Themed Cruises

4 Ways to Spend Your Holidays on the River This Season

Whether you hope to start a new family tradition, or simply enjoy a carefree, easygoing holiday, a river cruise makes the perfect getaway during the busyness of year’s end. Check out our amazing holiday-themed cruises, and embark on a holiday to cherish aboard one of our elegant paddlewheelers, where the festive atmosphere of the season embraces one and all. Read More >>

Special themed voyage – The Mighty Mississippi

Prepare to be forever changed by this epic 23-day voyage as we cruise northbound from New Orleans to Red Wing (Minneapolis). As we wind our way along the majestic Mississippi River, you will be transported back to an era of leisurely and romantic travel. Storybook American towns and vibrant, bustling cities combine with sweeping panoramas as we move between the river’s beautiful banks. Read More >>

This is Why You Can't Miss Our Plantation Holidays Cruises

From history to cuisine to architecture, the American South has a unique culture. Plantation Holiday themed cruises let you get a taste of warm Southern hospitality over the winter season. That's why, at American Queen Steamboat Company, we offer multiple plantation-themed river cruises. Because we offer many voyage options, you're sure to find one that works with your schedule.

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6 Traditions That Make Our Holiday River Cruises Unforgettable

Plan now to escape the chaotic crowds of the holiday season, and instead enter the oasis of the gracious and elegant world of river cruising for a uniquely American experience that you will not soon forget. Decked out in elegant finery, with lighted garlands, glittering trees, mouthwatering holiday cuisine, and memorable Southern traditions, the American Queen® and American Duchess™ offer holiday river cruises like none other. Read More >>

5 Reasons You Should Consider Civil War Themed River Cruises

Since the era of wagons and mud-choked roads, America's waterways have always been some of the best ways for people to get around the country. At American Queen Steamboat Company, we've organized several cruises that let Civil War history buffs experience the past the way people of generations ago did: from the water's edge. Here are five can't-miss attractions that give you the perfect excuse to book one of our Civil War tours: Read More >>