2019 american duchessTM VOYAGES

UP TO A $500 AIR CREDIT PER PERSON See Page 55 for details. 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 H Award-winning, comprehensive, guided shore excursions in each port of call H Authentic paddlewheel riverboats H Daily enrichment provided by resident riverlorians

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Fine Dining...... 4 Broadway-Caliber Entertainment...... 6 Cultural Enrichment and Experiences ...... 8

2019 Sailing Schedule...... 10 The Mighty Mississippi – 23 Days ...... 12 Racing on the River – 16 Days ...... 14 Itineraries – 6 to 9 Days...... 16-25

Where We Cruise...... 26 and 27 Lower Mississippi River...... 28-32 Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers ...... 34-41 Upper Mississippi River...... 42-47

Deck Plans, Suites and Staterooms...... 48-52

Extend Your Stay...... 53 Terms and Conditions ...... 54 Travel Protection...... 55

UNCOMPROMISED VALUE. UNLIMITED ENJOYMENT.

Premium hotel stay Fine dining with Broadway-caliber Guided shore Coffee, tea, cappuccino, begins your journey specialty and casual entertainment excursions in each espresso, filtered water options port of call and soft drinks

Wine and beer Room service Wi-Fi/Internet Daily enrichment Gracious hospitality with dinner 24 hours a day service programs and personalized service TravelAgeW est WAVE Awards Editor’s Pick Award Logo Treatments

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ON THE COVER: The American Duchess docked in Red Wing, Minnesota

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THE GRAND DINING ROOM

s our award-winning culinary team takes full advantage of each region’s diverse bounty of A fresh, local ingredients to fashion authentic dishes, our gracious staff charms you with friendly, attentive service . Feel like royalty as you savor each succulent bite, swirl and sip amid the sophisticated ambiance of The Grand Dining Room . Furnished with custom fabrics and rich walnut accents, this luxurious venue features sweeping windows that reveal a gorgeous backdrop of river views, to further enhance the glory of fine dining on America’s picturesque waterways . In our more casual venue, The River Club & Terrace, be energized by the chromatic kaleidoscope of our vibrant collection of hand-blown glass art from the Venetian island of Murano . With seasonal al fresco dining an option, meals in this space set an uplifting tone for the adventures that await, with the ambrosial aromas of carefully crafted, fresh culinary delights priming your palate and satisfying your soul . Our innovative culinary team has diverse tastes in mind, and creates vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options for every menu . Speak to your maître d’ to be assured that any of your special dietary needs will be met throughout your journey . To enjoy a more private dining experience, take advantage of our included 24-hour room service .

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SIGNATURE ENTRÉES

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

REGIONALLY INSPIRED CUISINE

Bouquet of Spring Mix Salad Beef Carpaccio Smothered Crawfish and Grits Red Snapper and Shrimp Creole Mississippi Mud Pie Moonshine Raisin Bread Pudding

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.

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THE SHOW LOUNGE

he majesty of America’s rivers has been an unwavering source of inspiration for all styles Tof music and storytelling . Let us enchant you with our dynamic assortment of live music, Broadway-style shows, fun film screenings and distinguished historical dialogue . Join our gifted ensemble, along with occasional special guest performers, for a musical tour through the decades . Be it a stirring show-tune medley, crooning of country classics or a spirited sock hop, everyone will find something to love in The Show Lounge . Daily chats with our resident culture and history expert, the Riverlorian, leave all enriched with river legends and lore . Whether it is a themed-voyage special event steeped in the sounds of Memphis’ legendary blues music scene, the invigorating jazz of New Orleans, a rousing medley of movie hit songs, a culinary demonstration that traces the regional significance of featured dishes or an eye-opening onboard lecture, each day will find you enlightened and enriched by your surroundings . Throughout your voyage, you’ll be treated to world-class riverboat entertainment in an atmosphere of sheer warmth and elegance, and revisit glory days through the magic of music and treasured memories…your first dance, your first kiss, a cherished anniversary and so much more .

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ENTERTAINMENT

Big-band shows Regional 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 Interactive game shows Trivia and Bingo

GUEST ENTERTAINMENT

Esteemed historians and lecturers Authors and speakers Unique local musicians

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VICKSBURG, MS

he main attractions on any American Queen Steamboat Company cruise are the award- Twinning shore excursions, thoughtfully designed to optimize the guest experience . Each port of call offers opportunities for authentic local experiences and meaningful interaction with the people who make the land their home . For our included Hop-On Hop-Off excursions, explore each port at your own pace, and don’t worry about long waits or ticket purchases – we have paid the admissions and made the arrangements for you! We partner with local attractions and personalities to craft a day of discovery that captures the highlights of each big city or charming river town . Civil War enthusiasts won’t want to miss our award-winning optional premium experience in Vicksburg, Mississippi – On the Front Lines of the Civil War – a remarkable journey down the 16-mile road that weaves through Vicksburg National Military Park, including stops at the Illinois State Monument, the USS Cairo and Museum, the National Cemetery and the Battlefield Visitor Center . Near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, experience bayou life more closely than most have, with an airboat ride into the Atchafalaya Basin Swamp to see mossy cypress tree forests and wildlife in its natural habitat on the Ultimate Cajun Adventure . A world of discovery awaits with our wide selection of captivating premium experiences . Whether immersing yourself in the culture of a city on an included visit to a beloved area museum, historic home or fetching boutique, or diving deep into a popular regional activity on an optional premium experience, relax as our dedicated fleet of deluxe motorcoaches wind through the quaint streets and picturesque backroads, transporting you to your destinations in comfort and style .

