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2019
american
duchess
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VOYAGES
UP TO A $500 AIR CREDIT PER PERSON
See Page 55 for details.
O ur D istinguished T raditions
Premium hotel stay begins your journey
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Exquisite multi-course fine dining
with specialty and casual options
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Broadway-caliber entertainment
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Award-winning, comprehensive, guided
shore excursions in each port of call
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Authentic paddlewheel riverboats
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Daily enrichment provided
by resident riverlorians
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fine Dining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Broadway-Caliber Entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cultural Enrichment and Experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2019 Sailing Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The Mighty Mississippi – 23 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Racing on the River – 16 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Itineraries – 6 to 9 Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-25
Where We Cruise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 and 27
Lower Mississippi River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-32
Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-41
Upper Mississippi River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-47
Deck Plans, Suites and Staterooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-52
Extend Your Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Travel Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
UNCOMPR OMISED VALUE. UNLIMITED ENJOYMENT.
Premium hotel stay Fine dining with Broadway-caliber Guided shore Coffee, tea, cappuccino,
begins your journey specialty and casual entertainment excursions in each espresso, filtered water
options port of call and soft drinks
Wine and beer Room service Wi-Fi/Internet Daily enrichment Gracious hospitality
with dinner 24 hours a day service programs and personalized service
TravelAgeWest WAVE Awards
Editor’s Pick Award Logo Treatments
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ON THE COVER: The American Duchess docked in Red Wing, Minnesota
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FINE DINING
THE GRAND DINING ROOM
A
s our award-winning culinary team takes full
advantage of each region’s diverse bounty of
fresh, local ingredients to fashion authentic
dishes, our gracious staff charms you with friendly, attentive service.
Feel like royalty as you savor each succulent bite, swirl and sip amid the sophisticated
ambiance of The Grand Dining Room. Furnished with custom fabrics and rich
walnut accents, this luxurious venue features sweeping windows that reveal a gorgeous
backdrop of river views, to further enhance the glory of fine dining on America’s
picturesque waterways.
In our more casual venue, The River Club & Terrace, be energized by the chromatic
kaleidoscope of our vibrant collection of hand-blown glass art from the Venetian island
of Murano. With seasonal al fresco dining an option, meals in this space set an uplifting
tone for the adventures that await, with the ambrosial aromas of carefully crafted, fresh
culinary delights priming your palate and satisfying your soul.
Our innovative culinary team has diverse tastes in mind, and creates vegetarian, vegan
and gluten-free options for every menu. Speak to your maître d’ to be assured that any of
your special dietary needs will be met throughout your journey. To enjoy a more private
dining experience, take advantage of our included 24-hour room service.
4 FIN E D I N I N G (888) 749-5280
Sample Menu Selections
SIGNATURE ENTRÉES
Veal Marsala
Captain’s Braised Beef Short Rib
Grilled Filet Mignon
Char-Grilled Salmon Fillet
Lobster Tail
Polenta Cake-Stuffed
Portobello Mushroom
REGIONALLY
INSPIRED CUISINE
Bouquet of Spring Mix Salad
Beef Carpaccio
Smothered Crawfish and Grits
Red Snapper and Shrimp Creole
Mississippi Mud Pie
Moonshine Raisin Bread Pudding
Beverage Package: Our all-inclusive
beverage package affords you carefree
enjoyment of your favorite spirits, beer
and wine by the glass throughout your
voyage. Ask your reservations agent for
details and pricing.
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FINE D INING 5
BROADWAY-CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT
THE SHOW LOUNGE
T
he majesty of America’s rivers has been an
unwavering source of inspiration for all styles
of music and storytelling. Let us enchant you
with our dynamic assortment of live music, Broadway-style
shows, fun film screenings and distinguished historical dialogue.
Join our gifted ensemble, along with occasional special guest performers, for a musical
tour through the decades. Be it a stirring show-tune medley, crooning of country classics
or a spirited sock hop, everyone will find something to love in The Show Lounge. Daily
chats with our resident culture and history expert, the Riverlorian, leave all enriched with
river legends and lore.
Whether it is a themed-voyage special event steeped in the sounds of Memphis’
legendary blues music scene, the invigorating jazz of New Orleans, a rousing medley of
movie hit songs, a culinary demonstration that traces the regional significance of featured
dishes or an eye-opening onboard lecture, each day will find you enlightened and
enriched by your surroundings.
Throughout your voyage, you’ll be treated to world-class riverboat entertainment in an
atmosphere of sheer warmth and elegance, and revisit glory days through the magic of
music and treasured memories…your first dance, your first kiss, a cherished anniversary
and so much more.
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Sampling of Onboard
Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT
Big-band shows
Regional musical medleys
Smooth solo performances
Exceptional holiday
productions
SPECIAL ONBOARD
EVENTS
Late-night lounge performances
Dance sets such as ballroom,
swing, sock hops and country
music jamborees
Exclusive themed activities
and events
Interactive game shows
Trivia and Bingo
GUEST ENTERTAINMENT
Esteemed historians
and lecturers
Authors and speakers
Unique local musicians
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E NTER TA INMENT 7
CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND EXPERIENCES
VICKSBURG, MS
T
he main attractions on any American Queen
Steamboat Company cruise are the award-
winning shore excursions, thoughtfully designed
to optimize the guest experience. Each port of call offers opportunities for authentic
local experiences and meaningful interaction with the people who make the land their home.
For our included Hop-On Hop-Off excursions, explore each port at your own pace, and
don’t worry about long waits or ticket purchases – we have paid the admissions and made the
arrangements for you! We partner with local attractions and personalities to craft a day of
discovery that captures the highlights of each big city or charming river town.
Civil War enthusiasts won’t want to miss our award-winning optional premium experience in
Vicksburg, Mississippi – On the Front Lines of the Civil War – a remarkable journey down
the 16-mile road that weaves through Vicksburg National Military Park, including stops at
the Illinois State Monument, the USS Cairo and Museum, the National Cemetery and the
Battlefield Visitor Center. Near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, experience bayou life more closely
than most have, with an airboat ride into the Atchafalaya Basin Swamp to see mossy cypress
tree forests and wildlife in its natural habitat on the Ultimate Cajun Adventure. A world of
discovery awaits with our wide selection of captivating premium experiences.
Whether immersing yourself in the culture of a city on an included visit to a beloved area
museum, historic home or fetching boutique, or diving deep into a popular regional activity
on an optional premium experience, relax as our dedicated fleet of deluxe motorcoaches wind
through the quaint streets and picturesque backroads, transporting you to your destinations in
comfort and style.
