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CROISIERES FLUVIALES 2020

Mississippi & affluents

American Queen

American Duchess

American Countess

Textes en Anglais

Regionally inspired dining

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Broadway-caliber entertainment and Enrichment

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Comprehensive, guided shore excursions

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Authentic paddlewheel riverboats

river cruises®

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AMERICAN QUEEN

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AMERICAN EMPRESS • • • • •

AMERICAN COUNTESS • • •

Prepaid gratuities

Free InternetComplimentary wine and beer

with dinner

Room service 24 hours a day

Hop-On Hop-Off shore excursions

Pre-cruise hotel stay

Unlimited Beverage Package

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AMERICAN QUEEN®

CRUISES

FEBRUARY - DECEMBER

RIVERS

LOWER MISSISSIPPI

UPPER MISSISSIPPI

OHIO

AMERICAN EMPRESS®

CRUISES

MARCH - DECEMBER

RIVERS

COLUMBIA

SNAKE

AMERICAN DUCHESS™

CRUISES

JANUARY - DECEMBER

RIVERS

LOWER MISSISSIPPI

UPPER MISSISSIPPI

OHIO AND TENNESSEE

CRUISES APRIL - DECEMBER

RIVERS LOWER MISSISSIPPI, UPPER MISSISSIPPI,

OHIO, TENNESSEE AND CUMBERLANDAMERICAN COUNTESS™

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Regionally Inspired Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Broadway-Caliber Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Comprehensive, Guided Shore Excursions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

ITINERARIES, DECK PLANS AND STATEROOMS

CITY STAY PACKAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

PORTS OF CALL, HIGHLIGHTS AND PREMIUM EXPERIENCES

Lower Mississippi River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Upper Mississippi River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Columbia and Snake Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

TERMS AND CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

TRAVEL PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

A M E R I C A N Q U E E N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Voyage Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15

Deck Plans, Suites and Staterooms . . . . . 16-18

A M E R I C A N D U C H E S S . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Voyage Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-34

Deck Plans, Suites and Staterooms . . . . . . . . 35

A M E R I C A N C O U N T E S S . . . . . . . . . . .37

Sailing Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-48

Deck Plans and Staterooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

A M E R I C A N E M P R E S S . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Voyage Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-56

Deck Plans, Suites and Staterooms . . . . . 57-59

On the cover: The American Empress cruises on the Columbia River, by maritime artist Michael Blaser

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Prix des croisières en Euros, TTC

Non inclus :

Vols & taxes afférentes

Transferts (sauf entre l'hôtel et le bateau à l'embarquement)

Charges portuaires

Extensions de séjour

Excursions optionnelles 'Premium Shore'

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REGIONALLY INSPIRED DINING

J.M. WHITE DINING ROOM, AMERICAN QUEEN

Inspired by America’s heartland, our Southern heritage and the Pacific Northwest, our menus showcase the

varied cultural and culinary influences of our nation . Meals aboard any of our elegant vessels will keep you savoring the memory of the flavors and sharing your excitement for our excellent service even after you leave the boat .

As our award-winning culinary teams take full advantage of each region’s diverse bounty of fresh, local ingredients to fashion authentic dishes, our gracious staff charms you with friendly, courteous attention to your needs .

Each grand vessel boasts a magnificent main dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner . Each riverboat will also offer alternative dining choices . Enjoy a relaxing breakfast or lunch in one of our casual dining venues . On the American Duchess and American Empress, these unique restaurants become an elevated reservation-only, dining experience each evening .

All of our vessels feature 24-hour room service, for your comfort and convenience .

Sample Menu Selections

SIGNATURE ENTRÉES

Veal Marsala

Captain’s Braised Beef Short Rib

Grilled Filet Mignon

Char-Grilled Salmon Fillet

Lobster Tail

Polenta Cake-Stuffed Portobello Mushroom

REGION: MISSISSIPPI

Bouquet of Spring Mix Salad

Beef Carpaccio

Smothered Crawfish and Grits

Red Snapper and Shrimp Creole

Mississippi Mud Pie

Moonshine Raisin Bread Pudding

REGION: PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Hand-Tossed Caesar Salad

Roasted Beet-and-Asparagus Salad

Seafood Chowder

Hot-Smoked Pacific Salmon

Washington State Dungeness Crab

Double-Cut Lamb Chop

Sugar-Free Washington Apple Dumpling

Our Unlimited Beverage Package affords you carefree enjoyment of your favorite spirits, beer and wine by the glass throughout the length of your voyage. The package is included with American Duchess cruise fare. Ask for details and pricing for other vessels when booking your voyage.

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BROADWAY-CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT

For centuries, the majesty of America’s rivers has been an unwavering source of inspiration for all styles of music

and storytelling . Onboard our vessels, each day and evening you are provided opportunities to delve into the dramatic history and musical influences of the regions in which we travel, for an experience that blends education and entertainment in ways that will create memories for years to come .

You will be enthralled with the distinctive blend of live music, stellar Broadway-style shows, movie events and distinguished historical dialogue . Whether it is a themed-voyage special event steeped in the sounds of Memphis’ legendary blues music scene, the invigorating jazz of New Orleans, a rousing medley of silver-screen hit songs, a culinary demonstration that traces the regional significance of featured dishes or an enlightening lecture conveyed by our esteemed Riverlorians – our onboard river history experts – you are treated to world-class riverboat entertainment in an atmosphere of sheer warmth and elegance .

Sampling of Onboard Entertainment

BROADWAY-CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT

Big-band shows

Broadway-style performances

Regional musical medleys

Smooth solo performances

Exceptional holiday productions

SPECIAL ONBOARD EVENTS

Late-night lounge performances

Dance sets such as ballroom, swing, sock hops and country jamborees

Exclusive themed activities and events

Onboard cooking demonstrations

Interactive game shows

Trivia and Bingo

GUEST ENTERTAINMENT

Esteemed historians and lecturers

Authors and speakers

Unique local musicians

Spellbinding magic shows

RIVERLORIANS

Educational Q&A sessions

Intimate river chats

Pilot house tours

Destination overviews

Storytelling, captivating tales, lore and legends

Entertainment may vary by region and vessel.

GRAND SALOON, AMERICAN QUEEN

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COMPREHENSIVE, GUIDED SHORE EXCURSIONS

Off-Boat Experiences

INCLUDED SHORE EXCURSIONS

Comprehensive, guided Hop-On Hop-Off shore excursions in each port of call

The freedom to customize your experience and choose your own path, at your leisure

Hassle-free access to many historic and cultural attractions

Narrated driving city tours

Walking tours, independent or with a certified local guide

PREMIUM SHORE EXCURSIONS

Award-winning venues

Culturally immersive and rare experiences

Varied activity levels

Knowledgeable local guides

Cultural enrichment

Interest-based experiences

Unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities

Reservations required; available for pre-purchase

From all perspectives, our vessels are testimonies to the floating palaces of long ago, and a culmination of

their finest qualities . Our grand vessels feature a blend of every bold paddlewheeler innovation and pristine, authentic design . Each vessel boasts an inclusive range of fine amenities, educational enrichment and hospitable services to deliver a uniquely American experience, for a truly rich river cruising vacation .

The main attractions on any American Queen Steamboat Company cruise are the award-winning shore excursions . Shore excursions, both included and premium, are thoughtfully designed to optimize the guest experience by providing plenty of activity and endless enjoyment . Our own dedicated fleet of deluxe motorcoaches, with talented drivers and shore excursions staff, are waiting to assist you at the vessel’s dock in each port of call .

Regardless of which vessel you choose, you will enjoy hassle-free access to some of the most historically and culturally significant attractions in America .

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE

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THE AMERICAN QUEEN DOCKED IN NEW ORLEANS, LA

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Year Built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995

Refurbished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 feet

Passenger Decks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Suites and Staterooms . . . . . . . . . 218

Guests/Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417/172

SPECIFICATIONS

INCLUSIONS

The only authentic steam-powered overnight paddlewheel boat in the world

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FARES

DATE DAYS ITINERARY THEME FROM PAGE

Feb 16 9 Roundtrip New Orleans Southern Sampler $1,899 12 Ports: St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Nottoway

Feb 23 9 New Orleans to Memphis Mardi Gras on the River $2,119 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

Mar 1 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,119 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Mar 8 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,119 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

Mar 15 9 Memphis to New Orleans Civil War $2,119 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway



Apr 5 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $1,999 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

Apr 12 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $1,999 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway



May 3 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

May 10 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway




Jun 7 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Jun 14 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta



Jul 5 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,119 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Jul 12 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,119 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

Jul 19 9 Memphis to Alton (St. Louis) American River BBQ Challenge $2,099 13 Ports: New Madrid, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester, St. Louis

Lower Mississippi Upper Mississippi

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Jul 26 9 Alton (St. Louis) to Red Wing (Minneapolis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,399 14 Ports: Hannibal, Clinton, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing

Aug 2 9 Red Wing (Minneapolis) to Alton (St. Louis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,399 14 Ports: Red Wing, La Crosse, Dubuque, Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Burlington, Hannibal

Aug 9 9 Alton (St. Louis) to Red Wing (Minneapolis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,399 14 Ports: Hannibal, Clinton, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing

Aug 16 16 Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans $4,499 15 Ports: Winona, La Crosse, Dubuque, Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Burlington, Hannibal, St. Louis, Memphis, Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Nottoway

Aug 30 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

Sep 6 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Sep 13 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

Sep 20 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Sep 27 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

Oct 4 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Oct 11 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta



Nov 1 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Nov 8 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,499 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

Nov 15 9 Memphis to New Orleans Civil War $2,499 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Nov 22 9 New Orleans to Memphis Plantation Thanksgiving $2,099 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

Nov 29 9 Memphis to New Orleans Plantation Holidays $1,999 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Dec 6 9 New Orleans to Memphis Plantation Holidays $1,899 10 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

Dec 13 9 Memphis to New Orleans Plantation Holidays $1,899 11 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Dec 20 9 Roundtrip New Orleans Creole Christmas $1,999 12 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg

Dec 27 9 Roundtrip New Orleans New Year’s Celebration $1,999 12 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg

Fares quoted are in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy, with the exception of single-occupancy categories SD and SI . Fares do not include taxes, port charges, insurance, gratuities, airfare or land transportation . All itineraries, hotels, pricing, dates

and themes are subject to change, and we are not responsible for errors or omissions therein .