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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 included historic and cultural attractions Narrated driving city tours Guided and independent walking tours

OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCES

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

RIVERLORIANS

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

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Lower Mississippi Ohio/Tennessee/Cumberland Upper Mississippi VOYAGE FARES DATE DAYS ITINERARY FROM PAGE

Jan 2 6 Roundtrip New Orleans $1,199 16 Ports: St. Francisville, Nottoway Jan 6 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,399 17 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Mar 17 9 Roundtrip New Orleans SOLD OUT $2,399 19 Ports: St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Nottoway Mar 24 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,799 17 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Mar 31 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,799 18 Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Apr 7 9 New Orleans to Memphis SOLD OUT $2,799 17 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Apr 14 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,599 18 Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Apr 21 9 New Orleans to Memphis SOLD OUT $2,599 17 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Apr 28 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,799 18 Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway May 5 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica May 12 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18 Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway May 19 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica May 26 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18 Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Jun 2 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Jun 9 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18 Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Jun 16 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Jun 23 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18 Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Jun 30 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,399 17 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Jul 7 16 Memphis to Pittsburgh – Racing on the River $4,799 14 Ports: Hickman, Paducah, Owensboro, Louisville, Madison, NEW Cincinnati, Augusta, Maysville, Point Pleasant, Marietta Jul 21 9 Pittsburgh to Louisville – Lewis & Clark SOLD OUT $2,599 20 Ports: Wheeling, Marietta, Huntington, Augusta, Cincinnati, Madison Jul 28 9 Louisville to St. Louis – Lewis & Clark $2,599 21 Ports: Brandenburg, Owensboro, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Chester

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Aug 4 9 St. Louis to Red Wing (Minneapolis) $2,799 22 Ports: Alton, Hannibal, Burlington, La Crosse, Red Wing Aug 11 9 Roundtrip Red Wing (Minneapolis) SOLD OUT $2,399 23 Ports: Dubuque, Prairie du Chien, La Crosse, Winona, Red Wing Aug 18 23 Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans SOLD OUT $6,999 12 Hotel: Minneapolis Ports: Red Wing, La Crosse, Dubuque,

Bettendorf (Quad Cities), Burlington, Hannibal, Alton, St. Louis, Chester, Cape Girardeau, Paducah, New Madrid, Memphis, Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Sep 8 9 Roundtrip New Orleans $2,599 19 Ports: St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Nottoway Sep 15 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Sep 22 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18 Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Sep 29 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Oct 6 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18 Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Oct 13 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Oct 20 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18 Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Oct 27 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Nov 3 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18 Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Nov 10 9 New Orleans to Memphis $2,999 17 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Nov 17 9 Memphis to New Orleans $2,999 18 Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Nov 24 9 New Orleans to Memphis (Thanksgiving) SOLD OUT $2,699 17 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Tunica Dec 1 9 Memphis to Clarksville (Nashville) – American Music Holiday $2,399 24 Ports: Ashport Landing, New Madrid, Cape Girardeau, Paducah, Dover Dec 8 9 Clarksville (Nashville) to Memphis – American Music Holiday $2,399 25 Ports: Clarksville, Dover, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, New Madrid Dec 15 9 Memphis to New Orleans – American Music Holiday $2,399 18 Ports: Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Nottoway Dec 22 9 Roundtrip New Orleans – An American Christmas $2,399 19 Ports: St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Nottoway Dec 29 6 Roundtrip New Orleans – New Year’s Celebration $1,199 16 Ports: Nottoway, St. Francisville

Fares quoted are in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy . Fares do not include taxes, port charges, insurance, gratuities, airfare or land transportation . All itineraries, hotels, pricing, dates and themes are subject to change, and we are not responsible for errors or omissions therein .

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2019 DATE SOLD OUT

ave you ever wondered what this country looked like to its early explorers and pioneers? HTraveling on the mighty Mississippi and its tributaries aboard the American Duchess, you will be transported back in time, to an era of leisurely and romantic travel . Storybook American towns and vibrant, bustling cities provide a bit of excitement between peaceful fields of gold, majestic panoramas and rugged bluffs .

There is no better way to see America than from the perspective of the river, for the river has played a tremendous role in the shaping of this beautiful country and the lives of the people who inhabit it . After extensively cruising amid the charms and gracious style of the American Duchess, you will forever be changed .

INCLUDED IN YOUR CRUISE FARE: H One-night premium hotel stay to begin your journey, with breakfast, taxes, porterage and transfer to the American Duchess H Comprehensive, guided Hop-On Hop-Off shore excursions in each port of call H Touch 10 states, and visit 20 ports of call H Acclaimed entertainment worthy of Broadway H All onboard meals, with regionally inspired cuisine H Wine and beer with dinner H Coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso, filtered water, soft drinks, ice cream, popcorn and freshly baked cookies H Wi-Fi/Internet service H Daily lectures by the Riverlorian, our resident history and culture expert H Complimentary limited laundry services available (once per week)

CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Aug 18 - Sep 9 $22,999 $17,999 $17,999 $11,999 $6,999

Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $569. — Denotes a sold-out date.