8 E N RIC H M E N T A N D E X PERI ENCES (888) 749-5280
Sampling of
Cultural Enrichment
INCLUDED
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Comprehensive, guided Hop-On
Hop-Off shore excursions in each
port of call
The freedom to customize your
experience and choose your own path
Hassle-free access to many included
historic and cultural attractions
Narrated driving city tours
Guided and independent
walking tours
OPTIONAL
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES
Award-winning venues
Immersive and rare experiences
Varied activity levels
Knowledgeable certified
local guides
RIVERLORIANS
Educational Q&A sessions
Intimate river chats
Destination overviews
Storytelling, captivating tales,
lore and legends
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2019 SAILING SCHEDULE
Lower Mississippi Ohio/Tennessee/Cumberland Upper Mississippi
VOYAGE FARES
DATE DAYS ITINERARY FROM PAGE
Jan 2 6 Roundtrip New Orleans $1,199 16
Ports: St. Francisville, Nottoway
Jan 6 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,399 17
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica
Mar 17 9 Roundtrip New Orleans SOLD OUT $2,399 19
Ports: St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Nottoway
Mar 24 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,799 17
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica
Mar 31 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,799 18
Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway
Apr 7 9 New Orleans to Memphis SOLD OUT $2,799 17
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica
Apr 14 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,599 18
Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway
Apr 21 9 New Orleans to Memphis SOLD OUT $2,599 17
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica
Apr 28 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,799 18
Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway
May 5 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica
May 12 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18
Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway
May 19 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica
May 26 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18
Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway
Jun 2 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica
Jun 9 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18
Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway
Jun 16 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica
Jun 23 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18
Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway
Jun 30 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,399 17
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica
Jul 7 16 Memphis to Pittsburgh – Racing on the River $4,799 14
Ports: Hickman, Paducah, Owensboro, Louisville, Madison, NEW
Cincinnati, Augusta, Maysville, Point Pleasant, Marietta
Jul 21 9 Pittsburgh to Louisville – Lewis & Clark SOLD OUT $2,599 20
Ports: Wheeling, Marietta, Huntington, Augusta, Cincinnati, Madison
Jul 28 9 Louisville to St. Louis – Lewis & Clark $2,599 21
Ports: Brandenburg, Owensboro, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester
10 A ME RI C A N D U C H E S S 2 0 1 9 SAI L I NG SCHEDUL E (888) 749-5280VOYAGE FARES
DATE DAYS ITINERARY FROM PAGE
Aug 4 9 St. Louis to Red Wing (Minneapolis) $2,799 22
Ports: Alton, Hannibal, Burlington, La Crosse, Red Wing
Aug 11 9 Roundtrip Red Wing (Minneapolis) SOLD OUT $2,399 23
Ports: Dubuque, Prairie du Chien, La Crosse, Winona, Red Wing
Aug 18 23 Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans SOLD OUT $6,999 12
Hotel: Minneapolis Ports: Red Wing, La Crosse, Dubuque,
Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Burlington, Hannibal, Alton,
St. Louis, Chester, Cape Girardeau, Paducah, New Madrid,
Memphis, Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge,
St. Francisville, Nottoway
Sep 8 9 Roundtrip New Orleans $2,599 19
Ports: St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Nottoway
Sep 15 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica
Sep 22 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18
Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway
Sep 29 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica
Oct 6 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18
Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway
Oct 13 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica
Oct 20 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18
Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway
Oct 27 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica
Nov 3 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18
Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway
Nov 10 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica
Nov 17 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18
Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway
Nov 24 9 New Orleans to Memphis (Thanksgiving) SOLD OUT $2,699 17
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica
Dec 1 9 Memphis to Clarksville (Nashville) – American Music Holiday $2,399 24
Ports: Ashport Landing, New Madrid, Cape Girardeau, Paducah, Dover
Dec 8 9 Clarksville (Nashville) to Memphis – American Music Holiday $2,399 25
Ports: Clarksville, Dover, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, New Madrid
Dec 15 9 Memphis to New Orleans – American Music Holiday $2,399 18
Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway
Dec 22 9 Roundtrip New Orleans – An American Christmas $2,399 19
Ports: St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Nottoway
Dec 29 6 Roundtrip New Orleans – New Year’s Celebration $1,199 16
Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville
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.
AM ERI CAN DU C HE S S 2019 S A ILING SC HED U LE 11
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DATE
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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 Duchess,
you will be transported back in time, to an era of leisurely and romantic travel. Storybook
American towns and vibrant, bustling cities provide a bit of excitement between peaceful
fields of gold, majestic panoramas and rugged bluffs.
There is no better way to see America than from the perspective of the river, for the river has
played a tremendous role in the shaping of this beautiful country and the lives of the people
who inhabit it. After extensively cruising amid the charms and gracious style of the American
Duchess, you will forever be changed.
INCLUDED IN YOUR CRUISE FARE:
H One-night premium hotel stay to begin
your journey, with breakfast, taxes, porterage
and transfer to the American Duchess
H Comprehensive, guided Hop-On Hop-Off
shore excursions in each port of call
H Touch 10 states, and visit 20 ports of call
H Acclaimed entertainment worthy
of Broadway
H All onboard meals, with regionally
inspired cuisine
H Wine and beer with dinner
H Coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso, filtered
water, soft drinks, ice cream, popcorn and
freshly baked cookies
H Wi-Fi/Internet service
H Daily lectures by the Riverlorian,
our resident history and culture expert
H Complimentary limited laundry
services available (once per week)
CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS
Aug 18 - Sep 9 $22,999 $17,999 $17,999 $11,999 $6,999
Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $569. — Denotes a sold-out date.
12 A ME RI C A N D U C H E S S 2 0 1 9 I T I NERARI ES (888) 749-5280– 23 Days –
Red Wing (Minneapolis)
to New Orleans
Aug 18............. Minneapolis, MN
Hotel Stay
Aug 19............... Red Wing, MN
Aug 20............... Red Wing, MN
Aug 21................. La Crosse, WI
Aug 22.................. Dubuque, IA
Aug 23................. Bettendorf, IA
Aug 24................ Burlington, IA
Aug 25................ Hannibal, MO
Aug 26...................... Alton, IL
Aug 27................. St. Louis, MO
Aug 28.................... Chester, IL
Aug 29......... Cape Girardeau, MO
Aug 30................... Paducah, KY
Aug 31............ New Madrid, MO
Sep 1................... River Cruising
Sep 2................... Memphis, TN
Sep 3...................... Helena, AR
Sep 4.................. Vicksburg, MS
Sep 5..................... Natchez, LA
Sep 6............... Baton Rouge, LA
Sep 7.............. St. Francisville, LA
Sep 8............Nottoway Plantation
Sep 9............... New Orleans, LA
Disembark 8 a.m.
See port descriptions on Pages 30-47.
