Get a taste of the true South on this phenomenal 9-day cruise!
Set sail onboard one of the American Queen Steamboat Company’s cruise liners and prepare for the trip of a lifetime. From New Orleans to Memphis, memories and sentiment prevail along the Lower Mississippi River. Immerse yourself in the authentic culture of the South as you travel through living history, and soak up the charming character of the Antebellum era. Ranging from cotton fields, to sugar cane plantations, and pillared mansions, seeing any one of these attractions is a sure fire way to be transported back in time.
Cruise Highlights:
- Mississippi Delta Heritage
- New Orleans Jazz & Historic French Quarter
- Majestic Mansions & Antebellum Architecture
- Sprawling Cotton & Sugarcane Plantations
- Civil War Sites & Monuments
- Cajun, Creole & Southern Cuisine
Itinerary
PRE-CRUISE HOTEL STAY – NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
For passengers sailing on the American Queen or American Duchess start your journey with a complimentary hotel stay. The rest of the day is yours to explore.
DAY 1 – NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Embarkation
Free time to explore New Orleans or join our Premium Pre-Cruise Shore Excursion. Later transfer* to the ship where you can wave ‘Au Revoir’ to New Orleans.
DAY 2 – NOTTOWAY PLANTATION, LOUISIANA
Welcome to the largest and most glorious antebellum mansion in the South and be transported back to an era of glory and grandeur.
DAY 3 – ST. FRANCISVILLE, LOUISIANA
Established in 1809, St. Francisville is the oldest town in the Florida Parishes. Nicknamed ‘two miles long & two yards wide’, the town is small but has plenty to off er with over 140 buildings on the National Register.
DAY 4 – NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI
Founded in 1716, Natchez is the oldest city on the Mississippi and is best known for its elegance, hospitality and impressive preservation of history.
DAY 5 – VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI
Described as the ‘Key to the South’ by Abraham Lincoln, Vicksburg carries a history not like any other Civil War city due to its importance as a vital river port, and that some key battles were fought in the area.
DAY 6 – PORT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA (GREENVILLE), MISSISSIPPI
Greenville is the heart and soul of the Mississippi Delta. At one time the town had more writers per capita than any other town in the country.
DAY 7 – RIVER CRUISING
Relax on deck while you cruise up towards Memphis, grab a book from the library, enjoy some quiet time in the Ladies Tea Parlor, or recruit fellow guests for an exciting board game.
DAY 8 – MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Disembark
Welcome to the town ‘The King’ called home. Explore the city built on a melody from the jazz dives and blues clubs of Beale street.
American Queen Departing New Orleans
| 2020 Voyages Dates | Inside (E) | Deluxe Outside with Bay Window (D) | Outside Staterooms with open Veranda (C) |
| Feb 23; Mar 8, 22; Jul 12 | $2199 | $3799 | $4099 |
| Apr 5 | $1999 | $3399 | $3599 |
| Apr 19; May 3, 17, 31; Jun 14; Aug 30; Sep 13, 27; Oct 11, 25; Nov 8 | $2499 | $4199 | $4499 |
| Jun 28; Nov 22 | $2099 | $3599 | $3899 |
| Dec 6 | $1899 | $3199 | $3399 |
American Duchess – Departing New Orleans
| 2020 Voyages Dates | Interior Staterooms (IS) | Veranda Suites with Private Balcony (VS) | Deluxe Suites with Private Balcony (DS) |
| Jan 5, 19 | $2099 | $3899 | $5599 |
| Feb 2; Nov 29 | $2399 | $4499 | $6399 |
| Mar 15, 29; Aug 16 | $2599 | $4799 | $6799 |
| May 24; Jun 7; Nov 1, 15 | $2999 | $5599 | $7999 |
| Dec 13 | $2299 | $4199 | $5999 |
American Countess – Departing New Orleans
| 2020 Voyages Dates | Inside Staterooms (E) | Outside Staterooms with open veranda (B) | Deluxe Outside Staterooms with private veranda (A) |
| Apr 5 – Inaugural Cruise | $1699 | $3299 | $3499 |
| Apr 19; May 3, 17; Oct 4, 18; Nov 15 | $2299 | $4499 | $4699 |
| Jul 19; Aug 2, 16 | $2199 | $3999 | $4199 |
Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Gratuities not included for American Queen and American Countess. Port charges: $199.
Early Booking Benefits
Includes
1 Night Pre Cruise Hotel Stay (Excludes American Countess)
7 Night Cruise on a Paddlewheeler
Guided Hop-On, Hop-Off Shore Excursions
Multi-Course Fine Dining
Wine and Beer with Dinner*
24-Hour Room Service
Coffee, Tea, Bottled Water & Soft Drinks
Broadway-Caliber Entertainment
Cultural Enrichment Programs
Free Internet
7 Ports
On American Duchess enjoy Unlimited Beverage Package & Pre-Paid Gratuities^
^ Included on American Duchess 2020 season
Please Note:
Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Gratuities not included for American Queen and American Countess. Port charges: $199.
Departure dates:
Specific travel dates apply
Terms and Conditions Apply *