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AMERICAN QUEEN

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Masterful regional cuisine H

Enrichment and Broadway-caliber entertainmentH

Comprehensive, guided shore excursionsH

Authentic paddlewheel riverboats

RIVER CRUISES®

Internet service

Non-premium wine and beer

with dinner

Room service 24 hours a day

Hop-On Hop-Off shore excursions

Pre-cruise hotel stay

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DECK 6 – SUN DECK

DECK 5 – PROMENADE DECK

DECK 4 – OBSERVATION DECK

DECK PLANS

OBSERVATION DECK

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DECK 3 – TEXAS DECK

DECK 2 – CABIN DECK

DECK 1 – MAIN DECK

S U I T E A N D STAT E R O O M C AT EG O R I E S

OS Owner’s Suites with Exclusive Veranda

LS Luxury Suites with Private or Open Veranda

JS Junior Suites with Open Veranda

DS Deluxe Suites with Open Veranda

D Deluxe Outside Staterooms with Bay Window

E Inside Staterooms

SD Single Deluxe Staterooms

SI Single Inside Staterooms

A Deluxe Outside Staterooms with Private Veranda

B Outside Staterooms with Open Veranda

C Outside Staterooms with Open Veranda

PS Paddlewheel Staterooms

Accessible Suites and StateroomsStateroom 381 features a roll-in shower

Quadruple OccupancyHTriple Occupancy+

DECK PLANS

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Welcome to your home aboard the iconic American Queen, where you can relax in a warm, inviting atmosphere of southern charm without sacrificing modern conveniences. Fine linens and plush bedding will ensure that you are well-rested to fully enjoy all included shore tours, historical lectures and toe-tapping musical performances. Open-veranda categories afford neighboring guests the unique opportunity to enjoy a social atmosphere, swapping stories and forming lasting friendships with fellow travelers. From cozy staterooms to opulent suites, the American Queen has accommodations for a variety of lifestyles and budgets.

OWNER’S SUITES WITH EXCLUSIVE VERANDA

Open French doors and step out onto your veranda to unwind on your amply furnished patio. Adorned with 11-foot vaulted ceilings, overhead lighting and a cozy interior lounging area with a sofa-bed and cocktail tables, these expansive suites can accommodate up to three guests, and epitomize luxurious river cruising. Relish the many exclusive benefits of our Commodore Services while your personal River Butler attends to your every need.

• 348 sq. ft. with 690-sq.-ft. exclusive veranda

• Queen bed • Full bathroom with standard

tub/shower combination • Lounging area with sofa-bed • Dressing area with granite vanity

and mirror• Flat-screen TV • Coffee maker and mini refrigerator • French doors open to exclusive

veranda • Furnished patio with sofa, two chairs

and a coffee table • Interior and exterior access • Promenade Deck • Commodore Services,

including a River Butler

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LS • 353-363 sq. ft. with private or open veranda

• Queen bed or two single beds • Full bathroom with tub and shower or

standard tub/shower combination • Sitting area with sofa-bed • Vanity, mirror and desk • Flat-screen TV • Coffee maker and mini refrigerator • French doors open to deck or veranda • Interior and exterior access • Promenade and Texas Decks • Commodore Services, including

a River Butler

LUXURY SUITES WITH PRIVATE OR OPEN VERANDA

Our spacious, elegant suites are furnished to provide the warm ambiance of a fine Southern estate. Open your French doors and delight in sweeping river views as you sip a beverage and share conversation in your cozy sitting area. With two configurations to choose from – either one large room with a private veranda or two adjoining rooms with an open veranda – these suites are the ideal choice for family and friends vacationing together.

LS Suites on Promenade DeckLS Suites on Texas Deck

SUITES AND STATEROOMS

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• 210 sq. ft. with open veranda • Queen bed or two single beds • Full bathroom with standard

tub/shower combination • Flat-screen TV • Sitting area• Vanity and mirror • French doors open to deck • Interior and/or exterior access • Promenade and Observation Decks• Preferred dining arrangements

JUNIOR SUITES WITH OPEN VERANDA

Settle into your sitting area, open the French doors to the deck, and greet the day as the banks of the river majestically slip by. Some staterooms in this category offer a view of the paddlewheel, while others provide expansive views of America’s heartland.

JS

• 230 sq. ft. with open veranda • Queen bed or two single beds • Full bathroom with standard

tub/shower combination • Sitting area with sofa-bed • Vanity and mirror • Flat-screen TV • French doors open to deck• Interior and/or exterior access • Promenade Deck • Commodore Services

(excludes River Butler)

DELUXE SUITES WITH OPEN VERANDA

You will feel right at home on the river in our magnificent suites. Indulge in a soothing soak in your tub, then retire to your cozy armchair or sofa, prop your feet up on the ottoman and read through the River Times – our daily program – to discover the delights that await.

