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American Queen Steamboat Company offers Star Spangled Cruises in 2021

Save up to $1,000 per stateroom* on American Queen Steamboat Company Star-Spangled cruises when you book by August 31, 2020.

While we can’t travel today, we can look forward to the future when we can.

On this day, when we celebrate our country’s independence, we can begin to ponder what we might do next year to celebrate. With all the pent-up desire to travel, what better way to celebrate America’s birthday than on an American river cruise? Small towns will be adorned with symbols of our independence, and onboard we will be filled with patriotic pride. And on the big day, get ready to enjoy a remarkable fireworks display in your port of call!

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Louisville to Pittsburgh aboard American Queen

Sailing June 27th, 2021 aboard the 428-passenger American Queen, embark on a cherished 9-day journey from Louisville, with signature images of ornate hats, Old-Fashioned cocktails, and the 120-foot Louisville Slugger peppering the city, to Pittsburgh, a beacon for the golden age of steamboat travel. The route to Pittsburgh is a hallowed one in the steamboatin’ community.

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American Queen Steamboat on the river

Nashville (Clarksville) to Louisville aboard American Duchess

Sailing June 27th, 2021 aboard the 188-passenger American Duchess, this itinerary offers the opportunity to uncover authentic Americana. From Louisville to Clarksville, small-town America greets guests as friends. Take a step out of your ordinary everyday routine, and board an authentic paddlewheeler to explore the waterway that connects these cities.

A special guest will bless the American Duchess: American music icon Lee Greenwood will perform on board for this special event!

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American Duchess

Memphis to New Orleans aboard American Countess

Sailing July 3, 2021 aboard the 245-passenger American Countess, cruise down the Mississippi Delta on the river’s most authentic paddlewheelers. This cruise highlights Civil War battlefields, seductive Memphis blues, New Orleans jazz, irresistible southern cooking and an exclusive call at Nottoway Plantation—the South’s largest existing antebellum mansion.

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American Countess

Contact Linda at Sunstone Tours & Cruises toll-free at 1-888-815-5428 and start planning an Independence Day celebration like no other.

*Offer expires 8/31/20. Offer is valid only on new, paid-in-full bookings. Full payment at the time of booking is required to redeem this offer. Offer is based on cabin availability, and only while inventory lasts. Not valid on existing 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 or modified at any time without notice. Itineraries are subject to change. Cruise fares quoted are in U.S. dollars, are per person and do not include government taxes and fees, port charges, airfare, insurance, personal expenditures or transportation costs incurred while traveling to and from embarkation ports. Gratuities not included in cruise fares. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Call for details and mention Offer Code 2021 EBD1.