Tagged: American Queen Steamboat Company

American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) announces the opening of sales for the 2020 season of its fourth vessel, the American Countess. As the newest paddlewheeler on U.S. rivers, the American Countess is already showing record-breaking interest. (more…)

American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) announces its 2019 holiday voyages that are now available for booking. With itineraries for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s aboard the American Queen and American Duchess, two of the most elegant paddlewheel steamboats in the U.S., guests can experience time-honored Southern traditions along the Mississippi River. (more…)

Luxury riverboat operator American Queen Steamboat Company announces its lineup of outdoor adventure experiences for passengers on the American Empress. From ziplining, jet boating, hiking and more, thrill seekers are sure to discover an abundance of adventure in exciting ports of call during their journeys this summer. (more…)

American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) announces “Racing on the River”, its newest themed voyage onboard the American Duchess cruising from Memphis, Tenn. to Pittsburgh, Pa. from July 8-22, 2019. (more…)

Experience truly elegant travel this summer on the American Duchess, an opulent paddlewheeler touring the Lower Mississippi’s living history. (more…)

Luxury riverboat operator American Queen Steamboat Company invites guests to enjoy the magic of springtime onboard one of its three famed paddlewheelers: American Queen, American Duchess and American Empress. (more…)

American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC), a leader in U.S. overnight river cruising, completed a major milestone this past Friday in the construction of its 245-passenger American Countess, the fourth vessel in AQSC’s fleet which kicks off its inaugural season on April 5, 2020. (more…)

Pleasant Holidays is adding the American Countess to its product offerings. American Countess is joining American Queen Steamboat Company’s (AQSC’s) fleet of vessels. (travelagentcentral.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company, operator of the most opulent riverboats in the world, invites guests to enjoy the dramatic landscapes that have long inspired artists, writers and steamboat passengers on one of their famed voyages along the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Cumberland, Columbia and Snake rivers this year. (more…)

American Queen Steamboat Company invites guests to enjoy the holiday season on the Lower Mississippi aboard the elegant American Queen and her sister ship the American Duchess. (more…)

Last week, American Queen Steamboat Company released time-lapse video of construction progress on the American Countess at Gulf Island Shipyard in Houma, Louisiana. The 245-guest riverboat, the fourth vessel in the U.S. flagged fleet, is a paddlewheeler currently under construction using the existing hull of the Kanesville Queen, a former gaming vessel built in 1995. (more…)

Today, American Queen Steamboat Company announced that Ted Sykes will be stepping down from his role as President and COO by the end of the year. Sykes joined the river cruise line six years ago after the launch of the first boat American Queen. (more…)

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. announced today (Sep. 14) that, through its subsidiary Gulf Island, L.L.C., it has signed a contract for the expansion and delivery of one (1) 245-guest riverboat with American Countess, LLC. (more…)

The American Queen Steamboat Company, operator of the U.S.-flagged American Queen, is giving travelers the chance to ride the Columbia River. Because of consumer demand, three new cruises on the American Empress are now part of the boat’s 2018 schedule with five-day sailings out of Portland for a round trip voyage. (travelagentcentral.com)

A cruise ship seemingly straight out of the country’s yesteryear pulled up to Ottawa on Sunday. The American Duchess cruise vessel docked at the west end of Allen Park in Ottawa next to the railroad bridge as part of a nine-day cruise from St. Louis. Other stops include Hannibal, Mo., Alton, Mo. and Peoria. (mywebtimes.com)

Allianz Global Assistance, a consumer specialty insurance provider, and American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC), a luxury riverboat cruise operator, have announced a multi-year partnership to provide travel protection and assistance to customers booking river cruises with AQSC. (travelagentcentral.com)

The smash of a bottle of Maker’s Mark bourbon signified the christening of American Duchess, the newest river boat for the ever-growing American Queen Steamboat Company. (cruisecritic.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company, which will christen its third river cruise ship, American Duchess, in New Orleans on Monday, has another vessel waiting in the wings. (cruisecritic.com)

U.S. river cruise line The American Queen Steamboat Company has announced that Marissa Applegate will be named the godmother of the brand’s all-new, all-suite American Duchess riverboat. (travelagentcentral.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company has announced three new hires to its sales and management team. Nicola Volpe has joined the river cruise line as vice president of hotels, while Barbara Davis is now business development director. Krystle Sampson has been named regional sales director. (travelagentcentral.com)

The American Queen Steamboat Company is unleashing its expanded fleet during this year’s holiday season, hosting voyages on the American Queen, American Empress, as well as the American Duchess, the company’s latest vessel. (travelagentcentral.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company has announced the release of its 2018 deluxe brochure, which includes a 100 page full-color overview of its new itineraries, as well as the routes of its river cruise offerings for the seventh season of the line’s U.S.-flagged routes. (travelagentcentral.com)

HMS Global Maritime, owner and operator of the American Queen Steamboat Company as well as 85 other U.S. flagged vessels, welcomes former Maritime Administrator Paul “Chip” Jaenichen, Sr. of the U.S. Department of Transportation as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO). (more…)

American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) has reported record-setting bookings for the inaugural season of the American Duchess, scheduled to make its debut on the Mississippi River in June 2017. (travelagentcentral.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company has announced the line will offer the first and only all-suite river cruise with lofts on the Mississippi River with the addition of the new American Duchess. (travelagentcentral.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company, owner and operator of the American Queen and American Empress, announces reservations are now open for voyages on the new boutique, all-suite American Duchess. (more…)

Expanding its capacity by 25 percent, American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC), owner and operator of American Queen and American Empress, will add a third vessel – the new American-flagged, 166-passenger American Duchess – to its U.S. flagged fleet in June 2017. (travelagentcentral.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company invites guests to enjoy the dramatic landscapes that have long inspired artists, writers and steamboat passengers on one of their nine-day voyages to the upper reaches of the Mississippi River this fall. (more…)

The American Queen Steamboat Company invites guests to enjoy the holiday season aboard the elegant American Queen as it travels along the Lower Mississippi River beginning this Thanksgiving lasting through the New Year. (more…)

American Queen Steamboat Company has released its 2017 brochure showcasing the river cruise line’s sixth season. (travelagentcentral.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company has announced a new “Vineyards, Vintages and Varietals” cruises through the Pacific Northwest wine country for 2016 onboard the American Empress. (travelagentcentral.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company, operator of America’s most opulent and luxurious paddlewheel vessels, has several themed cruises planned for 2016. (more…)

American Queen Steamboat Company, operator of America’s most opulent and luxurious paddlewheel vessels, has several exciting themed cruises planned for 2016. (more…)