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1 2019 american duchess TM VOYAGES SAVE up to $1,200 per stateroom. See Page 55. FEATURED PORTS INCLUDE: LOUISVILLE MEMPHIS NASHVILLE NEW ORLEANS NOTTOWAY PLANTATION RED WING ST. LOUIS

2 O ur Distinguished Traditions Premium hotel stay begins your journey H Exquisite multi-course fine dining with specialty and casual options H Broadway-caliber entertainment each evening H Award-winning, comprehensive guided shore excursions in each port of call H Iconic paddlewheel riverboats H Daily enrichment provided by resident riverlorians 2 (888)

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Fine Dining Broadway-Caliber Entertainment Cultural Enrichment and Experiences Sailing Schedule The Mighty Mississippi 23 Days Racing on the River 16 Days Itineraries 6 to 9 Days Ports of Call and American Select Premium Excursions Lower Mississippi River Ohio, Tennessee, and Cumberland Rivers Upper Mississippi River Specifications, Deck Plans, Suites, and Staterooms Extend Your Stay Terms and Conditions Travel Protection UNCOMPROMISED VALUE. UNLIMITED ENJOYMENT. Premium hotel stay begins your journey Fine dining with specialty and casual options Broadway-caliber entertainment each evening Guided Shore Excursions in each port of call Coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso, bottled water, and soft drinks Wine and beer with dinner Room Service 24 hours a day Wi-Fi/Internet service Daily enrichment programs Gracious hospitality and personalized service RECENT AWARDS ON THE COVER: American Duchess docked in Nashville, Tennessee. 3

4 FINE DINING THE GRAND DINING ROOM Inspired by America s heartland and our Southern heritage, the cuisine on the American Duchess showcases the varied cultural and culinary influences of our great nation. You will quickly discover that dining aboard this vessel is an elevated, epicurean affair that pleases the palate and warms the soul. As our award-winning culinary teams take full advantage of each region s diverse bounty of fresh, local ingredients to fashion authentic dishes, our gracious staff charms you with friendly, attentive service. Savor each succulent bite, swirl, and sip amid the rich ambiance of The Grand Dining Room. Furnished with extravagant custom Italian fabrics and rich walnut accents, this is a space in which you will enjoy tantalizing meals morning, noon, and night. Sweeping windows reveal a gorgeous backdrop of river views to further enhance the glory of fine dining on America s picturesque waterways. The American Duchess features 24-hour room service, for your comfort and convenience. Highlights Complimentary wine and beer with dinner Lavishly appointed main dining room Tantalizing multi-course dinners Bountiful buffets for breakfast and lunch Vegetarian and gluten-free menu options Reservation-only specialty dining at no additional charge 24-hour room service Seasonal al fresco dining in The River Club & Terrace, with idyllic river views 4 FINE DINING (888)

5 Sample Menu Selections SIGNATURE ENTRÉES Veal Marsala Red Snapper and Shrimp Creole Captain s Braised Beef Short Rib Grilled Filet Mignon Char-Grilled Salmon Fillet Lobster Tail Polenta Cake-Stuffed Portobello Mushroom REGIONALLY INSPIRED CUISINE Bouquet of Spring Mix Salad Beef Carpaccio Smothered Crawfish and Grits Red Snapper and Shrimp Creole Mississippi Mud Pie Moonshine Raisin Bread Pudding Beverage Package: Our all-inclusive beverage package affords you carefree enjoyment of your favorite spirits, beer, and wine by the glass throughout your voyage. Ask your reservations agent for details and pricing. FINE DINING 5

6 BROADWAY-CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT THE SHOW LOUNGE The majesty of America s rivers has been an unwavering source of inspiration for all styles of music and storytelling. Each day and evening lend the opportunity to delve into the dramatic history and musical influences of the regions in which we travel, creating an onboard experience that satisfies curiosity and leaves everyone enriched. You will be enthralled with the distinctive blend of live music, stellar Broadway-style shows, bigscreen movie events, and distinguished historical dialogue. Whether it is a themed-voyage special event steeped in the sounds of Nashville s legendary country music scene, the invigorating jazz of New Orleans, a rousing medley of movie hit songs, a culinary demonstration that traces the regional significance of featured dishes, or an enlightening lecture conveyed by our esteemed resident Riverlorians, you are treated to worldclass riverboat entertainment in an atmosphere of sheer warmth and elegance. Highlights An impressive variety of nightly entertainment Exclusive American Queen Steamboat Company cast of performers Magnificent house band Live piano music Special matinee events Distinguished historical dialogue Tales of the river from our resident Riverlorian 6 ENTERTAINMENT (888)

7 Sampling of Onboard Entertainment ENTERTAINMENT Big-band shows Regionally inspired musical medleys Smooth solo performances Exceptional holiday productions SPECIAL ONBOARD EVENTS Late-night lounge performances Dance sets such as ballroom, swing, sock hops, and country music jamborees Exclusive themed activities and events Interactive game shows Trivia and Bingo GUEST ENTERTAINMENT Esteemed historians and lecturers Authors and speakers Unique local musicians ENTERTAINMENT 7

8 CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND EXPERIENCES VICKSBURG, MS From all perspectives, our vessels are testimonies to the floating palaces of long ago, and a culmination of their finest qualities. They are grand in every sense of the word, and you will discover a blend of every bold paddlewheeler innovation, along with pristine, authentic design. The American Duchess boasts an inclusive range of fine amenities, educational enrichment, and hospitable services to deliver a uniquely American experience for a truly rich river cruising vacation. The main attractions on any American Queen Steamboat Company cruise are the award-winning shore excursions. Shore excursions are thoughtfully designed to optimize the guest experience. Our own dedicated fleet of luxury river coaches, with talented drivers and shore excursions specialists, is waiting to assist you in each port of call. Inclusions Comprehensive guided Hop-On Hop-Off shore excursions in each port of call Luxury river coach transportation Pilot house tours Bicycles and helmets for use while in port On the American Duchess, you will enjoy hasslefree access to some of the most historically and culturally significant attractions in America. 8 ENRICHMENT AND EXPERIENCES (888)

9 Sampling of Cultural Enrichment INCLUDED SHORE EXCURSIONS Comprehensive guided Hop-On Hop-Off Shore Excursions in each port of call The freedom to customize your experience and choose your own path Hassle-free access to many included historic and cultural attractions Narrated driving city tours Guided and independent walking tours AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM SHORE EXCURSIONS Award-winning venues Immersive and rare experiences Varied activity levels Knowledgeable certified local guides RIVERLORIANS Educational Q&A sessions Intimate river chats Destination overviews Storytelling, captivating tales, lore, and legends ENRICHMENT AND EXPERIENCES 9

10 2019 SAILING SCHEDULE Lower Mississippi Ohio / Tennessee / Cumberland Upper Mississippi VOYAGE FARES DATE DAYS ITINERARY FROM PAGE Jan 2 6 Roundtrip New Orleans $1, Ports: St. Francisville, Nottoway Jan 6 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Jan 13 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Jan 20 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Jan 27 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Feb 3 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Feb 10 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Mar 17 9 Roundtrip New Orleans $2, Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Nottoway Mar 24 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Mar 31 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Apr 7 9 New Orleans to Memphis SOLD OUT $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Apr 14 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Apr 21 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Apr 28 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway May 5 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica May 12 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway May 19 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica May 26 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Jun 2 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Jun 9 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Jun 16 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Jun 23 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Jun 30 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica SAILING SCHEDULE (888)

11 VOYAGE FARES DATE DAYS ITINERARY FROM PAGE Jul 7 16 Memphis to Pittsburgh Racing on the River $4, Ports: Hickman, Paducah, Owensboro, Louisville, Madison, NEW Cincinnati, Augusta, Maysville, Point Pleasant, Marietta Jul 21 9 Pittsburgh to Louisville Lewis & Clark $2, Ports: Wheeling, Marietta, Huntington, Augusta, Cincinnati, Madison Jul 28 9 Louisville to St. Louis Lewis & Clark $2, Ports: Brandenburg, Owensboro, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester Aug 4 9 St. Louis to St. Paul $2, Ports: Alton, Hannibal, Burlington, La Crosse, Red Wing Aug 11 9 Roundtrip St. Paul $2, Ports: Dubuque, Prairie du Chien, La Crosse, Winona, Red Wing Aug St. Paul to New Orleans $6, Hotel: Minneapolis Ports: Red Wing, La Crosse, Dubuque, Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Burlington, Hannibal, Alton, St. Louis, Chester, Cape Girardeau, Paducah, New Madrid, Memphis, Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Sep 8 9 Roundtrip New Orleans $2, Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Nottoway Sep 15 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Sep 22 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Sep 29 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Oct 6 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Oct 13 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Oct 20 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Oct 27 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Nov 3 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Nov 10 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Nov 17 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Nov 24 9 New Orleans to Memphis (Thanksgiving) SOLD OUT $2, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Dec 1 9 Memphis to Nashville American Music Holiday $2, Ports: Paducah, Grand Rivers, Clarksville, Nashville Dec 8 9 Nashville to Memphis American Music Holiday $2, Ports: Clarksville, Dover, Paducah, New Madrid Dec 15 9 Memphis to New Orleans American Music Holiday $2, Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Dec 22 9 Roundtrip New Orleans An American Christmas $2, Ports: Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Nottoway Dec 29 6 Roundtrip New Orleans New Year s Celebration $1, Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville Fares quoted are in U.S. dollars, per guest, double occupancy. Fares do not include taxes, port charges, insurance, gratuities, airfare, or land transportation. All itineraries, hotels, pricing, dates, and themes are subject to change, and we are not responsible for errors or omissions therein SAILING SCHEDULE 11

