Join the American Queen Steamboat Company family for the holidays. The warm, welcoming feelings of fellowship and tradition that fill your home at this special time of year do not stop at your front door. Take your celebration afloat with one of our cozy but fabulous holiday cruises. Amid a glittering wonderland of holiday finery, let the gleeful din of chatter about treasured gifts of the past and bright hopes for the future lift your spirits. Get creative by designing an ornament and decorating cookies and your cabin door. Find the perfect gifts at amazing plantation markets, and celebrate your finds with newfound friends. Merry notes fill the air from caroling, singalongs, special musical guests, and our amazing house ensembles’ holiday performances. Let us do the cooking and the decorating as you just relax and take in the beauty of an unforgettable holiday voyage. Read More...

Discover the sights and sounds of America’s rivers and the roots from which sprung a variety of musical genres. Whether it is the sound of New Orleans Dixieland jazz, the strains of the uniquely American Delta blues, or the rock and soul of Memphis, the rich heritage of the music of the South lives on in the high notes of these special themed cruises. On the American Duchess, two star-studded voyages explore the tunes of the nation through the ages, with standout guest entertainers, including award-winning songwriter Even Stevens, and our talented house performers. The American Queen serves up some homegrown harmonies on her own music-themed cruise, including a host of fun onboard activities. Get in the groove by booking one of these special journeys today! Read More...