*Call Reservations
at (888) 749-5280
to book the 6/23/19
Mighty Mississippi
cruise on the
American Queen.
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RACING ON THE RIVER
MISSISSIPPI AND OHIO RIVERS
B y any measure, the Ohio River is no mere tributary to the Mississippi, but a mighty
river unto itself. On this new itinerary, you will embark on a cruise imbued with the
heritage of small-town living and the nostalgia of America’s vibrant steamboating history.
Discover the charming attractions of quaint ports that have long been guest favorites, from
artsy Paducah, Kentucky, to picturesque Marietta, Ohio, where you can learn about the
Golden Age of steamboating. Get in the spirit in Maysville, Kentucky, by taking part in a
5K walk/run.
This special voyage will afford you the opportunity to learn about horse racing in a lecture
focused on the Kentucky Derby. Another lecture traces the history of steamboat racing, and
that excitement will come to life in a good old-fashioned race on the river as the American
Duchess challenges the Belle of Cincinnati.
INCLUDED IN YOUR CRUISE FARE:
H One-night hotel stay to begin your journey
with breakfast, taxes, porterage and transfer
to the American Duchess
H Comprehensive, guided Hop-On Hop-Off
shore excursions in each port of call
H Touch six states, and visit 12 ports of call
H Acclaimed entertainment worthy
of Broadway
H All onboard meals with regionally
inspired cuisine
H Wine and beer with dinner
H Coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso, filtered
water, soft drinks, ice cream, popcorn and
freshly baked cookies
H Wi-Fi/Internet service
H Daily lectures by the Riverlorian, our
resident history and culture expert
H Complimentary limited laundry
services available (once per week)
CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS
Jul 7-22 $14,999 $11,999 $11,999 $7,999 $4,799
Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $379.
14 A ME RI C A N D U C H E S S 2 0 1 9 I T I NERARI ES (888) 749-5280– 16 Days –
Memphis to Pittsburgh
Jul 7.................... Memphis, TN
Hotel Stay
Jul 8.................... Memphis, TN
Depart 5 p.m.
Jul 9................... River Cruising
Jul 10................... Hickman, KY
Jul 11.................... Paducah, KY
Jul 12................. Owensboro, KY
Jul 13................... Louisville, KY
Jul 14.................... Madison, IN
Jul 15................. Cincinnati, OH
Jul 16.................... Augusta, KY
Jul 17................... Maysville, KY
Jul 18.................. River Cruising
Jul 19............ Point Pleasant, WV
Jul 20................... Marietta, OH
Jul 21.................. River Cruising
Jul 22.................. Pittsburgh, PA
Disembark 8 a.m.
See port descriptions on Pages 30-47.
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ROUNDTRIP NEW ORLEANS – 6 days
Day 1: Wednesday. . . . New Orleans, LA
Hotel Stay
Day 2: Thursday. . . . . . New Orleans, LA
Depart 5 p.m.
Day 3: Friday. . . . . . . . . . . River Cruising
Day 4: Saturday. . . . . St. Francisville, LA
Day 5: Sunday. . . . . Nottoway Plantation
Day 6: Monday. . . . . . New Orleans, LA
Disembark 8 a.m.
See port descriptions on Pages 30-32.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
Authentic Southern Culture H Majestic Mansions
Sprawling Sugarcane Plantations H Antebellum Architecture
New Orleans Jazz H Historic French Quarter
Classic Cajun, Creole and Southern Cuisine
THEMED CRUISE: New Year’s Celebration, Dec 29
CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS
Jan 2; Dec 29* $3,999 $2,999 $2,999 $2,199 $1,199
*Itinerary varies slightly. Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $129.
PRE- AND POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGES AVAILABLE. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE 53.
16 A ME RI C A N D U C H E S S 2 0 1 9 I T I NERARI ES (888) 749-5280STANTON HALL
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NEW ORLEANS TO MEMPHIS – 9 days
Day 1: Sunday. . . . . . . New Orleans, LA
Hotel Stay
Day 2: Monday. . . . . . New Orleans, LA
Depart 5 p.m.
Day 3: Tuesday . . . . Nottoway Plantation
Day 4: Wednesday. . . St. Francisville, LA
Day 5: Thursday. . . . . . . . . . Natchez, MS
Day 6: Friday. . . . . . . . . . Vicksburg, MS
Day 7: Saturday. . . . . . . . . River Cruising
Day 8: Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . Tunica, MS
Day 9: Monday. . . . . . . . . Memphis, TN
Disembark 8 a.m.
See port descriptions on Pages 30-32.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
Authentic Southern Culture H Mississippi Delta Heritage
Sprawling Sugarcane and Cotton Plantations
Art and History Museums H Majestic Mansions H Antebellum Architecture
Classic Cajun, Creole and Southern Cuisine H New Orleans Jazz
Historic French Quarter H Civil War Battlefield and Monuments
CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS
Jan 6; Jun 30 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399
Apr 21; Nov 24* $8,499 $6,699 $6,699 $4,499 $2,599
Mar 24; Apr 7 $8,999 $7,099 $7,099 $4,699 $2,799
May 5, 19; Jun 2, 16; Sep 15, 29; Oct 13, 27; Nov 10 $9,499 $7,499 $7,499 $4,999 $2,999
*Nov 24 Interior Stateroom fare is $2,699. Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person,
double occupancy. Port Charges: $189. — Denotes a sold-out date.
PRE- AND POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGES AVAILABLE. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE 53.
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MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS – 9 days
Day 1: Sunday. . . . . . . . . . Memphis, TN
Hotel Stay
Day 2: Monday. . . . . . . . . Memphis, TN
Depart 5 p.m.
Day 3: Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . Helena, AR
Day 4: Wednesday. . . . . . Vicksburg, MS
Day 5: Thursday. . . . . . . . . . Natchez, MS
Day 6: Friday. . . . . . . . Baton Rouge, LA
Day 7: Saturday. . . . . St. Francisville, LA
Day 8: Sunday. . . . . Nottoway Plantation
Day 9: Monday. . . . . . New Orleans, LA
Disembark 8 a.m.
See port descriptions on Pages 30-32.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
Memphis Blues and Barbeque H Authentic Southern Culture
Mississippi Delta Heritage H Sprawling Sugarcane and Cotton Plantations
Majestic Mansions H Antebellum Architecture H Political History
Civil War Battlefield and Monuments H Classic Cajun, Creole and Southern Cuisine
THEMED CRUISE: American Music Holiday, Dec 15
CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS
Dec 15 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399
Apr 14 $8,499 $6,699 $6,699 $4,499 $2,599
Mar 31; Apr 28 $8,999 $7,099 $7,099 $4,699 $2,799
May 12, 26; Jun 9, 23; Sep 22; Oct 6, 20; Nov 3, 17 $9,499 $7,499 $7,499 $4,999 $2,999
Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189.
