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Table of Contents

Welcom e 3

Reservatio n Procedure 4 Stea mboat Hi sto r y and Trad itions 5 - 6

American Empress onboad Amenities 7 - 10

Cruuise C ultural Enr ichment and Expe riences 11 - 12

C olumbia and S nake River s C r u ise details 13 - 24 Deck Plans, Stater oom Descriptions, Costs 2 5 - 30

T rave l P r o tec tion I nsu r anc e 31 - 33 34 - 35 T er ms a nd C ond itions

• Museum Cruise information Contact: Merle Lomrantz, of Member Travel Servic es

Newark Museum • 49 Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973.596.6643 (Direct) • [email protected] • Jefferson Davis Foundation Information Contact: Bertram Hayes-Davis, President

Phone: 719.339.4308 • [email protected] • • To make your Cruise Reservations Contact: Martin McCarthy, GlobeQuesters:

[email protected] • 228.280.8 2•40

PRESTEGIOUS AQSC CRUISE AWARDS

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C ruise on the Columbia an d Snake Riv ers.

Step b ack i nto t he 1 9th cen tury as Ulys ses and B ertram lead this historic 9-day

excu r sion abo a r d t he A m er ican Em pr e ss S te am b oat. T h e y w il l e sc o rt a n d t e a ch t he

hist or y of U lys s es S . G r a nt a n d Je f fe rs o n D a v is , al o ng w i t h si g n if ic a nc e o f th e i r li v e s

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Indian tribes along the w ay.

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th e r e ce n tl y co m p l ete d Pape rs o f Je f f e rs o n D a v i s.

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Come aboard with us on the authentic American Empress Steamboat Adventure for a one-of-a-

kind experience!

3 Ulysses Grant Dietz Bertram Hayes-Davis

GlobeQuesters Legacy Cruise Reservation Procedure GlobeQuesters 228.280.8240 • 2526 Brighton Circle, Biloxi, MS 39531 • [email protected] 1. Brochure: Please review all information in this Brochure (For your convenience, information contained herein has been condensed from the original 100 page American Queen General Brochure covering all of their cruises -- this to help you better focus on the details covering your specific cruise and its dates.)

2. Choose your Stateroom: Study the Deck Plans /Descriptions and select 3 Stateroom Categories - IN ORDER OF PRIORITY – in which you would like to enjoy your Voyage. There is no guarantee you will receive your first choice; if not the next best alternative Stateroom will be assigned by the ship. (NOTE: This is a very popular Cruise Itinerary and all Staterooms are subject to limited availability. The earlier you make your reservation the better are your chances to secure the accommodations you desire). You will receive e-mailed written confirmation of your Stateroom assignment — usually within 3 working days after submission.

To determine availability of your preferred Stateroom - send the following information to address indicated below:

• Full Legal Name • Date of Bir th • Full mailing address

• Stateroom Ty pe: 3 different Categories in order of desired priority

• Bed ding: se lection 1 o r 2 beds

• Dining Room selectio n i n Ma i n Dinin g Room : Earl y seatin ng at 5:1 5 PM or Mai n s eatin g a t 7: 4 5 P M. E-mail as attachment (preferred method) = [email protected] • USPS Mail: 2526 Brighton Circle, Biloxi, MS 39531 PLEASE NOTE: ALL LEGACY CRUISE RESERVATIONS AND PAPERWORK IS PROCESSED BY GLOBEQUSTERS - MARTIN MCCARTHY - THE EXCLUSIVE BOOKING AGENT – PARTICIPATION IN THIS SPECIAL LEGACY CRUISE GROUP CAN NOT BE ARRANGED BY ANY OTHER SOURCE.

3. Required Forms to complete and return: Along with your Stateroom Confirmation, you will receive the Guest Information and Credit Card Authorization Forms - both of which need to completed and returned to Martin McCarthy within 5 days of receipt to hold your assigned accommodations.

4. Payments and Credit Card Authorization Form / Cancellations: • PAYMENT: A Deposit of $500 per person is required and will be charged by American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) to your Credit Card in securing your reservation. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure date and will be automatically charged to your original Credit Card on file with AQSC. • NOTE: If you are sharing a Stateroom and paying separately for your cost of the Cruise, then each person must complete a separate Credit Card Authorization Form - also indicating name of person with whom they are sharing accommodations. • CANCELLATIONS: Be sure you read and understand Cruise Cancellation Policy attached to Credit Card Authorization Form.

5. Travel Protection Insurance Form: If you wish to be covered by the Trip Assure Plan explained in this brochure, you must contact them directly to bind coverage within 14 calendar days of making your Deposit to ensure receiving complete benefits of the coverage. After 14 days of Deposit, there will automatically be restrictions regarding any pre-existing conditions. Contact Trip Assure for further information: 1.800.423.3632 - chose Option 1 • Be sure to refer to GlobeQuesters Account # GLOB9508CA for proper processing of your coverage.

6. Options: There are Pre and/or Post additional Hotel accommodations and optional Premium Shore Excursions not included in the Legacy Cruise cost: Once you have secured your Stateroom confirmation and have made Deposit, you will receive details about these special offerings.

