American Queen
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American Queen current position
American Queen current location is at Gulf of Mexico (coordinates 30.75327 N / -91.38095 W) cruising en route to NEW ROADS. The AIS position was reported 4 hours ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of American Queen
American Queen current cruise is 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN. Prices start from USD 2399 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 27 Mar, 2023 and ends on 03 Apr, 2023.
Date / Time | Port |
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27 Mar | Departing from New Orleans, Port NOLA, Louisiana hotels |
27 Mar | New Orleans, Port NOLA, Louisiana |
28 Mar | Nottoway Plantation, Louisiana |
29 Mar | St Francisville LA, Louisiana |
30 Mar | Natchez MS, Mississippi |
31 Mar | Vicksburg MS, Mississippi |
01 Apr | Greenville MS, Mississippi |
03 Apr | Arriving in Memphis TN, Tennessee hotels |
Specifications of American Queen
Year of build | 1995 / Age: 28 |
Flag state | USA |
Builder | McDermott Shipyard (Houston, Texas) |
Class | paddle-wheel steamboat |
Building cost | USD 65 million |
Speed | 12 kn / 22 km/h / 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 |
Owner | Hornblower Group Inc (via Hornblower Cruises and Events) |
Operator | American Queen Voyages |
American Queen Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2023 Feb 27 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2199 |
2023 Mar 06 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2399 |
2023 Mar 13 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2399 |
2023 Mar 20 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2399 |
2023 Mar 27 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2399 |
2023 Apr 03 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2699 |
2023 Apr 10 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2699 |
2023 Apr 17 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2699 |
2023 Apr 24 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2699 |
2023 May 01 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2699 |
2023 May 08 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2699 |
2023 May 15 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2699 |
2023 May 22 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2699 |
2023 May 29 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2699 |
2023 Jun 05 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2699 |
2023 Jun 12 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2699 |
2023 Jun 19 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2699 |
2023 Jun 26 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to Nashville TN | Memphis TN | $2699 |
2023 Jul 03 | 7 days, one-way from Nashville TN to Memphis TN | Nashville TN | $2599 |
2023 Jul 10 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to Alton IL | Memphis TN | $2599 |
2023 Jul 17 | 7 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | St Louis MO | $2599 |
2023 Jul 24 | 7 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to Alton IL | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | $2599 |
2023 Jul 31 | 7 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | St Louis MO | $2599 |
2023 Aug 07 | 7 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to Alton IL | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | $2599 |
2023 Aug 07 | 14 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to New Orleans | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | $5399 |
2023 Aug 14 | 6 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Clarksville TN | St Louis MO | $2599 |
2023 Aug 14 | 7 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Nashville TN | St Louis MO | $2599 |
2023 Aug 21 | 7 days, round-trip 8 Night Roundtrip New Orleans Cruise and Land Tour | New Orleans | $2599 |
2023 Aug 28 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2599 |
2023 Sep 04 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3219 |
2023 Sep 11 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2699 |
2023 Sep 18 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to Alton IL | Memphis TN | $2699 |
2023 Sep 25 | 7 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | St Louis MO | $2699 |
2023 Oct 02 | 14 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to New Orleans | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | $5399 |
2023 Oct 16 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2699 |
2023 Oct 23 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2699 |
2023 Oct 30 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2699 |
2023 Nov 06 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2299 |
2023 Nov 13 | 7 days, round-trip 8 Night Roundtrip New Orleans Cruise and Land Tour | New Orleans | $2299 |
2023 Nov 20 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2299 |
2023 Nov 27 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2299 |
2023 Dec 04 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $2199 |
2023 Dec 11 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2199 |
2023 Dec 18 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night Roundtrip New Orleans Cruise and Land Tour | New Orleans | $1899 |
2023 Dec 24 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night Roundtrip New Orleans Cruise and Land Tour | New Orleans | $1899 |
2023 Dec 30 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night Roundtrip New Orleans Cruise and Land Tour | New Orleans | $1899 |
2024 Feb 12 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $1999 |
2024 Feb 19 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $1999 |
2024 Feb 26 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | $1999 |
2024 Mar 04 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $1999 |
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 | $2799 |
2024 Jul 01 | 7 days, one-way from Nashville TN to Alton IL | Nashville TN | $2799 |
2024 Jul 08 | 7 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | 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 | 7 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | 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 | 7 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | 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 | $2799 |
2024 Nov 18 | 7 days, one-way from Nashville TN to Memphis TN | Nashville TN | $1999 |
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 |
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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.
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.
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.
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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