12 AMERICAN DUCHESS 2019 ITINERARIES (888) 749-5280 – 23 Days – Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans

Aug 18 ...... Minneapolis, MN Hotel Stay Aug 19 ...... Red Wing, MN Aug 20 ...... Red Wing, MN Aug 21 ...... La Crosse, WI Aug 22 ...... Dubuque, IA Aug 23 ...... Bettendorf, IA Aug 24 ...... Burlington, IA Aug 25 ...... Hannibal, MO Aug 26 ...... Alton, IL Aug 27 ...... St . Louis, MO Aug 28 ...... Chester, IL Aug 29 . . . . . Cape Girardeau, MO Aug 30 ...... Paducah, KY Aug 31 ...... New Madrid, MO Sep 1 ...... River Cruising Sep 2 ...... Memphis, TN Sep 3 ...... Helena, AR Sep 4 ...... Vicksburg, MS Sep 5 ...... Natchez, LA Sep 6 ...... Baton Rouge, LA Sep 7 ...... St . Francisville, LA Sep 8 ...... Nottoway Plantation Sep 9 ...... New Orleans, LA Disembark 8 a.m. See port descriptions on Pages 30-47.

*Call Reservations at (888) 749-5280 to book the 6/23/19 Mighty Mississippi cruise on the American Queen.

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y any measure, the Ohio River is no mere tributary to the Mississippi, but a mighty Briver unto itself . On this new itinerary, you will embark on a cruise imbued with the heritage of small-town living and the nostalgia of America’s vibrant steamboating history . Discover the charming attractions of quaint ports that have long been guest favorites, from artsy Paducah, Kentucky, to picturesque Marietta, Ohio, where you can learn about the Golden Age of steamboating . Get in the spirit in Maysville, Kentucky, by taking part in a 5K walk/run . This special voyage will afford you the opportunity to learn about horse racing in a lecture focused on the Kentucky Derby . Another lecture traces the history of steamboat racing, and that excitement will come to life in a good old-fashioned race on the river as the American Duchess challenges the Belle of Cincinnati .

INCLUDED IN YOUR CRUISE FARE: H One-night hotel stay to begin your journey with breakfast, taxes, porterage and transfer to the American Duchess H Comprehensive, guided Hop-On Hop-Off shore excursions in each port of call H Touch six states, and visit 12 ports of call H Acclaimed entertainment worthy of Broadway H All onboard meals with regionally inspired cuisine H Wine and beer with dinner H Coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso, filtered water, soft drinks, ice cream, popcorn and freshly baked cookies H Wi-Fi/Internet service H Daily lectures by the Riverlorian, our resident history and culture expert H Complimentary limited laundry services available (once per week)

CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Jul 7-22 $14,999 $11,999 $11,999 $7,999 $4,799

Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $379.

14 AMERICAN DUCHESS 2019 ITINERARIES (888) 749-5280 – 16 Days – Memphis to Pittsburgh

Jul 7 ...... Memphis, TN Hotel Stay Jul 8 ...... Memphis, TN Depart 5 p.m. Jul 9 ...... River Cruising Jul 10 ...... Hickman, KY Jul 11 ...... Paducah, KY Jul 12 ...... Owensboro, KY Jul 13 ...... Louisville, KY Jul 14 ...... Madison, IN Jul 15 ...... Cincinnati, OH Jul 16 ...... Augusta, KY Jul 17 ...... Maysville, KY Jul 18 ...... River Cruising Jul 19 ...... Point Pleasant, WV Jul 20 ...... Marietta, OH Jul 21 ...... River Cruising Jul 22 ...... Pittsburgh, PA Disembark 8 a.m. See port descriptions on Pages 30-47.

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LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ROUNDTRIP NEW ORLEANS – 6 days

Day 1: Wednesday. . . . New Orleans, LA Hotel Stay Day 2: Thursday. . . New Orleans, LA Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Friday...... River Cruising Day 4: Saturday. . . .. St . Francisville, LA Day 5: Sunday. . . . Nottoway Plantation Day 6: Monday. . . . . New Orleans, LA Disembark 8 a.m.

See port descriptions on Pages 30-32.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: H Authentic Southern Culture Majestic Mansions H Sprawling Sugarcane Plantations Antebellum Architecture H New Orleans Jazz Historic French Quarter Classic Cajun, Creole and Southern Cuisine

THEMED CRUISE: New Year’s Celebration, Dec 29

CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Jan 2; Dec 29* $3,999 $2,999 $2,999 $2,199 $1,199

*Itinerary varies slightly. Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $129.

PRE- AND POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGES AVAILABLE. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE 53.

