American Queen Voyages

To really see North America, to understand the land and its people, you need to explore not only the iconic cities, but the pathways between. American Queen Voyages encourages guests to slow down and meander the waterways, to explore an America, you thought you knew, in an entirely different way.    

American Queen Voyages embodies the story of America’s fabled rivers in our iconic red paddle wheelers. Over the past 10 years, our flagship riverboat, American Queen, has traversed the waterways throughout the Deep South and the Heartland where she is joined by American Countess. American Empress calls the Columbia and Snake rivers of the Pacific Northwest her home.

Embark on a journey through the hidden corners of North America, where a deeper discovery of the continent awaits. Step into a Mark Twain story on the mighty Mississippi River, where the sights, sounds, and smells of New Orleans serve as a warm welcome. Explore the rugged coasts of Alaska as naturalists lead the way. Let your curiosity guide you through the history, traditions, and cultures of North America. On every journey discovery runs deep. 

River: Inspired by the great steamboats of the 19th century, our four vintage-style paddle-wheelers relive the experiences of a previous generation on a range of cruises to the historic Deep South or Pacific North-West, with all the modern, luxurious amenities that today’s travellers expect. Climb aboard an iconic steamboat and explore a slice of American history & nature on our Mississippi, Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee, Columbia, and Snake River cruises. American Queen Voyages offers the most inclusive river cruise experience in North America with pre-cruise hotel stays, unlimited drinks, shore excursions in each port, gratuities, inclusive Wi-Fi and tantalizing, regionally inspired cuisine.    

Expedition: For more active adventure, our new Alaskan Expedition itineraries are meticulously crafted to give you the most close-up views of nature’s magnificent handiwork as you cruise on board our new state-of-the-art expedition ship: Ocean Victory. Discover star-filled skies and wonder-filled days on a cruise beyond your expectations. Get up-close and personal with Alaska’s breath-taking scenery, wildlife, natural history, and culture. Thrill to the awesome sights and sounds of calving glaciers as you explore Frederick Sound, Endicott Arm, Dawes Glacier, Tracy Arm and North and South Sawyer Glaciers on a vessel designed and equipped to get you close.