699 Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy, with the exception of single-occupancy categories SI and SD . Port charges: $199 . ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ADD A CITY STAY PACKAGE The Elvis Experience (Memphis) – Page 62 Memphis Sur 3-Day/2-Night demande auprès dePre-Cruise CaribouPackage Travel On the Front Lines of the Civil War ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60 (Vicksburg) – Page 63 New Orleans 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package Redemption and Rehabilitation at Angola Prison ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60 (St . Francisville) – Page 63 WW W.AQS C . C O M AM ERI CAN Q U E E N 2020 ITINE R A R IE S 11
AMERICAN QUEEN NEW ORLEANS, LA LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ROUNDTRIP NEW ORLEANS HIGHLIGHTS 9-DAY ITINERARY THEMED CRUISES H Authentic Southern culture Day 1: Sun . . . . .New Orleans, LA Southern Sampler – From the Hotel Stay vivacious vibes of lively New H Sprawling cotton and Orleans to sprawling antebellum sugarcane plantations Day 2: Mon . . . .New Orleans, LA mansions steeped in history, H Majestic mansions and Depart 5:00 p.m. experience the diverse culture, antebellum architecture stories, songs and flavors of H New Orleans jazz and Day 3: Tue . . . . . . . River Cruising the Lower Mississippi region . historic French Quarter February 16 H Cajun, Creole and Day 4: Wed . . .St . Francisville, LA Creole Christmas – Make Southern cuisine our home your home for the Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . . Natchez, MS holidays . Experience the best H National historical parks of the antebellum South during INCLUSIONS Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . . Vicksburg, MS a magical time of the year . December 20 H One-night pre-cruise hotel stay Day 7: Sat . . . . . . Baton Rouge, LA New Year’s Celebration – Ring in the new year with a special H Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Day 8: Sun . . Nottoway Plantation gala complete with music and a shore excursions champagne toast at midnight . H Wine and beer with dinner Day 9: Mon . . . .New Orleans, LA December 27 H 24-hour room service Disembark 8:00 a.m. VOYAGE DATES E D C B A PS JS DS LS OS SI SD Feb 16 $1,899 3095€ 1895€ $3,199 3255€ $3,399 3475€ $3,599 3655€ $3,799 3655€ $3,799 $3,799 3655€ $4,199 3999€ $5,999 5755€ $7,199 $2,399 $3,699 6855€ 2355€ 3575€ Prix : sur demande auprès de Caribou Travel Dec 20, 27* $1,999 3255€ 1955€ $3,399 3475€ $3,599 3755€ $3,899 3855€ $3,999 3855€ $3,999 $3,999 $4,499 $6,399 3855€ 4299€ 6155€ $7,699 $2,599 3855€ 7355€ 2499€ $3,999 *Itinerary varies slightly . Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy, with the exception of single-occupancy categories SI and SD . Port charges: $199 . ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ADD A CITY STAY PACKAGE Beyond the Floodwalls: Shaping the Culture and Newdemande Sur Orleans 3-Day/2-Night auprès de Caribou Travel History of New Orleans (New Orleans) – Page 63 Pre- and Post-Cruise Packages Redemption and Rehabilitation at Angola Prison ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60 (St . Francisville) – Page 63 Memphis 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package A Jeweled Christmas in Natchez ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60 (Natchez; select dates only) – Page 63 12 A M E R I C A N Q U E E N 2 0 2 0 I T I NERARI ES (888) 749-5280
AMERICAN QUEEN CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO MISSISSIPPI AND OHIO RIVERS MEMPHIS TO ALTON (St. Louis) HIGHLIGHTS 9-DAY ITINERARY THEMED CRUISE H River museums and culture Day 1: Sun . . . . . . . Memphis, TN American River BBQ Challenge – Hotel Stay Styles of American barbeque are H Illustrative floodwall varied and numerous . Get ready murals Day 2: Mon . . . . . . Memphis, TN for this tasty experience as our H Guest historians Depart 5:00 p.m. talented American Queen culinary and presentations team competes throughout the H Largest river confluence Day 3: Tue . . . . . . . River Cruising voyage against regional barbeque in the United States masters, with the winner to be determined by guests . July 19 H Barbeque challenges Day 4: Wed . . . New Madrid, MO in ports of call H Onboard barbeque events Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . . .Paducah, KY INCLUSIONS Day 6: Fri . . .Cape Girardeau, MO H One-night pre-cruise hotel stay Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . . . . Chester, IL H Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . St . Louis, MO shore excursions H Wine and beer with dinner Day 9: Mon . . . . . . . . . . Alton, IL H 24-hour room service Disembark 8:00 a.m. VOYAGE DATE E D C B A PS JS DS LS OS SI SD Jul 19 $2,099 3455€ 1999€ $3,599 $3,899 3755€ $4,099 Prix : sur $4,299 4125€ $4,299 demande 3935€ $4,299de auprès 4125€ 4125€ $4,799 $6,799Travel Caribou 4595€ 6475€ $8,199 $2,799 $4,199 7815€ 2695€ 3999€ Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy, with the exception of single-occupancy categories SI and SD . Port charges: $199 . ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ADD A CITY STAY PACKAGE Check-In Along the Chitlin’ Trail Memphis Sur 3-Day/2-Night demande auprès dePre-Cruise Package Caribou Travel (Paducah) – Page 65 ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60 Tracing the Trail of Tears (Cape Girardeau) – Page 67 The Lewis and Clark Gateway to the West (Alton) – Page 66 WW W.AQS C . C O M AM ERI CAN Q U E E N 2020 ITINE R A R IE S 13
AMERICAN QUEEN RED WING, MN UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ALTON (St. Louis) TO RED WING (Minneapolis) OR REVERSE HIGHLIGHTS 9-DAY ITINERARY THEMED CRUISES H Mark Twain’s hometown Day 1: Sun . . . . . . . St . Louis, MO Mark Twain’s Mississippi – and literary inspiration Hotel Stay Twain’s “Life on the Mississippi” describes the upper reaches of H Scenic river views and this grand river as a paradise, and towering bluffs Day 2: Mon . . . . . . . . . . Alton, IL Depart 5:00 p.m. you will experience it for yourself H American bald eagles as hidden gems around each and indigenous wildlife bend fuel your sense of discovery Day 3: Tue . . . . . . . Hannibal, MO and the very best of America’s H Extensive lock-and-dam systems heartland unfolds before you . Day 4: Wed . . . . . . River Cruising July 26, August 2, August 9 H Scandinavian, Dutch and German heritage Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . . . .Clinton, IA H Charming small-town America Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . . . Dubuque, IA INCLUSIONS H One-night pre-cruise Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . La Crosse, WI hotel stay H Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Day 8: Sun . . . . . . Red Wing, MN shore excursions H Wine and beer with dinner Day 9: Mon . . . . . Red Wing, MN H 24-hour room service Disembark 8:00 a.m. VOYAGE DATES E D C B A PS JS DS LS OS SI SD Jul 26; Aug 2,* 9 $2,399 3855€ 2355€ $3,999 Prix $4,299: sur 4135€ $4,599 4399€ $4,799 4595€ demande 4595€ $4,799 $4,799 auprès 4595€de$5,299 Caribou 5085€ $7,599 7245€ $9,199 Travel $3,099 $4,699 8760€ 2995€ 4495€ *Reverse itinerary varies slightly . Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy, with the exception of single-occupancy categories SI and SD . Port charges: $199 . ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE Mississippi Mud…A Hands-On Experience Galena, Illinois, Including the Home of (Hannibal) – Page 67 Ulysses S. Grant (Dubuque) – Page 67 On Eagles’ Wings (Red Wing) – Page 67 14 A M E R I C A N Q U E E N 2 0 2 0 I T I NERARI ES (888) 749-5280
EPIC 15- TO 23-DAY VOYAGES H ave you ever wondered what this country looked like to its early explorers and pioneers? Traveling on the mighty Mississippi and its tributaries aboard the American Queen, CRUISE ADD-ON American Duchess or American Countess, you will be transported back in time to an era of leisurely and romantic travel . Storybook Complete your experience American towns and vibrant, bustling cities provide a bit of with a once-in-a-lifetime visit to Lake Itasca, the excitement between peaceful fields of gold, majestic panoramas glacier-created birthplace and high bluffs . There is no better way to see America than from of the Mississippi River, when you add our optional the perspective of the river – for the river has played a tremendous 3-day/2-night City Stay role in the shaping of this beautiful country and the lives of the Package to your cruise . people who inhabit it . After extensively cruising amid the charms Call or visit us online for and gracious