American Queen
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American Queen Steamboat Company
American Queen last position
American Queen last location was at Gulf of Mexico (coordinates 29.63999 N / -91.11153 W) cruising en route to MEMPHIS, TN. The AIS position was reported 7 months ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionSpecifications of American Queen
Year built | 1995 / Age: 26 |
Flag state | USA |
Builder | McDermott Shipyard (Houston, Texas) |
Class | paddle-wheel steamboat |
Building cost | USD 65 million |
Owner | Hornblower Marine Services |
Operator | American Queen Steamboat Company |
Speed | 12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph |
Length (LOA) | 127 m / 417 ft |
Beam (width) | 27 m / 89 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 3707 gt |
Passengers | 436 |
Crew | 160 |
Decks | 6 |
Cabins | 222 |
Decks with cabins | 4 |
Last Refurbishment | 2019 |
Christened by | Phyllis Dale |
American Queen Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2021 May 03 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2601 |
2021 May 10 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2597 |
2021 May 17 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2590 |
2021 May 24 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2605 |
2021 May 31 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2591 |
2021 Jun 07 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2597 |
2021 Jun 14 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2609 |
2021 Jul 18 | 7 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Red Wing MN | St Louis MO | $2491 |
2021 Aug 09 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2608 |
2021 Aug 30 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2591 |
2021 Sep 06 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2606 |
2021 Sep 13 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2593 |
2021 Sep 20 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2589 |
2021 Sep 27 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2609 |
2021 Oct 04 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2609 |
2021 Oct 11 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2603 |
2021 Oct 18 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2589 |
2021 Nov 01 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2302 |
2021 Nov 08 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2607 |
2021 Nov 15 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2593 |
2021 Nov 22 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2209 |
2021 Nov 29 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2093 |
2021 Dec 06 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2005 |
2021 Dec 13 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $1998 |
2021 Dec 27 | 7 days, round-trip 8 Night Roundtrip New Orleans Cruise | New Orleans | $2098 |
American Queen Review
Review of American Queen
The 436-passenger American Queen was built in 1995 for Delta Queen Steamboat Company (now defunct). This classic form of transportation on the Mississippi and its tributaries sees a continual rise in popularity. The ship is similar to fleet mate American Empress, and also to American Cruise Lines vessels Queen of the Mississippi and Queen of the West.
American Queen is the largest steamboat ever built in the world. Before relaunching in April 2012, the ship received a US$6.5 million renovation to make the Victorian decor. Cabins got new flat-screen TVs and bedding. A top-deck bar called River Grill was also added. Today, the steamboat feels much more like a historic boutique hotel than a riverboat.
American Queen cruises the Upper and Lower Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee rivers with 5- to 14-day itineraries. Departure ports include New Orleans, St Louis MO, Minneapolis-St Paul MN, Memphis TN, Cincinnati OH.
American Queen Steamboat Company cruise deals
Operated with all-inclusive cruise packages, American Queen cruise tour deals are inclusive of:
- all shore excursions (“Steamcoach Tours” by luxury motorcoaches)
- 1-night pre-cruise hotel package
- soft drinks and bottled water (offered throughout the voyage)
- wines and beers (offered at dinner only)
- 24-hour room service (menu has the standard for breakfasts fare, plus sandwiches, burgers, macaroni & cheese, fresh salmon, desserts)
- Wi-Fi Internet
- Pilot House tour (of the ship's Navigation Bridge).
- Smoking inside the cabin and on the balcony is forbidden. The only smoking-allowed area on the ship is the sun deck.
"Commodore Services" is the company's set of exclusive services reserved for American Duchess cruise passengers booking categories LFS-Loft and OS-Owner suites. The list of bonus perks (price-inclusive / complimentary privileges) includes:
- gifts (upon arrival) - fruit basket and a bottle of wine
- suite tour (upon arrival)
- priority boarding and dining arrangements
- reserved balcony seating in "The Auditorium" (boat's theatre/show lounge), with a personal escort to the reserved seats
- private reception party with the ship's Captain and Senior Officers
- personal River Butler
- unpacking, hanging the clothes in the closet, packing, laundry, pressing service, shoeshine (conditioning)
- in-cabin dining - Afternoon Tea service, Breakfast and Dinner service (on the suite's balcony, upon request), pre-dinner canapes, post-dinner sweets).
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American Queen riverboat was built in the USA and christened in Nashville TN by Godmother Phyllis Dale (owner of Phyllis Dale Travel Agency, Winter Springs Florida). As flag-state, the USA flag requires all officers, crew and hotel staff on the vessel to be American (US citizens).
By design, this USA-based river cruise ship is classified as "paddle-wheeler" (paddle-wheel boat). The vessel is similar to the fleet mate American Empress, and the famous American Cruise Lines ships Queen of the Mississippi and Queen of the West. They all feature a huge, stern-mounted paddle wheel.
American Queen became second in 2012's Great Steamboat Race. First prize was for the steamboat Belle of Cincinnati. The vessel is acknowledged to be the world's largest steamboat ever built. The ship is six-decks high and built as Mississippi riverboat replica vessel for the Delta Queen Steamboat Company (currently non-operational USA cruise line).
Just like the classic USA riverboats from the late 1800s which used to sail on the country's largest rivers (like Mississippi, Ohio, Snake, Columbia), the American Queen steamboat has a huge paddlewheel. It is a feature component of the vessel's main propulsion system. The impressive paddle wheel is driven by a hydraulic motor powered by a steam plant. Besides the paddle wheel, for better maneuverability and during emergencies, the ship uses its two Azimuth thrusters (aka Z-drives). These are modern marine propulsion units (diesel-electric propellers) mounted on either side of the stern paddlewheel. Both Z-drives are fully submerged underwater, and able to rotate at 360 degrees.
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