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Feb 21, 2024 · The cruise line, formerly known as American Queen Steamboat Company, has suspended operations and refunded guests for canceled sailings. It blamed low demand and financial unsustainability after the pandemic.
- Nathan Diller
- Consumer Travel Reporter
Read expert and passenger reviews of the American Queen, the world's largest steamboat that cruises the Mississippi and its tributaries. Learn about the ship's history, amenities, cabins, dining, activities and more.
American Queen is said to be the largest river steamboat ever built. The ship was built in 1995 and is a six-deck recreation of a classic Mississippi riverboat , built by McDermott Shipyard for the Delta Queen Steamboat Company .
Discover the heritage and culture of America with a cruise onboard the elegant American Queen, an authentic paddlewheel steamboat. Luxurious amenities display the opulence of the American Victorian era while also featuring every modern convenience. Each stateroom features lush bedding and fine linens as well as in-room bottled water and fresh ...
- 2017
- 3,707 tons
- United States
- 1995
83 reviews. All photos (959) Traveler ( 175) Common Areas ( 485) Suite Cabins ( 130) Itineraries for this ship. Itinerary. Overview. About. Passengers: 436 | Crew: 165. Passengers to crew: 2.64 :1. Launched: 1996. Cabins. Balcony. Cabin size: 140 - 210 sq. ft. Connected rooms: 0. Accessible rooms: 0. Maximum passengers: 2. Number of cabins: 105.
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American Q ueen Voyages has made the difficult decision to shut down. Despite great efforts by our team, crew and partners, American Queen Voyages (AQV) unfortunately has been unable to rebound from the effects of the pandemic. The overnight cruise industry was especially affected by changes in travel preferences and, as a result, AQV has ...
The largest steamboat ever built, the grand American Queen is a gracious and elegant triumph of American ingenuity. Although filled with today’s modern amenities, her rooms and accommodations display all the opulence of the American Victorian era. Glistening woodwork, fresh flowers and antiques adorn her interior spaces.