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LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEW ORLEANS TO MEMPHIS – 9 days

Day 1: Sunday...... New Orleans, LA Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday. . . . . New Orleans, LA Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday . . . Nottoway Plantation Day 4: Wednesday. . .. St . Francisville, LA Day 5: Thursday. . . . . Natchez, MS Day 6: Friday...... Vicksburg, MS Day 7: Saturday...... River Cruising Day 8: Sunday...... Tunica, MS Day 9: Monday...... Memphis, TN See port descriptions on Pages 30-32. Disembark 8 a.m.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: H Authentic Southern Culture Mississippi Delta Heritage Sprawling Sugarcane and Cotton Plantations H H Art and History Museums Majestic Mansions Antebellum Architecture H Classic Cajun, Creole and Southern Cuisine New Orleans Jazz H Historic French Quarter Civil War Battlefield and Monuments

CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Jan 6; Jun 30 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399 Apr 21; Nov 24* $8,499 $6,699 $6,699 $4,499 $2,599 Mar 24; Apr 7 $8,999 $7,099 $7,099 $4,699 $2,799 May 5, 19; Jun 2, 16; Sep 15, 29; Oct 13, 27; Nov 10 $9,499 $7,499 $7,499 $4,999 $2,999

*Nov 24 Interior Stateroom fare is $2,699. Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189. — Denotes a sold-out date.

PRE- AND POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGES AVAILABLE. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE 53.

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LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS – 9 days

Day 1: Sunday...... Memphis, TN Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday...... Memphis, TN Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday ...... Helena, AR Day 4: Wednesday. . . . . Vicksburg, MS Day 5: Thursday. . . . . Natchez, MS Day 6: Friday...... Baton Rouge, LA Day 7: Saturday. . . .. St . Francisville, LA Day 8: Sunday. . . . Nottoway Plantation Day 9: Monday. . . . . New Orleans, LA See port descriptions on Pages 30-32. Disembark 8 a.m.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: H Memphis Blues and Barbeque Authentic Southern Culture H Mississippi Delta Heritage Sprawling Sugarcane and Cotton Plantations H H Majestic Mansions Antebellum Architecture Political History H Civil War Battlefield and Monuments Classic Cajun, Creole and Southern Cuisine

THEMED CRUISE: American Music Holiday, Dec 15

CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Dec 15 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399 Apr 14 $8,499 $6,699 $6,699 $4,499 $2,599 Mar 31; Apr 28 $8,999 $7,099 $7,099 $4,699 $2,799 May 12, 26; Jun 9, 23; Sep 22; Oct 6, 20; Nov 3, 17 $9,499 $7,499 $7,499 $4,999 $2,999

Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189.

PRE- AND POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGES AVAILABLE. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE 53.

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LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ROUNDTRIP NEW ORLEANS – 9 days

Day 1: Sunday...... New Orleans, LA Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday. . . . . New Orleans, LA Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday ...... River Cruising Day 4: Wednesday. . .. St . Francisville, LA Day 5: Thursday. . . . . Natchez, MS Day 6: Friday...... Vicksburg, MS Day 7: Saturday. . . . . Baton Rouge, LA Day 8: Sunday. . . . Nottoway Plantation Day 9: Monday. . . . . New Orleans, LA See port descriptions on Pages 30-32. Disembark 8 a.m.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: H Authentic Southern Culture Sprawling Cotton and Sugarcane Plantations H H Majestic Mansions Antebellum Architecture New Orleans Jazz H Historic French Quarter Classic Cajun, Creole and Southern Cuisine National Historic Civil War Sites

THEMED CRUISE: An American Christmas, Dec 22

CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Mar 17; Dec 22 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399 Sep 8 $8,499 $6,699 $6,699 $4,499 $2,599

Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189. — Denotes a sold-out date.

PRE- AND POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGES AVAILABLE. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE 53.

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OHIO RIVER PITTSBURGH TO LOUISVILLE – 9 days

Day 1: Sunday...... Pittsburgh, PA Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday...... Pittsburgh, PA Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday ...... Wheeling, WV Day 4: Wednesday...... Marietta, OH Day 5: Thursday. . . Huntington, WV Day 6: Friday...... Augusta, KY Day 7: Saturday. . . . . Cincinnati, OH Day 8: Sunday...... Madison, IN Day 9: Monday...... Louisville, KY See port descriptions on Pages 36-41. Disembark 8 a.m.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: H H Scenic River Valley Quaint Towns Local Boutiques H Underground Railroad History Steamboat Heritage and Museums Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery-Themed Enrichment

THEMED CRUISE: Lewis & Clark Discover how the Ohio River served as a thrilling avenue of American discovery .

CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Jul 21 $8,499 $6,699 $6,699 $4,499 $2,599

Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189. — Denotes a sold-out date. 20 AMERICAN DUCHESS 2019 ITINERARIES (888) 749-5280 ST. LOUIS, MO

OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI RIVERS LOUISVILLE TO ST. LOUIS – 9 days

Day 1: Sunday...... Louisville, KY Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday...... Louisville, KY Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday . . . . . Brandenburg, KY Day 4: Wednesday. . . .. Owensboro, KY Day 5: Thursday. . . . . Paducah, KY Day 6: Friday. . . .. Cape Girardeau, MO Day 7: Saturday...... Chester, IL Day 8: Sunday...... River Cruising Day 9: Monday...... St . Louis, MO See port descriptions on Pages 36-47. Disembark 8 a.m.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: H H Churchill Downs Kentucky Bourbon Region Quaint Towns H Scenic River Valley Underground Railroad History H Steamboat Heritage and Museums St . Louis Gateway Arch Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery-Themed Enrichment

THEMED CRUISE: Lewis & Clark Delve into the early days of American exploration, and get acquainted with the courageous pioneers .

CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Jul 28 $8,499 $6,699 $6,699 $4,499 $2,599

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UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ST. LOUIS TO RED WING – 9 days (MINNEAPOLIS)

Day 1: Sunday...... St . Louis, MO Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday...... St . Louis, MO Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday ...... Alton, IL Day 4: Wednesday. . . . . Hannibal, MO Day 5: Thursday. . . . Burlington, IA Day 6: Friday...... River Cruising Day 7: Saturday...... La Crosse, WI Day 8: Sunday...... Red Wing, MN Day 9: Monday. . . . . Red Wing, MN Disembark 8 a.m. See port descriptions on Pages 44-47.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:

Mark Twain’s Hometown and Literary Inspiration H Scenic River Views and Towering Bluffs American Bald Eagles H Indigenous Wildlife Scandinavian and German Heritage H Abundant Locks and Dams Charming Small-Town America

CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Aug 4 $8,999 $7,099 $7,099 $4,699 $2,799

Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189. 22 AMERICAN DUCHESS 2019 ITINERARIES (888) 749-5280 2019 DATE SOLD OUT Call Reservations at (888) 749-5280 RED WING, MN to book a similar cruise.

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ROUNDTRIP RED WING – 9 days (MINNEAPOLIS)

Day 1: Sunday. . . . . Minneapolis, MN Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday. . . . . Red Wing, MN Depart 5 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday ...... River Cruising Day 4: Wednesday. . . . . Dubuque, IA Day 5: Thursday. . Prairie du Chien, WI Day 6: Friday...... La Crosse, WI Day 7: Saturday...... Winona, MN Day 8: Sunday...... Red Wing, MN Day 9: Monday. . . . . Red Wing, MN Disembark 8 a.m. See port descriptions on Pages 44-47.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: H Scenic River Views and Towering Bluffs Art and History Museums H American Bald Eagles and Indigenous Wildlife Abundant Locks and Dams Scandinavian, Dutch and German Heritage

CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Aug 11 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399

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OHIO AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS MEMPHIS TO CLARKSVILLE – 9 days (NASHVILLE)

Day 1: Sunday...... Memphis, TN Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday...... Memphis, TN Depart 5 p.m. CLARKSVILLE Day 3: Tuesday . . . Ashport Landing, KY Nashville Day 4: Wednesday. . . New Madrid, MO Day 5: Thursday. . Cape Girardeau, MO Day 6: Friday...... Paducah, KY Day 7: Saturday...... Dover, TN Day 8: Sunday...... River Cruising Day 9: Monday...... Clarksville, TN See port descriptions on Pages 36-41. Disembark 8 a.m.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: H Sensational Holiday Entertainment Cultural Heritage and the Arts H Scenic River Views Underground Railroad History

THEMED CRUISE: American Music Holiday Live performances by the American Duchess band and ensemble take you on a tour of the music of America .

CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Dec 1 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399

Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189.

PRE-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGE AVAILABLE IN MEMPHIS. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE 53.

24 AMERICAN DUCHESS 2019 ITINERARIES (888) 749-5280 NASHVILLE, TN

OHIO AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS CLARKSVILLE TO MEMPHIS – 9 days (NASHVILLE)

Day 1: Sunday...... Nashville, TN Hotel Stay Day 2: Monday...... Clarksville, TN Day 3: Tuesday ...... Clarksville, TN CLARKSVILLE Depart 5 a.m. Nashville Day 4: Wednesday...... Dover, TN Day 5: Thursday. . . . . Paducah, KY Day 6: Friday. . . .. Cape Girardeau, MO Day 7: Saturday. . . . New Madrid, MO Day 8: Sunday...... River Cruising Day 9: Monday...... Memphis, TN See port descriptions on Pages 36-41. Disembark 8 a.m.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: H Sensational Holiday Entertainment Cultural Heritage and the Arts H H Scenic River Views Underground Railroad History Fort Donelson

THEMED CRUISE: American Music Holiday Energized holiday performances light up the season and put a whole new spin on your holiday cruise .

CABIN CATEGORY OS LFS DS VS IS Dec 8 $7,999 $6,199 $6,199 $3,999 $2,399

Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per person, double occupancy. Port Charges: $189.

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26 WHERE WE CRUISE (888) 749-5280 estinations handpicked to pique the interest of Dnature lovers, history buffs and culture enthusiasts let you delve into beauty and adventure on an epic scale . After all, this is America’s heartland, envisioned by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, pioneered by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, celebrated by Mark Twain and stitched into the very fabric of a nation .