12 Have you ever wondered what this country looked like to its early explorers and pioneers? Traveling on the mighty Mississippi and its tributaries aboard the American Duchess, you will be transported back in time, to an era of leisurely and romantic travel. Storybook American towns and vibrant, bustling cities provide a bit of excitement between peaceful fields of gold, majestic panoramas, and rugged bluffs. There is no better way to see America than from the perspective of the river, for the river has played a tremendous role in the shaping of this beautiful country and the lives of the people who inhabit it. After extensively cruising amid the charms and gracious style of the American Duchess, you will forever be changed. INCLUDED IN YOUR CRUISE FARE: H One-night premium hotel stay to begin your journey, with breakfast, taxes, porterage, and transfer to the American Duchess H Comprehensive guided Hop-On Hop-Off Shore Excursions in each port of call H Touch 10 states, and visit 21 ports of call H Acclaimed entertainment worthy of Broadway H All onboard meals, with regionally inspired cuisine H Wine and beer with dinner H Coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso, bottled water, soft drinks, ice cream, popcorn, and freshly baked cookies H Wi-Fi/Internet service H Daily lectures by the Riverlorian, our resident history and culture expert H Complimentary limited laundry services available CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Aug 18 - Sep 9 $22,999 $17,999 $17,999 $11,999 $6,999 Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per guest, double occupancy. Port Charges: $ ITINERARIES (888)

13 23 Days St. Paul to New Orleans Aug 18...Minneapolis, MN Hotel Stay Aug St. Paul, MN Depart 5 p.m. Aug Red Wing, MN Aug 21...La Crosse, WI Aug Dubuque, IA Aug 23...Bettendorf, IA Aug Burlington, IA Aug Hannibal, MO Aug Alton, IL Aug 27...St. Louis, MO Aug Chester, IL Aug Cape Girardeau, MO Aug 30...Paducah, KY Aug New Madrid, MO Sep 1...River Cruising Sep 2... Memphis, TN Sep 3...Helena, AR Sep 4... Vicksburg, MS Sep 5...Natchez, LA Sep 6... Baton Rouge, LA Sep 7...St. Francisville, LA Sep 8... Nottoway in LA Sep 9... New Orleans, LA Disembark 8 a.m ITINERARIES 13

14 NEW RACING ON THE RIVER LOWER MISSISSIPPI, OHIO, AND TENNESSEE RIVERS By any measure, the Ohio River is no mere tributary to the Mississippi, but a mighty river unto itself. On this new itinerary, you will embark on a cruise imbued with the heritage of small-town living and the nostalgia of America s vibrant steamboating history. Discover the charming attractions of quaint ports that have long been guest favorites, from artsy Paducah, Kentucky, to picturesque Marietta, Ohio, where you can learn about the Golden Age of steamboating. Get in the spirit in Maysville, Kentucky, by taking part in a 5K walk/run. This special voyage will afford you the opportunity to learn about horse racing in a lecture focused on the Kentucky Derby. Another lecture traces the history of steamboat racing, and that excitement will come to life in a good old-fashioned race on the river as the American Duchess challenges the Belle of Cincinnati. INCLUDED IN YOUR CRUISE FARE: H One-night hotel stay to begin your journey with breakfast, taxes, porterage, and transfer to the American Duchess H Comprehensive guided Hop-On Hop-Off Shore Excursions in each port of call H Touch six states, and visit 12 ports of call H Acclaimed entertainment worthy of Broadway H All onboard meals with regionally inspired cuisine H Wine and beer with dinner H Coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso, bottled water, soft drinks, ice cream, popcorn, and freshly baked cookies H Wi-Fi/Internet service H Daily lectures by the Riverlorian, our resident history and culture expert H Complimentary limited laundry services available CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Jul 7-22 $14,999 $11,999 $11,999 $7,999 $4,799 Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per guest, double occupancy. Port Charges: $ ITINERARIES (888)

15 16 Days Memphis to Pittsburgh Jul 7...Memphis, TN Hotel Stay Jul 8...Memphis, TN Depart 5 p.m. Jul 9... River Cruising Jul Hickman, KY Jul Paducah, KY Jul 12...Owensboro, KY Jul 13...Louisville, KY Jul Madison, IN Jul 15...Cincinnati, OH Jul Augusta, KY Jul Maysville, KY Jul River Cruising Jul Point Pleasant, WV Jul Marietta, OH Jul River Cruising Jul Pittsburgh, PA Disembark 8 a.m ITINERARIES 15

16 NOTTOWAY MANSION LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ROUNDTRIP NEW ORLEANS 6 days Day 1: Wednesday.... New Orleans, LA Hotel Stay Day 2: Thursday.... New Orleans, LA Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Friday....River Cruising Day 4: Saturday.... St. Francisville, LA Day 5: Sunday.... Nottoway in LA Day 6: Monday.... New Orleans, LA Disembark 8 a.m. See port descriptions on Pages CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: Authentic Southern Culture H Majestic Mansions Sprawling Sugarcane Plantations H Antebellum Architecture New Orleans Jazz H Historic French Quarter Classic Cajun and Creole Cuisine THEME CRUISE: New Year s Celebration, Dec 29 CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Jan 2; Dec 29* $3,999 $2,999 $2,999 $2,199 $1,199 *Itinerary varies slightly. Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per guest, double occupancy. Port Charges: $129. PRE- AND POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGES AVAILABLE. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE ITINERARIES (888)

17 NATCHEZ, MS LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEW ORLEANS TO MEMPHIS 9 days See port descriptions on Pages Day 1: Sunday.... New Orleans, LA Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday.... New Orleans, LA Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday... Nottoway in LA Day 4: Wednesday... St. Francisville, LA Day 5: Thursday....Natchez, MS Day 6: Friday.... Vicksburg, MS Day 7: Saturday....River Cruising Day 8: Sunday.... Tunica, MS Day 9: Monday.... Memphis, TN Disembark 8 a.m. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: Authentic Southern Culture H Mississippi Delta Heritage Sprawling Sugarcane and Cotton Plantations Art and History Museums H Majestic Mansions H Antebellum Architecture Classic Cajun and Creole Cuisine H New Orleans Jazz Historic French Quarter H Civil War Battlefield and Monuments CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Jan 6, 20; Jun 30 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399 Feb 3; Apr 21 $8,499 $6,699 $6,699 $4,499 $2,599 Mar 24 $8,999 $7,099 $7,099 $4,699 $2,799 May 5, 19; Jun 2, 16; Sep 15, 29; Oct 13, 27; Nov 10 $9,499 $7,499 $7,499 $4,999 $2,999 Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per guest, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189. PRE- AND POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGES AVAILABLE. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE ITINERARIES 17

18 VICKSBURG, MS LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS 9 days See port descriptions on Pages Day 1: Sunday.... Memphis, TN Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday.... Memphis, TN Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday...Helena, AR Day 4: Wednesday.... Vicksburg, MS Day 5: Thursday....Natchez, MS Day 6: Friday.... Baton Rouge, LA Day 7: Saturday.... St. Francisville, LA Day 8: Sunday.... Nottoway in LA Day 9: Monday.... New Orleans, LA Disembark 8 a.m. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: Memphis Blues and Barbeque H Authentic Southern Culture Mississippi Delta Heritage H Sprawling Sugarcane and Cotton Plantations Majestic Mansions H Antebellum Architecture H Political History Civil War Battlefield and Monuments H Classic Cajun and Creole Cuisine THEME CRUISE: American Music Holiday, Dec 15 CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Jan 13; Dec 15 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399 Jan 27; Feb 10; Apr 14 $8,499 $6,699 $6,699 $4,499 $2,599 Mar 31; Apr 28 $8,999 $7,099 $7,099 $4,699 $2,799 May 12, 26; Jun 9, 23; Sep 22; Oct 6, 20; Nov 3, 17 $9,499 $7,499 $7,499 $4,999 $2,999 Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per guest, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189. PRE- AND POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGES AVAILABLE. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE ITINERARIES (888)

19 NOTTOWAY PLANTATION LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ROUNDTRIP NEW ORLEANS 9 days See port descriptions on Pages Day 1: Sunday.... New Orleans, LA Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday.... New Orleans, LA Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday...Oak Alley in LA Day 4: Wednesday... St. Francisville, LA Day 5: Thursday....Natchez, MS Day 6: Friday.... Vicksburg, MS Day 7: Saturday....River Cruising Day 8: Sunday.... Nottoway in LA Day 9: Monday.... New Orleans, LA Disembark 8 a.m. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: Authentic Southern Culture H Sprawling Cotton and Sugarcane Plantations Majestic Mansions H Antebellum Architecture H New Orleans Jazz Historic French Quarter H Classic Cajun and Creole Cuisine National Historic Civil War Sites THEME CRUISE: An American Christmas, Dec 22 CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Mar 17; Dec 22 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399 Sep 8 $8,499 $6,699 $6,699 $4,499 $2,599 Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per guest, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189. PRE- AND POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGES AVAILABLE. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE ITINERARIES 19