7. Transportation: If traveling by airline, you wil l need to arriv e i n PORTLAND,OR (PDX ) an d depa rt from:CLARKSTON - SPOKANE WA (GEG) G roup airfare is no t av ailable for this c ruise bo o k ing ; however it is sugg este d you us e any Frequen t F lyer mil eage to secure your air tick et. Alte rnative ly, you are likely t o f ind bes t pricing by directly vis iting the webs ites o f airli nes which ser ve both Po rtland and Clarkston. 4 Bon Voyage to Us All ! OUR STORY

he steamboat is a distinctly American invention, the product of that uniquely American spirit Tof resolve and determination . In the days of Mark Twain, steamboats were a regular feature serving the transportation needs of an expanding country . Steamboating became a gracious, romantic way to travel through a growing nation . Paddlewheelers strived to outdo each other with their elaborate wedding cake designs, a show of Victorian excess known as “steamboat Queen, the largest and most opulent steamboat ever built . Gothic ”. Passengers could relax on their wide decks as She is virtually a time machine that takes people back the ever-changing vista of the American riverside glided to the early 1900s and relives the full grandeur of Mark serenely by . And, as one historian noted, “the thing Twain’s Mississippi River . Unfortunately, a previous ran against the current, what could be more American owner ran into financial difficulty and had to cease than that?” operations . After a few years of sitting idle, our group acquired the beautiful treasure in 2011 . Upon completion At the turn of the last century, Captain Gordon Greene of extensive refurbishment and a celebrated rechristening led a steamboat company known as Greene Line by her new godmother, Priscilla Presley, the American Steamers . His wife, Captain Mary Becker Greene, fondly Queen returned to overnight cruise service in April 2012 . known on the river as Ma Greene, and later their sons Chris and Tom, respectively, followed him as the head In recognition of our successful relaunch of the American of this visionary steamboat company . In the 1940s, Tom Queen, we have since acquired two remarkable vessels, Greene bought the Delta Queen following its service for the American Empress and the American Duchess . The the U S. . Navy and undertook the audacious challenge American Empress, the largest riverboat west of the of moving her from the San Francisco Bay area, by way Mississippi, has been an outstanding success since she of the Panama Canal, to Cincinnati . No other river made her debut on the Columbia and Snake Rivers craft had traversed that famous ditch and the general in April 2014 . In the summer of 2017, the innovative, consensus on the river was that maybe Captain Tom had 166-guest American Duchess began service following spent a bit too much time in the river’s sun, until the in the pedigree of our line’s namesake, the American adventure proved a success plying “Mark Twain’s mile- Queen, with itineraries on the Mississippi River and wide tide ”. her tributaries . She is the first purpose-built boutique paddlewheeler with the largest accommodations in every In the mid 1990s, a team, emboldened by this earlier category on the river . We could not be more excited success, envisioned a plan to build a grand, glistening about this momentous addition to our vessel fleet . white steamboat every bit as authentic as the boats of the glory days, but with all the modern amenities afforded We are proud to continue the tradition of overnight by today’s technology . A true steamboat – not a tawdry, cruising on America’s rivers with our trademark level half-hearted caricature, but a real steamboat – a gracious of service aboard three uniquely American, iconic queen of the river like the legendary J. M. White, or the paddlewheel riverboats . We think you will agree that renowned Great Republic, all frilly with ornamentation our friendly all-American crew outdo themselves with and an authentic Victorian personality . gracious hospitality befitting our discerning guests . Join us aboard one of these grand vessels and allow us to The dream became a reality in 1995 when over 500 connect you with America’s history, geography, music, American workers built and delivered the grand American culture and cuisine .

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O ur Distinguished Traditions

Premium hotel stay begins your journey H Exquisite multi-course fine dining with specialty and casual options H Broadway-caliber entertainment each evening H Award-winning, comprehensive shore excursions in each port of call H Iconic paddlewheel riverboats H Daily enrichment provided by resident riverlorians

6 AMERICAN EMPRESS FINE DINING

nspired by America’s heartland, our southern heritage and the , our menus showcase the varied cultural Iand culinary influences of our great nation . You will quickly Highlights discover that dining aboard our vessels is an elevated, epicurean affair that pleases the palate and warms the soul . As our award- • Complimentary wine and beer winning culinary teams take full advantage of each region’s diverse with dinner bounty of fresh, local ingredients to fashion authentic dishes, our • Lavishly appointed main dining rooms gracious staff charms you with friendly, attentive service . • Tantalizing multi-course dinners • Bountiful buffets for breakfast Each grand vessel boasts a magnificent main dining room, as well and lunch as a more casual alternative venue in which you can choose to • Vegetarian and gluten-free menu dine for breakfast, lunch and dinner . Each day of your river cruise options presents culinary enlightenment and exquisite fare so delicious that • Reservation-only specialty dining you will yearn for the next meal . All of our vessels feature 24-hour at no additional charge † room service for your comfort and convenience . • 24-hour room service • Seasonal alfresco dining with idyllic river views 7 • Exceptional holiday dining † American Duchess and American Empress

Sample Menu Selections

SIGNATURE ENTRÉES

Veal Marsala Red Snapper and Shrimp Creole Captain’s Braised Beef Short Rib Grilled Filet Mignon Char-Grilled Salmon Fillet Lobster Tail Polenta Cake Stuffed Portobello Mushroom

REGION: PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Hand-Tossed Caesar Salad Roasted Beet and Asparagus Salad Seafood Chowder “Hot” Smoked Pacific Salmon Washington State Dungeness Crab Double-Cut Lamb Chop Sugar-Free Washington Apple Dumpling

Beverage Package: Our all-inclusive beverage package affords you carefree enjoyment of your favorite spirits, beer and wine by the glass throughout your voyage. Ask your reservations agent for details and pricing.