style of our riverboats, you will forever be changed . package pricing and details. H I G H LI G H T S H Scenic river views and towering bluffs H American bald eagles and indigenous wildlife H Extensive lock-and-dam systems H River museums H Largest confluence in the United States H Regionally inspired cuisine H Authentic Cajun, Creole and Southern culture H Mississippi Delta heritage H Sugarcane and cotton plantations H Majestic mansions H Antebellum architecture H Civil War battlefield and monuments H New Orleans jazz and historic French Quarter DATES LENGTH ROUTE VESSEL FROM Jun 21-Jul 13 23 Days New Orleans to Red Wing (Minneapolis) American Duchess $7,699 Aug 2-17 16 Days Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans American Duchess $5,699 Aug 16-Aug 31 16 Days Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans American Queen $4,499 Sep 20-Oct 4 15 Days Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans American Countess $4,399 Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per guest, double occupancy, with the exception of American Queen SD and SI categories, and American Countess SO category . Port Charges: $399-599. FOR Contactez FULL ITINERARY DETAILS Caribou Travel AND pour plus PRICING, de détails CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE. WW W.AQS C . C O M THE MIG HTY MIS S IS S IP P I 15
AMERICAN QUEEN DECK PLANS SUITE AND STATEROOM CATEGORIES Owner’s Suites with Deluxe Outside Staterooms OS Exclusive Veranda PS Paddlewheel Staterooms D with Bay Window Luxury Suites with Deluxe Outside Staterooms LS Private or Open Veranda A with Private Veranda E Inside Staterooms Deluxe Suites with Outside Staterooms DS Open Veranda B with Open Veranda SD Single Deluxe Staterooms Junior Suites with Outside Staterooms JS Open Veranda C with Open Veranda SI Single Inside Staterooms DECK 6 – SUN DECK DECK 5 – PROMENADE DECK DECK 4 – OBSERVATION DECK DECK 3 – TEXAS DECK DECK 2 – CABIN DECK DECK 1 – MAIN DECK + Triple Occupancy H Quadruple Occupancy Accessible Suites and Staterooms Stateroom 381 features a roll-in shower 16 A M E R I C A N Q U E E N 2 0 2 0 DECK PL ANS (888) 749-5280
AMERICAN QUEEN SUITES AND STATEROOMS OS OWNER’S SUITES WITH EXCLUSIVE VERANDA • 348 sq . ft . with 690-sq .-ft . • Coffee maker and exclusive veranda mini refrigerator • Queen bed • French doors open • Full bathroom with standard to exclusive veranda tub/shower combination • Furnished patio with sofa, • Lounging area with sofa-bed two chairs and a coffee table • Dressing area with granite • Interior and exterior access vanity and mirror • Promenade Deck • Flat-screen TV • Commodore Services, including a River Butler LS LUXURY SUITES WITH PRIVATE OR OPEN VERANDA • 353-363 sq . ft . with private • Coffee maker and or open veranda mini refrigerator • Queen bed or two single beds • French doors open to deck • Full bathroom with tub or veranda and shower or standard • Interior and exterior access tub/shower combination • Promenade and Texas Decks • Sitting area with sofa-bed • Commodore Services, • Vanity, mirror and desk including a River Butler • Flat-screen TV DS DELUXE SUITES WITH OPEN VERANDA • 230 sq . ft . with open veranda • Flat-screen TV • Queen bed or two single beds • French doors open to deck • Full bathroom with standard • Interior and/or exterior access tub/shower combination • Promenade Deck • Sitting area with sofa-bed • Commodore Services • Vanity and mirror (excludes River Butler) JS JUNIOR SUITES WITH OPEN VERANDA • 210 sq . ft . with • Sitting area open veranda • Vanity and mirror • Queen bed or two single beds • French doors open to deck • Full bathroom with standard • Interior and/or exterior access tub/shower combination • Promenade and • Flat-screen TV Observation Decks • Preferred dining arrangements PS PADDLEWHEEL STATEROOMS • Stateroom 383 (342 sq . ft .) • Flat-screen TV • Staterooms 385 and 386 • Sitting area with sofa-bed (302 sq . ft .) • 6-foot-square picture window • Authentic paddlewheel overlooking the paddlewheel experience • Vanity, mirror and desk • Queen bed or two single beds • Interior access • Full bathroom with standard • Texas Deck tub/shower combination WW W.AQS C . C O M AM ERI CAN QUEEN 2 0 20 S U ITE S A ND S TA TE R O O MS 17