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The rich history and cultural diversity of the Old South are beautiful celebrations of modern attractions and timeless Southern traditions . Highlights and Map: Pages 28 and 29 Ports of Call: Pages 30-32

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From small towns crowned by church steeples to big-city thrills, adventure awaits by the mile . Highlights and Map: Pages 34 and 35 Ports of Call: Pages 36-41

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER

The Upper Mississippi River pulses through the heart of America, offering hidden gems around each bend, to fuel your sense of discovery . Highlights and Map: Pages 42 and 43 Ports of Call: Pages 44-47

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he lower stretch of the Mississippi, from carefree New TOrleans to vibrant Memphis, is the river of legends – the river of centuries-old shaded oak trees, elegant antebellum plantations, cobblestone streets and Victorian mansions . Hear the river’s music in rock and roll, blues, jazz and zydeco, and savor its culinary diversity with a host of distinctive Creole, Cajun and Southern delights . The world of Mark Twain’s revered book “Life on the Mississippi” is best experienced from the vantage points of the lavish American Duchess . Celebrate New Orleans’ unabashed and unapologetic joy in the fine restaurants and sidewalk cafés of the French Quarter, the jazz clubs lining Bourbon Street and with the strolling musicians in Jackson Square . Music is also the heart and soul of Memphis – from Elvis’ inspiring Highlights Graceland to the blues joints of Beale Street .The city’s National Civil Rights Museum chronicles a long journey • Cotton and sugarcane to freedom, and the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum plantations records the rise of a beloved musical art form . • Creole, Cajun and Southern cuisine Between these glittering cities is a necklace of traditional • Memphis blues and barbeque plantations and homes .The flowers, fountains and • Southern culture pathways found on Nottoway Plantation are a testament • Mississippi Delta heritage to the Louisiana way of life before the Civil War . Natchez, • Majestic mansions Mississippi’s, captivating historic district shines in the • Antebellum architecture lovingly restored homes of Magnolia Hall, Rosalie Mansion and the William Johnson House . Thousands of tombstones that mark the fallen in Vicksburg, Mississippi, reflect the tragic sacrifices of the Civil War . French-Canadian fur trappers defined Cajun culture in bold Baton Rouge, Louisiana, while the lost settlement of Bayou Sara below the bluffs of St . Francisville, Louisiana, was once the busiest pre-Civil War port between New Orleans and Memphis .

28 THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (888) 749-5280 WWW.AQSC.COM THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER 29 BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA Included Highlights: Helena Museum; Delta Cultural Center; St. Mary’s Catholic Church; Freedom Park; Fort Curtis; Pillow-Thompson House OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Mississippi Delta Gospel and the Birthplace of the Blues

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

Louisiana’s capital city, Baton Rouge, has a rich cultural history .The city is home to Louisiana’s capitol building, which is the tallest in the United States, as well as the Old State Capitol – a Gothic architectural monument . Spend the day exploring all that Baton Rouge has to offer, from the museums and the architecture to the shops and the cuisine . Included Highlights: USS Kidd (DD-661); Memphis is a city built on melody, from the Capitol Park Museum; Louisiana State Capitol; jazz dives and blues clubs of Beale Street to LSU Museum of Art; LSU Rural Life Museum the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, the Gibson Guitar factory, Sun Studio and the HELENA, ARKANSAS famous Stax Museum of American Soul Music . In a city of contrasts, the tragic but uplifting stories of the National Civil Rights Museum are balanced by the frivolity of the march of the ducks at the Peabody Hotel . Included Highlights: National Civil Rights Museum; Memphis Rock ‘N’ Soul Museum; Beale Street; AutoZone Park; Peabody Hotel; Memphis Music Hall of Fame; Sun Studio; Mud Island Monorail, Walkway and River Park (available only during The Mighty Mississippi Helena dates back to 1833, and was once a cruise; see Page 12) bustling, thriving Southern city . Big changes OPTIONAL drew small businesses away from the city’s PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H center and into strip malls .Today, Helena is in The Elvis Experience H the throes of a revival . With quirky boutiques, Soundtrack of Memphis unique stores and a historic musical past, Helena remains proud of the life its residents continue to successfully sprout from the ruins of the past .

30 THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (888) 749-5280 NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI OPTIONAL This charming river town was founded PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H in 1716, making it the oldest city on the New Orleans Highlights Tour H Mississippi .The city is known for its elegance, Hidden History: World War II hospitality and impressive preservation in New Orleans H of history – found on every street corner Antebellum Plantation Lunch and Tour throughout Natchez . Enjoy its unique shops, with Bayou Swamp Experience museums and historical homes, all of which contribute to Hugh Bayless’ book “The 100 NOTTOWAY PLANTATION Best Towns in America .” Included Highlights: Rosalie Mansion; Natchez Visitor Center; William Johnson EXCLUSIVE PORT House; Magnolia Hall; Stanton Hall; King’s Tavern and Charboneau Distillery; Natchez Association for the Preservation of Afro-American Culture Museum OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H Home-Hosted Visit with Ginger and James H The Story of Cotton in the Nottoway is the South’s largest, most glorious Antebellum South remaining antebellum mansion, with a rich H Inside Regina’s Kitchen with Celebrity history dating to 1859 . In a fabulous location Chef Regina Charboneau along the Great River Road, this White Castle H The Great Mississippi Outdoor Adventure: of the South transports visitors back to an era ATVs, Lassos and Hatchets of glory and grandeur . Set among a natural H Tee Time in Natchez! backdrop of vibrant gardens and 200-year- H A Jeweled Christmas in Natchez old oak trees, Nottoway Plantation captivates all with a brilliant blend of true Southern NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA hospitality, history and mystery . Included Highlight: Enjoy a guided walking tour within the pristine walls of Nottoway, followed by a stroll through the lush grounds and gardens. OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H Life in the Bayou Cajun Swamp Tour H Laura…A Creole Plantation H Grand Southern Plantation Tour H Oak Alley Plantation Tour Uncover the treasures of New Orleans as you indulge in iconic cuisine spiced with the cultural flavors of the city’s past, explore the unique sites and attractions lining the historic streets as seen in the famous French Quarter, or admire the beauty of nature in the stunning Garden District or City Park .