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ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE

Beyond the Floodwalls: Shaping the Culture and History of New Orleans (New Orleans) – Page 63

Redemption and Rehabilitation at Angola Prison (St . Francisville) – Page 63

ADD A CITY STAY PACKAGE

New Orleans 3-Day/2-Night Pre-Cruise Package ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60

Memphis 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60

HIGHLIGHTS

HMississippi Delta heritage

HSprawling cotton and

sugarcane plantations

H Majestic mansions and

antebellum architecture

H New Orleans jazz and

historic French Quarter

H Civil War sites and

monuments

H Cajun, Creole and

Southern cuisine

INCLUSIONS

H One-night pre-cruise

hotel stay

HGuidedHop-OnHop-Off shore excursions

H Wine and beer with dinner

H 24-hour room service

9-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Sun . . . . .New Orleans, LA

Hotel Stay

Day 2: Mon . . . .New Orleans, LA

Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 3: Tue . . Nottoway Plantation

Day 4: Wed . . .St . Francisville, LA

Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . . Natchez, MS

Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . . Vicksburg, MS

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . . . . Port of the

Mississippi Delta

Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . River Cruising

Day 9: Mon . . . . . . Memphis, TN

Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES

Antebellum South – This journey showcases the diversity of the Lower Mississippi River .

Mardi Gras on the River – Join in the energy of New Orleans’ most extravagant celebration while enjoying your included pre-cruise hotel stay . February 23

Plantation Thanksgiving – Enjoy all your favorite Thanksgiving traditions as you count your many blessings on this special holiday voyage . November 22

Plantation Holidays – Make our home your home for the holidays, and encounter timeless traditions of the Cajun and

Creole cultures . December 6

VOYAGE DATES E D C B A PS JS DS LS OS SI SD

Feb 23; Mar 8, 22; Jul 12 $2,199 $3,799 $4,099 $4,399 $4,499 $4,499 $4,499 $4,999 $7,199 $8,699 $2,899 $4,399

Apr 5 $1,999 $3,399 $3,599 $3,899 $3,999 $3,999 $3,999 $4,499 $6,399 $7,699 $2,599 $3,999

Apr 19; May 3, 17, 31; Jun 14; $2,499 $4,199 $4,499 $4,799 $4,999 $4,999 $4,999 $5,599 $7,999 $9,599 $3,199 $4,899

Aug 30; Sep 13, 27; Oct 11, 25; Nov 8

Jun 28; Nov 22 $2,099 $3,599 $3,899 $4,099 $4,299 $4,299 $4,299 $4,799 $6,799 $8,199 $2,799 $4,199

Dec 6 $1,899 $3,199 $3,399 $3,599 $3,799 $3,799 $3,799 $4,199 $5,999 $7,199 $2,399 $3,699

Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy, with the exception of single-occupancy categories SI and SD . Port charges: $199 .

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Prix : voir onglet 'Prix & conditions'

2095€ 3610€ 3895€ 4179€ 4275€ 4275€ 4275€ 4760€ 6855€ 8285€ 2755€ 4175€

1899€ 3230€ 3420€ 3710€ 3799€ 3799€ 3799€ 4285€ 6095€ 7335€ 2495€ 3815€

2395€ 3995€ 4275€ 4559€ 4749€ 4749€ 4749€ 5335€ 7619€ 9135€ 3055€ 4655€

1995€ 3425€ 3710€ 3895€ 4085€ 4085€ 4085€ 4570€ 6475€ 7810€ 2685€ 3989€

1855€ 3055€ 3230€ 3420€ 3610€ 3610€ 3610€ 3999€ 5715€ 6855€ 2295€ 3520€

Sur demande auprès de Caribou Travel

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NOTTOWAY PLANTATION


The Elvis Experience (Memphis) – Page 62

On the Front Lines of the Civil War (Vicksburg) – Page 63



Memphis 3-Day/2-Night Pre-Cruise Package ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60

New Orleans 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60


Mar 1, 15, 29; Jun 21; Jul 5 $2,199 $3,799 $4,099 $4,399 $4,499 $4,499 $4,499 $4,999 $7,199 $8,699 $2,899 $4,399

Apr 12; Nov 29 $1,999 $3,399 $3,599 $3,899 $3,999 $3,999 $3,999 $4,499 $6,399 $7,699 $2,599 $3,999

Apr 26; May 10, 24; Jun 7; $2,499 $4,199 $4,499 $4,799 $4,999 $4,999 $4,999 $5,599 $7,999 $9,599 $3,199 $4,899

Sep 6, 20; Oct 4, 18; Nov 1, 15

Dec 13 $1,899 $3,199 $3,399 $3,599 $3,799 $3,799 $3,799 $4,199 $5,999 $7,199 $2,399 $3,699

Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy, with the exception of

single-occupancy categories SI and SD . Port charges: $199 .

HIGHLIGHTS

H Memphis blues

and barbeque

HAuthentic Southern culture




HMajestic mansions and


H Civil War sites

and monuments

HCajun, Creole and

Southern cuisine

INCLUSIONS


hotel stay




9-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Sun . . . . . . . Memphis, TN

Hotel Stay


Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 3: Tue . . . . . . . . . . Port of the

Mississippi Delta

Day 4: Wed . . . . . .Vicksburg, MS


Day 6: Fri . . . . . Baton Rouge, LA

Day 7: Sat . . . . St . Francisville, LA

Day 8: Sun . . Nottoway Plantation

Day 9: Mon . . . New Orleans, LA

Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES

Antebellum South – This voyage showcases the diversity of the Lower Mississippi River .

Civil War – Journey through living history, and explore the legacy of the Civil War, both onboard and in ports of call . March 15, November 15

Plantation Holidays – Take your celebration afloat with our cozy but fabulous Plantation Holidays cruise . November 29, December 13


2095€ 3610€ 3895€ 4179€ 4275€ 4275€ 4275€ 4760€ 6855€ 8285€ 2755€ 4175€

1899€ 3230€ 3420€ 3710€ 3799€ 3799€ 3799€ 4285€ 6095€ 7335€ 2495€ 3815€

2395€ 3995€ 4275€ 4559€ 4749€ 4749€ 4749€ 5335€ 7619€ 9135€ 3055€ 4655€

1855€ 3055€ 3230€ 3420€ 3610€ 3610€ 3610€ 3999€ 5715€ 6855€ 2295€ 3520€


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Feb 16 $1,899 $3,199 $3,399 $3,599 $3,799 $3,799 $3,799 $4,199 $5,999 $7,199 $2,399 $3,699

Dec 20, 27* $1,999 $3,399 $3,599 $3,899 $3,999 $3,999 $3,999 $4,499 $6,399 $7,699 $2,599 $3,999

*Itinerary varies slightly . Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy,

with the exception of single-occupancy categories SI and SD . Port charges: $199 .


ROUNDTRIP NEW ORLEANSHIGHLIGHTS

H Authentic Southern culture

H Sprawling cotton and




HNew Orleans jazz and


HCajun, Creole and

Southern cuisine

HNational historical parks

INCLUSIONS


hotel stay




9-DAY ITINERARY


Hotel Stay


Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 3: Tue . . . . . . . River Cruising




Day 7: Sat . . . . . .Baton Rouge, LA



Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES

Southern Sampler – From the vivacious vibes of lively New Orleans to sprawling antebellum mansions steeped in history, experience the diverse culture, stories, songs and flavors of the Lower Mississippi region . February 16

Creole Christmas – Make our home your home for the holidays . Experience the best of the antebellum South during a magical time of the year . December 20

New Year’s Celebration – Ring in the new year with a special gala complete with music and a champagne toast at midnight . December 27


Beyond the Floodwalls: Shaping the Culture and History of New Orleans (New Orleans) – Page 63


A Jeweled Christmas in Natchez (Natchez; select dates only) – Page 63


New Orleans 3-Day/2-Night Pre- and Post-Cruise Packages ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60


NEW ORLEANS, LA

Prix : sur demande auprès de Caribou Travel1895€ 3095€ 3255€ 3475€ 3655€ 3655€ 3655€ 3999€ 5755€ 6855€ 2355€ 3575€

1955€ 3255€ 3475€ 3755€ 3855€ 3855€ 3855€ 4299€ 6155€ 7355€ 2499€ 3855€


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MEMPHIS TO ALTON (St. Louis)

VOYAGE DATE E D C B A PS JS DS LS OS SI SD

Jul 19 $2,099 $3,599 $3,899 $4,099 $4,299 $4,299 $4,299 $4,799 $6,799 $8,199 $2,799 $4,199

Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy, with the exception of

single-occupancy categories SI and SD . Port charges: $199 .

HIGHLIGHTS

H River museums and culture

H Illustrativefloodwall murals

HGuest historians

and presentations

H Largestriverconfluence in the United States

H Barbeque challenges

in ports of call

HOnboard barbeque events

INCLUSIONS


hotel stay




9-DAY ITINERARY


Hotel Stay


Depart 5:00 p.m.


Day 4: Wed . . . New Madrid, MO

Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . . .Paducah, KY

Day 6: Fri . . .Cape Girardeau, MO

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . . . . Chester, IL

Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . St . Louis, MO

Day 9: Mon . . . . . . . . . . Alton, IL

Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISE

American River BBQ Challenge – Styles of American barbeque are varied and numerous . Get ready for this tasty experience as our talented American Queen culinary team competes throughout the voyage against regional barbeque masters, with the winner to be determined by guests . July 19


Check-In Along the Chitlin’ Trail (Paducah) – Page 65

Tracing the Trail of Tears (Cape Girardeau) – Page 67

The Lewis and Clark Gateway to the West (Alton) – Page 66



CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO



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ALTON (St. Louis) TO RED WING (Minneapolis) OR REVERSE


Jul 26; Aug 2,* 9 $2,399 $3,999 $4,299 $4,599 $4,799 $4,799 $4,799 $5,299 $7,599 $9,199 $3,099 $4,699

*Reverse itinerary varies slightly . Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy,

with the exception of single-occupancy categories SI and SD . Port charges: $199 .