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PADDLEWHEEL STATEROOMS

These spacious retreats offer unmatched views, each with a 6-foot-square viewing window that overlooks the paddlewheel, for a truly authentic steamboating experience. Guests are enamored with the allure of the more traditional experience from sound and vibration of the close proximity of the turning paddlewheel.

• Stateroom 383: 342 sq. ft.• Staterooms 385 and 386: 302 sq. ft.• Traditional paddlewheel experience • Queen bed or two single beds • Full bathroom with standard

tub/shower combination • Flat-screen TV • Sitting area with sofa-bed• 6-foot-square picture window

overlooking the paddlewheel • Vanity, mirror and desk • Interior access • Texas Deck

PS

• 190 sq. ft. with 40-sq.-ft. zprivate veranda

• Queen bed or two single beds • Full bathroom with standard

tub/shower combination • Flat-screen TV • French doors open to private veranda • Interior access • Texas Deck

DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH PRIVATE VERANDA

With a private veranda, these staterooms are so enjoyable that you might decide to extend your journey. Relax in a cozy armchair and enjoy the view as you anticipate the activities of the day.

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• 190-205 sq. ft. with open veranda• Queen bed or two single beds • Full bathroom with standard

tub/shower combination • Flat-screen TV • French doors open to deck • Interior and/or exterior access • Observation Deck

OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH OPEN VERANDA

Can you imagine opening French doors to a sweeping river vista and the sweet scent of magnolia trees? Sit on the deck outside your stateroom and greet early-morning strollers, relax in bed with your favorite book or soak in a hot bath.

B

• 190 sq. ft. with bay window • Queen bed or two single beds • Full bathroom with standard tub/

shower combination • Flat-screen TV • Interior access • Cabin Deck

DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH BAY WINDOW

An expansive bay window overlooking the scenery of America’s heartland is the main draw of this spacious category. Curl up in front of the window with a new novel, and savor a moment that belongs to only you.

D

• 140-160 sq. ft. with open veranda • Queen bed or two single beds • Full bathroom with shower or standard

tub/shower combination • Flat-screen TV • French doors open to deck • Exterior access • Observation, Texas and Cabin Decks

OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH OPEN VERANDA

Open your French doors, and enjoy the fresh air. Sit on the deck outside your stateroom, and take in the gently changing views of the landscape, or indulge in a leisurely morning in bed with room service.

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• 140 sq. ft.• Queen bed• Full bathroom with shower • Flat-screen TV • Interior access • Observation Deck• Wheelchair-accessible stateroom

457 is 167 sq. ft., and features a standard tub/shower combination.

SINGLE DELUXE STATEROOMS

Greet the day in your cozy stateroom, relaxing before breakfast, or simply enjoy a leisurely morning in bed with room service.

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Note: Stateroom information provided is a general representation of the stateroom categories. Actual room configurations, features and amenities may vary slightly among and within stateroom categories.

• 132 sq. ft.

• Queen bed or two single beds

• Full bathroom with shower

• Flat-screen TV

• Interior access

• Texas Deck

• Wheelchair-accessible stateroom 381 is 217 sq. ft., and features a roll-in shower.

INSIDE STATEROOMS

Surrounded by wonderful period details, accompanied by every

modern convenience, these cozy havens will make your cares

disappear. Ample shelving and storage spaces keep necessities out of

the way yet easily accessible.

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• 80 sq. ft.

• Single bed

• Full bathroom with shower

• Flat-screen TV

• Interior access

• Observation Deck

SINGLE INSIDE STATEROOMS

These intimate cabins with ample storage space are slightly scaled

down to accommodate the independent traveler, and feature a

single bed.

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SPA

GRAND STAIRCASE

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SOCIAL VERANDA

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MASTERFUL REGIONAL CUISINE

In the main dining room of each of our paddlewheelers, elegant ambiance pairs with attentive service to provide a grand comestible

show . While serving staff caters to every need on the frontlines, the culinary team creates artful, regionally influenced dishes behind the scenes . Enjoy several courses during every flavorful encounter .

Our talented servers are seasoned to build connections with guests, for thoughtfully personalized dining experiences . Do you enjoy a glass of milk instead of wine or beer with dinner? Order it once, and don’t be surprised to see a glass brought to your table each of the following evenings . That type of attention to detail makes dining with us a true pleasure .