PRE- AND POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGES AVAILABLE. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE 53.
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ROUNDTRIP NEW ORLEANS – 9 days
Day 1: Sunday. . . . . . . New Orleans, LA
Hotel Stay
Day 2: Monday. . . . . . New Orleans, LA
Depart 5 p.m.
Day 3: Tuesday . . . . . . . . . River Cruising
Day 4: Wednesday. . . St. Francisville, LA
Day 5: Thursday. . . . . . . . . . Natchez, MS
Day 6: Friday. . . . . . . . . . Vicksburg, MS
Day 7: Saturday. . . . . . Baton Rouge, LA
Day 8: Sunday. . . . . Nottoway Plantation
Day 9: Monday. . . . . . New Orleans, LA
Disembark 8 a.m.
See port descriptions on Pages 30-32.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
Authentic Southern Culture H Sprawling Cotton and Sugarcane Plantations
Majestic Mansions H Antebellum Architecture H New Orleans Jazz
Historic French Quarter H Classic Cajun, Creole and Southern Cuisine
National Historic Civil War Sites
THEMED CRUISE: An American Christmas, Dec 22
CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS
Mar 17; Dec 22 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399
Sep 8 $8,499 $6,699 $6,699 $4,499 $2,599
Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189. — Denotes a sold-out date.
PRE- AND POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGES AVAILABLE. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE 53.
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SOLD OUT
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at (888) 749-5280
to book a PITTSBURGH, PA
similar cruise.
O H IO R IV E R
PITTSBURGH TO LOUISVILLE – 9 days
Day 1: Sunday. . . . . . . . . Pittsburgh, PA
Hotel Stay
Day 2: Monday. . . . . . . . Pittsburgh, PA
Depart 5 p.m.
Day 3: Tuesday . . . . . . . . Wheeling, WV
Day 4: Wednesday. . . . . . . Marietta, OH
Day 5: Thursday. . . . . . Huntington, WV
Day 6: Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . Augusta, KY
Day 7: Saturday. . . . . . . . Cincinnati, OH
Day 8: Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . Madison, IN
Day 9: Monday. . . . . . . . . Louisville, KY
Disembark 8 a.m.
See port descriptions on Pages 36-41.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
Scenic River Valley H Quaint Towns H Local Boutiques
Underground Railroad History H Steamboat Heritage and Museums
Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery-Themed Enrichment
THEMED CRUISE: Lewis & Clark
Discover how the Ohio River
served as a thrilling avenue
of American discovery.
CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS
Jul 21 $8,499 $6,699 $6,699 $4,499 $2,599
Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189. — Denotes a sold-out date.
20 A ME RI C A N D U C H E S S 2 0 1 9 I T I NERARI ES (888) 749-5280ST. LOUIS, MO
O H IO A N D M IS S IS S IP P I RI VERS
LOUISVILLE TO ST. LOUIS – 9 days
Day 1: Sunday. . . . . . . . . . Louisville, KY
Hotel Stay
Day 2: Monday. . . . . . . . . Louisville, KY
Depart 5 p.m.
Day 3: Tuesday . . . . . . Brandenburg, KY
Day 4: Wednesday. . . . . Owensboro, KY
Day 5: Thursday. . . . . . . . . . Paducah, KY
Day 6: Friday. . . . . Cape Girardeau, MO
Day 7: Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . Chester, IL
Day 8: Sunday. . . . . . . . . . River Cruising
Day 9: Monday. . . . . . . . . St. Louis, MO
Disembark 8 a.m.
See port descriptions on Pages 36-47.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
Churchill Downs H Kentucky Bourbon Region H Quaint Towns
Scenic River Valley H Underground Railroad History
Steamboat Heritage and Museums H St. Louis Gateway Arch
Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery-Themed Enrichment
THEMED CRUISE: Lewis & Clark
Delve into the early days of American
exploration, and get acquainted with
the courageous pioneers.
CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS
Jul 28 $8,499 $6,699 $6,699 $4,499 $2,599
Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189.
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U P P E R M IS S IS S IP P I RI VER
ST. LOUIS TO RED WING – 9 days
(MINNEAPOLIS)
Day 1: Sunday. . . . . . . . . . St. Louis, MO
Hotel Stay
Day 2: Monday. . . . . . . . . St. Louis, MO
Depart 5 p.m.
Day 3: Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alton, IL
Day 4: Wednesday. . . . . . Hannibal, MO
Day 5: Thursday. . . . . . . . Burlington, IA
Day 6: Friday. . . . . . . . . . . River Cruising
Day 7: Saturday. . . . . . . . . La Crosse, WI
Day 8: Sunday. . . . . . . . . Red Wing, MN
Day 9: Monday. . . . . . . . Red Wing, MN
Disembark 8 a.m.
See port descriptions on Pages 44-47.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
Mark Twain’s Hometown and Literary Inspiration
Scenic River Views and Towering Bluffs H American Bald Eagles
Indigenous Wildlife H Scandinavian and German Heritage
Abundant Locks and Dams H Charming Small-Town America
CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS
Aug 4 $8,999 $7,099 $7,099 $4,699 $2,799
Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189.
22 A ME RI C A N D U C H E S S 2 0 1 9 I T I NERARI ES (888) 749-52802019 DATE
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RED WING, MN to book a
similar cruise.
U P P E R M IS S IS S IP P I RI VER
ROUNDTRIP RED WING – 9 days
(MINNEAPOLIS)
Day 1: Sunday. . . . . . . Minneapolis, MN
Hotel Stay
Day 2: Monday. . . . . . . . Red Wing, MN
Depart 5 p.m.
Day 3: Tuesday . . . . . . . . . River Cruising
Day 4: Wednesday. . . . . . . . Dubuque, IA
Day 5: Thursday. . . Prairie du Chien, WI
Day 6: Friday. . . . . . . . . . . La Crosse, WI
Day 7: Saturday. . . . . . . . . Winona, MN
Day 8: Sunday. . . . . . . . . Red Wing, MN
Day 9: Monday. . . . . . . . Red Wing, MN
Disembark 8 a.m.
See port descriptions on Pages 44-47.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
Scenic River Views and Towering Bluffs H Art and History Museums
American Bald Eagles and Indigenous Wildlife H Abundant Locks and Dams
Scandinavian, Dutch and German Heritage
CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS
Aug 11 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399
Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189. — Denotes a sold-out date.
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O H IO A N D C U M B E R L A N D RI VERS
MEMPHIS TO CLARKSVILLE – 9 days
(NASHVILLE)
Day 1: Sunday. . . . . . . . . . Memphis, TN
Hotel Stay
Day 2: Monday. . . . . . . . . Memphis, TN
Depart 5 p.m.