20 PITTSBURGH, PA OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS PITTSBURGH TO LOUISVILLE 9 days See port descriptions on Pages Day 1: Sunday.... Pittsburgh, PA Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday.... Pittsburgh, PA Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday... Wheeling, WV Day 4: Wednesday.... Marietta, OH Day 5: Thursday.... Huntington, WV Day 6: Friday.... Augusta, KY Day 7: Saturday.... Cincinnati, OH Day 8: Sunday.... Madison, IN Day 9: Monday.... Louisville, KY Disembark 8 a.m. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: Scenic River Valley H Quaint Towns H Local Boutiques Underground Railroad History H Steamboat Heritage and Museums Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery-Themed Enrichment THEME CRUISE: Lewis & Clark Discover how the Ohio River served as a thrilling avenue of American discovery. CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Jul 21 $8,499 $6,699 $6,699 $4,499 $2,599 Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per guest, double occupancy. Port Charges: $ ITINERARIES (888)

21 ST. LOUIS, MO OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS LOUISVILLE TO ST. LOUIS 9 days See port descriptions on Pages Day 1: Sunday.... Louisville, KY Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday.... Louisville, KY Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday... Brandenburg, KY Day 4: Wednesday.... Owensboro, KY Day 5: Thursday.... Paducah, KY Day 6: Friday.... Cape Girardeau, MO Day 7: Saturday.... Chester, IL Day 8: Sunday....River Cruising Day 9: Monday.... St. Louis, MO Disembark 8 a.m. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: Churchill Downs H Kentucky Bourbon Region H Quaint Towns Scenic River Valley H Underground Railroad History Steamboat Heritage and Museums H St. Louis Gateway Arch Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery-Themed Enrichment THEME CRUISE: Lewis & Clark Delve into the early days of American exploration, and get acquainted with the courageous pioneers. CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Jul 28 $8,499 $6,699 $6,699 $4,499 $2,599 Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per guest, double occupancy. Port Charges: $ ITINERARIES 21

22 LA CROSSE, WI UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ST. LOUIS TO ST. PAUL 9 days See port descriptions on Pages Day 1: Sunday.... St. Louis, MO Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday.... St. Louis, MO Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday...Alton, IL Day 4: Wednesday.... Hannibal, MO Day 5: Thursday.... Burlington, IA Day 6: Friday....River Cruising Day 7: Saturday....La Crosse, WI Day 8: Sunday....Red Wing, MN Day 9: Monday.... St. Paul, MN Disembark 8 a.m. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: Mark Twain s Hometown and Literary Inspiration Scenic River Views and Towering Bluffs H American Bald Eagles Indigenous Wildlife H Scandinavian and German Heritage Abundant Locks and Dams H Charming Small-Town America CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Aug 4 $8,999 $7,099 $7,099 $4,699 $2,799 Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per guest, double occupancy. Port Charges: $ ITINERARIES (888)

23 ST. PAUL, MN UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ROUNDTRIP ST. PAUL 9 days See port descriptions on Pages Day 1: Sunday.... Minneapolis, MN Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday.... St. Paul, MN Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday...River Cruising Day 4: Wednesday.... Dubuque, IA Day 5: Thursday... Prairie du Chien, WI Day 6: Friday....La Crosse, WI Day 7: Saturday.... Winona, MN Day 8: Sunday....Red Wing, MN Day 9: Monday.... St. Paul, MN Disembark 8 a.m. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: Scenic River Views and Towering Bluffs H Art and History Museums American Bald Eagles and Indigenous Wildlife H Abundant Locks and Dams Scandinavian, Dutch, and German Heritage CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Aug 11 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399 Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per guest, double occupancy. Port Charges: $ ITINERARIES 23

24 MEMPHIS, TN OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS MEMPHIS TO NASHVILLE 9 days See port descriptions on Pages Day 1: Sunday.... Memphis, TN Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday.... Memphis, TN Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday...River Cruising Day 4: Wednesday.... Paducah, KY Day 5: Thursday.... Grand Rivers, KY Day 6: Friday.... Clarksville, TN Day 7: Saturday.... Nashville, TN Day 8: Sunday.... Nashville, TN Day 9: Monday.... Nashville, TN Disembark 8 a.m. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: Sensational Holiday Entertainment H Cultural Heritage and the Arts Grand Ole Opry Show at the Historic Ryman Auditorium H Scenic River Views Underground Railroad History H Patti s 1880s Settlement THEME CRUISE: American Music Holiday Watch the magic unfold during special holiday musical performances by Joyce Cobb and her band, and our sensational ensemble. CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Dec 1 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399 Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per guest, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189. PRE-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGE AVAILABLE IN MEMPHIS. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE ITINERARIES (888)

25 NASHVILLE, TN OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS NASHVILLE TO MEMPHIS 9 days See port descriptions on Pages Day 1: Sunday.... Nashville, TN Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday.... Nashville, TN Day 3: Tuesday...River Cruising Depart 6 a.m. Day 4: Wednesday.... Clarksville, TN Day 5: Thursday....Dover, TN Day 6: Friday.... Paducah, KY Day 7: Saturday....River Cruising Day 8: Sunday....New Madrid, MO Day 9: Monday.... Memphis, TN Disembark 8 a.m. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: Sensational Holiday Entertainment H Cultural Heritage and the Arts Scenic River Views H Underground Railroad History H Fort Donelson THEME CRUISE: American Music Holiday Energized holiday performances light up the season and put a whole new spin on your holiday cruise. CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Dec 8 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399 Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per guest, double occupancy. Port Charges: $ ITINERARIES 25

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27 D estinations handpicked to pique the interest of nature lovers, history buffs, and culture enthusiasts let you delve into beauty and adventure on an epic scale. After all, this is America s heartland, envisioned by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, pioneered by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, celebrated by Mark Twain, and stitched into the very fabric of a nation. LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER The rich history and cultural diversity of the Old South are beautiful celebrations of modern attractions and timeless Southern traditions. Highlights and Map: Pages 28 and 29 Ports of Call: Pages OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS From small towns crowned by church steeples to big-city thrills such as the Grand Ole Opry and Churchill Downs, adventure awaits by the mile. Highlights and Map: Pages 34 and 35 Ports of Call: Pages UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER The Upper Mississippi River pulses through the heart of America, offering hidden gems around each bend, to fuel your sense of discovery. Highlights and Map: Pages 42 and 43 Ports of Call: Pages WHERE WE CRUISE 27

28 THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER The lower stretch of the Mississippi, from carefree New Orleans to vibrant Memphis, is the river of legends the river of centuries-old shaded oak trees, elegant antebellum plantations, cobblestone streets, and Victorian mansions. Hear the river s music in rock and roll, blues, jazz, and zydeco, and savor its culinary diversity with a host of distinctive Creole and Cajun delights. The world of Mark Twain s revered book Life on the Mississippi is best experienced from the vantage points of the lavish American Duchess. Celebrate New Orleans unabashed and unapologetic joy in the fine restaurants and sidewalk cafés of the French Quarter, the jazz clubs lining Bourbon Street, and with the strolling musicians in Jackson Square. Music is also the heart and soul of Memphis from Elvis s inspiring Graceland to the blues joints of Beale Street. The city s National Civil Rights Museum chronicles a long journey to freedom, and the Memphis Rock n Soul Museum records the rise of a beloved musical art form. Between these glittering cities is a necklace of traditional plantations and homes. Oak Alley transports you to the era of hoop skirts, cotillions, and sugarcane fields. The flowers, fountains, and pathways found on Nottoway Plantation are a testament to the Louisiana way of life before the Civil War. Natchez, Mississippi s, captivating historic district shines in the lovingly restored homes of Magnolia Hall, Rosalie Mansion, and the William Johnson House. Highlights Cotton and sugarcane plantations Creole and Cajun cuisine Memphis blues and barbeque Southern culture Mississippi Delta heritage Majestic mansions Antebellum architecture Thousands of tombstones that mark the fallen in Vicksburg, Mississippi, reflect the tragic sacrifices of the Civil War. French-Canadian fur trappers defined Cajun culture in bold Baton Rouge, Louisiana, while the lost settlement of Bayou Sara below the bluffs of St. Francisville, Louisiana, was once the busiest pre-civil War port between New Orleans and Memphis. 28 LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (888)

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30 BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA Included Excursions: Helena Museum; Delta Cultural Center; St. Mary s Catholic Church; Freedom Park; Fort Curtis; Pillow-Thompson House MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Louisiana s capital city, Baton Rouge, has a rich cultural history. Locals speak a specific version of French in their everyday language. The city is home to Louisiana s capitol building, which is the tallest in the United States, as well as the Old State Capitol a Gothic architectural monument. Spend the day exploring all that Baton Rouge has to offer, from the museums and the architecture to the shops and the cuisine. Included Excursions: USS Kidd (DD-661); Capitol Park Museum; Louisiana s State Capitol; LSU Museum of Art; LSU Rural Life Museum HELENA, ARKANSAS Memphis is a city built on melody, from the jazz dives and blues clubs of Beale Street to the Memphis Rock n Soul Museum, the Gibson Guitar factory, Sun Studio, and the famous Stax Museum of American Soul Music. In a city of contrasts, the tragic but uplifting stories of the National Civil Rights Museum are balanced by the frivolity of the march of the ducks at the Peabody Hotel. OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H The Elvis Experience H Soundtrack of Memphis NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI Helena dates back to 1833, and was once a bustling, thriving Southern city. Big changes drew small businesses away from the city s center and into strip malls. Today, Helena is in the throes of a revival. With quirky boutiques, unique stores, and a historic musical past, Helena remains proud of the life its residents continue to successfully sprout from the ruins of the past. This charming river town was founded in 1716, making it the oldest city on the Mississippi. The city is known for its elegance, hospitality, and impressive preservation of history found on every street corner throughout Natchez. Enjoy its unique shops, 30 LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (888)

