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There's never been a better time to rediscover America! And The Delta Queen Steamboat Company, Inc., has the greatest - and most unique - way to see the heartland of this great nation on the new American Queen!
 he's the largest steamboat ever built, a soaring triumph of American ingenuity yet a river lady as gracious and congenial as her older sisters. She answered the call for yet another proud paddlewheeler on which to discover riverside America.
  Although her designers filled her to the brim with today's technological advances, her many public rooms and accommodations bustle with the opulence of the American Victorian period.
Woodwork glistens and antiques fill her spaces, and outside, lacy filigree evokes the memory of the many grand
river steamers that both preceded her and inspired her designers. Select a volume from the vast collection in the Mark Twain Gallery, the boat's library. Enjoy a sing-along in the Main Deck Lounge, or tap your toes to a lavish show in the two-deck-tall Grand Saloon, the most elegant show place on the river. You'll find your own favorite nook aboard the grand American Queen.
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1: New Orleans, LA
Today
your journey begins with a deluxe hotel
stay in New Orleans. Tomorrow you board
the American Queen.
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2: New Orleans, LA
Departure
5:00 PM
Enjoy
the sights and sounds of New Orleans
today. This afternoon, you will board the
American Queen to begin your
voyage. Kick
off the festivities with a Welcome Aboard
Dinner.
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3: Oak Alley, LA
Located
in the Saint James Parish, Oak Alley is a
much-photographed plantation that combines
architectural
splendor and the natural
wonder of its 300-year-old oak trees.
Spend time strolling beneath the canopy of
these trees, and learn about the rich
history and culture of this southern
estate.
Included
Tour (No Hop-On, Hop-Off Option):
Disembark
from the American Queen and walk across
the street to enjoy the beauty of Oak
Alley’s rich past. Located on the
Mississippi River between the historic
Louisiana cities of New Orleans and Baton
Rouge, Oak
Alley Plantation has
been called the "Grande Dame of the
Great River Road". Nowhere else
in the south will you find such a
spectacular setting! The
quarter-mile canopy of giant live oak
trees, believed to be nearly 300 years
old, forms an impressive avenue leading to
the classic Greek-revival style antebellum
home. Oak Alley’s setting will remind
you of the movie “Gone with the Wind”
and makes you feel like you are on a
Hollywood movie set. During this
included tour, enjoy a guided tour of the
Big House and explore the magnificent
grounds while sipping a Mint Julep, a
quintessential southern staple.
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4: Baton Rouge, LA
 The
capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge is the
center of all the great things the state
has to offer—visitors delight
in the
seamless blend of past and present
experiencing authentic Louisiana at every
turn. With its semi-tropical climate, the
outdoors is tempting and the attractions
abound. No wonder this is one of the
south’s fastest growing cities.
Included
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour:
In
Louisiana’s capital city, we’ll see
something unique at every turn! Our day
will begin with a stop for the military
enthusiast at theUSS
Kidd,
a WWII Fletcher-class destroyer, and the
adjoining Veterans
Memorial Museum.
Then, we will stop and visit the Old
Governor’s Mansion;
built in 1930 by Governor Huey P. Long as
“Louisiana’s White House.” The next
stop is the beautiful St.
Joseph Cathedral;
built in 1853. Followed by a stop at the
Main Street Market for lunch and shopping.
Enjoy the wide variety of restaurants
including down-home Southern cooking,
sandwiches and salads, even Chinese, Greek
and Lebanese. Also, pick up a few
authentic Louisiana souvenirs while you
are there.
Next,
stroll across the intricate Capitol
gardens and tour the Capitol
Park Museum,
a Louisiana State Museum. Here we can step
onto a simulated Mardi Gras float,
discover the difference between Cajun and
Creole and lose ourselves in multimedia
presentations. Hop off at Louisiana’s
current State
Capitol,
standing proud as the nation’s tallest
capitol building. Get a birds-eye view of
the city and Mighty Mississippi River from
the 27th floor observation deck. We will
continue the loop around Capitol Lake and
through Arsenal Park for a beautiful view
of the current Governor’s
Mansion,
built in 1963 when Jimmie Davis was
Governor. Stop by theOld
Arsenal Museum,
built in 1838 and used by the US military
during the Mexican and Civil Wars.
For
the art lovers, our next stop is the LSU
Museum of Art,
located inside the Shaw Center for the
Arts and featuring a diverse art
collection. The last stop on the loop is Louisiana’s
Old State Capitol.
The 160-year-old statehouse has withstood
war, fire, scandal, bitter debate,
abandonment and an occasional fistfight.
Day
5: New Orleans, LA
Arrival
8:00 AM
Tie
up in New Orleans near historic Jackson
Square and bid your riverboat adieu. But
give in to the temptation to hang around
and explore with our three day, two night
Big Easy City Stay package. |
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Creations
Befitting a Queen
Every
meal aboard the American Queen is an
affair to remember. Regina Charboneau, our
Culinary Director and celebrated American
chef, draws her inspiration from our great
Heartland and has created a movable,
delectable feast for you to indulge in. On
our river cruises, you'll enjoy everything
from piping hot beignets and bananas
foster French toast for breakfast to
succulent five-course dinners. Every day
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HIGHLIGHTS
Fare includes the following:
Complimentary shore excursions in every
port
Complimentary overnight stay in a select
luxury hotel before your voyage; includes
breakfast, taxes,
Transfers to the American Queen
Complimentary wine and beer with dinner
Complimentary cappuccino, espresso,
specialty coffees, bottled water and soft
drinks
The family recipes of acclaimed Southern
chef Regina Charboneau
The only steamboat with multiple specialty
dining options, all at no additional
charge
Gracious service from a friendly
all-American staff
Casual elegance abounds, no formal wear
required
Daily lectures by the Riverlorian, our
onboard historian
Professional showboat-style entertainment
and dancing nightly
Our own dedicated fleet of Steamcoaches
Romantic
Cabins
Free One-Night Hotel Stay:
The night before you step aboard the
Steamer American Queen, enjoy the comfort
and convenience of a complimentary
one-night stay in a fine hotel in your
embarkation city. Arriving the day before
your voyage begins, you are able to relax,
have dinner and get a full night’s
sleep.
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