Day 3: Tuesday . . . Ashport Landing, KY
CLARKSVILLE
Nashville Day 4: Wednesday. . . . New Madrid, MO
Day 5: Thursday. . . Cape Girardeau, MO
Day 6: Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . Paducah, KY
Day 7: Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . Dover, TN
Day 8: Sunday. . . . . . . . . . River Cruising
Day 9: Monday. . . . . . . . Clarksville, TN
See port descriptions on Pages 36-41. Disembark 8 a.m.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
Sensational Holiday Entertainment H Cultural Heritage and the Arts
Scenic River Views H Underground Railroad History
THEMED CRUISE: American Music Holiday
Live performances by the American Duchess
band and ensemble take you on a tour of the
music of America.
CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS
Dec 1 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399
Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189.
PRE-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGE AVAILABLE IN MEMPHIS. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE 53.
24 A ME RI C A N D U C H E S S 2 0 1 9 I T I NERARI ES (888) 749-5280NASHVILLE, TN
O H IO A N D C U M B E R L A N D RI VERS
CLARKSVILLE TO MEMPHIS – 9 days
(NASHVILLE)
Day 1: Sunday. . . . . . . . . . Nashville, TN
Hotel Stay
Day 2: Monday. . . . . . . . Clarksville, TN
Day 3: Tuesday . . . . . . . . Clarksville, TN
Depart 5 a.m.
CLARKSVILLE
Nashville Day 4: Wednesday. . . . . . . . . . Dover, TN
Day 5: Thursday. . . . . . . . . . Paducah, KY
Day 6: Friday. . . . . Cape Girardeau, MO
Day 7: Saturday. . . . . . New Madrid, MO
Day 8: Sunday. . . . . . . . . . River Cruising
Day 9: Monday. . . . . . . . . Memphis, TN
See port descriptions on Pages 36-41. Disembark 8 a.m.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
Sensational Holiday Entertainment H Cultural Heritage and the Arts
Scenic River Views H Underground Railroad History H Fort Donelson
THEMED CRUISE: American Music Holiday
Energized holiday performances light up
the season and put a whole new spin on
your holiday cruise.
CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS
Dec 8 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399
Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189.
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D estinations handpicked to pique the interest of
nature lovers, history buffs and culture enthusiasts
let you delve into beauty and adventure on an epic scale.
After all, this is America’s heartland, envisioned by
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, pioneered
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, celebrated by
Mark Twain and stitched into the very fabric of a nation.
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
The rich history and cultural diversity of
the Old South are beautiful celebrations
of modern attractions and timeless
Southern traditions.
Highlights and Map: Pages 28 and 29
Ports of Call: Pages 30-32
OHIO, TENNESSEE AND
CUMBERLAND RIVERS
From small towns crowned by church
steeples to big-city thrills, adventure
awaits by the mile.
Highlights and Map: Pages 34 and 35
Ports of Call: Pages 36-41
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
The Upper Mississippi River pulses
through the heart of America, offering
hidden gems around each bend, to fuel
your sense of discovery.
Highlights and Map: Pages 42 and 43
Ports of Call: Pages 44-47
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER
T he lower stretch of the Mississippi, from carefree New
Orleans to vibrant Memphis, is the river of legends
– the river of centuries-old shaded oak trees, elegant
antebellum plantations, cobblestone streets and Victorian
mansions. Hear the river’s music in rock and roll, blues,
jazz and zydeco, and savor its culinary diversity with a
host of distinctive Creole, Cajun and Southern delights.
The world of Mark Twain’s revered book “Life on the
Mississippi” is best experienced from the vantage points of
the lavish American Duchess.
Celebrate New Orleans’ unabashed and unapologetic joy
in the fine restaurants and sidewalk cafés of the French
Quarter, the jazz clubs lining Bourbon Street and with
the strolling musicians in Jackson Square. Music is also
the heart and soul of Memphis – from Elvis’ inspiring
Graceland to the blues joints of Beale Street. The city’s Highlights
National Civil Rights Museum chronicles a long journey • Cotton and sugarcane
to freedom, and the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum plantations
records the rise of a beloved musical art form. • Creole, Cajun
and Southern cuisine
Between these glittering cities is a necklace of traditional • Memphis blues and barbeque
plantations and homes. The flowers, fountains and • Southern culture
pathways found on Nottoway Plantation are a testament
• Mississippi Delta heritage
to the Louisiana way of life before the Civil War. Natchez,
• Majestic mansions
Mississippi’s, captivating historic district shines in the
• Antebellum architecture
lovingly restored homes of Magnolia Hall, Rosalie
Mansion and the William Johnson House.
Thousands of tombstones that mark the fallen in
Vicksburg, Mississippi, reflect the tragic sacrifices of
the Civil War. French-Canadian fur trappers defined
Cajun culture in bold Baton Rouge, Louisiana, while
the lost settlement of Bayou Sara below the bluffs of
St. Francisville, Louisiana, was once the busiest pre-Civil
War port between New Orleans and Memphis.
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BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA Included Highlights: Helena Museum;
Delta Cultural Center; St. Mary’s Catholic
Church; Freedom Park; Fort Curtis;
Pillow-Thompson House
OPTIONAL
PREMIUM EXPERIENCE:
H Mississippi Delta Gospel and the
Birthplace of the Blues
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
Louisiana’s capital city, Baton Rouge, has
a rich cultural history. The city is home to
Louisiana’s capitol building, which is the
tallest in the United States, as well as the
Old State Capitol – a Gothic architectural
monument. Spend the day exploring all
that Baton Rouge has to offer, from the
museums and the architecture to the shops
and the cuisine.
Included Highlights: USS Kidd (DD-661); Memphis is a city built on melody, from the
Capitol Park Museum; Louisiana State Capitol; jazz dives and blues clubs of Beale Street to
LSU Museum of Art; LSU Rural Life Museum the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, the
Gibson Guitar factory, Sun Studio and the
HELENA, ARKANSAS famous Stax Museum of American Soul
Music. In a city of contrasts, the tragic but
uplifting stories of the National Civil Rights
Museum are balanced by the frivolity of the
march of the ducks at the Peabody Hotel.
Included Highlights: National Civil Rights
Museum; Memphis Rock ‘N’ Soul Museum;
Beale Street; AutoZone Park; Peabody Hotel;
Memphis Music Hall of Fame; Sun Studio; Mud
Island Monorail, Walkway and River Park
(available only during The Mighty Mississippi
Helena dates back to 1833, and was once a cruise; see Page 12)
bustling, thriving Southern city. Big changes OPTIONAL
drew small businesses away from the city’s PREMIUM EXPERIENCES:
center and into strip malls. Today, Helena is in H The Elvis Experience
the throes of a revival. With quirky boutiques, H Soundtrack of Memphis
unique stores and a historic musical past,
Helena remains proud of the life its residents
continue to successfully sprout from the ruins
of the past.