31 museums, and historical homes, all of which contribute to Hugh Bayless book The 100 Best Towns in America. Included Excursions: Rosalie Mansion; Natchez Visitor s Center; William Johnson House; Magnolia Hall; Stanton Hall; King s Tavern and Charboneau Distillery; Natchez Association for the Preservation of Afro-American Culture Museum OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H Home-Hosted Visit with Ginger and James H The Story of Cotton in the Antebellum South H Inside Regina s Kitchen with Celebrity Chef Regina Charboneau H A Jeweled Christmas in Natchez NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Uncover the treasures of New Orleans as you indulge in iconic cuisine spiced with the cultural flavors of the city s past, explore the unique sites and attractions lining the historic streets as seen in the famous French Quarter, or admire the beauty of nature in the stunning Garden District or City Park. OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H New Orleans Highlights Tour H Hidden History: World War II in New Orleans H Antebellum Plantation Lunch and Tour with Bayou Swamp Experience NOTTOWAY PLANTATION EXCLUSIVE PORT Nottoway is the South s largest, most glorious remaining antebellum mansion, with a rich history dating to In a fabulous location along the Great River Road, this White Castle of the South transports visitors back to an era of glory and grandeur. Set among a natural backdrop of vibrant gardens and 200-yearold oak trees, Nottoway Plantation captivates all with a brilliant blend of true Southern hospitality, history, and mystery. Included Excursions: Enjoy a guided walking tour within the pristine walls of Nottoway, followed by a stroll through the lush grounds and gardens. OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H Life in the Bayou Cajun Swamp Tour H Laura A Creole Plantation H Grand Southern Plantation Tour H Oak Alley Plantation Tour OAK ALLEY PLANTATION Located on the Mississippi River between the historic Louisiana cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Oak Alley Plantation has been called the Grande Dame of Great River Road. LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER 31

32 Its splendid atmosphere will remind you of Gone With the Wind. Enjoy a guided tour of the Big House, and explore the magnificent grounds. OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Laura A Creole Plantation ST. FRANCISVILLE, LOUISIANA Blues Trail a scenic highway that winds through Mississippi and takes you to historic blues landmarks. Included Excursions: Gateway to the Blues Museum; Tunica River Park & Museum VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI With over 140 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, beautiful plantation homes nestled in the rolling countryside, and bustling Main Street shops, this quaint town situated on the bluffs of the Mississippi River has a style all its own. Included Excursions: Royal Street; West Feliciana Historical Society Museum; Grace Episcopal Church OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H Redemption and Rehabilitation at Angola Penitentiary H Plantations of the Back Roads TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI Vicksburg perfectly blends Southern culture and heritage with exciting modern attractions. Described as the Key to the South by President Abraham Lincoln, this Southern town carries a history unlike any other Civil War city. Learn about the area s battles, taste the cuisine, visit the many museums, and pick out the perfect souvenir. Included Excursions: Church of the Holy Trinity; Anchuca Mansion; Old Court House Museum; Yesterday s Children Antique Doll & Toy Museum; Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum; Lower Mississippi River Museum; Old Depot Museum OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H On the Front Lines of the Civil War: Vicksburg National Military Park At the northern reaches of the itinerary, Tunica is a popular starting point for the Mississippi DID YOU KNOW? Tunica is named for the Tunica people one of several Native American tribes situated in the Lower Mississippi River Valley during the French colonial period. As allies of the French colonial Louisiana government, the Tunica were involved in many of the turbulent events that took place between the start of the Louisiana colony and the Louisiana Purchase by the United States. 32 LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (888)

33 GUEST LOYALTY PROGRAM RUBY (35-69 cruise nights) All Classic benefits, plus: Members only luggage tags; membership status name badge; dedicated reservations line; $50 onboard credit per member; pre-boarding privileges SAPPHIRE ( cruise nights) The Steamboat Society of America Members have the opportunity to enjoy exclusive benefits and incentives for cruising frequently with us. In addition to our Classic membership, earned after completion of your first cruise on the American Queen, American Empress, or American Duchess, we offer four levels of elite membership each with additional benefits that are reached after cruising the designated number of nights with us. After membership activation, all Classic members will receive: H The Paddlewheeler quarterly newsletter H Advance information on new itineraries H Exclusive invitations and promotions H Designation pin for Steamboat Society of America mailed after activation and upon reaching each level milestone H Cocktail party hosted by the captain and vessel officers onboard H Friends and family can come for a tour and breakfast or lunch aboard the American Queen, American Empress, or American Duchess while in port when member is a cruise guest. H Member access for breakfast or lunch when the American Queen, American Empress, or American Duchess is in port near the member s hometown (Not available in ports of embarkation/disembarkation). All Ruby benefits, plus: Preferred reserved diningroom seating; additional $50 onboard credit ($100 per member); complimentary laundry service; welcome back signed card from the captain; plus a set of American Queen, American Empress, or American Duchess exclusive notecards EMERALD ( cruise nights) All Sapphire benefits, plus: One cabin category upgrade at time of booking (subject to availability); 10% discount in onboard gift shop DIAMOND (210+ cruise nights) All Emerald benefits, plus: Additional $50 onboard credit ($150 per member); two-cabin-category upgrade at time of booking (subject to availability) After reaching Sapphire, Emerald, or Diamond status, members will receive a deluxe official wall certificate and onboard captain s presentation of a framed painting signed by Michael Blaser. For more information or to activate your membership, please visit our website at aqsc.com/ssoa, ssoa@aqsc.com, or call us at (888) Restrictions may apply. GUEST LOYALTY PROGRAM 33

34 THE OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS Discover America s cultural quilt in the cities and towns of the Ohio, Tennessee, and Cumberland Rivers. From Civil War battlefields, forts, and homesteads to quaint main streets and friendly smiles, this region will welcome you with open arms, and enrich you with its storied history and legends of famous frontiersmen. Step back to the Revolutionary War in Wheeling, West Virginia, and learn how the British tried to capture the fort in Feel the pulse of country music in Nashville at the stately Grand Ole Opry, and dive into history at the home of former President Andrew Jackson. Gaze at Cincinnati s stunning cityscape, with its unique architecture and rolling hills. Discover Pittsburgh the largest inland port in the United States, and a major manufacturing center, largely due to its preeminence as the portal to the nation s 9,000-mile inland waterway system. Experience the thrilling history of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, and explore the centuries-old tradition of bourbon-making that has flavored life in the Bluegrass State since the days of Thomas Jefferson. Few artists evoke the spirit of young America like John James Audubon. View the extensive collection of his art and memorabilia preserved at the state park and museum in Henderson, Kentucky. Charming Maysville is the gateway to Kentucky s Bluegrass Region, and was a key stop on the Underground Railroad. Highlights Historic Civil War sites Scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains Legends and lore of famous frontiersmen Underground Railroad history Iconic American attractions such as Churchill Downs and the Grand Ole Opry We invite you to join us on an enriching voyage of discovery that reveals a kaleidoscope of big cities and small towns. 34 OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS (888)

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36 AUGUSTA, KENTUCKY CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI Augusta, Kentucky, was regarded as one of the most popular shipping ports during the agricultural growth era. Tobacco, hemp, livestock, and wine were frequently exported from Augusta to surrounding areas. Today, the city continues to grow and welcome visitors of all ages. Included Excursions: Rosemary Clooney House Museum; Mohrfield Home & Main Garden; 1811 Jail and Appleman Park; Shopping and Dining District; Baker-Bird Winery BRANDENBURG, KENTUCKY For more than 250 years, people have been drawn to Cape Girardeau and the river on which it lies. Stroll along the riverfront and discover what led Mark Twain to write so eloquently about Cape Girardeau in Life on the Mississippi the inspiration that Gen. Ulysses S. Grant used to lead with firm conviction as he took command of the Union Army in historic downtown. Included Highlights: Mississippi River Tales Murals; Red House Interpretive Center; Old St. Vincent s Church; Glenn House; Crisp Museum; Cape River Heritage Museum CINCINNATI, OHIO Once in Brandenburg and Meade County, enjoy the stunning scenery of a city perfectly situated along the Ohio River. The relaxing nature of Brandenburg has pasted its name onto tourist s maps as a quiet, rejuvenating vacation destination. While visiting, discover Brandenburg s rich Civil War history, and pay a visit to historic Fort Knox to uncover stories from the past. Included Excursion: The General George Patton Museum of Leadership; An American Leader: The Life and Presidency of Abraham Lincoln Amid the gently rolling hills along the Ohio River lies this bustling city rife with culture, history, and commerce. Although its heritage is strongly German, Cincinnati boasts an impressively diverse range of stunning architecture, in styles such as Federal, Italianate, Chateau, Tudor Revival, Spanish Mission, Art Deco, and many more. Cincinnati s cityscape is truly a treasure to behold a jewel on the Ohio. 36 OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS (888)

