American Queen Voyages UK Blog
Introducing “The Field of Dreams Experience” on Upper Mississippi River Voyages
American Queen Voyages is now offering an extraordinary experience on its Upper Mississippi River sailings that’s certain to be a home run for sports fans and movie buffs alike. The new Field of Dreams Experience premium shore excursion is available beginning with the...
American Empress Begins Pacific Northwest cruise season
Our Pacific Northwest season has officially started onboard American Empress, the largest riverboat west of the Mississippi River. The season has begun in Vancouver, WA, and we’re excited for guests to join us and soak up all the delights our itineraries have to...
New lower Mississippi sailings to mark our 10 year anniversary
To celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we have added four new nine-day Lower Mississippi sailings to our schedule for 2022, aboard our iconic American Queen. These itineraries sail between Memphis and New Orleans, and for our UK guests, the journey begins on June 04,...
American Queen and her Steam Calliope – that’s “kal-eye-o-pee” on the river
Our delightful American Queen was designed with historical authenticity at the very heart. Deck-by-deck she took shape and to ensure that final touch of steamboat class, she was presented with her steam calliope. She had to be carefully and lovingly created in such a...
American Queen Steamboat Company Announces Re-Imagined Portfolio as American Queen Voyages
PRESS RELEASE - 28 September 2021 The Overnight Experience Provider Introduces American Queen Voyages The New Overaching Brand Name For Its River, Lake and Ocean Expedition Cruising Offerings Fort Lauderdale, Florida (September 28, 2021) – American Queen Steamboat...
The Bourbon christening of a Countess and a safe return to American river cruising
It has been a wonderful week at the leading, authentic American river cruise line, American Queen Steamboat Company. Not only have we resumed cruising on the Lower Mississippi, but we also christened our highly anticipated and newest member of the fleet, the American...
Authentic American history, from the moment you step aboard
The original American Queen Steamboat We overheard something recently, in a conversation about American river cruises, that resonated with us. ‘If you’re going to go on an American river cruise, you’re going to need a paddle!’. And this got us thinking about...
Top 5 Reasons We LOVE American River Cruising
Cruise along the historic rivers of America in our steam-powered authentic paddlewheel riverboats. Our flagship American Queen is the largest overnight passenger steamboat ever built. Our paddlewheelers bring new life to tradition and offer guests the full experience...
American Queen Luxury Cruises
American Steamboat Cruise Watch landscapes, cultures and even language transform as we cruise along the Mississippi river from Minneapolis to New Orleans abroad our fleet of luxury vessels with our flagship American Queen – each new experience is as rare and beautiful...
When the world reopens, the world’s longest river cruise awaits!
It may not be the world’s longest river, or even the longest in North America (Just beaten in length by the Missouri), but at 2,202 miles and with most of the river traversable on a single voyage, the Mighty Mississippi can claim to host the world’s longest river...
A true bucket-list experience: Traversing the entire ‘Mighty Mississippi’
It’s no secret that those who love to cruise, will often have a cruising bucket-list too. Destinations, ships, themes and discoveries to tick off and a notion so vividly brought to the screen by the wonderful Jane Mcdonald (who previously travelled with us for her...
Are the mighty and historic Rivers of America calling you yet?
Imagine for a moment, standing on the teak deck of one of America’s most authentic paddlewheel riverboats, you know the type, so familiar from movies and travel shows, sailing along one of the historic rivers of America. You are watching small river towns and lush...
Save up to £4500 on a stateroom when booking before March 31st 2020
Take your pick of our paddlesteamers for some incredible offers now available on selected staterooms, but only when booking before 31st March 2020. Enquire now and save up to: £3000 per stateroom aboard the American Queen*£3000 per stateroom aboard the American...
Life Aboard the American Duchess
Beginning in New Orleans, our 8-night itinerary offers an unparalleled taste of the American South. Last November I boarded the American Duchess to find out for myself what you can expect on this truly unique southern river cruise, with other ports-of-call including...
Only two months until the American Countess embarks…
The newest gem in our riverboat fleet, American Countess welcomes 245 guests along the Tennessee, Ohio, Cumberland, and Mississippi rivers. Her sleek, contemporary design offers plenty of open space for gathering and sharing the fun, and you’ll love the great...
Are you a civil war history buff?
Memorial Day takes place on the last Monday of May in America and was created to pay tribute to the men and women who died in the service of the nation’s military. It’s an important act of commemoration and remembrance, but did you know this federal holiday was...
Save up to £1000pp when you book by January 31st 2020!
Cruise aboard the American Duchess from New Orleans to Memphis on 29th November 2020 and save £1000 per person.* In July and August enjoy free beverage packages (all-inclusive drinks) on all cruises aboard the American Countess. * Or save £850 off per person aboard...
Musical themed cruises with American Queen Steamboat Company: coming in 2021
With 2020 only just underway, 2021 may seem a long way off, but when planning a cruise it’s never too early to start day-dreaming about booking your next adventure – or even booking it now to give you more time looking forward to it! Thankfully the American Queen...
Looking forward to 2020 with the American Queen Steamboat Company
It’s fair to say that 2019 has been a bumper year for the American Queen Steamboat Company and as we continue to build on our successes, 2020 looks set to be even bigger and more exciting than anything that has come before. Looking ahead, here are just a few of the...
Which Paddlewheeler is right for you?
Once you have taken the decision to add an authentic American Steamboat Cruise to your future travel plans, the next decision is which paddlewheeler to choose. We have four beautiful river boats in our truly authentic collection that all share signature features and...