AMERICAN QUEEN
| Year Built / Refurbished | Guest Decks | Length | Suites & Staterooms | Guest Capacity | Number of Crew Members |
1995 / 2017 |
6 |
420 ft. |
213 |
417 |
172 |
Highlight
Christened in Memphis in 2012 by Godmother Priscilla Presley with a bottle of champagne, the American Queen is the largest steamboat ever built — spanning 418 feet.
Onboard
Welcome to the pinnacle of authentic riverboat experiences
Dining
Inspired by America’s heartland and our Southern heritage, our menus showcase the varied cultural and culinary influences of our nation including Cajun and Creole cuisine.
Recreation
From lively Broadway-caliber performances to stimulating lectures with our knowledgeable historians or Riverlorians, you will find a pastime on ship that suits your passion.
Relaxation
The American Queen has every amenity to help you completely unwind — including spa services, a fitness center, a lovely library and numerous spaces conducive to just chilling.
Main Deck
Cabin Deck
Texas Deck
Observation Deck
Promenade Deck
Sun Deck
Spaces
Grand Saloon
Home to award-winning, Broadway-caliber entertainment every night, the Grand Saloon resembles a 19th-century opera house.
Main Deck Lounge
A semi-private space dedicated to small groups.
Captain’s Bar
Located just outside the JM White Dining Room, the perfect place for a pre-dinner cocktail with live piano music and singalongs nightly.
J.M. White Dining Room
In the elegant J.M. White Dining Room, any meal will keep you savoring the memory of the flavors and sharing your excitement for our excellent service – even after you leave the boat.
Suites & Staterooms
Owner’s suite with exclusive veranda
Open your French doors and step onto your veranda to unwind on your amply furnished patio. Adorned with 11-foot vaulted ceilings, overhead lighting and a cozy interior lounging area with a sofa-bed and cocktail tables, these expansive suites can accommodate up to three guests, and epitomize luxurious river cruising. Relish the many exclusive benefits of our Commodore Services while your personal River Butler attends to your every need. Details
Owner’s suites with exclusive veranda
- guests 2–3
- SQ feet 348
- deck 5
Open French doors and step out onto your veranda to unwind on your amply furnished patio. Adorned with 11-foot vaulted ceilings, overhead lighting and a cozy interior lounging area with a sofa-bed and cocktail tables, these expansive suites can accommodate up to three guests, and epitomize luxurious river cruising. Relish the many exclusive benefits of our Commodore Services while your personal River Butler attends to your every need.
- 348 sq ft with 670 sq ft exclusive private balcony
- Queen bed
- Full bathroom with standard tub/shower combination
- Lounging area with sofa-bed
- Dressing area with granite vanity and mirror
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee maker and mini-refrigerator
- French doors open to the exclusive veranda
- Furnished patio with sofa, two chairs and a coffee table
- Interior and exterior access
- Promenade Deck
- Commodore Services, including a River Butler
- Pre-boarding privileges (one hour earlier than standard)
- Complimentary bottle of wine on embarkation day
- Fresh fruit daily in your suite
- Preferred dining arrangements
- Reserved balcony seating in the Grand Saloon
- Private reception with senior officers
- River Butler services (LS and OS cabins)
- Specialty afternoon snack menu
Luxury Suite with Private or Open Veranda
Our spacious, elegant suites are furnished to provide the warm ambiance of a fine Southern estate. Open your French doors and delight in sweeping river views as you sip a beverage and share conversation in your cozy sitting area. With two configurations to choose from — either one large room with a private veranda or two adjoining rooms with an open veranda. These suites are the ideal choice for family and friends vacationing together. Details
Deluxe Outside Stateroom with Bay Window
- guests 2–3
- SQ feet 345-420
- deck 5
Our spacious, elegant suites are furnished to provide the warm ambiance of a fine Southern estate. Open your French doors and delight in sweeping river views as you sip a beverage and share conversation in your cozy sitting area. With two configurations to choose from — either one large room with a private veranda or two adjoining rooms with an open veranda. These suites are the ideal choice for family and friends vacationing together.
- 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
- Safe, Bathrobes and Slippers
- Coffee maker and mini-refrigerator
- French doors open to deck or veranda
- Interior and exterior access
- Pre-boarding privileges (one hour earlier than standard)
- Complimentary bottle of wine on embarkation day
- Fresh fruit daily in your suite
- Preferred dining arrangements
- Reserved balcony seating in the Grand Saloon
- Private reception with senior officers
- River Butler services
- Specialty afternoon snack menu
- Located on Promenade and Texas Decks
all suites & staterooms
Learn about Commodore Services
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OS
Owner’s Suite with Exclusive Veranda
- 348 SQ. FT.