37 Included Excursions: Fountain Square; Krohn Conservatory; Eden Park Observation Point; Cincinnati Art Museum OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Ark Encounter: A Journey of Biblical Proportions DOVER, TENNESSEE CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE Clarksville is the fifth-fastest-growing city in the United States, but retains its small-town charm. Founded in 1784 and incorporated as a town in 1785, Clarksville was named for Revolutionary War Hero Gen. George Rogers Clark. The town brims with centuries of history that is best represented through Victorian and Roman styles of architecture that are prevalent throughout. Included Excursions: Smith-Trahern Mansion; Customs House Museum and Cultural Center; Montgomery County Courthouse; Fort Defiance Interpretive Center and Park OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Southern Spirit: The Vices of Clarksville Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Cumberland River, Dover is full of historical treasures and fun recreational opportunities. This small town with hometown charm and a relaxing atmosphere is the gateway to Land Between the Lakes National Recreational Area, and home of historic Fort Donelson National Park. Included Excursions: Fort Donelson Visitor Center & Museum; Fort Donelson Lower River Battery; Fort Donelson National Cemetery; W.D. Sykes Historical Museum; The Surrender House/ Dover Hotel GRAND RIVERS, KENTUCKY Grand Rivers sits between Kentucky Lake to the west and Lake Barkley to the east. The two bodies of water come within one mile of each other at Grand Rivers, and then extend south, offering a combined 3,000 miles of shoreline to explore. The village is also the north entrance to the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Cruise the entire length of the Mississippi River! Epic 23-day voyage from St. Paul to New Orleans! VOYAGE DETAILS ON PAGES 12 AND OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS 37

38 HICKMAN, KENTUCKY Marshall University Special Collections Library and Campus; Heritage Station; Cabell-Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H A Day at the Museums LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Described by Mark Twain in Life Along the Mississippi as a pretty town, perched on a handsome hill, Hickman, located in the most southwestern point in Kentucky, is laid out among six levels of bluffs along the river. It is rich with natural beauty and the charm of the South. In 1912 and 1913, Hickman survived treacherous back-to-back floods, from which Major League Baseball pitcher Rube Waddell helped save the area. Included Excursion: Discovery Park of America HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA Huntington is part of the largest inland port in the United States, where West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky meet. Steamboats have always been a huge aspect of Huntington s history as a major port for lumber, coal, and fuel during the railroad extension. Today, Huntington invites all to explore its unique shops, restaurants, museums, and historical buildings. Included Excursions: Pullman Square Shopping District; Old Central City; Outdoor Railroad Museum; Ritter Park Rose Garden; Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and among the top 30 most-populated cities in the United States. Louisville has an authentic culture and a diversity that visitors quickly learn to appreciate. Discover the talent and creativity of Louisville locals in a number of art galleries, theatrical performances, and museums. Nearly everyone can find something to love among Louisville s treasures. Included Excursions: The Frazier History Museum; Mark Payton Glass Center; Fourth Street Live! OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Private Churchill Downs Backstretch Pre- or Post-Cruise Experience FUN FACT: Originally known for its voluminous collection of historic arms, the Frazier History Museum in Louisville now focuses on the state of Kentucky and its relationship with the world throughout history. The museum is home to one of the world s largest collections of toy soldiers and historic miniatures on permanent public display. 38 OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS (888)

39 MADISON, INDIANA This quaint river town is sure to win the hearts of guests. Madison s culture and heritage are woven into nearly every stop, ensuring that guests will get a glimpse of the beauty and history of antique machinery at the Schroeder House, or an example of fine craftsmanship at the Lanier Mansion State Historic Site, where the stunning Greek Revival architecture is sure to impress. Included Excursions: Schroeder Saddletree Factory; Broadway Fountain; Lanier Mansion State Historic Site; History Center and Railroad Museum; Jeremiah Sullivan House; Doctor Hutchings Office and Museum Included Excursions: Green Street and Post Street shopping districts; The Mounds; the Castle of Marietta; the Campus Martius Museum; Ohio River Museum; Historic Harmar Village; the Armory; Children s Toy-and-Doll Museum OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H The Wilds: A Safari Experience MAYSVILLE, KENTUCKY Maysville offers picturesque views of the Ohio River and a healthy dose of small-town charm. The close-knit community works hard to showcase its heritage and culture. The city is filled with award-winning theaters, art galleries, museums, and historical landmarks. Included Highlights: Floodwall River Murals; Washington Opera House; The Kentucky Gateway Museum; Russell Theatre; Visitors Welcome Tent OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Washington, Kentucky: From Slavery to Freedom NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE MARIETTA, OHIO Marietta s location on two major navigable rivers made it ripe for industry and commerce in the 19th century, with boat-building emerging as one of its earliest. Oil booms in 1875 and 1910 made investors rich, and led to the construction of lavish houses, many of which still stand. In 1939, the Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen, America s Riverboat Historical Society, was established in Marietta to celebrate the region s substantial river history. From its humble beginnings in the late 1700s to its modern prominence, Nashville cultivates a unified environment of creativity that pervades the culinary, literary, and music scenes. From the Grand Ole Opry at historic Ryman Auditorium to literary hubs such as Ann Patchett s Parnassus bookstore, and celebrated restaurants such as The Catbird Seat, the diversity of Nashville offers an unimaginable number of ways to experience the city. Included Highlights: Special Event: Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman (12/1 voyage only) OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS 39

40 OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Nashville Music City USA Tour PADUCAH, KENTUCKY NEW MADRID, MISSOURI New Madrid is remembered as being the nearby location for the Mississippi River military engagement the Battle of Island Number Ten during the Civil War. The city is famous for being the site of a series of more than 1,000 earthquakes in 1811 and Included Excursions: New Madrid Historical Museum; New Madrid County Courthouse; Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site; Higgerson School; River Walk Gallery OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY Paducah is located at the confluence of the Ohio and the Tennessee Rivers, and is often called the Four Rivers Area due to the proximity of the Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee, and Mississippi Rivers. That prime location has played a major role in Paducah s history; transportation was easily accessible, so the economy was strong, and travelers were frequent. Beautiful art by American muralist Robert Dafford adorns the city s floodwall. Included Excursions: National Quilt Museum; Lloyd Tilghman House; Paducah Railroad Museum; River Discovery Center; The Moonshine Company OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Check-In Along the Chitlin Trail PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA There have been several distillers, mainly of bourbon, in and around the city of Owensboro. Owensboro is home to actor Johnny Depp; he is a member of an old and prodigious Kentucky family. Included Excursions: O.Z. Tyler Distillery; Western Kentucky Botanical Garden; Owensboro Museum of Fine Art; Owensboro-Davies County Convention & Visitors Bureau; International Bluegrass Music Museum Located at the junction of three rivers, Pittsburgh is the largest inland port in the United States. At one time a trading camp, it grew into a major manufacturing center, and served as the jumping- off point for the golden age of steamboat travel. Its Gilded Age sites, including the Carnegie Museum of Natural 40 OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS (888)

41 History, the Carnegie Museum of Art, and the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, speak to its history as an early-20th-century industrial capital. WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Pittsburgh City Tour POINT PLEASANT, WEST VIRGINIA In October 1774, this area was the site of a gruesome daylong clash between the Virginia militia and Shawnee and Mingo warriors the Battle of Point Pleasant. Paranormal enthusiasts are familiar with Point Pleasant as the place where, in 1966 and 1967, residents claimed to have seen a mysterious, red-eyed, human-sized flying creature they called Mothman, which was said to inhabit an abandoned trinitrotoluene (TNT) factory from World War II. Included Excursions: Tu-Endie-Wei State Park; Mansion House Museum; Fort Randolph; Mothman Museum Wheeling was established as a town in 1795, and became a popular frontier town by the early 1880s. In the late 19th century, the town served as a prime industrial center for the state, with thriving factory business in iron, steel, glass, and tobacco. Walk across the 150-year-old Wheeling Suspension Bridge and gaze at the graceful waters of the Ohio River, or take a walk through Victorian Old Town and visit breathtaking homes from stylish Victorian America. Included Excursions: The Artisan s Center; West Virginia Independence Hall; The Eckhart House; Capitol Theatre FUN FACT: Tu-Endie-Wei is a term from the language of the Wyandotte Nation. It means point between two waters. RACING ON THE RIVER July 7-22 H 16-Day Voyage H Memphis to Pittsburgh VOYAGE DETAILS ON PAGES 14 AND OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS 41