8 BROADWAY-CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT

ince the beginning of time, the majesty of America’s rivers has been an unwavering source of inspiration for all styles Sof music and storytelling . Each day and evening lends the opportunity to delve into the dramatic history and musical Highlights influences of the regions in which we travel, creating an onboard experience that pierces the realm of extraordinary and transcends • An impressive variety of nightly entertainment into something beyond measure . • Exclusive American Queen You will be enthralled with the distinctive blend of live music, Steamboat Company cast stellar Broadway-style shows, big screen movie events and of performers distinguished historical dialogue . Whether it is a themed voyage • Magnificent house bands special event steeped in the sounds of Nashville’s legendary • Live piano music country music scene, the invigorating jazz of New Orleans, a • Special matinee events rousing medley of Silver Screen movie hit songs, a culinary • Distinguished historical dialogue demonstration that traces the regional significance of featured dishes or an enlightening lecture conveyed by our esteemed • Majestic theatres and intimate lounges Riverlorians, you are treated to world-class riverboat entertainment in an atmosphere of sheer warmth and elegance .

9 Sampling of Onboard Entertainment

BROADWAY-CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT

Big Band shows Broadway-style performances Regionally inspired musical medleys Smooth solo performances Exceptional holiday productions

SPECIAL ONBOARD EVENTS

Late-night lounge performances Dance sets such as Ballroom, Swing, Sock Hops and Country Music Jamborees Exclusive themed activities and events Onboard cooking demonstrations Interactive game shows Trivia and Bingo

GUEST ENTERTAINMENT

Esteemed historians and lecturers Authors and speakers Unique local musicians Spellbinding magic shows

Entertainment may vary by region and vessel

“The entertainment staff and the Empress Quartet were ‘top drawer’ performers. Your selection of staff for the Empress is absolutely commendable.” ~ John and Linda B

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CULTURAL ENRICHMENT & EXPERIENCES

rom all perspectives, our vessels are testimonies to the floating palaces of long ago and a culmination of their finest Fqualities . Grand in every sense of the word, you will discover a blend of every bold paddlewheeler innovation along with Inclusions pristine, authentic design . Each vessel boasts an inclusive range of fine amenities, educational enrichment, and hospitable services • Comprehensive guided shore excursions in each port of call to deliver a uniquely American experience for a truly rich river cruising vacation . • Deluxe motorcoach transportation • Self-guided art tours onboard The main attraction on any American Queen Steamboat Company • Authentic steam-powered cruise is the award-winning shore excursions . Shore excursions, paddlewheel riverboat † both included and premium, are thoughtfully designed to optimize • Authentic steam calliope † the guest experience by providing plenty of activity and endless • Pilot house tours enjoyment . Our own dedicated fleet of deluxe motorcoaches with talented drivers and shore excursions staff are waiting to assist • Engine room tours † you at the vessel’s dock in each port of call . • Bicycles and helmets for use while in port Regardless of which vessel you choose, you will enjoy hassle-free access to some of the most historically and culturally significant † Exclusive to the American Queen attractions in America . 11 Sampling of Cultural Enrichment

INCLUDED SHORE EXCURSIONS

Comprehensive, guided Hop-On Hop-Off Shore Excursions in each port of call The freedom to customize your experience and choose your own path Hassle-free access to many historic and cultural attractions Narrated city tours Guided and independent walking tours

PREMIUM SHORE EXCURSIONS

Award-winning venues Immersive and rare experiences Varied activity levels Knowledgeable local guides

RIVERLORIANS

Educational Q&A sessions Intimate river chats Pilot house tours Destination overviews Storytelling, captivating tales, lore and legends

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AMERICAN EMPRESS

DOCKED IN RICHLAND, WA

13OUR PADDLEWHEELERS AMERICAN EMPRESS

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MULTNOMAH FALLS 48 AMERICAN EMPRESS 2019 ITINERARIES (888) 749-5280 AMERICAN EMPRESS CROWN POINT,COLUMBIA RIVERGORGE 16 AMERICAN EMPRESS COLUMBIA AND SNAKE RIVERS VANCOUVER, WA (PORTLAND) TO CLARKSTON, WA – 9 DAYS

See port descriptions on pages 78-81.

Day 1: Sunday...... Vancouver, WA Day 5: Thursday ...... The Dalles, OR Hotel Stay Day 6: Friday ...... River Cruising Day 2: Monday...... Vancouver, WA Day 7: Saturday. . Richland, WA (Tri-Cities) Depart 6:00 p.m. Day 8: Sunday...... Clarkston, WA Day 3: Tuesday...... Astoria, OR Day 9: Monday...... Clarkston, WA Day 4: Wednesday ...... Stevenson, WA Disembark 8:00 a.m.

Customize your journey with our distinctive blend of authentic experiences, comprehensive included tours, premium shore excursions, additional hotel nights and more: H H Mount St . Helens Gorge Fluctuating Climates and Varying Landscapes H H Picturesque Towns Museums and Interpretive Centers Cascading Waterfalls H Acclaimed Wineries Splendid Architecture

AIRPORTS & TRANSFERS Voyages are one-way starting in Vancouver, Washington .The closest airport is the Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, Oregon . American Queen Steamboat Company provides free transfers from the designated pre-cruise hotel to the American Empress in Vancouver, Washington, on embarkation day .Transfers on disembarkation day are available for purchase . A transfer from the dock in Clarkston, Washington to the post-cruise hotel or airport in Spokane, Washington, is available for $49 per guest . A combination city-tour and airport or hotel transfer is also offered: the Spokane tour and transfer is available for $69 per guest . All transfers and tours are operated by chartered motorcoach to ensure quality and convenience . 17 AMERICAN EMPRESS

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ASTORIA COLUMN 52 AMERICAN EMPRESS 2019 ITINERARIES (888) 749-5280 EXTEND YOUR STAY

3-DAY/2-NIGHT CITY STAY PACKAGES

AD D A HOT EL NIGH T

O ur p re- and post-crui se hotel pack ages are e asily and affordab ly co mb ined with your cruise . All of our hot el package fares include accommodations for one o r two nights, taxes, porterage, full America n breakfast and

transfers between the hotel and vessel .