AMERICAN QUEEN A DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH PRIVATE VERANDA • 190 sq . ft . with • Flat-screen TV 40-sq .-ft . private veranda • French doors open • Queen bed or two single beds to private veranda • Full bathroom with standard • Interior access tub/shower combination • Texas Deck B OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH OPEN VERANDA • 190-205 sq . ft . with • Flat-screen TV open veranda • French doors open to deck • Queen bed or two single beds • Interior and/or exterior access • Full bathroom with standard • Observation Deck tub/shower combination C OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH OPEN VERANDA • 140-160 sq . ft . with • Flat-screen TV open veranda • French doors open to deck • Queen bed or two single beds • Exterior access • Full bathroom with shower • Observation, Texas or standard tub/shower and Cabin Decks combination D DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH BAY WINDOW • 190 sq . ft . with bay window • Flat-screen TV • Queen bed or two single beds • Interior access • Full bathroom with standard • Cabin Deck tub/shower combination SD SINGLE DELUXE STATEROOMS • 140 sq . ft . • Interior access • Queen bed • Observation Deck • Full bathroom with shower • Wheelchair-accessible • Flat-screen TV stateroom 457 is 167 sq. ft., and features a standard tub/shower combination E INSIDE STATEROOMS • 132 sq . ft . • Flat-screen TV • Wheelchair-accessible • Queen bed or two single beds • Interior access stateroom 381 is 217 sq. ft., and features a roll-in shower • Full bathroom with shower • Texas Deck SI SINGLE INSIDE STATEROOMS • 80 sq . ft . • Full bathroom with shower • Interior access • Single bed • Flat-screen TV • Observation Deck Note: Stateroom information provided is a general representation of the stateroom categories. Actual room configurations, features and amenities may vary slightly among and within stateroom categories. 18 A M E R I C A N Q U E E N 2 0 2 0 SUI T ES AND ST AT EROOMS (888) 749-5280
A contemporary masterpiece AMERICAN DUCHESS THE AMERICAN DUCHESS CRUISING ON THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER SP E CIF ICAT ION S Year Built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hull (1995) Passenger Decks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superstructure (2017) Suites and Staterooms . . . . . . . . . . 83 Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 feet Guests/Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166/83 IN CLU SIO N S Unlimited Prepaid Pre-cruise Complimentary Hop-On Hop-Off Free Internet Room service Beverage Package gratuities hotel stay wine and beer shore excursions 24 hours a day with dinner WW W.AQS C . C O M A ME R IC A N D U C HE S S 19
2020 VOYAGE CALENDAR Lower Mississippi Ohio/Cumberland Upper Mississippi Mississippi/Ohio FARES DATE DAYS ITINERARY THEME FROM PAGE Jan 5 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,099 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Jan 12 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,099 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Jan 19 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,099 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Jan 26 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,399 23 AMERICAN DUCHESS Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Feb 2 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,399 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Feb 9 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,399 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Mar 8 9 Roundtrip New Orleans Southern Sampler $2,399 24 Ports: St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Nottoway Mar 15 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,599 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Mar 22 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,599 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Mar 29 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,599 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Apr 5 9 Memphis to Clarksville (Nashville) Civil War $2,399 25 Ports: Ashport Landing, New Madrid, Cape Girardeau, Paducah, Dover Apr 12 9 Clarksville (Nashville) to St. Louis Music of America $2,399 26 Ports: Clarksville, Dover, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester, Alton Apr 19 