Riverboats on the Mississippi
River
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Join us aboard one of our unique paddlesteamers
for an intriguing vacation adventure. Each riverboat offers
a vacation experience that captures the essence and beauty
of America, alongside gracious service and outstanding
accommodation.
As the only paddlesteamers with overnight
accommodation, these charming boats allow you to truly experience the Mississippi River
system and Mark Twain’s America.
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Accommodation
Whether you’re travelling on the celebrated Delta
Queen or the American Queen, the minute you step on board you’ll be transported into a
timeless world of Victorian elegance. With stained glass windows and
gleaming brass fixtures you’ll feel immediately at home. This is the
perfect setting to enjoy carefree conversations, stroll the wide promenades
or just relax and listen to the sounds of the river.
Dining
In the tradition of fine dining and riverboat splendour, the dazzling
crystal and sparkling china captivate the imagination as you step into
the dining room. Every dish is a masterpiece created by the master
chefs, from the tantalising aroma of fresh soup and seafood to the
old-fashioned fried chicken and filet mignon.
Entertainment
 Entertainment
is a nightly occurrence aboard the paddlesteamers, from
Broadway to Big Band, along with the smoky notes of the
authentic jazz ensemble. Talented performers sing, dance
and play the classics from cabaret, Broadway and comedy.
Or enjoy a drink in one of the bars onboard, surrounded
by the atmosphere of the region.
American
Queen
The world’s largest paddleboat steamer
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Inspired by the steamboat and archival records of more
than a century ago, she is grand in every sense of the
word, offering the ultimate setting for Steamboating at
its most opulent. All of her luxurious staterooms are designed
to give the feeling of a gracious Victorian bedroom complete
with patterned wallpaper and carpets and period furnishings
- many of them genuine antiques. Outside staterooms are
embellished with windowed French doors or bay windows offering
sweeping river views.
Features:
Athletic Club - Bathing Pool - Beauty Parlour - Calliope Bar - Chart Room
- Engine Room Bar - Front Porch of America - Gentlemen’s Cardroom -
Grand Saloon - J.M. White Dining Room - Ladies Parlour - Main Deck Lounge - Mark Twain Gallery - Purser’s Lobby - Theatre - Emporium Gift Shop.
Length: 418 feet - 222 Staterooms
436 passenger capacity - Elevators: 2 - Crew: 161
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Delta
Queen
A fully refurbished
historic paddlesteamer
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Plan 
Here,
in the warm, yet elegant atmosphere of a 19th-century home,
you'll experience a most gracious welcome. All of her 87
charming outside staterooms feature period furnishings
- many of them genuine antiques - and include home-spun
touches such as patchwork quilts, collectibles, brass fittings
and quaintly wood-shuttered windows from which to view
your portrait of America.
Features:
Betty Blake Lounge - Forward Cabin Lounge
Gift Shop - Orleans Room - Texas Lounge.
Length: 285 feet - 87 Staterooms
174 passenger capacity - Crew: 81
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