American Queen

American Queen current position

American Queen current location is at Gulf of Mexico (coordinates 29.94909 N / -90.02485 W) cruising en route to NOTTOWAY. The AIS position was reported 2 minutes ago.

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Current itinerary of American Queen

American Queen current cruise is 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans. Prices start from USD 2499 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 18 Mar, 2024 and ends on 25 Mar, 2024.

Date / TimePort
18 Mar    Departing from Memphis TN, Tennessee hotels
18 Mar    Memphis TN, Tennessee
19 Mar    Terrene Landing MS, Mississippi
20 Mar    Vicksburg MS, Mississippi
21 Mar    Natchez MS, Mississippi
22 Mar    St Francisville LA, Louisiana
23 Mar    Baton Rouge, Louisiana
24 Mar    Nottoway Plantation, Louisiana
25 Mar    Arriving in New Orleans, Port NOLA Louisiana hotels

Specifications of American Queen

Year of build1995  /  Age: 29
Flag state USA
BuilderMcDermott Shipyard (Houston, Texas)
Classpaddle-wheel steamboat
Building costUSD 65 million
Speed12 kn / 22 km/h / 14 mph
Length (LOA)127 m / 417 ft
Beam (width)27 m / 89 ft
Gross Tonnage3707 gt
Passengers436
Crew160
Decks6
Cabins222
Decks with cabins4
Last Refurbishment2019
Christened byPhyllis Dale
OwnerHornblower Group Inc (via Hornblower Cruises and Events)
OperatorAmerican Queen Voyages

American Queen Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Mar 11 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $2499
2024 Mar 18 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans Memphis TN $2499
2024 Mar 25 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $1999
2024 Apr 01 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans Memphis TN $3299
2024 Apr 08 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $3299
2024 Apr 15 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans Memphis TN $3299
2024 Apr 22 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $3299
2024 Apr 29 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans Memphis TN $3299
2024 May 06 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $3299
2024 May 13 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans Memphis TN $3299
2024 May 20 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $3299
2024 May 27 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans Memphis TN $2499
2024 Jun 03 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $3299
2024 Jun 10 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans Memphis TN $3299
2024 Jun 17 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $3299
2024 Jun 24 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to Nashville TN Memphis TN $3489
2024 Jul 01 7 days, one-way from Nashville TN to Alton IL Nashville TN $3379
2024 Jul 08 6 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Red Wing MN St Louis MO $2699
2024 Jul 15 7 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to Alton IL Minneapolis-Saint Paul $2699
2024 Jul 22 6 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Red Wing MN St Louis MO $2699
2024 Jul 29 7 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to Alton IL Minneapolis-Saint Paul $2699
2024 Aug 05 6 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Red Wing MN St Louis MO $2699
2024 Aug 12 14 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to New Orleans Minneapolis-Saint Paul $5999
2024 Aug 26 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $2799
2024 Sep 02 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans Memphis TN $1999
2024 Sep 09 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $3299
2024 Sep 16 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans Memphis TN $3299
2024 Sep 23 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $3299
2024 Sep 30 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans Memphis TN $3299
2024 Oct 07 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $3299
2024 Oct 14 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans Memphis TN $3299
2024 Oct 21 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $3299
2024 Oct 28 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans Memphis TN $3299
2024 Nov 04 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $3299
2024 Nov 11 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to Nashville TN Memphis TN $3049
2024 Nov 18 7 days, one-way from Nashville TN to Memphis TN Nashville TN $3049
2024 Nov 25 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans Memphis TN $2499
2024 Dec 02 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $2499
2024 Dec 09 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans Memphis TN $2499
2024 Dec 16 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN New Orleans $2499
2024 Dec 23 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans Memphis TN $2499
2024 Dec 30 4 days, round-trip 5 Night Roundtrip New Orleans Cruise and Land Tour New Orleans $2799
2024 Dec 30 7 days, round-trip 8 Night Roundtrip New Orleans Cruise and Land Tour New Orleans $2799

American Queen Review

Review of American Queen

The 1995-built American Queen cruise ship was initially operated by Delta Queen Steamboat Company (now defunct). Now operated by AQSC (American Queen Voyages), the 436-passenger riverboat is similar to fleetmate American Empress, and also to ACL-American Cruise Lines vessels Queen of the Mississippi/now American Heritage and Queen of the West/now American West.

riverboat American Queen cruise ship

American Queen is the largest steamboat ever built in the world. Before relaunching in April 2012, the ship received a USD 6,5 million renovation to make the Victorian decor. Cabins got new LCDTVs and bedding. A top-deck bar (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.

riverboat American Queen cruise ship

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/American Heritage and Queen of the West/American West. They all feature a huge, stern-mounted paddle wheel.

riverboat American Queen cruise ship

American Queen became second in 2012's Great Steamboat Race. The 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 6-decks high and built as a 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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