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VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI

With over 140 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, beautiful plantation homes nestled in the rolling countryside and bustling Main Street shops, this quaint town situated on the bluffs of the Mississippi River has a style all its own . Vicksburg perfectly blends Southern culture Included Highlights: Royal Street; West and heritage with exciting modern attractions . Feliciana Historical Society Museum; Grace Described as the key to the South by President Episcopal Church; Old Market Hall Abraham Lincoln, this Southern town carries a history unlike any other Civil War city . OPTIONAL Learn about the area’s battles, taste the cuisine, PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H visit the many museums and pick out the Redemption and Rehabilitation at perfect souvenir . Angola Prison H Plantations of the Back Roads Included Highlights: Church of the Holy Trinity; Anchuca Mansion; Old Court House TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI Museum; Yesterday’s Children Antique Doll & Toy Museum; Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum; Lower Mississippi River Museum; Old Depot Museum OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H On the Front Lines of the Civil War: Vicksburg National Military Park H A Round of Golf at Vicksburg Country Club

At the northern reaches of the itinerary, Tunica is a popular starting point for the Mississippi Blues Trail – a scenic highway that winds through Mississippi and takes you to historic blues landmarks . Included Highlights: Gateway to the Blues Museum; Tunica River Park & Museum; Tunica Museum

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All Ruby benefits, plus: Preferred reserved dining- room seating; additional $50 onboard credit ($100 per member); complimentary laundry service; “welcome back” signed card from the captain; plus The Steamboat Society of America® a set of American Queen, American Empress or American Duchess exclusive notecards embers have the opportunity to enjoy exclusive benefits and incentives for Mcruising frequently with us . In addition to our EMERALD Classic membership, earned after completion (140-209 cruise nights) of your first cruise on the American Queen®, American Empress or American Duchess™, we All Sapphire benefits, plus: One-cabin-category offer four levels of elite membership – each upgrade at time of booking (subject to with additional benefits – that are reached after availability, and not to exceed a $500 value); cruising the designated number of nights with us . 10% discount in onboard gift shop

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iscover America’s cultural quilt in the cities and Dtowns of the Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers . From Civil War battlefields, forts and homesteads to quaint main streets and friendly smiles, this region will welcome you with open arms, and enrich you with its storied history and legends of famous frontiersmen . Step back to the Revolutionary War in Wheeling, West Virginia, and learn how the British tried to capture the fort in 1782 . Gaze at Cincinnati’s stunning cityscape, with its unique architecture and rolling hills . Discover Pittsburgh – the largest inland port in the United States, and a major manufacturing center, largely due to its preeminence as the Highlights portal to the nation’s 9,000-mile inland waterway system . • Historic Civil War sites The lengths of these rivers are dotted with hidden • Scenic foothills of the gems . Charming Maysville is the gateway to Appalachian Mountains Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region, and was a key stop on • Legends and lore of the Underground Railroad . In Owensboro, Kentucky, famous frontiersmen a wintering spot for Lewis and Clark’s famed Corps • Underground Railroad of Discovery expedition, take in the sights, sounds, history textures and aromas of a botanical garden brimming • Iconic American attractions with stunning surprises such as butterflies, irises, herbs, fruits and more . And few would expect the delights to be found near pint-sized Hickman, Kentucky – a magnificent included opportunity to explore one of the region’s most expansive and interactive museums . The 100,000-square-foot Discovery Park of America features historical and cultural exhibits and educational displays such as a 20,000-gallon aquarium offering a glimpse of underwater life in Reelfoot Lake, and an 1800s gristmill with waterfalls, bridges and spectacular landscaping . We invite you to join us on an enriching voyage of discovery that reveals a kaleidoscope of big cities and small towns .

34 THE OHIO, TENNESSEE AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS (888) 749-5280 WWW.AQSC.COM THE OHIO, TENNESSEE AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS 35 ASHPORT LANDING, TENNESSEE BRANDENBURG, KENTUCKY

On the Chickasaw Bluffs, Fort Pillow, now Once in Brandenburg and Meade County, a National Historic Landmark, was the site enjoy the stunning scenery of a city perfectly of a brutal massacre of Union troops by Maj . situated along the Ohio River .The relaxing Gen . Nathan Bedford Forrest during the nature of Brandenburg has pasted its name Civil War . Travelers visit the area to learn onto tourist’s maps as a quiet, rejuvenating about that violent encounter and discover vacation destination . While visiting, explore the important role the fort played in securing Brandenburg’s rich Civil War history, and the Mississippi River as a prized passage uncover stories from the past . throughout the conflict . Included Highlight: An American Leader: T Included Highlight: Fort Pillow State he Life and Presidency of Abraham Lincoln Historic Park CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI AUGUSTA, KENTUCKY