9 St. Louis to Cincinnati American Culinary Experience $2,299 27 Ports: Cape Girardeau, Paducah, Brandenburg, Louisville, Madison Apr 26 9 Cincinnati to Louisville Kentucky Derby $2,999 28 Ports: Madison, Louisville, Brandenburg, Owensboro May 3 9 Louisville to Clarksville (Nashville) American Music Festival $2,999 29 Ports: Brandenburg, Owensboro, Henderson, Paducah, Dover May 10 9 Clarksville (Nashville) to Memphis American Music Festival $2,699 25 Ports: Clarksville, Dover, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, New Madrid May 17 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,999 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway May 24 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,999 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta May 31 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,999 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Jun 7 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,999 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Jun 14 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,999 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Jun 21 23 New Orleans to Red Wing (Minneapolis) $7,699 15 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta, Memphis, New Madrid, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester, St. Louis, Alton, Hannibal, Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing 20 A M E R I C A N D U C H ESS 2 0 2 0 V OY AGE CAL ENDAR (888) 749-5280
FARES DATE DAYS ITINERARY THEME FROM PAGE Jul 12 9 Red Wing (Minneapolis) to Alton (St. Louis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,799 32 Ports: Winona, La Crosse, Dubuque, Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Burlington, Hannibal Jul 19 9 Alton (St. Louis) to Red Wing (Minneapolis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,799 33 Ports: Hannibal, Clinton, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing Jul 26 9 Roundtrip Red Wing (Minneapolis) Heartland Heritage $2,399 33 Ports: Red Wing, La Crosse, Dubuque, Prairie du Chien, Winona Aug 2 16 Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans $5,699 15 Ports: Winona, La Crosse, Dubuque, Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Burlington, Hannibal, St. Louis, Memphis, Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Nottoway Aug 16 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,599 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Aug 23 9 Memphis to Louisville Bourbon: An American Spirit $2,599 30 Ports: Paducah, Henderson, Owensboro, Brandenburg, Louisville Aug 30 9 Louisville to Pittsburgh Racing on the River $2,699 31 AMERICAN DUCHESS Ports: Madison, Cincinnati, Maysville, Point Pleasant, Marietta Sep 6 9 Pittsburgh to Louisville Lewis and Clark $2,999 31 Ports: Wheeling, Marietta, Huntington, Augusta, Cincinnati, Madison Sep 13 9 Louisville to Clarksville (Nashville) Civil War $2,699 29 Ports: Brandenburg, Owensboro, Henderson, Paducah, Dover Sep 20 9 Clarksville (Nashville) to Memphis Music of America $2,699 25 Ports: Clarksville, Dover, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, New Madrid Sep 27 9 Memphis to Alton (St. Louis) American River BBQ Challenge $2,399 34 Ports: New Madrid, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester, St. Louis Oct 4 9 Alton (St. Louis) to Red Wing (Minneapolis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,999 32 Ports: Hannibal, Clinton, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing Oct 11 9 Red Wing (Minneapolis) to Alton (St. Louis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,999 32 Ports: Winona, La Crosse, Dubuque, Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Burlington, Hannibal Oct 18 9 Alton (St. Louis) to Memphis American River BBQ Challenge $2,399 34 Ports: Grafton, Chester, Cape Girardeau, Paducah, New Madrid Oct 25 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,999 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Nov 1 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,999 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Nov 8 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,999 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Nov 15 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,999 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Nov 