Ask your reservations

agent for p acka ge details

and pricin g.

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THE COLUMBIA AND SNAKE RIVERS

owhere is the timelessness of rivers more apparent than here in the Npristine Pacific Northwest, a captivating corner of America which displays an abundance of inspiring natural beauty . Our voyages are specifically tailored to maximize daytime river cruising for optimal viewing of spectacular scenery and iconic highlights such as the Columbia River Gorge . As you cruise along the Columbia and Snake Rivers, you will bear witness to the precious land just as it appeared to Lewis and Clark in 1805 – majestic and unimaginably glorious .

Sacajawea, Lewis and Clark’s faithful Native American guide, knew how to read these lands and soon you will also, thanks to the legacy of the expedition that opened the West to settlement . Pioneering reminders range from Fort Highlights Clatsop outside Astoria, Oregon, where they survived the harsh winter, to the • Breathtaking scenery sister cities of Clarkston, Washington, and Lewiston, Idaho . The explorers • Abundant locks and dams overcame the formidable Celilo Falls and currents near The Dalles, Oregon, a • Follow in the steps of struggle brought to light at Rock Fort Campsite . The role of Sacajawea in the Lewis and Clark expedition’s success is interpreted at the state park in Washington’s Richland • Dramatic waterfalls (Tri-Cities) Region . • Pacific Northwest At Multnomah Falls, snowmelt streams plunge over 600 feet in two tiered wine country cascades down a sheer cliff face . Deeper than the Grand Canyon, Idaho’s Hells • Mount St . Helens Canyon is a dramatic crack in the earth with raging waters best explored on • Museums and Interpretive an exciting jet boat ride . Near Portland, understand the raw power of nature in Centers the collapsed volcanic crater of Mount St . Helens . • Fresh Pacific seafood and regional delights Travel into the heart of Washington’s wine country, where many acclaimed wineries of the Pacific Northwest have made their mark among wine Vessel connoisseurs, and sample some of the finest vintages in the midst of • 38 voyages aboard breathtaking scenery . the American Empress (Mar-Nov) Whether you choose to take in the panorama from Mt . Hood’s Timberline Lodge nestled among the pines or climb the Astoria Column to view the expansive Pacific, a voyage on the Columbia and Snake Rivers will show you the world from a new perspective .

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Astoria, Oregon OPTIONAL PREMIUM TOURS: H Hells Canyon Scenic Jet Boat Experience – Narrated Jet Boat Tour through Hells Canyon; Idaho Garden Creek Ranch H Spokane City Tour Including Bing Crosby’s Home – Sightseeing in Spokane; Tour the childhood home of Bing Crosby; Riverfront Park; Duncan Gardens and greenhouse at Manito Park Portland, Oregon

Astoria is known to be the oldest American Settlement west of the Rocky Mountains . For thousands of years, Clatsop Indians inhabited the lands that are now known as Astoria . In 1805, Lewis and Clark led their expedition through the town and spent the winter at Fort Clatsop .There is no doubting the rich history has deep roots grounded in this Columbia River town . Included Highlights: The Riverwalk; The Flavel House; Astoria Column; Heritage Museum OPTIONAL PREMIUM TOURS: H Portland, the City of Roses, is an eclectic blend of art The Lewis & Clark Experience – Cape Disappointment galleries, coffee shops, microbreweries, museums and farm- overlook and Interpretive Center; Fort Clatsop - Lewis to-table restaurants with a spirited vibe . Marvel at the beauty and Clark National Historical Site; Copy of the book of more than 8,000 roses at the International Rose Test “In the Wake of Lewis and Clark” Garden, or spend the day discovering nature’s boundless H Zip Lining Adventure – Exciting zip course consisting power at nearby Mount St . Helens . of eight lines overlooking picturesque Oregon Included Highlights: Enjoy an abundance of local sites Clarkston, Washington and attractions during your tour in downtown Portland Richland, Washington (Tri-Cities) First incorporated in 1910, Richland remained a small agricultural community until it was acquired by the U S. . Army for the site of the Hanford Engineer Works - used to produce plutonium during World War II and the Cold War . Today, the historic B-Reactor and other important historical venues are part of the new Manhattan Project National Historic Park . Included Highlights: The REACH Museum (The Hanford Reach Interpretive Center); Sacajawea State Park; Franklin Nestled at the union of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers in County Historical Society and Museum southeast Washington, Clarkston is the gateway to North OPTIONAL PREMIUM TOURS: H America’s deepest gorge, Hells Canyon, on the . Wine and Spirits on Red Mountain – Red Mountain The picturesque vistas, year-round mild climates, and a Viticulture Area; Kiona Vineyards and Winery; deep history make this scenic inland port a more-than- Hedges Family Estate; Black Heron Spirits; desirable stop . Spend the day following the footsteps of Sample local wines and spirits the historic Lewis and Clark journey – from which the H The Plutonium Age: Uncovering the Secrets city received its name . of the Manhattan Project – Guided tour of The Included Highlights: Nez Perce National Historical Park; REACH Interpretive Museum; Lunch at The REACH; First Territorial Capitol Interpretive Center; Bridablik/ Exclusive experience at Hanford B-Reactor facility Schroeder House; Nez Perce Historical Society and Museum