Our casual alternative venues offer convenient and quick options to enjoy flavorful dishes in a more laid-back setting . Guests are welcome embrace diverse cookery ranging from a light dish to a full-plate feast at a buffet-style dining experience complete with bar service, skillfully carved meats, delectable side dishes and a potpourri of snacks such as ice cream, popcorn and freshly baked cookies . Enjoy seating inside or, weather permitting, venture outdoors for an open-air dining experience .

Regardless of the desired aesthetic, dining aboard any of our exquisite paddlewheelers offers countless flavors, sights and scents to satisfy both stomach and soul .

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BROADWAY-CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT

The theater is alive with the sounds of our captivating company of entertainers . From the Riverlorian’s expert revivals of the past

to nightly musical spectacles, entertainment aboard the any of our paddlewheelers is never lacking .

Each day presents a new port of call – a new place to explore . Our Riverlorians make sure that there is a deep understanding of each location as they hold daily talks to highlight the history of the region . From the adventures of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to encounters with Native peoples, stories of the past are resurrected and displayed in stimulating bursts of knowledge .

Soulful harmonies are mastered in the evening as back-to-back performances satisfy every taste . The intimacy of the space grows with each movement; it’s a call to motion – begging the audience to sway, snap and sing along . A thoughtful sequence of melodies from the past naturally blend with one another, and the synergy among performers only strengthens the impact .

All of the daily festivities lead up to the appearance of late-night performers who captivate lounge areas and play classic favorites as the bar staff serves an array of masterfully constructed cocktails . The familiarity of those sessions brings loved ones close and invites them to remember many firsts: dances, kisses, loves . The sweetness of sentimentality lines the walls, and carries passengers through the evening .

Experience entertainment at its best with American Queen Steamboat Company .

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INCLUDED SHORE EXCURSIONS

Our imaginative shore excursions team takes care of all the details for our many engaging included Hop-On Hop-Off excursions .

Skilled motorcoach drivers weave through the activity of city streets and lull of scenic backroads to deliver guests to enlightening destinations in each port of call .

The Hop-On Hop-Off program offers riders the opportunity to visit several attractions and shops in each city and town . Enjoy tours and experience the everyday life of the people who call the ports home . These trips offer hassle-free highlights, because we’ve secured the space and paid the admissions for you . Spend as much or little time as you’d like at any of the attractions . Drop-off and pickup points are strategically placed, and those who choose may explore the area at their leisure . Those who prefer a more stationary experience may spend time at a particular spot . Activity-minded guests may take a local walking trail, or check out one of our complimentary bicycles to explore the town .

These thoughtfully chosen attractions are sure to please, by spotlighting locations of local cultural and historic interest . For example, get an insider’s perspective in a notable mansion, sample the treats at a popular pastry shop or choose a unique souvenir handmade by an area artist .

Hop-On Hop-Off excursions give guests an intimate encounter with the riverfront places we cherish . These included tours are where precious memories are made .

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OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCES

Our award-winning optional premium experiences were created for the curious traveler who loves delving deep into special

areas of interest . Explore our array of in-depth options to learn the rest of the story about momentous events in our nation’s history – how local industries developed, the lives of residents who grew to be celebrities and so much more .

These immersive experiences showcase culture, and offer stimulating encounters that many day-trippers only dream of . Gain new insights during thought-provoking presentations, and tour must-see destinations – both conventional and niche . These sessions impart enrichment for a variety of activity levels, and provide unique experiences for those who choose to upgrade their journey while on shore in our charming river town ports .

We invite you to take advantage of the all the opportunities provided for both interactive and introspective activities to discover new places without concern about the unknown . As Mark Twain masterfully penned, “Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the Earth all one’s lifetime .” Allow our shore excursions team to enrich your worldview and bring you close to each treasured stop .

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CITY STAY PACKAGES

Do you want more time to explore the embarkation and disembarkation ports of your cruise? Extend your vacation with

a City Stay package, and become acquainted with the heart and soul of uniquely American cities .

From the Cajun and Creole cultures of New Orleans to the blues and rock ‘n’ roll of Memphis to the quirky yet endearing vibes of Portland, we offer opportunities to become completely immersed in a new place . Enjoy authentic lunches, explore expenses-paid attractions and appreciate the varied architecture of these time-honored ports – and leave all the planning and details to us .

Just a short stroll from your pre- or post-cruise hotel are the highlights that have crafted these cities into memorable destinations .

New Orleans, LASet your cares adrift as you enjoy hassle-free

access to this magnificent city, including a traditional

jazz brunch.

Memphis, TNThis extension of your journey

hits all the right notes, with deluxe accommodations and

admission to some of the city’s most famous attractions.

Portland, ORPublic art, perfectly manicured gardens,

picturesque landscapes and urban sophistication mark

the many moods of this phenomenal visit.