22 9 Memphis to New Orleans Plantation Thanksgiving $2,599 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Nov 29 9 New Orleans to Memphis Plantation Holidays $2,399 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Dec 6 9 Memphis to New Orleans Plantation Holidays $2,299 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Dec 13 9 New Orleans to Memphis Plantation Holidays $2,299 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta Dec 20 9 Memphis to New Orleans Creole Christmas $2,399 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Dec 27 9 Roundtrip New Orleans New Year’s Celebration $2,399 24 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg Fares quoted are in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy . Fares do not include taxes, port charges, insurance, gratuities, airfare or land transportation . All itineraries, hotels, pricing, dates, and themes are subject to change, and we are not responsible for errors or omissions therein . WW W.AQS C . C O M AM ERI CAN DUCHE S S 2020 VO YA G E C A LE ND A R 21
NOTTOWAY MANSION LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEW ORLEANS MEMPHIS AMERICAN DUCHESS TO HIGHLIGHTS 9-DAY ITINERARY THEMED CRUISES H Authentic Southern culture Day 1: Sun . . . . New Orleans, LA Antebellum South – This journey H Mississippi Delta heritage Premium Hotel Stay showcases the diversity of the H Sprawling cotton and Lower Mississippi River . sugarcane plantations Day 2: Mon . . . New Orleans, LA H Art and history museums Depart 5:00 p.m. H Majestic mansions and antebellum architecture H New Orleans jazz and Day 3: Tue . .Nottoway Plantation historic French Quarter H Civil War sites and Day 4: Wed . . . St . Francisville, LA monuments H Cajun, Creole and Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . . Natchez, MS Plantation Holidays –Take your Southern cuisine celebration afloat with our cozy Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . Vicksburg, MS but fabulous Plantation Holidays INCLUSIONS cruise . November 29, December 13 H One-night pre-cruise Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . .River Cruising hotel stay H Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . . . . Port of the shore excursions H Complimentary Unlimited Mississippi Delta Beverage Package H 24-hour room service Day 9: Mon . . . . . . Memphis, TN H Included prepaid gratuities Disembark 8:00 a.m. VOYAGE DATES IS VS DS LFS OS Jan 5, 19 $2,099 1995€ $3,899 3705€ $5,599 5319€ $5,599 5319€ $6,299 5999€ Feb 2; Nov 29 Prix :2285€ voir onglet $2,399 $4,499 'Prix 4275€ $6,399 & conditions' 6079€ $6,399 6079€ $7,199 6875€ Mar 15, 29; Aug 16 $2,599 2475€ $4,799 4559€ $6,799 6459€ $6,799 6459€ $7,699 7355€ May 24; Jun 7; Nov 1, 15 $2,999 2855€ $5,599 5325€ $7,999 7599€ $7,999 7599€ $8,999 8570€ Dec 13 $2,299 2195€ $4,199 3995€ $5,999 5699€ $5,999 5699€ $6,799 6475€ Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy . Port charges: $199. ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ADD A CITY STAY PACKAGE On the Front Lines of the Civil War Newdemande Sur Orleans 3-Day/2-Night Pre-Cruise auprès de Caribou Package Travel (Vicksburg) – Page 63 ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60 Redemption and Rehabilitation at Angola Prison Memphis 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package (St . Francisville) – Page 63 ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60 The Ultimate Mississippi Music Tour (Port of the Mississippi Delta) – Page 63 22 A M E R I C A N D U C H ESS 2 0 2 0 I T I NERARI ES (888) 749-5280
VICKSBURG, MS LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER MEMPHIS NEW ORLEANS AMERICAN DUCHESS TO HIGHLIGHTS 9-DAY ITINERARY THEMED CRUISES H Memphis blues and Day 1: Sun . . . . . . . Memphis, TN Antebellum South – This journey barbeque Premium Hotel Stay showcases the diversity of the H Authentic Southern Lower Mississippi River . culture Day 2: Mon . . . . . . Memphis, TN Plantation Thanksgiving – Count H Mississippi Delta heritage Depart 5:00 p.m. your many blessings on this special H Sprawling cotton and sugarcane plantations holiday voyage . November 22 Day 3: Tue . . . . . . . . . . Port of the H Majestic mansions and Plantation Holidays –Take your antebellum architecture Mississippi Delta celebration afloat