Mississippi Mud…A Hands-On Experience (Hannibal) – Page 67

On Eagles’ Wings (Red Wing) – Page 67

Galena, Illinois, Including the Home of Ulysses S. Grant (Dubuque) – Page 67

RED WING, MN

HIGHLIGHTS

H Mark Twain’s hometown

and literary inspiration

H Scenic river views and

toweringbluffs

H American bald eagles

and indigenous wildlife

H Extensive lock-and-dam

systems

H Scandinavian, Dutch

and German heritage

H Charming small-town

America

INCLUSIONS


hotel stay




9-DAY ITINERARY


Hotel Stay

Day 2: Mon . . . . . . . . . . Alton, IL

Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 3: Tue . . . . . . . Hannibal, MO

Day 4: Wed . . . . . . River Cruising

Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . . . .Clinton, IA

Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . . . Dubuque, IA

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . La Crosse, WI

Day 8: Sun . . . . . . Red Wing, MN

Day 9: Mon . . . . . Red Wing, MN

Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES

Mark Twain’s Mississippi –Twain’s “Life on the Mississippi” describes the upper reaches of this grand river as a paradise, and you will experience it for yourself as hidden gems around each bend fuel your sense of discovery and the very best of America’s heartland unfolds before you . July 26, August 2, August 9

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DATES LENGTH ROUTE VESSEL FROM

Jun 21-Jul 13 23 Days New Orleans to Red Wing (Minneapolis) American Duchess $7,699

Aug 2-17 16 Days Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans American Duchess $5,699

Aug 16-Aug 31 16 Days Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans American Queen $4,499

Sep 20-Oct 4 15 Days Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans American Countess $4,399

Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per guest, double occupancy, with the exception of American Queen SD and SI categories, and American Countess SO category . Port Charges: $399-599.

Have you ever wondered what this country looked like to

its early explorers and pioneers? Traveling on the mighty

Mississippi and its tributaries aboard the American Queen,

American Duchess or American Countess, you will be transported

back in time to an era of leisurely and romantic travel . Storybook

American towns and vibrant, bustling cities provide a bit of

excitement between peaceful fields of gold, majestic panoramas

and high bluffs . There is no better way to see America than from

the perspective of the river – for the river has played a tremendous

role in the shaping of this beautiful country and the lives of the

people who inhabit it . After extensively cruising amid the charms

and gracious style of our riverboats, you will forever be changed .

CRUISE ADD-ON

Complete your experience with a once-in-a-lifetime visit to Lake Itasca, the glacier-created birthplace of the Mississippi River, when you add our optional 3-day/2-night City Stay Package to your cruise .

Call or visit us online for package pricing and details.

H I G H LI G H T S

H Scenicriverviewsandtoweringbluffs

H American bald eagles and indigenous wildlife

H Extensive lock-and-dam systems

H River museums

H LargestconfluenceintheUnitedStates

H Regionally inspired cuisine

H Authentic Cajun, Creole and Southern culture

H Mississippi Delta heritage

H Sugarcane and cotton plantations

H Majestic mansions

H Antebellum architecture

H CivilWarbattlefieldandmonuments

H New Orleans jazz and historic French Quarter

EPIC 15- TO 23-DAY VOYAGES

FOR FULL ITINERARY DETAILS AND PRICING, CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE.

Contactez Caribou Travel pour plus de détails

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SUITE AND STATEROOM CATEGORIES

Deluxe Outside Staterooms

with Private VerandaA

Outside Staterooms

with Open VerandaB

Outside Staterooms

with Open VerandaC

Deluxe Outside Staterooms

with Bay WindowD

Single Deluxe StateroomsSD

E Inside Staterooms

PS Paddlewheel Staterooms

SI Single Inside StateroomsJunior Suites with

Open VerandaJS

Owner’s Suites with

Exclusive VerandaOS

Luxury Suites with

Private or Open VerandaLS

Deluxe Suites with

Open VerandaDS

DECK 1 – MAIN DECK

DECK 2 – CABIN DECK

DECK 3 – TEXAS DECK

DECK 4 – OBSERVATION DECK

DECK 5 – PROMENADE DECK

DECK 6 – SUN DECK

DECK PLANS

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Stateroom 381 features a roll-in shower

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LUXURY SUITES WITH

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DELUXE SUITES WITH OPEN VERANDA

JUNIOR SUITES WITH OPEN VERANDA

PADDLEWHEEL STATEROOMS

• 348 sq . ft . with 690-sq .-ft . exclusive veranda

• Queen bed

• Full bathroom with standard tub/shower combination

• Lounging area with sofa-bed

• Dressing area with granite vanity and mirror

• Flat-screen TV

• 353-363 sq . ft . with private or open veranda

• Queen bed or two single beds

• Full bathroom with tub and shower or standard tub/shower combination

• Sitting area with sofa-bed

• Vanity, mirror and desk

• Flat-screen TV

• 230 sq . ft . with open veranda




• Vanity and mirror

• 210 sq . ft . with open veranda



• Flat-screen TV

• Coffeemakerand mini refrigerator

• French doors open to exclusive veranda

• Furnished patio with sofa, twochairsandacoffeetable• Interior and exterior access

• Promenade Deck

• Commodore Services, including a River Butler


• French doors open to deck or veranda

• Interior and exterior access

• Promenade and Texas Decks


• Flat-screen TV

• French doors open to deck

• Interior and/or exterior access

• Promenade Deck

• Commodore Services (excludes River Butler)

• Sitting area

• Vanity and mirror



• Promenade and Observation Decks

• Preferred dining arrangements

• Stateroom 383 (342 sq . ft .)

• Staterooms 385 and 386 (302 sq . ft .)

• Authentic paddlewheel experience



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• 6-foot-square picture window overlooking the paddlewheel

• Vanity, mirror and desk

• Interior access

• Texas Deck

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DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS

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OUTSIDE STATEROOMS

WITH OPEN VERANDA

OUTSIDE STATEROOMS

WITH OPEN VERANDA


WITH BAY WINDOW

SINGLE DELUXE STATEROOMS

• 190 sq . ft . with 40-sq .-ft . private veranda



• 190-205 sq . ft . with open veranda



• 140-160 sq . ft . with open veranda


• Full bathroom with shower or standard tub/shower combination

• 190 sq . ft . with bay window



• 140 sq . ft .

• Queen bed

• Full bathroom with shower

• Flat-screen TV

• Flat-screen TV

• French doors open to private veranda

• Interior access

• Texas Deck

• Flat-screen TV



• Observation Deck

• Flat-screen TV


• Exterior access

• Observation, Texas and Cabin Decks

• Flat-screen TV

• Interior access

• Cabin Deck

• Interior access


• Wheelchair-accessible stateroom 457 is 167 sq. ft., and features a standard tub/shower combination

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• 80 sq . ft .

• Single bed

• Flat-screen TV

• Interior access

• Texas Deck


• Flat-screen TV

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• Wheelchair-accessible stateroom 381 is 217 sq. ft., and features a roll-in shower

• Interior access


Note: Stateroom information provided is a general representation of the stateroom categories.

Actual room configurations, features and amenities may vary slightly among and within stateroom categories.

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THE AMERICAN DUCHESS CRUISING ON THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER

SPECIFICATIONS

INCLUSIONS

A contemporary masterpiece

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superstructure (2017)

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 feet

Passenger Decks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Suites and Staterooms . . . . . . . . . . 83

Guests/Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166/83

Prepaid gratuities


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Unlimited Beverage Package

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FARES


Jan 5 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,099 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

Jan 12 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,099 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Jan 19 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,099 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

Jan 26 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,399 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Feb 2 9 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,399 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

Feb 9 9 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,399 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Mar 8 9 Roundtrip New Orleans Southern Sampler $2,399 24 Ports: St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Nottoway




Apr 5 9 Memphis to Clarksville (Nashville) Civil War $2,399 25 Ports: Ashport Landing, New Madrid, Cape Girardeau, Paducah, Dover

Apr 12 9 Clarksville (Nashville) to St. Louis Music of America $2,399 26 Ports: Clarksville, Dover, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester, Alton

Apr 19 9 St. Louis to Cincinnati American Culinary Experience $2,299 27 Ports: Cape Girardeau, Paducah, Brandenburg, Louisville, Madison

Apr 26 9 Cincinnati to Louisville Kentucky Derby $2,999 28 Ports: Madison, Louisville, Brandenburg, Owensboro

May 3 9 Louisville to Clarksville (Nashville) American Music Festival $2,999 29 Ports: Brandenburg, Owensboro, Henderson, Paducah, Dover

May 10 9 Clarksville (Nashville) to Memphis American Music Festival $2,699 25 Ports: Clarksville, Dover, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, New Madrid






Jun 21 23 New Orleans to Red Wing (Minneapolis) $7,699 15 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta, Memphis, New Madrid, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester, St. Louis, Alton, Hannibal, Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing

Ohio/Cumberland

Mississippi/OhioUpper Mississippi

Lower Mississippi

2020 VOYAGE CALENDAR

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Fares quoted are in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy . Fares do not include taxes, port charges, insurance, gratuities, airfare or land transportation . All itineraries, hotels, pricing, dates, and themes

are subject to change, and we are not responsible for errors or omissions therein .

