Traverse the Lower Mississippi or Explore the Pacific Northwest

The largest steamboat ever built, the grand American Queen, is a gracious and elegant triumph of American ingenuity. Our flagship paddlewheeler is a gentle soul packaged within the ornate detailing that embellishes her exterior. Any traveler who chooses to cruise on this iconic authentic steamboat will soon find that her steady heart beats to the rhythm of music and discourse that resound within her walls.

Save up to $800* per stateroom on the following American Queen voyages:

American Duchess river cruises give way to discovery. As the most elegant paddlewheeler on U.S. rivers, she is a floating, intimate masterpiece that can carry up to 166 guests through America’s heartland. Created from a 1995 hull, she was completely reconstructed to become one of the most luxurious riverboats in the country, featuring open-seating dining, upscale décor, soaring ceilings and the exceptional service that guests have come to expect on any American Queen Steamboat Company river cruise.

Save up to $800* per stateroom on the following American Duchess voyages:

Proudly serving as the largest overnight riverboat west of the Mississippi River, the American Empress cruises the Columbia and Snake Rivers delivering a rich sense of history in modern comfort. Step aboard, and you will quickly discover that there is far more to this riverboat than her welcoming appearance and signature red paddlewheel.