42 THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER The upper reaches of the Mississippi River, from dynamic St. Louis, Missouri, to beautiful Red Wing and St. Paul, Minnesota, are rich with frontier tales of fur traders and pioneers set among picturesque geography and abundant wildlife. As you cruise through history, hidden gems around each bend fuel your sense of discovery as the very best of America s heartland unfolds before you. St. Louis was the hub for riverboats traveling along the Mississippi, and the jumping-off point for exploration and settlement of the West. Today, that heritage is reflected in the shining stainless steel Gateway Arch, which curves above the skyline, and in the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial that lies beneath. Upriver, St. Paul was once described by Mark Twain as a wonderful town put together in solid blocks of honest brick and stone, and has the air of intending to stay. Perhaps no person defined America s view of its greatest river better than Mark Twain. Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, and Becky Thatcher are alive and well in Hannibal, Missouri Samuel Clemens boyhood home. Fur trappers, Mormons, lumberjacks, and railroad barons built La Crosse, Wisconsin, while in Dubuque, Iowa, looks can be deceiving. What seems like a typical Midwestern city also happens to be one of the oldest European settlements west of the Mississippi River. Highlights Scenic river views and towering bluffs American bald eagles and indigenous wildlife Small-town America Mark Twain s hometown and literary inspiration More than 24 locks and dams In Wisconsin and Minnesota, wildlife takes center stage both on and above the rolling hills and limestone bluffs that cradle the river on its journey through the region. View an impressive population of bald eagles on an ecocruise from Red Wing or at the National Eagle Center in nearby Wabasha. 42 UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (888)

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44 ALTON, ILLINOIS In its early days, Alton was a bustling river town, much larger than Chicago. Alton was built on industry flour mills, quarries, brickmaking, pottery-making and relied on the Mississippi River. The Steamboat Era played an important role in the growth of Alton, and riverboat traffic can still be seen from the riverfront up and down the mighty Mississippi River. Included Excursions: Audubon Center at Riverlands; Alton Visitor Center; Piasa Bird; Jacoby Arts Center; Broadway Stop OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H The Lewis and Clark Gateway to the West H In Lincoln s Footsteps (available only during The Mighty Mississippi cruise; see Page 12) BETTENDORF, IOWA (QUAD CITIES) Quad Cities, Iowa, consists of five neighboring cities that border the Mississippi River in Iowa and Illinois: Davenport, Iowa; Moline, Illinois; Rock Island, Illinois; Bettendorf, Iowa; and East Moline, Illinois. Enjoy the captivating history and culture of this melting pot and uncover the stories of the Quad Cities past in the many museums, boutiques, and eateries. Included Excursions: Isabel Bloom Studio; Figge Art Museum; River Music Experience; German-American Heritage Center; Quad City Botanical Center OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H The John Deere Experience H Uncovering the Hidden Treasures of LeClaire, Iowa BURLINGTON, IOWA Explored in 1673 by Père Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet, the land that is now Des Moines County changed hands from France to Spain, back to France, and finally to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. When Iowa was named a territory in 1838, Burlington remained the capital. Today, visitors enjoy the sights and attractions of the town as hills and valleys, prairies, and the Mississippi River create the perfect scenic backdrop. Included Excursions: Des Moines County Heritage Center; Garrett-Phelps House Museum; Burlington Capitol Theater; Port of Burlington Welcome Center FUN FACT: The Quad City Botanical Center features a year-round tropical Sun Garden atrium that occupies 6,444 square feet of climate-controlled space, and is home to hundreds of thriving tropical plants, a 14-foot waterfall, a stream, and a fish pond. 44 UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (888)

45 CHESTER, ILLINOIS Included Excursions: St. Luke s United Methodist Church; Dubuque Museum of Art; The Fenelon Place Elevator; Hotel Julien Dubuque; Grand Opera House OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Galena, Illinois, Including the Home of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant HANNIBAL, MISSOURI Known as the home of Popeye, the sailor man, of comic fame, Chester is a city rich in history and pop culture. Stop at the Popeye Character Trail to view granite statues of the characters overlooking the Mississippi, or check out America s only Popeye museum and gift shop. Included Excursions: Cohen Memorial Home; The Spinach Can Collectibles and Museum; The Courthouse and Randolph County Museum; Welcome Center OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H Ste. Genevieve Missouri s Oldest European Settlement H A Tale of Tears: The Story of Two Cultures Painful Yet Inspirational Migration to a New Beginning DUBUQUE, IOWA From the America s River Project in the Port of Dubuque, which transformed the riverfront, to the revitalization of the historic Main Street and the ongoing evolution of the Historic Millwork District downtown, Dubuque remains a remarkable city along the Mississippi. Hannibal has a rich history, diverse industrial economy, and truly remarkable arts. But the most popular draw of this quirky town is Hannibal s very own Samuel Langhorne Clemens, recognized worldwide as Mark Twain. Many of the characters and influences of this American literary icon are woven into the town s streets, shops, restaurants, and museums. Included Excursions: Big River Train Town; The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum; Trinity Episcopal Church; Cave Hollow West Winery; Karlocks Kars and Pop Culture Museum OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H Mississippi Mud A Hands-On Experience H Muddy River Radio s Live Rendition of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER 45

46 LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN Included Excursions: Crawford County Courthouse and 1800s Jail; Fort Crawford Museum; Fort Crawford Military Hospital OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Pearls of the Mississippi RED WING, MINNESOTA Filled with statues, architecture, and an exquisite view of the river, La Crosse is an artist s dream. Take note of lingering pieces of history along the streets of the city, inside local breweries, and within the floorboards of historic homes and businesses. Included Excursions: Dahl Auto Museum; Chapel of St. Rose; Hixon House; Riverside Museum; Riverside International Friendship Gardens OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Winona Revealed: The Midwest s Best-Kept Secret PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WISCONSIN Red Wing, Minnesota, was included on National Geographic Traveler s list of most historic places in the world. The city offers endless opportunities to travel back in time and learn about the craftsmanship and creativity of local artisans of both the present and the past. Included Excursions: Aliveo Military Museum; Red Wing Marine Museum; Pottery Museum of Red Wing; St. James Hotel OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H On Eagle s Wings H Hidden Waters of the Mississippi: A Scenic Kayak Tour This lovely town just above the confluence of the Wisconsin River is the oldest European settlement on the Upper Mississippi River established by the French in the late 17th century. Rich in history, the area is the origin of fascinating frontier stories, including those of the Siege of Prairie du Chien, the War of 1812, and the Black Hawk War. FUN FACT: Riverside International Friendship Gardens is a collection of public gardens that celebrates La Crosse s sistercity relationships with communities in China, Germany, France, Russia, Norway, and Ireland. 46 UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (888)

47 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI WINONA, MINNESOTA St. Louis is typically associated with its 630- foot stainless steel monument, the Gateway Arch, that stands tall on the banks of the Mississippi River to symbolize the westward expansion of the United States. Included Excursion: Narrated Driving Tour OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H The Lewis and Clark Gateway to the West City Tour ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA Enjoy stunning views of the rolling bluffs as they plummet to the mighty Mississippi below in this historic city filled with incredible museums, galleries, and parks. Included Excursions: Minnesota Marine Art Museum; Winona County History Center; Polish Cultural Institute and Museum; Watkins Museum and Store OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Into the Mississippi on the Winona Boat Tour With the nickname most livable city in America, Minnesota s bustling capital, St. Paul, is also a remarkable place to visit. Discover the rich history and the meanings behind the names Minneapolis and St. Paul. OPTIONAL AMERICAN SELECT PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H St. Paul City Tour Our eye-catching, Wi-Fi-enabled fleet of luxury river coaches take you to included and premium shore excursion destinations in comfort and style. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER 47

48 W elcome to your home aboard the luxurious American Duchess, where you can relax in a lavish atmosphere with the finest amenities. Premium linens and plush bedding will ensure that you are well-rested to fully enjoy all included shore excursions, historical lectures, and nightly entertainment. Each elegant accommodation boasts a flat-screen tv, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, and a safe, for your comfort and convenience. SPECIFICATIONS YEAR BUILT: HULL (1995)/SUPERSTRUCTURE (2017) LENGTH: 322 FT. PASSENGER DECKS: 4 SUITES: 83 PASSENGERS/CREW: 166/83 48 S P E CIF I C A T I O N S (888)

49 DECK PLANS SUITE AND STATEROOM CATEGORIES OS LFS Owner s Suites with Private Balcony Loft Suites with Private Balcony DS Deluxe Suites with Private Balcony VS IS Veranda Suites with Private Balcony Interior Staterooms DECK 4 SUN DECK DECK 3 CABIN DECK DECK 2 OBSERVATION DECK LOWER MEZZANINE (Between Decks 1 and 2) The Lincoln Library DECK 1 MAIN DECK Accessible Suites and Staterooms: The American Duchess two lifts/elevators provide access to all decks, excluding the Sun Deck. ADA Rooms 306, 307, 340, and 341 are wheelchair-accessible, and feature a roll-in shower. DECK PLANS 49