FARES


Jul 12 9 Red Wing (Minneapolis) to Alton (St. Louis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,799 32 Ports: Winona, La Crosse, Dubuque, Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Burlington, Hannibal

Jul 19 9 Alton (St. Louis) to Red Wing (Minneapolis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,799 33 Ports: Hannibal, Clinton, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing

Jul 26 9 Roundtrip Red Wing (Minneapolis) Heartland Heritage $2,399 33 Ports: Red Wing, La Crosse, Dubuque, Prairie du Chien, Winona

Aug 2 16 Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans $5,699 15 Ports: Winona, La Crosse, Dubuque, Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Burlington, Hannibal, St. Louis, Memphis, Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Nottoway


Aug 23 9 Memphis to Louisville Bourbon: An American Spirit $2,599 30 Ports: Paducah, Henderson, Owensboro, Brandenburg, Louisville

Aug 30 9 Louisville to Pittsburgh Racing on the River $2,699 31 Ports: Madison, Cincinnati, Maysville, Point Pleasant, Marietta

Sep 6 9 Pittsburgh to Louisville Lewis and Clark $2,999 31 Ports: Wheeling, Marietta, Huntington, Augusta, Cincinnati, Madison

Sep 13 9 Louisville to Clarksville (Nashville) Civil War $2,699 29 Ports: Brandenburg, Owensboro, Henderson, Paducah, Dover

Sep 20 9 Clarksville (Nashville) to Memphis Music of America $2,699 25 Ports: Clarksville, Dover, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, New Madrid

Sep 27 9 Memphis to Alton (St. Louis) American River BBQ Challenge $2,399 34 Ports: New Madrid, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester, St. Louis

Oct 4 9 Alton (St. Louis) to Red Wing (Minneapolis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,999 32 Ports: Hannibal, Clinton, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing

Oct 11 9 Red Wing (Minneapolis) to Alton (St. Louis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,999 32 Ports: Winona, La Crosse, Dubuque, Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Burlington, Hannibal

Oct 18 9 Alton (St. Louis) to Memphis American River BBQ Challenge $2,399 34 Ports: Grafton, Chester, Cape Girardeau, Paducah, New Madrid





Nov 22 9 Memphis to New Orleans Plantation Thanksgiving $2,599 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Nov 29 9 New Orleans to Memphis Plantation Holidays $2,399 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

Dec 6 9 Memphis to New Orleans Plantation Holidays $2,299 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Dec 13 9 New Orleans to Memphis Plantation Holidays $2,299 22 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta

Dec 20 9 Memphis to New Orleans Creole Christmas $2,399 23 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Dec 27 9 Roundtrip New Orleans New Year’s Celebration $2,399 24 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg

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Jan 5, 19 $2,099 $3,899 $5,599 $5,599 $6,299

Feb 2; Nov 29 $2,399 $4,499 $6,399 $6,399 $7,199

Mar 15, 29; Aug 16 $2,599 $4,799 $6,799 $6,799 $7,699

May 24; Jun 7; Nov 1, 15 $2,999 $5,599 $7,999 $7,999 $8,999

Dec 13 $2,299 $4,199 $5,999 $5,999 $6,799

Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy . Port charges: $199.

HIGHLIGHTS

HAuthentic Southern culture




HArt and history museums



HNew Orleans jazz and


HCivil War sites and

monuments

HCajun, Creole and

Southern cuisine

INCLUSIONS


hotel stay


H Complimentary Unlimited

Beverage Package


H Included prepaid gratuities

9-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Sun . . . . New Orleans, LA

Premium Hotel Stay

Day 2: Mon . . . New Orleans, LA

Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 3: Tue . .Nottoway Plantation

Day 4: Wed . . . St . Francisville, LA

Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . .Natchez, MS

Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . Vicksburg, MS

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . .River Cruising

Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . . . .Port of the

Mississippi Delta


Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES


Plantation Holidays –Take your celebration afloat with our cozy but fabulous Plantation Holidays cruise . November 29, December 13

NOTTOWAY MANSION




The Ultimate Mississippi Music Tour (Port of the Mississippi Delta) – Page 63





1995€ 3705€ 5319€ 5319€ 5999€

2285€ 4275€ 6079€ 6079€ 6875€

2475€ 4559€ 6459€ 6459€ 7355€

2855€ 5325€ 7599€ 7599€ 8570€

2195€ 3995€ 5699€ 5699€ 6475€


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H Memphis blues and

barbeque

HAuthentic Southern

culture






HNational historical parks

HCajun, Creole and

Southern cuisine

HPolitical history

INCLUSIONS


hotel stay



Beverage Package



9-DAY ITINERARY


Premium Hotel Stay


Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 3: Tue . . . . . . . . . . Port of the

Mississippi Delta

Day 4: Wed . . . . . . Vicksburg, MS


Day 6: Fri . . . . . .Baton Rouge, LA

Day 7: Sat . . . . .St . Francisville, LA



Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES


Plantation Thanksgiving – Count your many blessings on this special holiday voyage . November 22

Plantation Holidays –Take your celebration afloat with our cozy but fabulous Plantation Holidays cruise . December 6

Creole Christmas – Experience the best of the antebellum South during a magical time of the year, along with fun and festive onboard activities . December 20




Jan 12 $2,099 $3,899 $5,599 $5,599 $6,299

Jan 26; Feb 9; Dec 20 $2,399 $4,499 $6,399 $6,399 $7,199

Mar 22; Nov 22 $2,599 $4,799 $6,799 $6,799 $7,699

May 17, 31; Jun 14; Oct 25; Nov 8 $2,999 $5,599 $7,999 $7,999 $8,999

Dec 6 $2,299 $4,199 $5,999 $5,999 $6,799


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Prix :

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Mar 8; Dec 27* $2,399 $4,499 $6,399 $6,399 $7,199

*Itinerary varies slightly . Fares are listed in U .S . dollars,

per person, double occupancy . Port charges: $199.

HIGHLIGHTS








H Cajun, Creole and

Southern cuisine


monuments

INCLUSIONS


hotel stay



Beverage Package



9-DAY ITINERARY


Hotel Stay


Depart 5:00 p.m.





Day 7: Sat . . . . . .Baton Rouge, LA



Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES

Southern Sampler – From the vivacious vibes of lively New Orleans to sprawling antebellum mansions steeped in history, experience the diverse culture, stories, songs and flavors of the Lower Mississippi region . March 8

New Year’s Celebration – Ring in the new year with a special gala complete with music and champagne toast at midnight . December 27

STANTON HALL


Life in the Bayou: Cajun Swamp Tour (Nottoway) – Page 63


The Story of Cotton in the Antebellum South (Natchez) – Page 63



Prix : sur demande auprès de Caribou Travel 2285€ 4275€ 6079€ 6079€ 6875€



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CLARKSVILLE (Nashville) TO MEMPHISOR REVERSE


Apr 5* $2,399 $4,499 $6,399 $6,399 $7,199

May 10; Sep 20 $2,699 $4,999 $7,199 $7,199 $8,099

*Reverse itinerary varies slightly . Fares are listed in U .S . dollars,


HIGHLIGHTS

H Cultural heritage

and the arts

H Scenic river views

H Underground Railroad

history

H National historical parks

H Special onboard

musical performances

H National Quilt Museum


INCLUSIONS


hotel stay



Beverage Package



9-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Sun . . . . . . . .Nashville, TN

Premium Hotel Stay

Day 2: Mon . . . . . .Clarksville, TN

Embark 3:00 p.m.

Day 3: Tue . . . . . . .Clarksville, TN

Day 4: Wed . . . . . . . . . Dover, TN



Day 7: Sat . . . . . New Madrid, MO



Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES

Civil War – Each Civil War voyage pays tribute to American history by remembering the soldiers who gave their lives in a war that changed our nation . April 5

American Music Festival – Join us for one of American Queen Steamboat Company’s soul-stirring American music cruises . Discover the sights and sounds of America’s rivers and the roots from which sprung a variety of musical genres . May 10

Music of America – Enjoy special onboard entertainment highlighting the music of the regions through which you are traveling . September 20

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO




Nashville Music City USA Tour (Nashville/Clarksville) – Page 65


Memphis 3-Day/2-Night Pre- or Post-Cruise Packages ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60

Nashville 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package ($699 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60

Prix :


2285€ 4275€ 6079€ 6079€ 6875€

2625€ 4775€ 6865€ 6865€ 7715€



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CLARKSVILLE (Nashville) TO ST. LOUIS

VOYAGE DATE IS VS DS LFS OS

Apr 12 $2,399 $4,499 $6,399 $6,399 $7,199


HIGHLIGHTS

H Cultural heritage

and the arts



history


H Special onboard




INCLUSIONS


hotel stay



Beverage Package



9-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Sun . . . . . . . .Nashville, TN

Hotel Stay


Embark 3:00 p.m.

Day 3: Tue . . . . . . .Clarksville, TN

Day 4: Wed . . . . . . . . . Dover, TN



Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . . . . Chester, IL

Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . . . . . Alton, IL

Day 9: Mon . . . . . . St . Louis, MO

Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISE

Music of America – Enjoy special onboard entertainment highlighting the music of the regions through which you are traveling . From the plaintive country strains of Nashville to the lively blues of St . Louis, it all harmonizes with the rhythms of the river . April 12

DOVER, TN




Southern Spirit: The Vices of Clarksville (Clarksville) – Page 65

Nashville Music City USA Tour (Nashville) – Page 65

The Lewis and Clark Gateway to the West (St . Louis) – Page 67

Prix : Sur demande auprès de Caribou Travel 2285€ 4275€ 6079€ 6079€ 6875€


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Apr 19 $2,299 $4,199 $5,999 $5,999 $6,799


HIGHLIGHTS



history

HLargestriverconfluence in the United States

HUnique culinary

experiences

HNational Quilt Museum

INCLUSIONS


hotel stay



Beverage Package



9-DAY ITINERARY


Hotel Stay

Day 2: Mon . . . . . . St . Louis, MO

Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 3: Tue . .Cape Girardeau, MO

Day 4: Wed . . . . . . . .Paducah, KY

Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . River Cruising

Day 6: Fri . . . . . . Brandenburg, KY

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . .Louisville, KY

Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . . .Madison, IN

Day 9: Mon . . . . . Cincinnati, OH

Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISE

American Culinary Experience – Sample the tantalizing array of sights, sounds and flavorful cuisines unique to the various river regions while discovering the historic significance and quaint charms of small-town America . Interact with our talented chefs during cooking demonstrations, and feast on authentic regional cuisine . April 19

CINCINNATI, OH


The Lewis and Clark Gateway to the West (St . Louis) – Page 67




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CINCINNATI TO LOUISVILLE


Apr 26 $2,999 $5,599 $7,999 $7,999 $8,999


HIGHLIGHTS

H Kentucky Derby Festival

Great Steamboat Race®

H Onboard Kentucky

Derby gala

H Award-winning wineries


INCLUSIONS


hotel stay



Beverage Package



9-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Sun . . . . . .Cincinnati, OH

