The largest steamboat ever built, the 428-passenger American Queen is a gracious and elegant triumph of American ingenuity. She is a gentle soul packaged within the ornate detailing that embellishes her exterior. Any traveler who chooses to cruise on this iconic riverboat will soon find that her steady heart beats to the rhythm of music and discourse that resound within her walls.
This paddleboat inspires crowds of onlookers in each port in which she docks. Pictures that capture this authentic American steamboat simply cannot do her justice. In true royal fashion, she glides gracefully along the river and courteously greets onlookers with the wave of her flags as she passes by.
A gracious host, American Queen offers both formal, upscale dining and relaxed, casual meals to each guest, depending on preference. She invites her guests into rooms to gather or spaces to sit in silence, and she charters connections among her passengers that flow into lifelong relationships. Linger on one of her decks, listen to the calliope sing of the river and fall in love with this stately spirit.
Lounges
The American Queen offers several relaxing venues for socializing with fellow, likeminded passengers or simply gazing at the passing scenery. The Main Deck Lounge, adjacent to the dining room, hosts the Captain’s Bar offering specialized cocktails. Enjoy a game of cards in the wood-paneled mahogany splendor of the Mark Twain Gallery. A Ladies Parlor and Gentleman’s Card Room bring back the feel of a time long gone. The Engine Room Bar and River Grill & Bar, both located near the paddlewheel, offer drinks along with historic river views.
Dining
Every meal aboard the American Queen is an affair to remember. You’ll enjoy everything from piping hot beignets and bananas foster French toast for breakfast to succulent five-course dinners. The opulent J.M. White Dining Room is the centerpiece, serving breakfasts, lunches and dinners that are befittingly grand. The Front Porch Café offers a wide variety of classic American favorites and can satisfy any craving. Should you be feeling peckish in the wee hours, we also offer 24-hour room service.
American Queen Details
Welcome to your home aboard the iconic American Queen, where you can relax in a warm, inviting atmosphere of Antebellum charm without sacrificing modern convenience. Fine linens and plush bedding will ensure that you are well-rested to fully enjoy ll 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.
Commodore Services
Guests holding reservations for select suite-level accommodations will receive American Queen Steamboat Company’s exclusive Commodore Services. This elite-level of service includes pre-boarding privileges, a fruit basket and bottle of wine in your suite upon arrival, preferred dining arrangements, reserved balcony seating in the Grand Saloon theater, and a private reception with Senior Officers of the American Queen.
Guests of Owner’s Suites and Luxury Suites will also receive the services of a friendly River Butler. River Butler services include a warm welcome with a tour of your suite, unpacking of luggage and hanging of clothes, preparation and packing of luggage, laundry and pressing service, shoe shine and conditioning, afternoon tea served in your suite, breakfast and dinner served on your private veranda upon request, in-suite pre-dinner canapés and in-suite post-dinner sweets and a personal escort to reserved balcony seating in the Grand Saloon theater. River Butler service is limited to suite categories OS and LS.
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| Owner's Suites with Exclusive Veranda (OS) | Open your 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 they epitomize luxurious river cruising Relish the many exclusive benefits of our Commodore Services while being well attended to by your personal River Butler.
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| Luxury Suites with Private or Open Veranda (LS) | These spacious, elegant suites are furnished to provide 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 suite with private veranda or two adjoining rooms with open veranda - these suites are the ideal choice for family and friends vacationing together. As a guest in these luxury suites, you will also be treated to exclusive suite-level Commodore Services, as well as personal River Butler. Note: Luxury Suites located on the Texas Deck, are in close proximity to the paddlewheel. While many guests love the allure of the traditional paddlewheel experience, others may find the authentic turning of the paddlewheel to be slightly noisier than they would like at times.
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| Deluxe Suites with Open Veranda (DS) | You will feel right at home on the river in our magnificent suites. Indulge in a soothing soak in your tub, and 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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| Junior Suites with Open Veranda (JS) | Settle into your sitting area, open the French doors to the deck, and greet the day as the banks of the river slip majestically by. Some staterooms in this category offer a view of the paddlewheel, while others provide expansive views of America's heartland.
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| Paddelwheel Staterooms (PS) | These spacious retreats offer unmatched views, each with a 6-foot-square viewing window that overlooks the paddlewheel, for a truly authentic steamboat experience. It is important to note that while some guests are enamored with the allure of the more traditional experience, others may find the turning of the paddlewheel to produce more sound and vibration than they like at times.
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| Deluxe Outside Staterooms with Private Veranda (A) | 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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| Outside Stateroom with Open Veranda (B) | 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.
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| Outside Staterooms with Open Veranda (C) | 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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| Deluxe Outside Staterooms with Bay Windows (D) | 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.
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| Inside Staterooms (E) | Surrounded by wonderful period details, but with every modern convenience, these cozy havens will make your cares disappear. Ample shelving and storage spaces keep your necessities out of the way but easily accessible.
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| Single Deluxe Staterooms (SD) | Greet the day in your cozy stateroom, relaxing before breakfast or enjoying a leisurely morning in bed with room service.
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| Single Inside Staterooms (SI) | These cozy havens will make your cares disappear. Ample shelving and storage spaces keep your necessities out of the way but easily accessible.
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| Specification | Information |
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| Passengers | 436 |
| Cabins | 222 |
| Crew | 160 |
| Built | 1995 at McDermott Shipyard |
| Former Name(s) | N/A |
| Last Refurbished | 2012 |
| Tonnage | 3707 |
| Length (ft) | 418 |
| Width (Beam) (ft) | 89 |
| Draft (Depth) (ft) | 8.5 |
| Speed (knots) | 12 |
| Registered | United States |