50 SUITES & STATEROOMS OS OWNER S SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY Nestled in the best location with sprawling views of the river, you can open your sliding doors, accessible from both the bedroom and lounge, and step onto your expansive private balcony to unwind and take in the beauty of riverside America. 550 sq. ft. with private balcony Queen bed or two single beds Full bathroom featuring floor-to-ceiling marble with tub/shower combination Half-bathroom Furnished lounge area with sofa-bed and desk Keurig coffee maker and mini refrigerator 2 flat-screen TVs Sliding doors open to private balcony Cabin Deck Commodore Services, including a River Butler Suites Suite 302 Commodore Services Guests holding reservations for Owner s Suite (OS) and Loft Suite (LFS) accommodations will receive our exclusive Commodore Services, which include pre-boarding privileges, a bottle of wine and a fruit basket upon arrival, preferred dining-room seating in The Grand Dining Room, reserved seating in The Show Lounge, and an invitation to dine with senior officers of the American Duchess. Guests of those elite-level suites will receive the additional services of a friendly River Butler. Those services include a warm welcome with a tour of your suite, including explanations of features, unpacking and hanging of clothes, preparation and packing of luggage, laundry and pressing services, shoe shine and conditioning, afternoon tea served in your suite, breakfast and dinner served on your private balcony upon request, in-suite pre-dinner canapés and post-dinner sweets, and a personal escort to your reserved seating in The Show Lounge. 50 SUITES AND STATEROOMS (888)

51 SUITES & STATEROOMS LFS LOFT SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY The lower level features a full bathroom, a small dining area, a beautiful lounge section, and sliding doors to access your private balcony. In the loft, you will discover a tranquil retreat with its semi-private bedroom, a full bathroom, plentiful closet space, and a large picture window. 550 sq. ft. with private balcony Queen bed or two single beds Two full bathrooms featuring floor-to-ceiling marble with tub/shower combination Furnished lounge area with sofa-bed and desk Keurig coffee maker and mini refrigerator 2 flat-screen TVs Sliding doors open to private balcony Observation Deck Commodore Services, including a River Butler 200 sq. ft. Upper 350 sq. ft. Lower DS DELUXE SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY Upon entry, you will discover a lounge area with half bath, a full-size sofa-bed, and small desk area. Off of the lounge area, you will enter your private bedroom, complete with a full bath, generous closet space, and doors to your private balcony. 450 sq. ft. with private balcony Queen bed or two single beds Full bathroom featuring floor- to-ceiling marble with tub/shower combination Half-bathroom 2 flat-screen TVs Furnished lounge area with sofa-bed and desk Keurig coffee maker and mini refrigerator Doors open to balcony Cabin and Observation Decks SUITES AND STATEROOMS 51

52 VS SUITES AND STATEROOMS VERANDA SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY Our Veranda Suites offer the perfect respite from a busy day on the river. Settle in at your desk or relax on the couch, open the doors to your veranda, and peacefully watch the riverbanks of America s heartland drift by. 240 sq. ft. with private balcony (ADA suites are 330 sq.ft.) Queen bed or two single beds Full bathroom with shower Furnished lounge area with sofa and desk Keurig coffee maker and mini refrigerator Flat-screen TV Doors open to Veranda Cabin and Observation Decks IS INTERIOR STATEROOMS Surrounded by every modern convenience, you will find your cares disappear within moments of entry to our welcoming Interior Staterooms. These tranquil retreats provide plenty of personal space to comfortably feel at home on the river. 180 sq. ft. (ADA suites are 200 sq. ft.) Queen bed or two single beds Full bathroom with shower Writing desk with chair Keurig coffee maker and mini refrigerator Flat-screen TV Cabin and Observation Decks Note: Suite and stateroom information provided here is a general representation of the categories. Actual room configurations, features, and amenities vary slightly among and within categories. 52 SUITES AND STATEROOMS (888)

53 EXTEND YOUR STAY 3-DAY/2-NIGHT CITY STAY PACKAGES Our 3-day/2-night City Stay packages highlight the best of the city in which you are staying, while providing remarkable inclusions and upscale accommodations at an incredible value. Call or visit online for full package details. MEMPHIS: AMERICAN MUSIC CITY STAY Pre- and Post-Cruise packages from $599 per person, double occupancy NEW ORLEANS: THE BIG EASY CITY STAY Pre- and Post-Cruise packages from $599 per person, double occupancy ADD A HOTEL NIGHT Our pre- and post-cruise hotel packages are easily and affordably combined with your cruise. All of our hotel package fares include accommodations for one to three nights, taxes, porterage, full American breakfast, and transfers between the hotel and vessel. Consult your travel professional for package details and pricing. MEMPHIS, TN The Peabody NEW ORLEANS, LA InterContinental New Orleans MINNEAPOLIS, MN The Westin Minneapolis SAVE 5% WHEN YOU BOOK A BACK-TO-BACK CRUISE Consult your travel professional for package details and pricing. EXTEND YOUR STAY 53

54 terms and conditions GENERAL The transportation of guests and baggage onboard the vessels of American Queen Steamboat Company is governed by these Terms and Conditions and the Passage Ticket Contract which will be sent to you approximately four (4) weeks prior to your vacation and is available upon request or online at com. Your payment of deposit or full fare constitutes agreement to the terms and conditions of the Passage Ticket Contract, whose provisions shall prevail, which includes limitations and exonerations of the liabilities and obligations of Carrier. You should read and understand these terms and conditions carefully before making a deposit. The American Queen, American Empress and American Duchess are operated by American Queen Steamboat Operating Company, LLC, are regularly inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard, are American flagged, and employ American officers, crew and staff. DEFINITIONS The terms you and Guests refer to any and all person(s) named on the front of the Confirmation and include all children or others under the care or control of the named person(s). The term Carrier includes American Queen Steamboat Company, its parent and affiliated entities, the vessels, the owners, charterers, operators, agents, and masters and crews thereof, any substituted or connecting ship, the owners, charterers and operators and all launches belonging to any such ship or owned or operated by the owners, charterers or operators. The term Fare includes voyage fare as well as all hotel, land package(s), and shore excursions purchased from Carrier. Fares are in U.S. Dollars, are per guest, are based on double occupancy, and do not include air or land transportation. Fares for SI, SO and CS Categories are based on single occupancy. Port charges of $129 to $569 per guest are additional and not included in the fare. All fares, hotels, itineraries, themes, entertainment, shore excursions and other voyage attributes are subject to change without notice and we reserve the right to not honor any published prices that we determine were erroneous due to printing, electronic or clerical error. DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT For confirmation of individual reservations, a deposit of $500 per person is due within three (3) days of your initial reservation for non-promotional fares. The balance of the voyage fare is due ninety (90) days before departure, and all reservations not fully paid at such time will be canceled and subject to the cancellation provisions set forth in the cancellation policy below. American Queen Steamboat Company accepts the following forms of payment: MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Diner s Club, American Express or check. Reservations made ninety (90) days or less before the departure date will require payment in full at the time of booking. CANCELLATION & CHANGE POLICY Guests who must cancel or change their voyage or any part of their vacation package for any reason, including medical or family reasons, are subject to the fees as outlined below. All fares are based on double occupancy; on reservations in which one guest cancels, the remaining guest is responsible for paying any and all single supplements. Please see the Travel Protection section for details on cancellation protection. American Queen Steamboat Company reserves the right to cancel all reservations for which final payment is not received ninety (90) days prior to the sail date. All cancellations or changes are subject to a $250 per person administrative fee per cruise and/or per segment if a multiple cruise booking. Days Prior to Departure Per Person Fees Up to 91 days...$250 per person administrative days...50% of gross fare days...75% of gross fare 30-0 days % of gross fare Travel Protection premiums are non-refundable after a 10-day review period provided you have not departed on your trip or filed a claim. Carrier is not obligated to refund any portion of the fare or other payments for guests who must leave the voyage prematurely for medical or other reasons. TRAVEL PROTECTION INFORMATION American Queen Steamboat Company recommends you consider protecting your travel investment. We have partnered exclusively with Allianz Global Assistance to offer the Frontier Plan which provides protection in case of covered trip cancellation/ interruption, baggage loss or damage, and even medical benefits in case of a covered illness or injury during your travels. As a reminder, there are no exceptions to American Queen Steamboat Company s cancellation penalties. The Frontier Plan, provided by Allianz Global Assistance, can be purchased through American Queen Steamboat Company. Purchase your plan within 14 days of the initial voyage deposit to be eligible for pre-existing medical conditions benefits. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. Please refer to your Certificate of Insurance/Policy for full details. Insurance benefits are Underwritten by BCS Insurance Company or Jefferson Insurance Company. AGA Service Company is the licensed producer and administrator of these plans. Please call American Queen Steamboat Company Reservations toll free at for pricing and details. INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE One (1) night pre-cruise hotel stay with transfer to the vessel* Bottled water and soft drinks Select wine and beer at dinner All meals onboard the vessel All standard shore excursions All onboard entertainment Wi-Fi/Internet onboard the vessel *May not be applicable to voyages less than nine (9) days. Please check itinerary for details. NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE Port Charges Airfare to and from your home city Transfer to and from the airport Alcoholic beverages Optional premium shore excursions Discretionary gratuities to vessel crew and tour operators Travel Protection Plan HOTEL STAYS & CANCELLATIONS One included pre-voyage hotel night is provided as part of the voyage fare on all voyages nine (9) days or longer. Additional pre-voyage hotel nights may be purchased for an additional charge. Guests are required to present a credit card upon hotel checkin to cover their incidental charges. Post-voyage hotel nights are not included in the voyage fare and may be purchased for an additional charge. A maximum of three pre-voyage and three post-voyage hotel nights is allowed for any booking. In lieu of an included pre-voyage hotel night on any voyage, a $50 per person onboard credit is available upon request and dependent upon voyage date. On a back-to-back voyage, two included hotel nights or a combination of one included hotel night plus a $50 per person onboard credit will be granted in lieu of taking a second included hotel night. Additional room night availability is based on the AQSC standard annual rate and is not guaranteed. The AQSC pre-voyage hotel may offer a direct promotional rate throughout the year that is lower than the AQSC standard annual rate. Guests who must cancel their purchased hotel nights and/or city stay packages, for any reason whatsoever, are subject to the fees as outlined below. Days Prior to Departure Fees days... 50% of gross hotel fare days... 75% of gross hotel fare 30-0 days % of gross hotel fare ADVANCE TRAVEL INFORMATION U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. traveling exclusively inside U.S. borders do not need a passport or visa for travel. Homeland Security laws require that all guests travel with government-issued photo identification (ID) (such as a driver s license) at all times. ID must be presented at the time of boarding. Guests without proper ID will be denied boarding. Carrier is required to provide all guests ID information including ID number, expiration date and place of issue to the Coast Guard and/or other government entities prior to the vessel s departure. Guests must provide this information to Carrier in advance. Travel documents will not be released until received. Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada entering the U.S. are required to bring their passport. For other nationalities, passports are required to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to check with your local U.S. embassy/consulate to confirm visa requirements and to obtain the proper visa. DOCUMENTATION Final travel documents, including itinerary and vouchers (if applicable) will be sent approximately four (4) weeks prior to departure. Reservation must be paid in full and guest identification information must be received before documents will be sent. HEALTH & DISABILITY REQUIREMENTS Guests must notify us in writing at the time of booking of any physical or mental illness, disability or other conditions for which special accommodations or the use of a wheelchair is necessary or contemplated. Also, we must be notified of any medical treatment that may render the guest unfit for travel or constitute a risk or danger to the guest or anyone else on board. The vessels do not carry a medical doctor aboard. Acute medical conditions will require you to disembark to be attended to by shoreside emergency and/or medical response. Guests needing any form of assistance and those who are physically disabled must be accompanied by someone who will take full responsibility for any needed assistance during the cruise and in the event of an emergency. We reserve the right to refuse passage to anyone who, in our sole opinion, may affect the health, safety or enjoyment of other guests. Guests requiring a wheelchair must provide their own collapsible wheelchair. Please be aware that some ports of call, shore excursions, docks, gangways and other requirements may preclude a wheelchair guest from leaving the vessel; this decision will be made by the ship s captain and is binding. Also, there may be certain physical conditions, including raised doorway thresholds from 2 to 16 inches, stairways and narrow passageways within the vessel that may limit or preclude the accessibility of wheelchair guests to some areas. We recommend you purchase travel protection, either the plan we offer or a plan from your Travel Agent. With travel protection you can relax and enjoy your trip with peace of mind. FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION PROTECTION Under Public Law , the FMC requires vessels having berth or stateroom accommodations for 50 or more passengers and which embark passengers from U.S. ports to maintain acceptable evidence of financial responsibility to indemnify passengers for nonperformance of transportation. American Queen Steamboat Company maintains an escrow agreement to protect passenger payments for water transportation. This escrow agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Federal Maritime Commission. UNITED STATES FLAGGED VESSELS The American Queen, American Empress and American Duchess have been designed and built in the United States. As U.S. Flagged Vessels, this status means that we also protect you with the highest standards for safety and health, including regular inspections and certifications by the United States Coast Guard, The United States Public Health Service, and the Federal Communications Commission. The vessels are American owned and operated. As U.S. Flagged Vessels, the American Queen, American Empress and American Duchess are capable of operating unique itineraries not possible on foreign-owned or foreignbuilt vessels. ONBOARD CREDIT Can be used toward onboard purchases not covered in the cruise fare. Onboard credit is non-refundable, non-transferable, has no cash value and may not be used to pay gratuities. Any unused portion of an onboard credit is forfeited at the end of the voyage. SMOKING Smoking is permitted only in designated outside areas aboard the American Queen, American Empress and American Duchess. All interiors of the vessels including all cabins, staterooms, dining rooms and lounges are strictly non-smoking. DINING ARRANGEMENTS The American Queen and American Empress offer open seating for breakfast and lunch; there are two seating times for dinner. To make a seating request, please speak with your Travel Agent, group leader, or our Reservations Department at time of booking. We will make every effort to honor your request, however, actual seating assignments are not guaranteed. The American Duchess offers open seating for breakfast, lunch and dinner. GAMBLING Gambling is not available or permitted on the American Queen, American Empress or American Duchess. ANIMALS Only designated service animals are permitted onboard. You are required to notify American Queen Steamboat Company in advance of departure if you plan to bring along a service animal because of a disability. Supporting documents may be requested. GRATUITIES Gratuities of $18.50 per guest per day will be automatically charged to your onboard account. Terms and conditions are accurate at time of printing, are subject to change without notice and we are not responsible for errors or omissions therein. For the latest terms and conditions, visit American Queen Steamboat Operating Company, LLC 54 TERMS AND CONDITIONS (888)