30 TH E LO WE R M I S S I S S I PPI RI V ER (888) 749-5280NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI OPTIONAL
This charming river town was founded PREMIUM EXPERIENCES:
in 1716, making it the oldest city on the H New Orleans Highlights Tour
Mississippi. The city is known for its elegance, H Hidden History: World War II
hospitality and impressive preservation in New Orleans
of history – found on every street corner H Antebellum Plantation Lunch and Tour
throughout Natchez. Enjoy its unique shops, with Bayou Swamp Experience
museums and historical homes, all of which
contribute to Hugh Bayless’ book “The 100 NOTTOWAY PLANTATION
Best Towns in America.”
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Included Highlights: Rosalie Mansion; E PO
U SIV
Natchez Visitor Center; William Johnson CL
EX
House; Magnolia Hall; Stanton Hall;
King’s Tavern and Charboneau Distillery;
Natchez Association for the Preservation of
Afro-American Culture Museum
OPTIONAL
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES:
H Home-Hosted Visit with Ginger and James
H The Story of Cotton in the Nottoway is the South’s largest, most glorious
Antebellum South remaining antebellum mansion, with a rich
H Inside Regina’s Kitchen with Celebrity history dating to 1859. In a fabulous location
Chef Regina Charboneau along the Great River Road, this White Castle
H The Great Mississippi Outdoor Adventure: of the South transports visitors back to an era
ATVs, Lassos and Hatchets of glory and grandeur. Set among a natural
H Tee Time in Natchez! backdrop of vibrant gardens and 200-year-
H A Jeweled Christmas in Natchez old oak trees, Nottoway Plantation captivates
all with a brilliant blend of true Southern
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA hospitality, history and mystery.
Included Highlight: Enjoy a guided walking
tour within the pristine walls of Nottoway,
followed by a stroll through the lush grounds
and gardens.
OPTIONAL
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES:
H Life in the Bayou Cajun Swamp Tour
H Laura…A Creole Plantation
H Grand Southern Plantation Tour
H Oak Alley Plantation Tour
Uncover the treasures of New Orleans as
you indulge in iconic cuisine spiced with the
cultural flavors of the city’s past, explore the
unique sites and attractions lining the historic
streets as seen in the famous French Quarter,
or admire the beauty of nature in the stunning
Garden District or City Park.
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PREMIUM EXPERIENCE:
H Musical Roots of the Delta: Gospel and
Blues in Tunica, Mississippi
VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI
With over 140 buildings on the National
Register of Historic Places, beautiful
plantation homes nestled in the rolling
countryside and bustling Main Street shops,
this quaint town situated on the bluffs of the
Mississippi River has a style all its own. Vicksburg perfectly blends Southern culture
Included Highlights: Royal Street; West and heritage with exciting modern attractions.
Feliciana Historical Society Museum; Grace Described as the key to the South by President
Episcopal Church; Old Market Hall Abraham Lincoln, this Southern town carries
a history unlike any other Civil War city.
OPTIONAL Learn about the area’s battles, taste the cuisine,
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: visit the many museums and pick out the
H Redemption and Rehabilitation at perfect souvenir.
Angola Prison
H Plantations of the Back Roads Included Highlights: Church of the Holy
Trinity; Anchuca Mansion; Old Court House
TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI Museum; Yesterday’s Children Antique Doll &
Toy Museum; Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum;
Lower Mississippi River Museum; Old Depot
Museum
OPTIONAL
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES:
H On the Front Lines of the Civil War:
Vicksburg National Military Park
H A Round of Golf at Vicksburg
Country Club
At the northern reaches of the itinerary, Tunica
is a popular starting point for the Mississippi
Blues Trail – a scenic highway that winds
through Mississippi and takes you to historic
blues landmarks.
Included Highlights: Gateway to the Blues
Museum; Tunica River Park & Museum;
Tunica Museum
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RUBY
(35-69 cruise nights)
All Classic benefits, plus: “Members only”
luggage tags; membership status name badge;
dedicated reservations line; $50 onboard credit
per member; pre-boarding privileges
SAPPHIRE
(70-139 cruise nights)
All Ruby benefits, plus: Preferred reserved dining-
room seating; additional $50 onboard credit
($100 per member); complimentary laundry service;
“welcome back” signed card from the captain; plus
The Steamboat Society of America® a set of American Queen, American Empress
or American Duchess exclusive notecards
M embers have the opportunity to enjoy
exclusive benefits and incentives for
cruising frequently with us. In addition to our EMERALD
Classic membership, earned after completion (140-209 cruise nights)
of your first cruise on the American Queen®,
American Empress or American Duchess™, we
All Sapphire benefits, plus: One-cabin-category
offer four levels of elite membership – each upgrade at time of booking (subject to
with additional benefits – that are reached after availability, and not to exceed a $500 value);
cruising the designated number of nights with us. 10% discount in onboard gift shop
After membership activation, all Classic
members will receive:
DIAMOND
(210+ cruise nights)
H The Paddlewheeler quarterly newsletter
H Advance information on new itineraries
All Emerald benefits, plus: Additional $50 onboard
H Exclusive invitations and promotions credit ($150 per member); two-cabin-category
upgrade at time of booking (subject to
H Designation pin for Steamboat Society of availability, and not to exceed a $1,000 value)
America mailed after activation and upon
reaching each level milestone
H Cocktail party hosted by the captain and After reaching Sapphire, Emerald or Diamond
vessel officers onboard status, members will receive a deluxe official
wall certificate and onboard captain’s
H Friends and family can come for a presentation of a framed painting signed by
tour and breakfast or lunch aboard the maritime artist Michael Blaser.
American Queen, American Empress or
American Duchess while in port when
member is a cruise guest. For questions or to activate your
H Member access for breakfast or lunch when membership, please visit our website at
the American Queen, American Empress aqsc.com/ssoa, email ssoa@aqsc.com
or American Duchess is in port near the
member’s hometown (not available in ports
or call us at (888) 749-5280.
of embarkation/disembarkation). Restrictions may apply.
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WWW .A QS C . C O MTHE OHIO,
TENNESSEE AND
CUMBERLAND RIVERS
D iscover America’s cultural quilt in the cities and
towns of the Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland
Rivers. From Civil War battlefields, forts and homesteads
to quaint main streets and friendly smiles, this region will
welcome you with open arms, and enrich you with its
storied history and legends of famous frontiersmen.