- Deck 5
Owner’s Suite with Exclusive Veranda
- guests 3
- SQ feet 348
- deck 5
Open French doors and step out onto your veranda to unwind on your amply furnished patio. Adorned with 11-foot vaulted ceilings, overhead lighting and a cozy interior lounging area with a sofa-bed and cocktail tables, these expansive suites can accommodate up to three guests, and epitomize luxurious river cruising. Relish the many exclusive benefits of our Commodore Services while your personal River Butler attends to your every need.
- 348 sq ft with 670 sq ft exclusive private balcony
- Queen bed
- Full bathroom with standard tub/shower combination
- Lounging area with sofa-bed
- Dressing area with granite vanity and mirror
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee maker and mini-refrigerator
- French doors open to the exclusive veranda
- Furnished patio with sofa, two chairs and a coffee table
- Interior and exterior access
- Promenade Deck
- Commodore Services, including a River Butler
- Pre-boarding privileges (one hour earlier than standard)
- Complimentary bottle of wine on embarkation day
- Fresh fruit daily in your suite
- Preferred dining arrangements
- Reserved balcony seating in the Grand Saloon
- Private reception with senior officers
- River Butler services (LS and OS cabins)
- Specialty afternoon snack menu
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Luxury Suite With Private Or Open Veranda
- 345-420 SQ. FT.
- Deck 5
Luxury Suite With Private Or Open Veranda
- guests 4
- SQ feet 345-420
- deck 5
Our spacious, elegant suites are furnished to provide the warm ambiance of a fine Southern estate. Open your French doors and delight in sweeping river views as you sip a beverage and share conversation in your cozy sitting area. With two configurations to choose from — either one large room with a private veranda or two adjoining rooms with an open veranda — these suites are the ideal choice for family and friends vacationing together.
- 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
- Safe, Bathrobes and Slippers
- Coffee maker and mini-refrigerator
- French doors open to deck or veranda
- Interior and exterior access
- Pre-boarding privileges (one hour earlier than standard)
- Complimentary bottle of wine on embarkation day
- Fresh fruit daily in your suite
- Preferred dining arrangements
- Reserved balcony seating in the Grand Saloon
- Private reception with senior officers
- River Butler services
- Specialty afternoon snack menu
- Located on Promenade and Texas Decks
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Deluxe Suite With Open Veranda
- 260 SQ. FT.
- Deck 5
Deluxe Suite With Open Veranda
- guests 3
- SQ feet 260
- deck 5
You will feel right at home on the river in our magnificent suites. Indulge in a soothing soak in your tub, then retire to your cozy armchair or sofa, prop your feet up on the ottoman, and read through the River Times — our daily program — to discover the delights that await.
- Queen bed or two single beds
- Full bathroom with standard tub/shower combination
- Sitting area
- Vanity and mirror
- Flat-screen TV
- Safe, Bathrobes and Slippers
- French doors open to deck
- Interior and exterior access
- Located on Promenade Deck
- Partially accessible suite 520 is 275 sq. ft. and features a standard tub/shower combination.
- Pre-boarding privileges (one hour earlier than standard)
- Complimentary bottle of wine on embarkation day
- Fresh fruit daily in your suite
- Preferred dining arrangements
- Reserved balcony seating in the Grand Saloon
- Private reception with senior officers
- Specialty afternoon snack menu
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Paddlewheel Stateroom
- 265-320 SQ. FT.
- Deck 4
Paddlewheel Staterooms
- guests 2–3
- SQ feet 265-320
- deck 3
These spacious retreats offer unmatched views, each with a 6-foot-square viewing window that overlooks the paddlewheel for a genuinely authentic steamboating experience. Guests are enamored with the allure of the more traditional experience from sound and vibration of the proximity of the turning paddlewheel.
- Stateroom 383: 320 sq. ft.
- Stateroom 385 and 386: 265 sq. ft.
- Traditional paddlewheel experience
- Queen bed or two single beds
- Full bathroom with standard tub/shower combination
- Flat-screen TV
- Safe, Bathrobes and Slippers
- Sitting area
- 6-foot-square picture window overlooking the paddlewheel
- Vanity, mirror, and desk
- Interior access
- Located on Texas Deck
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Junior Suite With Open Veranda
- 145-230 SQ. FT.