with our cozy H National historical parks Day 4: Wed . . . . . . Vicksburg, MS but fabulous Plantation Holidays H Cajun, Creole and cruise . December 6 Southern cuisine H Political history Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . . Natchez, MS Creole Christmas – Experience the best of the antebellum South INCLUSIONS Day 6: Fri . . . . . . Baton Rouge, LA during a magical time of the H One-night pre-cruise year, along with fun and festive hotel stay onboard activities . December 20 Day 7: Sat . . . . .St . Francisville, LA H Guided Hop-On Hop-Off shore excursions Day 8: Sun . . Nottoway Plantation H Complimentary Unlimited Beverage Package H 24-hour room service Day 9: Mon . . . .New Orleans, LA H Included prepaid gratuities Disembark 8:00 a.m. VOYAGE DATES IS VS DS LFS OS Jan 12 1995€ $2,099 3705€ $3,899 5319€ $5,599 5319€ $5,599 5999€ $6,299 Jan 26; Feb 9; Dec 20 2285€ $2,399 Prix 6079€: 4275€ $4,499 $6,399 6079€ 6875€ $6,399 $7,199 Mar 22; Nov 22 voir onglet $2,599 2475€ $4,799 'Prix 4559€ 6459€& conditions' $6,799 $6,799 6459€ $7,699 7355€ May 17, 31; Jun 14; Oct 25; Nov 8 2855€ $2,999 $5,599 5325€ $7,999 7599€ $7,999 7599€ $8,999 8570€ Dec 6 $2,299 2195€ $4,199 3995€ $5,999 5699€ $5,999 5699€ $6,799 6475€ Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy . Port charges: $199. ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ADD A CITY STAY PACKAGE On the Front Lines of the Civil War Memphis Sur 3-Day/2-Night demande auprès de Pre-Cruise Caribou Package Travel (Vicksburg) – Page 63 ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60 Redemption and Rehabilitation at Angola Prison New Orleans 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package (St . Francisville) – Page 63 ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60 The Ultimate Mississippi Music Tour (Port of the Mississippi Delta) – Page 63 WW W.AQS C . C O M AM ERI CAN D U C HE S S 2020 ITINE R A R IE S 23
STANTON HALL LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ROUNDTRIP NEW ORLEANS AMERICAN DUCHESS HIGHLIGHTS 9-DAY ITINERARY THEMED CRUISES H Authentic Southern culture Day 1: Sun . . . . .New Orleans, LA Southern Sampler – From the H Sprawling cotton and Hotel Stay vivacious vibes of lively New sugarcane plantations Orleans to sprawling antebellum Day 2: Mon . . . .New Orleans, LA mansions steeped in history, H Majestic mansions and antebellum architecture Depart 5:00 p.m. experience the diverse culture, stories, songs and flavors of the H New Orleans jazz and Lower Mississippi region . March 8 historic French Quarter Day 3: Tue . . . . . . . River Cruising New Year’s Celebration – Ring H Cajun, Creole and Southern cuisine in the new year with a special Day 4: Wed . . .St . Francisville, LA gala complete with music and H Civil War sites and champagne toast at midnight . monuments Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . . Natchez, MS December 27 INCLUSIONS H One-night pre-cruise Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . . Vicksburg, MS hotel stay H Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Day 7: Sat . . . . . . Baton Rouge, LA shore excursions H Complimentary Unlimited Day 8: Sun . . Nottoway Plantation Beverage Package H 24-hour room service Day 9: Mon . . . .New Orleans, LA H Included prepaid gratuities Disembark 8:00 a.m. VOYAGE DATES IS VS DS LFS OS Mar 8; Dec 27* Prix : sur$2,399 2285€ $4,499 demande $6,399 auprès 4275€ $6,399 de Caribou 6079€ $7,199 6079€ Travel 6875€ *Itinerary varies slightly . Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy . Port charges: $199. ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ADD A CITY STAY PACKAGE Life in the Bayou: Cajun Swamp Tour Newdemande Sur Orleans 3-Day/2-Night auprès de Caribou Travel (Nottoway) – Page 63 Pre- and Post-Cruise Packages Redemption and Rehabilitation at Angola Prison ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60 (St . Francisville) – Page 63 The Story of Cotton in the Antebellum South (Natchez) – Page 63 24 A M E R I C A N D U C H ESS 2 0 2 0 I T I NERARI ES (888) 749-5280