Step back to the Revolutionary War in Wheeling, West
Virginia, and learn how the British tried to capture the
fort in 1782.
Gaze at Cincinnati’s stunning cityscape, with its unique
architecture and rolling hills. Discover Pittsburgh – the
largest inland port in the United States, and a major
manufacturing center, largely due to its preeminence as the
portal to the nation’s 9,000-mile inland waterway system. Highlights
• Historic Civil War sites
The lengths of these rivers are dotted with hidden • Scenic foothills of the
gems. Charming Maysville is the gateway to Appalachian Mountains
Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region, and was a key stop on • Legends and lore of
the Underground Railroad. In Owensboro, Kentucky, famous frontiersmen
a wintering spot for Lewis and Clark’s famed Corps • Underground Railroad
of Discovery expedition, take in the sights, sounds, history
textures and aromas of a botanical garden brimming • Iconic American attractions
with stunning surprises such as butterflies, irises, herbs,
fruits and more. And few would expect the delights
to be found near pint-sized Hickman, Kentucky – a
magnificent included opportunity to explore one of the
region’s most expansive and interactive museums. The
100,000-square-foot Discovery Park of America features
historical and cultural exhibits and educational displays
such as a 20,000-gallon aquarium offering a glimpse of
underwater life in Reelfoot Lake, and an 1800s gristmill
with waterfalls, bridges and spectacular landscaping.
We invite you to join us on an enriching voyage of
discovery that reveals a kaleidoscope of big cities and
small towns.
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ASHPORT LANDING, TENNESSEE BRANDENBURG, KENTUCKY
On the Chickasaw Bluffs, Fort Pillow, now Once in Brandenburg and Meade County,
a National Historic Landmark, was the site enjoy the stunning scenery of a city perfectly
of a brutal massacre of Union troops by Maj. situated along the Ohio River. The relaxing
Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest during the nature of Brandenburg has pasted its name
Civil War. Travelers visit the area to learn onto tourist’s maps as a quiet, rejuvenating
about that violent encounter and discover vacation destination. While visiting, explore
the important role the fort played in securing Brandenburg’s rich Civil War history, and
the Mississippi River as a prized passage uncover stories from the past.
throughout the conflict. Included Highlight: An American Leader: T
Included Highlight: Fort Pillow State he Life and Presidency of Abraham Lincoln
Historic Park
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
AUGUSTA, KENTUCKY
For more than 250 years, people have been
Augusta, Kentucky, was regarded as one drawn to Cape Girardeau and the river on
of the most popular shipping ports during which it lies. Stroll along the riverfront, and
the agricultural growth era. Tobacco, hemp, discover what led Mark Twain to write so
livestock and wine were frequently exported eloquently about Cape Girardeau in “Life
from Augusta to surrounding areas. Today, the on the Mississippi” – the inspiration that
city continues to grow and welcome visitors Gen. Ulysses S. Grant used to lead with firm
of all ages. conviction as he took command of the Union
Army in historic downtown.
Included Highlights: Rosemary Clooney
House Museum; Mohrfield Home & Main Included Highlights: Mississippi River Tales
Garden; 1811 Jail and Appleman Park; Murals; Red House Interpretive Center; Old St.
Baker-Bird Winery Vincent’s Church; Glenn House; Crisp Museum;
Cape River Heritage Museum
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Amid the gently rolling hills along the Clarksville is the fifth-fastest-growing city in
Ohio River lies this bustling city rife with the United States, but retains its small-town
culture, history and commerce. Although charm. Founded in 1784 and incorporated
its heritage is strongly German, Cincinnati as a town in 1785, Clarksville was named
boasts an impressively diverse range of for Revolutionary War hero Gen. George
stunning architecture, in styles such as Rogers Clark. The town brims with centuries
Federal, Italianate, Chateau, Tudor Revival, of history that is best represented through
Spanish Mission, Art Deco and many more. Victorian and Roman styles of architecture
Cincinnati’s cityscape is truly a treasure to that are prevalent throughout.
behold – a jewel on the Ohio. Included Highlights: Smith-Trahern
Included Highlights: Fountain Square; Krohn Mansion; Customs House Museum and Cultural
Conservatory; Eden Park Observation Point; Center; Montgomery County Courthouse; Fort
Cincinnati Art Museum; Newport on the Levee; Defiance Interpretive Center and Park
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCE:
PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Southern Spirit: The Vices of Clarksville
H Ark Encounter: A Journey
of Biblical Proportions
Cruise the entire length of the
Mississippi River! Epic 23-day voyage from
Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans!
VOYAGE DETAILS ON PAGES 12 AND 13.
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WWW .A QS C . C O MDOVER, TENNESSEE HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Huntington is part of the largest inland port in
the Cumberland River, Dover is full of the United States, where West Virginia, Ohio
historical treasures and fun recreational and Kentucky meet. Steamboats have always
opportunities. This small town with been a huge aspect of Huntington’s history as a
hometown charm and a relaxing atmosphere major port for lumber, coal and fuel during the
is the gateway to Land Between the Lakes railroad extension. Today, Huntington invites
National Recreational Area, and home of all to explore its unique shops, restaurants,
historic Fort Donelson National Park. museums and historical buildings.
Included Highlights: Fort Donelson Visitor Included Highlights: Pullman Square
Center & Museum; Fort Donelson Lower River Shopping District; Touma Medical Museum;
Battery; Fort Donelson National Cemetery; W.D. Old Central City; Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Sykes Historical Museum; Surrender House/ Museum; Ritter Park Rose Garden; Marshall
Dover Hotel University Special Collections Library and
Campus; Cabell-Huntington Convention and
HICKMAN, KENTUCKY Visitors Bureau
OPTIONAL
PREMIUM EXPERIENCE:
H A Day at the Museums
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Described by Mark Twain in “Life Along the
Mississippi” as “a pretty town, perched on a
handsome hill,” Hickman, located in the most
southwestern point in Kentucky, is laid out
among six levels of bluffs along the river. It is
rich with natural beauty and the charm of the Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and
South. In 1912 and 1913, Hickman survived among the top 30 most-populated cities in
treacherous back-to-back floods, from which the United States. Louisville has an authentic
Major League Baseball pitcher Rube Waddell culture and a diversity that visitors quickly
helped save the area. learn to appreciate. Discover the talent and
Included Highlight: Discovery Park of America creativity of Louisville locals in a number
38 TH E OH I O , T E N N E S S EE AND CUM BERL AND RI V ERS (888) 749-5280of art galleries, theatrical performances and MARIETTA, OHIO
museums. Nearly everyone can find something
to love among Louisville’s treasures.
Included Highlights: The Frazier History
Museum; Mark Payton Glass Center; Fourth
Street Live!