Hotel Stay

Day 2: Mon . . . . .Cincinnati, OH

Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 3: Tue . . . . . . . . Madison, IN

Day 4: Wed . . . . . . Louisville, KY

Day 5: Thu . . . . Brandenburg, KY

Day 6: Fri . . . . . . Owensboro, KY

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . Louisville, KY

Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . Louisville, KY

Day 9: Mon . . . . . . Louisville, KY

Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISE

Kentucky Derby – There is perhaps no single sporting event in America more recognized worldwide than the Kentucky Derby . On this special cruise, you will be onboard as the American Duchess defends her title and races to regain the Silver Antlers . April 26

Optional Kentucky Derby Experience package includes undercover seats at Churchill Downs, deluxe motorcoach transportation, a VIP lounge/dining area and much more . $1,999 per person in addition to cruise fare

GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE® – LOUISVILLE, KY


Private Churchill Downs Backstretch Experience (Louisville) – Page 65



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LOUISVILLE TO CLARKSVILLE (Nashville)


May 3 $2,999 $5,599 $7,999 $7,999 $8,999

Sep 13 $2,699 $4,999 $7,199 $7,199 $8,099


HIGHLIGHTS



history

H One-of-a-kind



H Riverfront parks

HNational Quilt Museum

HFort Donelson

INCLUSIONS


hotel stay



Beverage Package



9-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Sun . . . . . . . .Louisville, KY

Hotel Stay

Day 2: Mon . . . . . . .Louisville, KY

Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 3: Tue . . . . . Brandenburg, KY

Day 4: Wed . . . . . Owensboro, KY

Day 5: Thu . . . . . . Henderson, KY

Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . . . .Paducah, KY

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . . . . Dover, TN



Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES

American Music Festival – Join us for a soul-stirring American music cruise . Discover the sights and sounds of America’s rivers and the roots from which sprung a variety of musical genres . May 3

Civil War – Journey through living history and explore the legacy of the Civil War, both onboard and in ports of call . September 13

PADUCAH, KY



Nashville Music City USA Tour (Nashville) – Page 65



Nashville 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package ($699 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60


2625€ 4775€ 6865€ 6865€ 7715€



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Aug 23 $2,599 $4,799 $6,799 $6,799 $7,699


HIGHLIGHTS

H Bourbon distillery tours

H Unique onboard

bourbon presentations

H Riverfront parks



H Special drinks of the day

INCLUSIONS


hotel stay



Beverage Package



9-DAY ITINERARY


Premium Hotel Stay


Depart 5:00 p.m.




Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . Owensboro, KY

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . Brandenburg, KY



Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISE

Bourbon: An American Spirit – Learn what makes a centuries-old tradition as uniquely American as our river cruises with this rare opportunity to experience an extraordinary journey through America’s heartland and into the roots of Kentucky’s bourbon region . This voyage will take you behind the scenes and into the history books to show you where bourbon comes from, how it is made and the ways to distinguish the unique characteristics of different distilleries . August 23

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The Elvis Experience (Memphis) – Page 62








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Aug 30 $2,699 $4,999 $7,199 $7,199 $8,099

Sep 6* $2,999 $5,599 $7,999 $7,999 $8,999



HIGHLIGHTS

H Scenic river valley

H Quaint towns

H Local boutiques


history

H Steamboat heritage

and museums

H Lewis and Clark Corps

of Discovery-themed

enrichment


INCLUSIONS


hotel stay



Beverage Package



9-DAY ITINERARY


Premium Hotel Stay


Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 3: Tue . . . . . . . . .Madison, IN

Day 4: Wed . . . . . Cincinnati, OH

Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . .Maysville, KY

Day 6: Fri . . . . Point Pleasant, WV

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . .Marietta, OH


Day 9: Mon . . . . . . Pittsburgh, PA

Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES

Racing on the River – Take part in a 5K walk/run, or learn about horse racing by choosing an optional premium excursion to Churchill Downs . August 30

Lewis and Clark – Delve into the early days of the exploration of this land, and acquaint yourself with the heroic Lewis and Clark Expedition with onboard lectures . September 6

PITTSBURGH, PA



Pittsburgh City Tour (Pittsburgh) – Page 65

Ark Encounter: A Journey of Biblical Proportions (Cincinnati) – Page 64


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HIGHLIGHTS




andtoweringbluffsH American bald eagles



systems


and German heritage


America

INCLUSIONS


hotel stay



Beverage Package



9-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Sun . . . . Minneapolis, MN

Premium Hotel Stay


Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 3: Tue . . . . . . . . Winona, MN

Day 4: Wed . . . . . . La Crosse, WI

Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . . Dubuque, IA

Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . . Bettendorf, IA

(Quad Cities)

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . Burlington, IA

Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . Hannibal, MO

Day 9: Mon . . . . . . . . . . Alton, IL

Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES

Mark Twain’s Mississippi – Twain’s “Life on the Mississippi” describes the upper reaches of this grand river as a paradise, and you will experience it for yourself as hidden gems around each bend fuel your sense of discovery and the very best of America’s heartland unfolds before you . July 12, July 19, October 4, October 11

DUBUQUE, IA




Muddy River Radio’s Live Rendition of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” (Hannibal) – Page 67


RED WING (Minneapolis) TO ALTON (St. Louis) OR REVERSE


2955€ 5355€ 7655€ 7655€ 8570€


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Jul 26 $2,399 $4,499 $6,399 $6,399 $7,199


HIGHLIGHTS


andtoweringbluffs




systems


and German heritage

H Riverfront parks

INCLUSIONS


hotel stay



Beverage Package



9-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Sun . . . . Minneapolis, MN

Premium Hotel Stay


Day 3: Tue . . . . . . Red Wing, MN

Depart 1:00 p.m.

Day 4: Wed . . . . . . La Crosse, WI


Day 6: Fri . . . Prairie du Chien, WI

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . River Cruising

Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . . Winona, MN


Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISE

Heartland Heritage – Celebrate the remaining days of summer with a timeless journey through the scenic beauty of the Upper Mississippi River region, and tap into the sense of wonder that caused pioneers to call the heartland home . History, scenery and cultural highlights unfold through a series of onboard enrichment activities as you venture from one intriguing river town to another . July 26

AMERICAN DUCHESS



Into the Mississippi on the Winona Tour Boat (Winona) – Page 67

Galena, Illinois, Including the Home of General Ulysses S. Grant (Dubuque) – Page 67



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Sep 27; Oct 18* $2,399 $4,499 $6,399 $6,399 $7,199



HIGHLIGHTS

H River museums

and culture


H Guest historians

and presentations

H Largestriverconfluence

in the United States

H Barbeque challenges in

ports of call

H Onboard barbeque events

INCLUSIONS


hotel stay



Beverage Package



9-DAY ITINERARY


Premium Hotel Stay


Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 3: Tue . . . . . . .River Cruising

Day 4: Wed . . New Madrid, MO

Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . . Paducah, KY

Day 6: Fri . . Cape Girardeau, MO

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . . . Chester, IL

Day 8: Sun . . . . . . .St . Louis, MO

Day 9: Mon . . . . . . . . . .Alton, IL

Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES

American River BBQ Challenge – Styles of American barbeque are varied and numerous . Get ready for this tasty experience as our talented American Duchess culinary team competes throughout the voyage against regional barbeque masters, with the winner to be determined by guests . September 27, October 18

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DECK PLANS

LOWER MEZZANINE (Between Decks 1 and 2)

The Lincoln Library




DECK 4 – SUN DECK

SUITE AND STATEROOM CATEGORIES

Veranda Suites

with Private BalconyVS

IS Interior Staterooms

Owner’s Suites

with Private BalconyOS

Loft Suites

with Private BalconyLFS

Deluxe Suites

with Private BalconyDS

Accessible Suites

and StateroomsQuadruple OccupancyHTriple Occupancy+

Staterooms 306, 307, 340 and 341 feature a roll-in shower.

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OWNER’S SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY

• 550 sq . ft . with private balcony


• Full bathroom featuring floor-to-ceilingmarbleand tub/shower combination

• Half bathroom

• Furnished lounge area with sofa-bed


• Twoflat-screenTVs• Sliding glass doors to balcony

• Interior access

• Cabin Deck


OS

LOFT SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY



• Two full bathrooms featuring floor-to-ceilingmarbleand tub/shower combination

• Furnished lounge area with sofa-bed


• Twoflat-screenTVs• Sliding glass doors to balcony

• Interior access



LFS

DELUXE SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY



• Full bathroom featuring floor-to-ceilingmarbleand tub/shower combination

• Half bathroom

• Twoflat-screenTVs

• Furnished lounge area with sofa-bed and desk


• Sliding glass doors to balcony

• Interior access

• Cabin and Observation Decks

DS

VERANDA SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY




• Furnished lounge area with sofa and desk


• Sliding glass doors to balcony

• Interior access


VS

INTERIOR STATEROOMS

• 180 sq . ft .



• Writing desk


• Interior access


IS

Note: Suite and stateroom information provided here is a general representation of the categories.

Actual room configurations, features and amenities vary slightly among and within categories.