- Deck 5
Junior Suite With Open Veranda
- guests 2
- SQ feet 145-230
- deck 5
Settle into your sitting area, open the French doors to the deck, and greet the day as the banks of the river majestically slip by. Some staterooms in this category offer a view of the paddlewheel, while others provide expansive views of America’s heartland.
- Queen bed or two single beds
- Full bathroom with standard tub/shower combination
- Flat-screen TV
- Safe, Bathrobes and Slippers
- Sitting area
- Vanity and mirror
- French doors open to deck
- Interior and exterior access
- Located on Promenade and Observation Decks
- Partially accessible suites 521 and 522 are 230 sq. ft. and feature a standard tub/shower combination.
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Deluxe Outside Stateroom With Private Veranda
- 190 SQ. FT.
- Deck 3
Deluxe Outside Stateroom with Private Veranda
- guests 2
- SQ feet 190
- deck 3
With a private veranda, these staterooms are so enjoyable that you might decide to extend your journey. Relax in a cozy armchair and enjoy the view as you anticipate the activities of the day.
- Queen bed or two single beds
- Full bathroom with standard tub/shower combination
- Flat-screen TV
- Safe, Bathrobes and Slippers
- French doors open to private veranda
- Interior access
- Located on Texas Deck
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Outside Stateroom With Open Veranda
- 160-230 SQ. FT.
- Deck 4
Outside Stateroom With Open Veranda
- guests 2–3
- SQ feet 160-230
- deck 4
Can you imagine opening French doors to a sweeping river vista and the sweet scent of magnolia trees? Sit on the deck outside your stateroom and greet early-morning strollers, relax in bed with your favorite book or soak in a hot bath.
- Queen bed or two single beds
- Full bathroom with standard tub/shower combination
- Flat-screen TV
- French doors open to deck
- Interior and exterior access
- Located on Observation Deck
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Outside Stateroom With Open Veranda
- 140-180 SQ. FT.
- Deck 3 & 4
Outside Stateroom With Open Veranda
- guests 2
- SQ feet 140-180
- deck 3 & 4
Can you imagine opening French doors to a sweeping river vista and the sweet scent of magnolia trees? Sit on the deck outside your stateroom and greet early-morning strollers, relax in bed with your favorite book or soak in a hot bath.
- Queen bed or two single beds
- Full bathroom with shower or standard tub/shower combination
- Flat-screen TV
- French doors open to veranda
- Exterior access
- Located on Observation, Texas and Cabin Decks
- Partially accessible staterooms 305 and 306 (180 sq. ft.) feature standard tub/shower combinations.
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Deluxe Outside Stateroom With Bay Window
- 190 SQ. FT.
- Deck 2
Deluxe Outside Stateroom With Bay Window
- guests 2
- SQ feet 190
- deck 2
An expansive bay window overlooking the scenery of America’s heartland is the main draw of this spacious category. Curl up in front of the window with a new novel, and savor a moment that belongs to only you.
- Queen bed or two single beds
- Full bathroom with standard tub/shower combination
- Flat-screen TV
- Interior access
- Located on Cabin Deck
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Single Deluxe Stateroom
- 130 SQ. FT.
- Deck 4
Single Deluxe Stateroom
- guests 2
- SQ feet 130
- deck 4
Greet the day in your cozy stateroom, relaxing before breakfast, or simply enjoy a leisurely morning in bed with room service.
- Queen bed
- Full bathroom with shower
- Flat-screen TV
- Interior access
- Located on Observation Deck
- Partially accessible stateroom 457 is 175 sq. ft. and features a standard tub/shower combination and twin beds.
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Single Inside Stateroom
- 80 SQ. FT.
- Deck 4
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Inside Stateroom
- 130 SQ. FT.
- Deck 3
Inside Stateroom
- guests 2
- SQ feet 130
- deck 3
Surrounded by excellent period details, accompanied by every modern convenience, these cozy havens will make your cares disappear. Ample shelving and storage spaces keep necessities out of the way yet easily accessible.
- Queen bed or two single beds
- Full bathroom with shower
- Flat-screen TV
- Interior access
- Located on Texas Deck
- Accessible stateroom 381 is 217 sq. ft. and features a roll-in shower.