OPTIONAL
PREMIUM EXPERIENCE:
H Private Churchill Downs Backstretch
Pre- or Post-Cruise Experience
MADISON, INDIANA Marietta’s location on two major navigable rivers
made it ripe for industry and commerce in the
19th century, with boat-building emerging as
one of its earliest. Oil booms in 1875 and 1910
made investors rich, and led to the construction
of lavish houses, many of which still stand.
In 1939, the Sons and Daughters of Pioneer
Rivermen, America’s riverboat historical society,
was established in Marietta to celebrate the
region’s substantial river history.
Included Highlights: Downtown Shopping;
This quaint river town is sure to win the hearts The Mounds; the Castle of Marietta; Campus
of guests. Madison’s culture and heritage are Martius Museum; Ohio River Museum;
woven into nearly every stop, ensuring that Children’s Toy & Doll Museum
guests will get a glimpse of the beauty and
history of antique machinery at the Schroeder MAYSVILLE, KENTUCKY
House, or an example of fine craftsmanship at Maysville offers picturesque views of the
the Lanier Mansion State Historic Site, where Ohio River and a healthy dose of small-town
the stunning Greek Revival architecture is sure charm. The close-knit community works hard
to impress. to showcase its heritage and culture. The city
is filled with award-winning theaters, art
Included Highlights: Schroeder Saddletree galleries, museums and historical landmarks.
Factory; Broadway Fountain; Lanier Mansion
State Historic Site; History Center and Railroad Included Highlights: Floodwall River Murals;
Museum; Jeremiah Sullivan House; Doctor Washington Opera House; The Kentucky Gateway
Hutchings Office and Museum Museum Center; Russell Theatre; Visitors
Welcome Tent
OPTIONAL
PREMIUM EXPERIENCE:
H A Kentucky Champion’s Experience
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WWW .A QS C . C O MNEW MADRID, MISSOURI PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
New Madrid is remembered as being the Paducah is located at the confluence of
nearby location for the Mississippi River the Ohio and the Tennessee Rivers, and is
military engagement the Battle of Island often called the Four Rivers Area due to
Number Ten during the Civil War. The city is the proximity of the Ohio, Cumberland,
famous for being the site of a series of more Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers. That prime
than 1,000 earthquakes in 1811 and 1812. location has played a major role in Paducah’s
Included Highlights: New Madrid Historical history; transportation was easily accessible,
Museum; New Madrid County Courthouse; so the economy was strong, and travelers were
Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site; Higgerson frequent. Beautiful art by American muralist
School; River Walk Gallery Robert Dafford adorns the city’s floodwall.
Included Highlights: National Quilt
OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY Museum; Lloyd Tilghman House; Paducah
Railroad Museum; River Discovery Center; The
Moonshine Company; Floodwall Murals
OPTIONAL
PREMIUM EXPERIENCE:
H Check-In Along the Chittlin’ Trail
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
There have been several distillers, mainly
of bourbon, in and around the city of
Owensboro. Owensboro is the former home
of actor Johnny Depp; he is a member of an
old and prodigious Kentucky family.
Included Highlights: O.Z. Tyler Distillery;
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden; Owensboro
Museum of Fine Art; Owensboro-Davies County Located at the junction of three rivers,
Convention & Visitors Bureau; International Pittsburgh is the largest inland port in the
Bluegrass Music Museum United States. At one time a trading camp, it
grew into a major manufacturing center, and
served as the jumping-off point for the golden
age of steamboat travel. Its Gilded Age sites,
including the Carnegie Museum of Natural
40 TH E OH I O , T E N N E S S EE AND CUM BERL AND RI V ERS (888) 749-5280History, the Carnegie Museum of Art and the WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens,
speak to its history as an early-20th-century
industrial capital.
OPTIONAL
PREMIUM EXPERIENCE:
H Pittsburgh City Tour
POINT PLEASANT, WEST VIRGINIA
Wheeling was established as a town in 1795,
and became a popular frontier town by the
early 1880s. In the late 19th century, the
town served as a prime industrial center for
the state, with thriving factory business in
iron, steel, glass and tobacco. Walk across the
150-year-old Wheeling Suspension Bridge
and gaze at the graceful waters of the Ohio
In October 1774, this area was the site of a River, or take a walk through Victorian Old
gruesome daylong clash between the Virginia Town and visit breathtaking homes from
militia and Shawnee and Mingo warriors stylish Victorian America.
– the Battle of Point Pleasant. Paranormal Included Highlights: Wheeling Artisan Center;
enthusiasts are familiar with Point Pleasant as West Virginia Independence Hall; The Eckhart
the place where, in 1966 and 1967, residents House; Capitol Theatre; Centre Market; Wheeling
claimed to have seen a mysterious, red-eyed, Convention & Visitors Bureau
human-sized flying creature they called
Mothman, which was said to inhabit an
abandoned trinitrotoluene (TNT) factory
from World War II.
Included Highlights: Tu-Endie-Wei State
Park; Mansion House Museum; Fort Randolph;
Mothman Museum
RACING ON THE RIVER
July 7-22 H 16-Day Voyage H Memphis to Pittsburgh
VOYAGE DETAILS ON PAGES 14 AND 15.
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WWW .A QS C . C O MTHE UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
T he upper reaches of the Mississippi River, from
dynamic St. Louis, Missouri, to beautiful Red Wing,
Minnesota, are rich with frontier tales of fur traders and
pioneers set among picturesque geography and abundant
wildlife. As you cruise through history, hidden gems
around each bend fuel your sense of discovery as the very
best of America’s heartland unfolds before you.
St. Louis was the hub for riverboats traveling along the
Mississippi, and the jumping-off point for exploration
and settlement of the West. Today, that heritage is
reflected in the shining stainless steel Gateway Arch,
which curves above the skyline, and in the Jefferson
National Expansion Memorial that lies beneath.
Perhaps no person defined America’s view of its greatest
river better than Mark Twain. Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn Highlights
and Becky Thatcher are alive and well in Hannibal,
• Scenic river views
Missouri – Samuel Clemens’ boyhood home. Fur and towering bluffs
trappers, Mormons, lumberjacks and railroad barons built • American bald eagles
La Crosse, Wisconsin, while in Dubuque, Iowa, looks and indigenous wildlife
can be deceiving. What seems like a typical Midwestern • Small-town America
city also happens to be one of the oldest European • Mark Twain’s hometown
settlements west of the Mississippi River. and literary inspiration
In Wisconsin and Minnesota, wildlife takes center stage • More than 24 locks and dams
both on and above the rolling hills and limestone bluffs
that cradle the river on its journey through the region.
View an impressive population of bald eagles on an eco-
cruise from Red Wing or at the National Eagle Center
in nearby Wabasha.
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