23 Stevenson, Washington OPTIONAL PREMIUM TOURS: H High Octane Antiques: The Western Aeroplane and Automobile Museum – Extensive collection of over 130 classic cars, aeroplanes and trucks dating as far back as 1917; Exclusive guided tour of the restoration workshop H Art of The Dalles: From Maryhill Museum to the Vineyard – Maryhill Museum of Art; Wine tasting; Jacob Williams Winery; Sam Hill’s Stonehenge; Rolling hills, mountains and vineyards Vancouver, Washington Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the city of Stevenson is your launch pad to the Washington side of the Gorge . A stroll along the Rock Cove pathway or the Columbia River waterfront is a great way to take in your surroundings while Downtown Stevenson is home to unique shops, art galleries, boutiques and restaurants . Included Highlights: Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center; Bonneville Dam; Downtown Stevenson

OPTIONAL PREMIUM TOURS: H Multnomah Falls and Vista House – Women’s Forum A suburb of Portland, Oregon, and located in an ideal spot State Scenic Viewpoint; Vista House at Crown Point; between Mount St . Helens, the Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah Falls and the Pacific Coast, Vancouver, Washington, boasts an H The Ultimate Pacific Northwest Experience – abundance of activities, scenic landscapes, and historic Bonneville Dam; Multnomah Falls; Lunch at Parkdale attractions for all to enjoy . Grange; Timberline Lodge Tour; Wine and beer OPTIONAL PREMIUM TOURS: samplings at Timberline Lodge H Mount St. Helens Tour: Including a Portland City Tour – International Rose Test Garden; Narrated journey through Mount St . Helens; Several vantage points for viewing; Delicious local lunch H “The Rose City” Portland City Tour: Including Sight-Seeing in Downtown Portland – Willamette River; Mural at Oregon Historical Society; International Rose Test Garden; Lan Su Chinese Botanical Garden; Iconic Voodoo Doughnut snack

The Dalles, Oregon Included tours are a great way to get acquainted with At the end of the overland Oregon Trail, The Dalles holds the historically rich ports that you will encounter on a unique place in history as a jumping-off spot for pioneers, your voyage, but our Premium Shore Excursions soldiers, gold miners, adventurers, gun-slingers, floozies, and offer you an opportunity to delve deeper into your scallywags . Lewis and Clark camped at this location at Rock specific interests . Visit us online to explore all of the Fort Camp during their historic journey in 1805 and 1806 . Premium Shore Excursions that are available to you . Included Highlights: Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum; Original Wasco County Courthouse Museum; The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce; Fort Dalles Museum; Downtown shopping

24 25 * Cabin Se le ctons an d Pri c ing B o tt om B e low * AMERICAN EMPRESS COLUMBIA AND SNAKE RIVERS VANCOUVER, WA (PORTLAND) TO CLARKSTON, WA – 9 DAYS

See port descriptions on pages 78-81.

Day 1: Sunday...... Vancouver, WA Day 5: Thursday ...... The Dalles, OR Hotel Stay Day 6: Friday ...... River Cruising Day 2: Monday...... Vancouver, WA Day 7: Saturday. . Richland, WA (Tri-Cities) Depart 6:00 p.m. Day 8: Sunday...... Clarkston, WA Day 3: Tuesday...... Astoria, OR Day 9: Monday...... Clarkston, WA Day 4: Wednesday ...... Stevenson, WA Disembark 8:00 a.m.

Customize your journey with our distinctive blend of authentic experiences, comprehensive included tours, premium shore excursions, additional hotel nights and more: H H Mount St . Helens Columbia River Gorge Fluctuating Climates and Varying Landscapes H H Picturesque Towns Museums and Interpretive Centers Cascading Waterfalls H Acclaimed Wineries Splendid Architecture

CABIN CATEGORY LS A B C D E CS

Legacy Cruise Membe rs rece i ve a sp e cial $30 0 per pe rso n red uctio n to cost s s ta ted be low - except no r ed u ction for St a teroom C a tegpories L S a nd CS

Stateroom availability is Lim ite d — the e a rlier you m ake your r se rv atio n, t he bette r are yo ur c han ce s to secure the a ccommod a tio ns yo u d esir e. Cost for one person occupying a Stateroom accommodati ng two persons is full a mount of S tateroom = 2 times the per personk cost. Co st of Triple Occupancy - inquire. !"# %' $8,999 $5,999 $5,499 $3,999 $3,899 $3,799 $5,999

Fares quoted are in U S. . dollars, are per guest and based on double occupancy with the exception of category CS . Port Charges: $189 .

AIRPORTS & TRANSFERS Voyages are one-way starting in Vancouver, Washington .The closest airport is the Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, Oregon . American Queen Steamboat Company provides free transfers from the designated pre-cruise hotel to the American Empress in Vancouver, Washington, on embarkation day .Transfers on disembarkation day are available for purchase . A transfer from the dock in Clarkston, Washington to the post-cruise hotel or airport in Spokane, Washington, is available for $49 per guest . A combination city-tour and airport or hotel transfer is also offered: the Spokane tour and transfer is available for $69 per guest . All transfers and tours are operated by chartered motorcoach to ensure quality and convenience . 26 DECK PLANS

SUITE AND STATEROOM CATEGORIES

Luxury Suites Superior Veranda Staterooms LS with Veranda B Veranda Staterooms E

Suites with Veranda Deluxe Outside Staterooms A C Veranda Staterooms D with Window Single Outside CS Stateroom with Veranda AMERICAN EMPRESS

DECK 4 – VISTA VIEW DECK River Grill & Bar H Pilot House H Smoking Area (Aft)

DECK 3 – DISCOVERY DECK

DECK 2 – FRONTIER DECK Paddlewheel Lounge

DECK 1 – EXPLORER DECK The Astoria Dining Room H Purser’s Office Shore Excursions Desk H Gift Shop H The Show Lounge

Accessible Staterooms: The American Empress’ two elevators provide access to all decks . Stateroom 341 is wheelchair accessible 27 with a roll-in shower and a queen bed . Stateroom 346 is wheelchair accessible with a roll-in shower and single beds .