55 travel protection Life s unexpected circumstances can compromise your vacation plans, but they don t have to compromise your investment. American Queen Steamboat Company has paired with Allianz Global Assistance to offer a travel protection plan to cover you and your vacation investment. The Frontier Plan,* provided by Allianz Global Assistance, offers a plan that can help you relax and enjoy your trip. It is recommended that you purchase travel protection to help provide reimbursement for up to 100% of your prepaid, non-refundable vacation cost, because there are no exceptions to American Queen Steamboat Company s cancellation penalties. The Frontier Plan can help protect your vacation investment. Ensure that you purchase your plan within 14 days of making your initial trip deposit to be eligible for pre-existing medical conditions benefits. You have at least 10 days to review your plan and receive a full premium refund, provided you have not departed for your trip or filed a claim. Premiums are non-refundable after that period. Ask your travel agent or one of our cruise specialists for details when making your reservation. FRONTIER PLAN BENEFITS MAXIMUM COVERAGE PER PERSON (UP TO THE LIMITS BELOW) TRIP CANCELLATION 100% OF INSURED TRIP COST (UP TO $50,000) TRIP INTERRUPTION 150% OF INSURED TRIP COST (UP TO $75,000) TRIP DELAY $750 ($200/DAY) MISSED CRUISE CONNECTION $750 BAGGAGE AND PERSONAL EFFECTS $2,500 BAGGAGE DELAY $500 EMERGENCY MEDICAL & DENTAL EXPENSE $50,000 ($500 DENTAL SUBLIMIT) EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION/REPATRIATION $250,000 TRAVEL ASSISTANCE & CONCIERGE SERVICES INCLUDED TRIP COST PLAN COST PER PERSON PLAN COST PER PERSON AGE 0-59 AGE 60+ UP TO $2,500 $99 $205 $2,501 TO $3,000 $148 $296 $3,001 TO $3,500 $173 $346 $3,501 TO $4,000 $198 $395 $4,001 TO $4,500 $222 $459 $4,501 TO $5,000 $247 $511 $5,001 AND UP CALL FOR A QUOTE CALL FOR A QUOTE *Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. Insurance benefits underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: Oakbrook Terrace, IL), rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No series or series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: Richmond, VA), rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101-C series or 101-P series, depending on your state of residence. Plan only available to U.S. residents and may not be available in all jurisdictions. AGA Service Company is the licensed producer and administrator of this plan and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between AGA Service Company and Jefferson Insurance Company. Non-Insurance benefits/products are provided and serviced by AGA Service Company. Consumer is responsible for charges incurred from outside vendors for assistance or concierge services. Contact AGA Service Company at or 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA or customerservice@allianzassistance.com. All-Inclusive Beverage Package: Our all-inclusive beverage package affords you carefree enjoyment of your favorite spirits, beer, and wine by the glass throughout the length of your voyage. Ask for more details and package pricing when booking your voyage. SAVE UP TO $1,200 ON 2019 U.S. RIVER CRUISES Save $1,200 per stateroom ($600 per person) on this American Duchess 2019 voyage: 8/18. Save $800 per stateroom ($400 per person) on this American Duchess 2019 voyage: 7/7. Save $600 per stateroom ($300 per person) on these American Duchess 2019 voyages: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 3/17, 4/14, 4/21, 6/30, 7/21, 7/28, 8/11, 9/8, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15. Save $400 per stateroom ($200 per person) on these American Duchess 2019 voyages: 3/24, 3/31, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 8/4, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/22. Save $200 per stateroom ($100 per person) on these American Duchess 2019 voyages: 1/2, 12/29. American Duchess offers not valid on category OS. Offer expires on 11/30/18 and is valid only on new, paid-in-full bookings. Full payment at time of booking is required to redeem this offer. Offer is based on cabin availability, and only while inventory lasts. Not valid on group bookings or existing reservations; cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts. Promotional fares and amenities are capacity-controlled, may vary by sailing, and may be withdrawn without notice. Cruise fares quoted are in U.S. dollars, are per person, and do not include government taxes and fees, port charges, gratuities, airfare, insurance, personal expenditures, or transportation costs incurred while traveling to and from embarkation ports. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Call for details. ADMB TRAVEL PROTECTION 55

56 222 Pearl Street New Albany, IN SAVE up to $1,200 per stateroom. SEE PAGE 55. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS, CONTACT YOUR PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL AGENT OR: (888) H