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The newest authentic paddlewheeler on U.S. rivers

Year Built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hull (1995)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superstructure (2020)

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 feet

Passenger Decks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Staterooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Guests/Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245/98

Free Internet Room service 24 hours a day


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FARES


Apr 5 8 New Orleans to Memphis – Inaugural Cruise Antebellum South $1,699 40 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta







May 24 8 Memphis to Alton (St. Louis) American River BBQ Challenge $2,099 43 Ports: New Madrid, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester, St. Louis

May 31 8 Alton (St. Louis) to Louisville Chairman’s Cruise $2,099 44 Ports: Paducah, Henderson, Brandenburg, Madison, Louisville

Jun 7 8 Louisville to Pittsburgh Maiden Voyage to Pittsburgh $2,299 45 Ports: Madison, Cincinnati, Maysville, Point Pleasant, Marietta, Wheeling

Jun 14 8 Pittsburgh to Louisville Ohio River Sojourn $2,299 45 Ports: Wheeling, Marietta, Huntington, Augusta, Cincinnati, Madison

Jun 21 8 Louisville to Pittsburgh Ohio River Sojourn $2,299 45 Ports: Madison, Cincinnati, Maysville, Point Pleasant, Marietta, Wheeling

Jun 28 8 Pittsburgh to Louisville Ohio River Sojourn $2,099 45 Ports: Wheeling, Marietta, Huntington, Augusta, Cincinnati, Madison

Jul 5 8 Louisville to Memphis Bourbon to Blues $2,099 46 Ports: Madison, Brandenburg, Owensboro, Henderson, Paducah, New Madrid


Jul 19 8 New Orleans to Memphis Antebellum South $2,199 40 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Port of the Mississippi Delta



Aug 9 8 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South $2,199 41 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Ohio/Tennessee/Cumberland


Lower Mississippi

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Aug 23 8 Memphis to Alton (St. Louis) American River BBQ Challenge $2,099 43 Ports: New Madrid, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester, St. Louis

Aug 30 8 Alton (St. Louis) to Red Wing (Minneapolis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,299 47 Ports: Hannibal, Clinton, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing

Sep 6 8 Red Wing (Minneapolis) to Alton (St. Louis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,299 47 Ports: Winona, La Crosse, Dubuque, Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Burlington, Hannibal

Sep 13 8 Alton (St. Louis) to Red Wing (Minneapolis) Mark Twain’s Mississippi $2,299 47 Ports: Hannibal, Clinton, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing

Sep 20 15 Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans $4,399 15 Ports: Winona, La Crosse, Dubuque, Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Burlington, Hannibal, St. Louis, Memphis, Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, Nottoway




Oct 25 8 Memphis to Chattanooga Civil War $2,299 48 Ports: New Madrid, Paducah, Savannah, Decatur

Nov 1 8 Chattanooga to Memphis Civil War $2,299 48 Ports: Decatur, Florence, Savannah, Paducah, New Madrid



Nov 22 8 Memphis to New Orleans Antebellum South/Thanksgiving $2,099 41 Ports: Port of the Mississippi Delta, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Nottoway

Nov 29 8 Roundtrip New Orleans Southern Sampler $1,799 42 Ports: St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Nottoway

Dec 29 6 Roundtrip New Orleans New Year’s Celebration $2,099 42 Ports: St. Francisville, Nottoway, Baton Rouge

Fares quoted are in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy, with the exception of single-occupancy category SO . Fares do not include taxes, port charges, insurance, gratuities, airfare or land transportation . All itineraries, hotels, pricing,

dates and themes are subject to change, and we are not responsible for errors or omissions therein .

Ohio/Tennessee/Cumberland


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SAILING DATES E B A SO

Apr 5 – Inaugural Cruise $1,699 $3,299 $3,499 $3,299

Apr 19; May 3, 17; Oct 4, 18; Nov 15 $2,299 $4,499 $4,699 $4,399

Jul 19; Aug 2, 16 $2,199 $3,999 $4,199 $3,899


HIGHLIGHTS


H Mississippi Delta heritage








monuments

H Cajun, Creole and

Southern cuisine

8-DAY ITINERARY


(Embarkation Day)

Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 2: Mon . Nottoway Plantation

Day 3: Tue . . . .St . Francisville, LA

Day 4: Wed . . . . . . . Natchez, MS

Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . Vicksburg, MS

Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . . . . . Port of the

Mississippi Delta



Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES

Antebellum South – This journey showcases the diversity of the Lower Mississippi River . The river rolls slowly and expansively, as smooth as a Southern drawl . The bayous and woodlands along the shore create dramatic landscapes that are virtually unchanged since the days of the French fur traders .

Inaugural Cruise – Join us on the American Countess’ maiden voyage up the Mississippi River . April 5








NOTTOWAY PLANTATION

Prix :

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1699€ 3155€ 3330€ 3135€

2195€ 4275€ 4465€ 4179€

2095€ 3799€ 3989€ 3699€


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Apr 12 $1,699 $3,299 $3,499 $3,299

Apr 26; May 10; Oct 11; Nov 8 $2,299 $4,499 $4,699 $4,399

Jul 12, 26; Aug 9 $2,199 $3,999 $4,199 $3,899

Nov 22 $2,099 $3,799 $3,999 $3,699


HIGHLIGHTS

HMemphis blues

and barbeque

HAuthentic Southern

culture






HCivil War sites and

monuments

HCajun, Creole and

Southern cuisine

HPolitical history

8-DAY ITINERARY


(Embarkation Day)

Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 2: Mon . . . . . . . . . Port of the

Mississippi Delta

Day 3: Tue . . . . . . . Vicksburg, MS


Day 5: Thu . . . . .Baton Rouge, LA

Day 6: Fri . . . . .St . Francisville, LA

Day 7: Sat . . . Nottoway Plantation


Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES


Antebellum South/Thanksgiving – Enjoy all your favorite Thanksgiving traditions, including a special meal, the big parade and football, as you count your many blessings on this special holiday voyage . November 22



Plantations of the Back Roads (St . Francisville) – Page 63

Grand Southern Plantation Tour (Nottoway) – Page 63




BEALE STREET – MEMPHIS, TN

Prix :

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1699€ 3155€ 3330€ 3135€

2195€ 4275€ 4465€ 4179€

2095€ 3799€ 3989€ 3699€

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8 Days – Nov 29 $1,799 $3,599 $3,699 $3,399

6 Days – Dec 29 (itinerary varies slightly) $2,099 $3,799 $3,999 $3,699

Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy . Port charges: $149-$199.

HIGHLIGHTS








H Cajun, Creole and

Southern cuisine


monuments

8-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Sun . . . . . . . . New Orleans

(Embarkation Day)

Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 2: Mon . . . . . . River Cruising

Day 3: Tue . . . .St . Francisville, LA


Day 5: Thu . . . . . . . Vicksburg, MS

Day 6: Fri . . . . . .Baton Rouge, LA

Day 7: Sat . . . Nottoway Plantation

Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . . New Orleans

Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES

Southern Sampler – From the vivacious vibes of lively New Orleans to sprawling antebellum mansions steeped in history, experience the diverse culture, stories, songs and flavors of the Lower Mississippi region . November 29

New Year’s Celebration – Ring in the new year with a special gala complete with music and a champagne toast at midnight . December 29







CANAL STREET – NEW ORLEANS

Prix : Sur demande auprès de

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1755€ 3455€ 3555€ 3255€

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May 24; Aug 23 $2,099 $3,799 $3,999 $3,699


HIGHLIGHTS

H Regional barbeque

specialties


history




H Barbeque challenges in

ports of call

H Onboard barbeque events

8-DAY ITINERARY


(Embarkation Day)

Depart 5:00 p.m.


Day 3: Tue . . . .New Madrid, MO

Day 4: Wed . . . . . . . Paducah, KY

Day 5: Thu . Cape Girardeau, MO

Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . . . . .Chester, IL

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . St . Louis, MO

Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . . . . . Alton, IL

Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES

American River BBQ Challenge – Get ready for this tasty experience as our talented American Countess culinary team competes throughout the voyage against regional barbeque masters, with the winner to be determined by guests . May 24, August 23







St. Louis 2-Day/1-Night Post-Cruise Package ($299 per person, double occupancy) – Page 61

ST. LOUIS, MO

Prix : Sur demande auprès de Caribou Travel 1999€ 3635€ 3825€ 3555€



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SAILING DATE E B A SO

May 31 $2,099 $3,799 $3,999 $3,699


HIGHLIGHTS

H Onboard presentations by

American Queen Steamboat

Company Chairman and CEO

John Waggoner



8-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Sun . . . . . . . . . . . Alton, IL

(Embarkation Day)

Depart 5:00 p.m.


Day 3: Tue . . . . . . . . .Paducah, KY

Day 4: Wed . . . . . Henderson, KY

Day 5: Thu . . . . . Brandenburg, KY

Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . . . .Madison, IN

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . . .Louisville, KY


Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISE

Chairman’s Cruise – Enjoy the privilege of cruising with American Queen Steamboat Company Chairman and CEO John Waggoner and his lovely wife, Claudette . John is an experienced mariner whose enthusiasm for this unique mode of travel is contagious . Special presentations and events are planned for this one-of-a-kind voyage . May 31





St. Louis 2-Day/1-Night Pre-Cruise Package ($299 per person, double occupancy) – Page 61

Louisville 2-Day/1-Night Post-Cruise Package ($299 per person, double occupancy) – Page 61

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Jun 7, 14,* 21 $2,299 $4,499 $4,699 $4,399

Jun 28* $2,099 $3,799 $3,999 $3,699



HIGHLIGHTS

H Scenic river valley

H Quaint towns

H Local boutiques


history

H Steamboat heritage

and museums


8-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Sun . . . . . . . Louisville, KY

(Embarkation Day)

Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 2: Mon . . . . . . . Madison, IN

Day 3: Tue . . . . . . Cincinnati, OH

Day 4: Wed . . . . . . Maysville, KY

Day 5: Thu . . . Point Pleasant, WV

Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . . Marietta, OH

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . Wheeling, WV

Day 8: Sun . . . . . . . Pittsburgh, PA

Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES

Maiden Voyage to Pittsburgh – The views and towns on this section of the Ohio River have made this voyage a longtime guest favorite . Join us on the American Countess’ maiden voyage to Pittsburgh, and be in awe of the beauty that will surround you . June 7

Ohio River Sojourn – The Ohio River Valley holds thousands of years of history . As the American Countess plies the waters between Louisville and Pittsburgh, you will discover the beauty and spirit of the great Ohio River . June 14, June 21, June 28


Ark Encounter: A Journey of Biblical Proportions (Cincinnati) – Page 64

Pittsburgh City Tour (Pittsburgh) – Page 65


Louisville 2-Day/1-Night Pre- and Post-Cruise Package ($299 per person, double occupancy) – Page 61

Pittsburgh 2-Day/1-Night Pre- and Post-Cruise Package ($349 per person, double occupancy) – Page 61

PITTSBURGH, PA

Prix :


2199€ 4299€ 4495€ 4199€

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LOUISVILLE TO MEMPHIS

SAILING DATE E B A SO

Jul 5 $2,099 $3,799 $3,999 $3,699


HIGHLIGHTS

H Bourbon distillery tours

H Onboard bourbon

presentations

H Riverfront parks


H Largestriverconfluence in the United States

8-DAY ITINERARY


(Embarkation Day)

Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 2: Mon . . . . . . . .Madison, IN

Day 3: Tue . . . . . Brandenburg, KY

Day 4: Wed . . . . . Owensboro, KY


Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . . . .Paducah, KY

Day 7: Sat . . . . . New Madrid, MO


Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISE

Bourbon to Blues – Discover the spirits and sounds of America’s rivers as you journey from the Kentucky bourbon region to Memphis, Tennessee . Experience special tastings and culinary delights made with that uniquely American spirit . Evenings are filled with soulful music and the rhythms of the river . July 5




Louisville 2-Day/1-Night Pre-Cruise Package ($299 per person, double occupancy) – Page 61


LOUISVILLE, KY




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Aug 30; Sep 6,* 13 $2,299 $4,499 $4,699 $4,399



HIGHLIGHTS



H Scenic river views and

toweringbluffs



H Scandinavian, Dutch and

German heritage


America

8-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Sun . . . . . . . . . . . Alton, IL

(Embarkation Day)

Depart 5:00 p.m.