AMERICAN EMPRESS SUITES & STATEROOMS

elcome to your home on the Columbia and Snake Rivers . Each American Empress accommodation Wfeatures a custom-built hardwood entertainment center and spacious, illuminated armoire . Fine linens and plush bedding will ensure you are well-rested to fully enjoy every included shore tour, historical lecture and toe-tapping musical performance . A flat-screen tv, mini refrigerator, Keurig® coffee maker and safe are provided for your comfort and convenience .

LS LUXURY SUITES WITH VERANDA

Feel as if you own the American Empress in this expansive suite . You are treated to sweeping river views through large windows facing forward and starboard . Step out onto your private veranda and scan the riverbanks for wildlife . Sip a beverage and converse in your spacious sitting room complete with a large flat-screen TV, premium sound, cocktail table and wet bar . As a guest of our Luxury Suite, you will be treated to exclusive suite-level Commodore Services and amenities, as well as River Butler service . H qt410 S . f . H Queen Bed or Two Single Beds H Shower H Flat-screen TV H Sitting Area with Sofa H Private Veranda H Discovery and Frontier Decks H Commodore Services including River Butler

Commodore Services

uests holding reservations for Luxury Suite accommodations will receive our exclusive GCommodore Services which include a bottle of wine from the region and fruit basket upon arrival, preferred dining arrangements, reserved seating in The Show Lounge theater and an invitation to dine with Senior Officers of the American Empress. Guests of our Luxury Suites will also receive the additional services of a friendly River Butler . River Butler service includes a warm welcome with a tour of your suite, unpacking and hanging of clothes in addition to preparation and packing of your luggage, laundry and pressing services along with shoe shine and conditioning, afternoon tea served in your suite, breakfast and dinner served on your private veranda upon request, in-suite pre-dinner canapés and post-dinner sweets, as well as a personal escort to your reserved seating in The Show Lounge . 28 A SUITES WITH VERANDA

Enjoy a large suite with a comfortable sitting area and premium sound system . Your semi-private veranda provides splendid river views from four stories above the river and direct access to the wraparound Vista View Deck, perfect for sharing a view and socializing with fellow guests . H t310 sq . f . AMERICAN EMPRESS H Queen Bed or Two Single Beds H Shower H Flat-screen TV H Sitting Area with Sofa H Semi-private Veranda H Vista View Deck B SUPERIOR VERANDA STATEROOMS

Enjoy your spacious stateroom with a cozy sitting area or panoramic view through large windows . Your private veranda provides a quiet place to watch the ever-changing scenery . H 210-250 sq . ft . H Queen Bed or Two Single Beds H Shower H Flat-screen TV H Sitting Area H Private Veranda H Vista View, Discovery and Frontier Decks Stateroom 403 features a semi-private veranda. C DELUXE VERANDA STATEROOMS

Deluxe veranda staterooms are a popular choice for many couples . Share a toast on your private veranda as you glide through the fresh air of the Pacific Northwest . H t180 sq . f . H Queen Bed or Two Single Beds H Shower H Flat-screen TV H Private Veranda H Discovery and Frontier Decks

Note: Stateroom information provided here is a general representation of the stateroom categories. Actual features and amenities vary slightly between and within stateroom 29 categories. Verandas on the Vista View Deck are semi-private because the public walkway runs just over the railing. Please call and ask your reservations agent for details.

AMERICAN EMPRESS

D OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH WINDOW

This large stateroom provides a cozy atmosphere and spectacular river views through generously sized windows . H t180 sq . f . H Queen Bed or Two Single Beds H Shower H Flat-screen TV H Explorer Deck

E VERANDA STATEROOMS

Enjoy a great value with our efficient, yet spacious veranda staterooms . Your semi-private veranda provides a quiet place to watch the ever-changing scenery . H 150t sq . f . H Queen Bed or Two Single Beds H Shower H Flat-screen TV H Semi-private Veranda H Vista View Deck

CS SINGLE OUTSIDE STATEROOM WITH VERANDA

The single outside stateroom is slightly scaled down for the single traveler, but allows you to take full advantage of the splendid features of our deluxe veranda staterooms . H H 160t sq . f . One Single Bed H H Shower Flat-screen TV H H Private Veranda Frontier Deck

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Important - If the amount insured is less than the total costs for the Covered Trip that are subject to cancellation penalties or restrictions: 1) the maximum benefit for Trip Cancellation will be limited to the amount of coverage purchased and 125% (Asset), 150% (Bridge) or 200% (Complete) of the amount purchased for Trip Interruption; and 2) there will be no coverage available under the Cancel For Any Reason Benefit (Complete Plan). 33 terms & conditions