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO MISSISSIPPI, OHIO AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS CLARKSVILLE (Nashville) TO MEMPHIS AMERICAN DUCHESS OR REVERSE HIGHLIGHTS 9-DAY ITINERARY THEMED CRUISES H Cultural heritage Day 1: Sun . . . . . . . .Nashville, TN Civil War – Each Civil War and the arts Premium Hotel Stay voyage pays tribute to American H Scenic river views history by remembering the soldiers who gave their lives in H Underground Railroad Day 2: Mon . . . . . .Clarksville, TN history a war that changed our nation . Embark 3:00 p.m. April 5 H National historical parks Day 3: Tue . . . . . . .Clarksville, TN American Music Festival – Join H Special onboard us for one of American Queen musical performances Steamboat Company’s soul- H National Quilt Museum Day 4: Wed . . . . . . . . . Dover, TN stirring American music cruises . H Illustrative floodwall Discover the sights and sounds murals Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . . .Paducah, KY of America’s rivers and the roots from which sprung a variety of INCLUSIONS musical genres . May 10 H One-night pre-cruise Day 6: Fri . . .Cape Girardeau, MO hotel stay Music of America – Enjoy special onboard entertainment H Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Day 7: Sat . . . . . New Madrid, MO highlighting the music of the shore excursions regions through which you are H Complimentary Unlimited Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . River Cruising traveling . September 20 Beverage Package H 24-hour room service Day 9: Mon . . . . . . Memphis, TN H Included prepaid gratuities Disembark 8:00 a.m. VOYAGE DATES IS VS DS LFS OS Apr 5* $2,399 2285€ $4,499Prix6079€ 4275€ $6,399 : $6,399 6079€ $7,199 6875€ May 10; Sep 20 Sur 2625€ demande $2,699 4775€ 6865€ auprès$7,199 $4,999 6865€ de Caribou 7715€ $7,199Travel $8,099 *Reverse itinerary varies slightly . Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy . Port charges: $199. ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ADD A CITY STAY PACKAGE Check-In Along the Chitlin’ Trail (Paducah) – Sur demande Memphis auprès de 3-Day/2-Night Caribou Pre- Travel or Post-Cruise Page 65 Packages ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Tracing the Trail of Tears (Cape Girardeau) – Page 60 Page 67 Nashville 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package Nashville Music City USA Tour ($699 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60 (Nashville/Clarksville) – Page 65 WW W.AQS C . C O M AM ERI CAN D U C HE S S 2020 ITINE R A R IE S 25
DOVER, TN MISSISSIPPI, OHIO AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS CLARKSVILLE (Nashville) TO ST. LOUIS AMERICAN DUCHESS HIGHLIGHTS 9-DAY ITINERARY THEMED CRUISE H Cultural heritage Day 1: Sun . . . . . . . .Nashville, TN Music of America – Enjoy and the arts Hotel Stay special onboard entertainment H Scenic river views highlighting the music of the regions through which you are H Underground Railroad Day 2: Mon . . . . . .Clarksville, TN history traveling . From the plaintive Embark 3:00 p.m. country strains of Nashville to H National historical parks the lively blues of St . Louis, it all H Special onboard Day 3: Tue . . . . . . .Clarksville, TN harmonizes with the rhythms of musical performances the river . April 12 H National Quilt Museum Day 4: Wed . . . . . . . . . Dover, TN H Illustrative floodwall murals Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . . .Paducah, KY INCLUSIONS H One-night pre-cruise Day 6: Fri . . .Cape Girardeau, MO hotel stay H Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . . . . Chester, IL shore excursions H Complimentary Unlimited Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . . . . . Alton, IL Beverage Package H 24-hour room service Day 9: Mon . . . . . . St . Louis, MO H Included prepaid gratuities Disembark 8:00 a.m. VOYAGE DATE IS VS DS LFS OS Apr 12 Prix : Sur2285€ demande $2,399 auprès $4,499 4275€ de Caribou $6,399 6079€ 6079€ Travel $6,399 $7,199 6875€ Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy . Port charges: $199. ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE Check-In Along the Chitlin’ Trail (Paducah) – Nashville Music City USA Tour (Nashville) – Page 65 Page 65 Tracing the Trail of Tears (Cape Girardeau) – The Lewis and Clark Gateway to the West Page 67 (St . Louis) – Page 67 Southern Spirit: The Vices of Clarksville (Clarksville) – Page 65 26 A M E R I C A N D U C H ESS 2 0 2 0 I T I NERARI ES (888) 749-5280
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