Day 2: Mon . . . . . .Hannibal, MO


Day 4: Wed . . . . . . . . Clinton, IA


Day 6: Fri . . . . . . . . La Crosse, WI

Day 7: Sat . . . . . . . Red Wing, MN

Day 8: Sun . . . . . . Red Wing, MN

Disembark 8:00 a.m.

THEMED CRUISES

Mark Twain’s Mississippi – Twain’s “Life on the Mississippi” describes the upper reaches of this grand river as a paradise, and you will experience it for yourself as hidden gems around each bend fuel your sense of discovery and the very best of America’s heartland unfolds before you . August 30, September 6, September 13



Muddy River Radio’s Live Rendition of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” (Hannibal) – Page 67



St. Louis 2-Day/1-Night Pre- and Post-Cruise Package ($299 per person, double occupancy) – Page 61

Minneapolis 2-Day/1-Night Pre- and Post-Cruise Package ($299 per person, double occupancy) – Page 61

LA CROSSE, WI



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MEMPHIS TO CHATTANOOGAOR REVERSE


Oct 25; Nov 1* $2,299 $4,499 $4,699 $4,399



HIGHLIGHTS


H Civil War sites

H Scenic foothills of the

Appalachian Mountains

H Wilson Lock and Dam

H Shiloh National

Military Park

H Guest historians

and presentations

8-DAY ITINERARY


(Embarkation Day)

Depart 5:00 p.m.


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Day 8: Sun . . . . .Chattanooga, TN

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THEMED CRUISES

Civil War –The Ohio and Cumberland Rivers and their tributaries were of great strategic value as both transportation and communication routes during the Civil War . Experience authentic heartland culture as you journey through living history and explore the legacy of that storied conflict, both onboard and in ports of call . October 25, November 1



Antebellum to Air and Space Travel (Decatur) – Page 65


Memphis 3-Day/2-Night Pre- and Post-Cruise Package ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 60

Chattanooga 2-Day/1-Night Pre- and Post-Cruise Package ($349 per person, double occupancy) – Page 61

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Highlights

• Cotton and sugarcane plantations

• Cajun, Creole and Southern cuisine

• Memphis blues and barbeque

• Southern culture

• Mississippi Delta region

• Majestic mansions

• Antebellum architecture

Vessels

• American Queen

• American Duchess

• American Countess

Baton Rouge, LouisianaIncluded Highlights: USS Kidd (DD-661); Capitol Park Museum; Louisiana’s State Capitol; LSU Museum of Art; LSU Rural Life Museum

Optional Premium Experiences: Ultimate Cajun Adventure – Air boating through the beautiful wilderness of the bayou and sampling local cuisine

Memphis, Tennessee Included Highlights: National Civil Rights Museum; Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum; AutoZone Park; Peabody Hotel; Mud Island Monorail, Walkway and River Park; Memphis Music Hall of Fame

Optional Premium Experiences: The Elvis Experience – A Graceland Mansion self-guided tour; Beale Street walking tour; professional musician who will sing and narrate throughout

Soundtrack of Memphis – A musical performance at Overton Park Shell; Tennessee Welcome Center; a narrated driving city tour

Natchez, Mississippi Included Highlights: The Old South Trading Post; Rosalie Mansion; Natchez Visitor Center; William Johnson House; Magnolia Hall; Stanton Hall; Charboneau Distillery and King’s Tavern; Museum of African American History and Culture

Optional Premium Experiences: Home-Hosted Visit with Ginger and James – A personal tour of their privately owned antebellum mansion, The Towers; homemade hors d’oeuvres and refreshments on the canopied back porch; recipes to take home

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The Story of Cotton in the Antebellum South – The Mississippi countryside; Frogmore Plantation; modern and historic cotton gins; cotton-picking

Inside Regina’s Kitchen with Chef Regina Charboneau – A tour of Twin Oaks mansion, home of celebrity chef Regina Charboneau; a hands-on cooking demonstration with Regina; an exclusive book and CD with recipes

A Jeweled Christmas in Natchez – A tour of the privately owned antebellum mansion The Towers; refreshments; a local pianist performs . Available only on select holiday voyage dates

The Great Mississippi Outdoor Adventure: ATVs, Lassos and Hatchets – An ATV or side-by-side utility vehicle journey through the lush forests to give hatchet and lasso throwing a try

Tee Time in Natchez! – A full 18 holes at beautiful Duncan Park Golf Course; cart, clubs and green fees included

New Orleans, Louisiana Optional Premium Experiences: New Orleans Highlights Tour – The French Quarter; City Park; St . Louis Cemetery #3

Antebellum Plantation Lunch and Tour with Bayou Swamp Experience – Houmas House; Southern lunch; Manchac Swamp and wildlife

Beyond the Floodwalls – Experience America’s wetlands; witness formidable flood and water management; visit Bayou Sauvage; taste local cuisine; meet Isleños fishermen

Hidden History: World War II in New Orleans – National WWII Museum; a viewing of the film “Beyond All Boundaries” at the Solomon Victory 4-D Theater, featuring narration by executive producer Tom Hanks and guest readings from celebrities

Nottoway Plantation, Louisiana Included Highlights: Enjoy a guided walking tour within the pristine walls of Nottoway, followed by a stroll through the lush grounds and gardens.

Optional Premium Experiences: Life in the Bayou Cajun Swamp Tour – Manchac Swamp Boat Tour covering 250 acres of swampland; Louisiana’s native wildlife

Grand Southern Plantations Tour – Tour two grand plantations; a guided tour of the Houmas House; time at your leisure to explore the manicured gardens and grounds; a Southern-style buffet lunch; a guided tour of Oak Alley Plantation

Laura…A Creole Plantation – Guided tour of Laura Plantation

Oak Alley Plantation Tour – A guided tour of Oak Alley Plantation; time at your leisure to explore the manicured plantation gardens and grounds

PORT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA

Helena, Arkansas Included Highlights: Helena Museum; Delta Cultural Center & Depot; St. Mary’s Catholic Church; Fort Curtis; Pillow-Thompson House

Optional Premium Experience: Mississippi Delta Gospel and the Birthplace of the Blues – Historic Clarksdale, Mississippi; a gospel choir performance; the Delta Blues Museum; a blues performance at a juke joint; Southern food

Greenville, Mississippi Included Highlights: Hebrew Union Temple; Greenville History Museum; 1927 Flood Museum; E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center; St. Joseph’s Catholic Church; Greenville Writers Exhibit

Optional Premium Experience: The Ultimate Mississippi Music Tour – Grammy® Museum Mississippi; B .B . King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center

Terrene Landing, Mississippi Optional Premium Experience: The Ultimate Mississippi Music Tour – Grammy® Museum Mississippi; B .B . King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center

Tunica, Mississippi Included Highlights: Gateway to the Blues Museum; Tunica River Park & Museum; Tunica Museum

Optional Premium Experience: Musical Roots of the Delta: Gospel and Blues – Mississippi Delta region Commerce Boulevard Christian Church; a Delta gospel choir performance; homemade pound cake and lemonade; the Gateway to the Blues Museum

St. Francisville, Louisiana Included Highlights: Royal Street; Old Market Hall; West Feliciana Historical Society Museum; Grace Episcopal Church

Optional Premium Experiences: Redemption and Rehabilitation at Angola Prison – A fully operational state penitentiary; a tour led by staff; meet an inmate; learn about the faith-based reform system

Plantations of the Back Roads – Rosedown Plantation; privately owned Catalpa Plantation; history of the plantations; sugarcane fields; a traditional Southern sherry farewell

Vicksburg, Mississippi Included Highlights: Church of the Holy Trinity; Anchuca Mansion; Old Court House Museum; Lower Mississippi River Museum; Old Depot Museum; Beidenharn Coca-Cola Museum

Optional Premium Experience: On the Front Lines of the Civil War: Vicksburg National Military Park – USS Cairo and Museum; Illinois State Monument; the National Cemetery; Vicksburg Battlefield film “Here Brothers Fought”; Battlefield Visitors Center & Gift Shop

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CUMBERLAND RIVERSIncluded highlights and optional premium experiences

Highlights

• Historic Civil War sites

• Scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains

• Legends and lore of famous frontiersmen

• Underground Railroad history

• Iconic American attractions such as Churchill Downs

Vessels

• American Queen



Augusta, Kentucky Included Highlights: Rosemary Clooney House Museum; Mohrfield Home & Main Garden; 1811 Jail; Baker Bird Winery

Brandenburg, Kentucky Optional Premium Experience: An American Leader: The Life and Presidency of Abraham Lincoln – Kentucky countryside; Lincoln Museum; Lincoln Square; Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park; Sinking Springs (included for guests on the American Duchess only)

Chattanooga, Tennessee Optional Premium Experience: Chattanooga Tour... Battles for Chattanooga Museum, World’s Steepest Incline and the Famous Lookout Mountain – Chattanooga city tour; Lookout Mountain’s Incline Railway; breathtaking panoramic views; Battles for Chattanooga Museum; Point Park at Lookout Mountain Battlefield