GENERAL will require you to disembark to be attended to by shoreside The transportation of guests and baggage onboard the vessel s emergency and/or medical response . Guests needing any form of American Queen Steamboat Company is governed by thes e of assistance and those who are physically disabled must be Terms and Conditions and the Passage Ticket Contract whi ch accompanied by someone who will take full responsibility for will be sent to you approximately four (4) weeks prior to your any needed assistance during the cruise and in the event of an vacation and is available upon request or online at www .aqsc . emergency . We reserve the right to refuse passage to anyone who, com . Your payment of deposit or full fare constitutes agreemen t in our sole opinion, may affect the health, safety or enjoyment of to the terms and conditions of the Passage Ticket Contract, other guests . Guests requiring a wheelchair must provide their INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE whose provisions shall prevail, which includes limitati ons own collapsible wheelchair . Please be aware that some ports of and exonerations of the liabilities and obligations of Carr ier .• One (1) night pre-cruise hotel stay call, shore excursions, docks, gangways and other requirements You should read and understand these terms and conditi ons with transfer to the vessel* may preclude a wheelchair guest from leaving the vessel; this carefully before making a deposit . The American Queen, Amer ican• Bottled water and soft drinks decision will be made by the ship’s captain and is binding . Empress and American Duchess are operated by American Quee n• Select wine and beer at dinner Also, there may be certain physical conditions, including raised Steamboat Operating Company, LLC, are regularly inspecte d• All meals onboard the vessel doorway thresholds from 2 to 16 inches, stairways and narrow by the U .S . Coast Guard, are American flagged, and empl oy• All standard shore excursions passageways within the vessel that may limit or preclude the American o￿cers, crew and staff . • All onboard entertainment accessibility of wheelchair guests to some areas . We recommend • Wi-Fi/Internet onboard the vessel you purchase travel protection, either the plan we offer or a plan DEFINITIONS *May not be applicable to voyages less than nine (9) days . Please from your Travel Agent . With travel protection you can relax and The terms “you” and “Guests” refer to any and all person(s) check itinerary for details . enjoy your trip with peace of mind . named on the front of the Confirmation and include all children NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE FEDERAL MARITIME or others under the care or control of the named person(s) .The COMMISSION PROTECTION term “Carrier” includes American Queen Steamboat Company, • Port Charges its parent and affiliated entities, the vessels, the owners, charterers, • Airfare to and from your home city Under Public Law 89-777, the FMC requires vessels having operators, agents, and masters and crews thereof, any substituted • Transfer to and from the airport berth or stateroom accommodations for 50 or more passengers or connecting ship, the owners, charterers and operators and all • Alcoholic beverages and which embark passengers from U S. . ports to maintain launches belonging to any such ship or owned or operated by the • Optional premium shore excursions acceptable evidence of financial responsibility to indemnify owners, charterers or operators .The term “Fare” includes voyage • Discretionary gratuities to vessel crew and tour operators passengers for nonperformance of transportation . American fare as well as all hotel, land package(s), and shore excursions • Travel Protection Plan Queen Steamboat Company maintains an escrow agreement to purchased from Carrier . protect passenger payments for water transportation .This escrow HOTEL STAYS & CANCELLATIONS agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Federal Fares are in U.S. Dollars, are per guest, are based on double One included pre-voyage hotel night is provided as part of the Maritime Commission . occupancy, and do not include air or land transportation. Fares voyage fare on all voyages nine (9) days or longer . Additional FLAGGED VESSELS for SI, SO and CS Categories are based on single occupancy . pre-voyage hotel nights may be purchased for an additional Port charges of $129 to $569 per guest are additional and charge . Guests are required to present a credit card upon hotel The American Queen, American Empress and American Duchess not included in the fare . All fares, hotels, itineraries, themes, check-in to cover their incidental charges . Post-voyage hotel have been designed and built in the United States . As U S. . entertainment, shore excursions and other voyage attributes are nights are not included in the voyage fare and may be purchased Flagged Vessels, this status means that we also protect you with subject to change without notice and we reserve the right to not for an additional charge . A maximum of three pre-voyage and the highest standards for safety and health, including regular honor any published prices that we determine were erroneous three post-voyage hotel nights is allowed for any booking . inspections and certifications by the United States Coast Guard, due to printing, electronic or clerical error . In lieu of an included pre-voyage hotel night on any voyage, The United States Public Health Service, and the Federal DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT a $50 per person onboard credit is available upon request and Communications Commission .The vessels are American owned dependent upon voyage date . On a back-to-back voyage, two and operated . As U S. . Flagged Vessels, the American Queen, For confirmation of individual reservations, a deposit of $500 American Empress and American Duchess are capable of operating per person is due within three (3) days of your initial reservation included hotel nights or a combination of one included hotel night plus a $50 per person onboard credit will be granted in unique itineraries not possible on foreign-owned or foreign- for non-promotional fares . The balance of the voyage fare is built vessels . due ninety (90) days before departure, and all reservations lieu of taking a second included hotel night . Additional room not fully paid at such time will be canceled and subject to the night availability is based on the AQSC standard annual rate ONBOARD CREDIT cancellation provisions set forth in the cancellation policy below . and is not guaranteed .The AQSC pre-voyage hotel may offer Can be used toward onboard purchases not covered in the cruise American Queen Steamboat Company accepts the following a direct promotional rate throughout the year that is lower than fare . Onboard credit is non-refundable, non-transferable, has no forms of payment: MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Diner’s Club, the AQSC standard annual rate . cash value and may not be used to pay gratuities . Any unused American Express or check . Reservations made ninety (90) days Guests who must cancel their purchased hotel nights and/or city portion of an onboard credit is forfeited at the end of the voyage . or less before the departure date will require payment in full at stay packages, for any reason whatsoever, are subject to the fees SMOKING the time of booking . as outlined below . Smoking is permitted only in designated outside areas aboard CANCELLATION & CHANGE POLICY Days Prior to Departure Fees the American Queen, American Empress and American Duchess. All Guests who must cancel or change their voyage or any part 90-61 days ...... 50% of gross hotel fare interiors of the vessels including all cabins, staterooms, dining of their vacation package for any reason, including medical or 60-31 days ...... 75% of gross hotel fare rooms and lounges are strictly non-smoking . family reasons, are subject to the fees as outlined below . All 30-0 days ...... 100% of gross hotel fare DINING ARRANGEMENTS fares are based on double occupancy; on reservations in which ADVANCE TRAVEL INFORMATION one guest cancels, the remaining guest is responsible for paying The American Queen and American Empress offer open seating any and all single supplements . Please see the Travel Protection U S. . citizens or permanent residents of the U S. . traveling for breakfast and lunch; there are two seating times for dinner . section for details on cancellation protection . American Queen exclusively inside U S. . borders do not need a passport or visa To make a seating request, please speak with your Travel Agent, Steamboat Company reserves the right to cancel all reservations for travel . Homeland Security laws require that all guests travel group leader, or our Reservations Department at time of booking . for which final payment is not received ninety (90) days prior to with government-issued photo identification (ID) (such as a We will make every effort to honor your request, however, actual the sail date . All cancellations or changes are subject to a $250 driver’s license) at all times . ID must be presented at the time seating assignments are not guaranteed .The American Duchess per person administrative fee per cruise and/or per segment if a of boarding . Guests without proper ID will be denied boarding . offers open seating for breakfast, lunch and dinner . multiple cruise booking . Carrier is required to provide all guests’ ID information GAMBLING including ID number, expiration date and place of issue to the Days Prior to Departure Per Person Fees Coast Guard and/or other government entities prior to the Gambling is not available or permitted on the American Queen, Up to 91 days ...... $250 per person administrative vessel’s departure . Guests must provide this information to American Empress or American Duchess. 90-61 days ...... 50% of gross fare Carrier in advance .Travel documents will not be released until ANIMALS 60-31 days ...... 75% of gross fare received . Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada Only designated service animals are permitted onboard . You are 30-0 days ...... 100% of gross fare entering the U S. . are required to bring their passport . For other required to notify American Queen Steamboat Company in Travel Protection premiums are non-refundable after a 10-day nationalities, passports are required to enter the U S. . It is your advance of departure if you plan to bring along a service animal review period provided you have not departed on your trip or responsibility to check with your local U .S . embassy/consulate to because of a disability . Supporting documents may be requested . confirm visa requirements and to obtain the proper visa . filed a claim . Carrier is not obligated to refund any portion of GRATUITIES the fare or other payments for guests who must leave the voyage DOCUMENTATION prematurely for medical or other reasons . Gratuities of $18 50. per guest per day will be automatically Final travel documents, including itinerary and vouchers (if charged to your onboard account . applicable) will be sent approximately four (4) weeks prior Terms and conditions are accurate at time of printing, are subject to departure . Reservation must be paid in full and guest to change without notice and we are not responsible for errors identification information must be received before documents or omissions therein . For the latest terms and conditions, visit will be sent . www.AQSC.com. HEALTH & DISABILITY © 2018 American Queen Steamboat REQUIREMENTS Operating Company, LLC

Guests must notify us in writing at the time of booking of any

physical or mental illness, disability or other conditions for which special accommodations or the use of a wheelchair is necessary or contemplated . Also, we must be notified of any medical treatment that may render the guest unfit for travel or constitute 34 a risk or danger to the guest or anyone else on board .The vessels do not carry a medical doctor aboard . Acute medical conditions

RESPONSIBILITY: The Newark Museum, Jefferson Davis Fou nda tio n and G lob eQuesters act only as agents for the passenge r with respe c t to arrangements fo r this Cruise, and exerc ise every care possible. H owe ver, w e can ass ume no liabilit y fo r in ju ry , damage , loss , accident , dela y, or irregula rity in c onnectio n with the services of an y provide r u sed i n c arrying o ut th is Cruise or for acts o f defaul t o f any company o r person enga ge d in conveyin g the pas sengers o r in car rying ou t a n y o the r ar rangem en t s o f th e C rui s e . T he y can not ac c ept respo nsib ility for los se s or add itio nal exp en ses du e to d ela y or cha n ges ca us e d b y the s e rvice pro v id ers - a l l s uch los ses or ex p ens es will be borne exclu siv ely by the passenger.

The Newark M useu m , Jef fer son Davi s F ounda ton and GlobeQuesters reserv e th e righ t to d ecli n e a ccep t a n c e of an y pe rson as m e m b er of the Cruis e or t o re quire a ny part icipa n t to w ith dr a w from t he Cruis e a t a n y tim e w hen su ch acti o n i s d etermi n e d t o b e i n th e bes t inte res t s of t h e he a lth , s a fet y and gen e ral welfa re of th e gr oup or of the in d ividua l p ar t icipant. T h e Americ a n Empres s T erms and C o nditions c overin g t he Cruise -- immed iately pr e ceding this sec t ion -- c ont ains impo rtant detailed information and should be reviewed thoroughly.

By paying Deposit on this Cruise , al l persons covered by the Cruise Reservation acknowledge the y have read carefully , understand and agree to the schedule of activities and Terms and Conditions for the Cruise as stated in this brochure . Further , each person accepts any risk s thereo f and the conditions se t fo rt h ther e in a nd ea ch a gr ee s to re le ase and hold ha rmle ss Newar k Mus eum, Jeff erson F ound ation a n d Marti n McCa rthy (D BA Glob e Quester s) U lys s es G ra nt D i et z , Be r tra n and Carol Ha yes-D avi s a nd a n y of th eir officers or repre se nta tive s f r o m a ny an d all lia bility for de la ys , in jurie s or dea th, o r fo r the loss of or d am age to , h i s/her p r operty ho wever occu rring du rin g a ny por tion of the Cruise p rogram.

35 Bon Voyage!