Cincinnati, Ohio Included Highlights: Fountain Square; Krohn Conservatory; Eden Park Observation Point; National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; Cincinnati Art Museum; Newport on the Levee

Optional Premium Experience: Ark Encounter: A Journey of Biblical Proportions – Scenic Kentucky landscape; a full-scale ark replica; time to explore at your leisure; lifelike animal replicas; 132 ark bays and exhibits; a gift shop

Clarksville, Tennessee Included Highlights: Smith-Trahern Mansion; Customs House Museum and Cultural Center;

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Montgomery County Courthouse; Fort Defiance Interpretive Center and Park

Optional Premium Experiences: Southern Spirit: The Vices of Clarksville – Beachaven Winery & Vineyards; Old Glory Distillery; the Star Spangled Brewing Company

Nashville Music City USA Tour – Narrated city tour and sightseeing; Country Music Hall of Fame

Decatur, Alabama Included Highlights: Carnegie Visual Arts Center; Old State Bank Building; Morgan County Archives; St. John’s Episcopal Church; Princess Theatre; Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Decatur; Blue and Gray Museum

Optional Premium Experience: Antebellum to Air and Space Travel – Space Dome Theater; U .S . Space & Rocket Center; NASA’s Educator Resource Center; Education Training Center

Dover, Tennessee Included Highlights: Fort Donelson Visitor Center & Museum; Fort Donelson Lower River Battery; Fort Donelson National Cemetery; W.D. Sykes Historical Museum; Surrender House/ Dover Hotel

Florence, Alabama Included Highlights: Florence-Lauderdale Tourism Bureau; Pope’s Tavern Museum; Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts; W.C. Handy House Museum; Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House; Florence Indian Mound & Museum

Optional Premium Experience: Sweet Home Alabama: A Musical Journey through Time – Alabama countryside; Alabama Music Hall of Fame; Muscle Shoals Studio

Henderson, Kentucky Included Highlights: The Depot Community Center; Historic Henderson County Library; Main Street; John James Audubon Museum; Audubon Mill Park

Huntington, West Virginia Included Highlights: Old Central City; Ritter Park Rose Garden; Marshall University Special Collections Library and Campus; Railroad Museum; Touma Museum

Optional Premium Experience: A Day at the Museums – Heritage Farm Museum & Village, with 16 authentic buildings and historic museums; Huntington Museum of Art

Louisville, Kentucky Included Highlights: The Frazier History Museum; Mark Payton Glass Center; Fourth Street Live!

Optional Premium Experience: Private Churchill Downs Backstretch Experience – Kentucky Derby Museum; Churchill Downs legendary racetrack;

firsthand accounts from a horse jockey; Churchill Downs equestrians; Fourth Street Live! for lunch at your leisure

Madison, Indiana Included Highlights: Schroeder Saddletree Factory; Broadway Fountain; Lanier Mansion State Historic Site; History Center and Railroad Museum; Jeremiah Sullivan House; Doctor Hutchings Office & Museum

Marietta, Ohio Included Highlights: Green Street and Post Street shopping districts; The Mounds; The Castle of Marietta; The Campus Martius Museum; Ohio River Museum; Children’s Toy and Doll Museum

Maysville, Kentucky Included Highlights: Floodwall River Murals; The Opera House; The Kentucky Gateway Museum; Russell Theater; Visitors Welcome Tent

Optional Premium Experience: Washington, Kentucky: From Slavery to Freedom – Paxton House Visitor’s Center; Mefford’s Fort Log Cabin; Harriet Beecher Stowe: Slavery to Freedom Museum; Albert Sidney Johnston Home; Washington Courthouse Site; National Underground Railroad Museum

Owensboro, Kentucky Included Highlights: O.Z. Tyler Distillery; Western Kentucky Botanical Garden; Owensboro Museum of Fine Art; Visit Owensboro; International Bluegrass Music Museum

Paducah, Kentucky Included Highlights: National Quilt Museum; Floodwall Murals; Lloyd Tilghman House; Paducah Railroad Museum; River Discovery Center; The Moonshine Company

Optional Premium Experience: Check-In Along the Chitlin’ Trail – Historic Chitlin’ Trail; a guided tour of the historic Hotel Metropolitan; a chess pie and sweet tea tasting

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Optional Premium Experience: Pittsburgh City Tour – Driving tour of Pittsburgh; Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens; Cathedral of Learning

Point Pleasant, West Virginia Included Highlights: Point Pleasant Riverfront Park; Tu-Endie-Wei State Park; The Point Pleasant River Museum; Twin River Shopping Area; Krodel Park and Fort Randolph; Mothman Museum

Savannah, Tennessee Included Highlight: Special Event: Shiloh National Military Park – one of the most informative and interesting Civil War National Historical Parks

Wheeling, West Virginia Included Highlights: The Artisan’s Center; Centre Market shopping; West Virginia Independence Hall; The Eckhart House; Capitol Theatre

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Highlights

• Scenic river views and towering bluffs

• American bald eagles and indigenous wildlife

• Small-town America

• Mark Twain’s hometown and literary inspiration

• More than 24 locks and dams

Vessels

• American Queen



Alton, Illinois Included Highlights: Audubon Center at Riverlands; Alton Visitor Center; Piasa Bird; Jacoby Arts Center; Broadway Stop

Optional Premium Experience: The Lewis and Clark Gateway to the West – Sightseeing in St . Louis; Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower; Lewis & Clark State Historic Site; a St . Louis Gateway Arch photo opportunity

Bettendorf, Iowa (Quad Cities) Included Highlights: Isabel Bloom Studio; Figge Art Museum; River Music Experience; German-American Heritage Center; Quad City Botanicals Center

Optional Premium Experience: The Ultimate American Agriculture Tour – John Deere Pavilion; Cinnamon Ridge Farms with owners John and Joan Maxwell, including a farm-to-table lunch and tour

Burlington, Iowa Included Highlights: Des Moines County Heritage Center; Garrett-Phelps House Museum; Capitol Theater; Port of Burlington Welcome Center; Snake Alley

Optional Premium Experience: Live Cabaret Show in the Bart Howard Room – Rare Bart Howard memorabilia; a live cabaret show of Bart Howard music

Cape Girardeau, Missouri Included Highlights: Mississippi River Tales Murals; Red House Interpretive Center; Old St. Vincent’s Church; Glenn House; Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts River Campus; Crisp Museum; Cape River Heritage Museum

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Optional Premium Experience: Tracing the Trail of Tears – Trail of Tears State Park; Bollinger Mills; Jackson Heritage Museum

Chester, Illinois Included Highlights: Cohen Memorial Home; The Spinach Can Collectibles and Museum; The Courthouse and Randolph County Museum; Welcome Center

Optional Premium Experience: Ste. Genevieve…Missouri’s Oldest European Settlement – Bolduc House Museum; Ste . Genevieve’s European settlement; Welcome Center; Ste . Genevieve Church; National Historic Landmark District

Clinton, Iowa Included Highlights: Windmill Cultural Center; De Immigrant Windmill; Sawmill Museum; George M. Curtis Mansion; Clinton County Historical Museum & Library

Optional Premium Experience: The Ultimate American Agriculture Tour – John Deere Pavilion; Cinnamon Ridge Farms with owners John and Joan Maxwell, including a farm-to-table lunch and tour

Dubuque, Iowa Included Highlights: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church; Dubuque Museum of Art; The Fenelon Place Elevator; Cable Car Square; Hotel Julien Dubuque; Grand Opera House; Old Courthouse Museum

Optional Premium Experience: Galena, Illinois, Including the Home of General Ulysses S. Grant – Old Market Hall; scenic countryside; the DeSoto House Hotel; Home of Ulysses S . Grant; U .S . Grant Museum; downtown Galena

Hannibal, Missouri Included Highlights: Big River Train Town; The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum; Trinity Episcopal Church; Cave Hollow West Winery; Haunted House & Wax Museum; Karlocks Kars and Pop Culture Museum; Ayers Pottery

Optional Premium Experiences: Mississippi Mud…A Hands-On Experience – Tour the studio at Ayers Pottery; professional pottery wheel demonstration; mold your own piece of pottery

Muddy River Radio’s Live Rendition of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” – Mark Twain Museum Gallery; 1940s-style radio theater production

Hickman, Kentucky Included Highlight: Discovery Park of America

La Crosse, Wisconsin Included Highlights: Dahl Auto Museum; Chapels of St. Rose; Hixon House; Riverside Museum; Riverside International Friendship Garden

Optional Premium Experience: Winona Revealed: The Midwest’s Best- Kept Secret – Narrated sightseeing on the Winona Tour Boat; Winona County History Center; Minnesota Marine Art Museum; a narrated city tour

New Madrid, Missouri Included Highlights: New Madrid Historical Museum; New Madrid County Courthouse; Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site; Higgerson School; River Walk Gallery

Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Included Highlights: Crawford County Courthouse and 1800s Jail; Fort Crawford Museum; Fort Crawford Military Hospital

Optional Premium Experience: Pearls of the Mississippi – Board the pontoon Maiden Voyage, and learn about the great Pearl Rush of the mid- to late 1800s in the region

Red Wing, Minnesota Included Highlights: Aliveo Military Museum; Red Wing Marine Museum; Pottery Museum of Red Wing; St. James Hotel

Optional Premium Experiences: On Eagles’ Wings – National Eagle Center in Wabasha; a close-up viewing of American bald eagles; an observation deck overlooking the Mississippi River

Hidden Waters of the Mississippi: A Scenic Kayak Tour – Mississippi River wildlife; Barn Bluff; Lake Pepin; a nature expert Q&A session

St. Louis, Missouri Included Highlights: A Narrated Driving Tour

Optional Premium Experience: The Lewis and Clark Gateway to the West – Sightseeing in St . Louis; Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower; Lewis & Clark State Historic Site; a Gateway Arch photo opportunity

Winona, Minnesota Included Highlights: Minnesota Marine Art Museum; Winona County History Center; Polish Cultural Institute and Museum; Watkins Museum and Store

Optional Premium Experience: Into the Mississippi on the Winona Tour Boat – A narrated sightseeing tour aboard the Winona Tour Boat

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