For more than 250 years, people have been Augusta, Kentucky, was regarded as one drawn to Cape Girardeau and the river on of the most popular shipping ports during which it lies . Stroll along the riverfront, and the agricultural growth era .Tobacco, hemp, discover what led Mark Twain to write so livestock and wine were frequently exported eloquently about Cape Girardeau in “Life from Augusta to surrounding areas .Today, the on the Mississippi” – the inspiration that city continues to grow and welcome visitors Gen . Ulysses S . Grant used to lead with firm of all ages . conviction as he took command of the Union Army in historic downtown . Included Highlights: Rosemary Clooney House Museum; Mohrfield Home & Main Included Highlights: Mississippi River Tales Garden; 1811 Jail and Appleman Park; Murals; Red House Interpretive Center; Old St. Baker-Bird Winery Vincent’s Church; Glenn House; Crisp Museum; Cape River Heritage Museum

36 THE OHIO, TENNESSEE AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS (888) 749-5280 CINCINNATI, OHIO CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE

Amid the gently rolling hills along the Clarksville is the fifth-fastest-growing city in Ohio River lies this bustling city rife with the United States, but retains its small-town culture, history and commerce . Although charm . Founded in 1784 and incorporated its heritage is strongly German, Cincinnati as a town in 1785, Clarksville was named boasts an impressively diverse range of for Revolutionary War hero Gen . George stunning architecture, in styles such as Rogers Clark .The town brims with centuries Federal, Italianate, Chateau, Tudor Revival, of history that is best represented through Spanish Mission, Art Deco and many more . Victorian and Roman styles of architecture Cincinnati’s cityscape is truly a treasure to that are prevalent throughout . behold – a jewel on the Ohio . Included Highlights: Smith-Trahern Included Highlights: Fountain Square; Krohn Mansion; Customs House Museum and Cultural Conservatory; Eden Park Observation Point; Center; Montgomery County Courthouse; Fort Cincinnati Art Museum; Newport on the Levee; Defiance Interpretive Center and Park National Underground Railroad Freedom Center OPTIONAL OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: Southern Spirit: The Vices of Clarksville H Ark Encounter: A Journey of Biblical Proportions

Cruise the entire length of the Mississippi River! Epic 23-day voyage from Red Wing (Minneapolis) to New Orleans!

VOYAGE DETAILS ON PAGES 12 AND 13.

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Surrounded by the natural beauty of Huntington is part of the largest inland port in the Cumberland River, Dover is full of the United States, where West Virginia, Ohio historical treasures and fun recreational and Kentucky meet . Steamboats have always opportunities . This small town with been a huge aspect of Huntington’s history as a hometown charm and a relaxing atmosphere major port for lumber, coal and fuel during the is the gateway to Land Between the Lakes railroad extension .Today, Huntington invites National Recreational Area, and home of all to explore its unique shops, restaurants, historic Fort Donelson National Park . museums and historical buildings . Included Highlights: Fort Donelson Visitor Included Highlights: Pullman Square Center & Museum; Fort Donelson Lower River Shopping District; Touma Medical Museum; Battery; Fort Donelson National Cemetery; W.D. Old Central City; Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Sykes Historical Museum; Surrender House/ Museum; Ritter Park Rose Garden; Marshall Dover Hotel University Special Collections Library and Campus; Cabell-Huntington Convention and HICKMAN, KENTUCKY Visitors Bureau OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H A Day at the Museums

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

Described by Mark Twain in “Life Along the Mississippi” as “a pretty town, perched on a handsome hill,” Hickman, located in the most southwestern point in Kentucky, is laid out among six levels of bluffs along the river . It is rich with natural beauty and the charm of the Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and South . In 1912 and 1913, Hickman survived among the top 30 most-populated cities in treacherous back-to-back floods, from which the United States . Louisville has an authentic Major League Baseball pitcher Rube Waddell culture and a diversity that visitors quickly helped save the area . learn to appreciate . Discover the talent and Included Highlight: Discovery Park of America creativity of Louisville locals in a number

38 THE OHIO, TENNESSEE AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS (888) 749-5280 of art galleries, theatrical performances and MARIETTA, OHIO museums . Nearly everyone can find something to love among Louisville’s treasures . Included Highlights: The Frazier History Museum; Mark Payton Glass Center; Fourth Street Live! OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Private Churchill Downs Backstretch Pre- or Post-Cruise Experience

MADISON, INDIANA Marietta’s location on two major navigable rivers made it ripe for industry and commerce in the 19th century, with boat-building emerging as one of its earliest . Oil booms in 1875 and 1910 made investors rich, and led to the construction of lavish houses, many of which still stand . In 1939, the Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen, America’s riverboat historical society, was established in Marietta to celebrate the region’s substantial river history . Included Highlights: Downtown Shopping; This quaint river town is sure to win the hearts The Mounds; the Castle of Marietta; Campus of guests . Madison’s culture and heritage are Martius Museum; Ohio River Museum; woven into nearly every stop, ensuring that Children’s Toy & Doll Museum guests will get a glimpse of the beauty and MAYSVILLE, KENTUCKY history of antique machinery at the Schroeder House, or an example of fine craftsmanship at Maysville offers picturesque views of the the Lanier Mansion State Historic Site, where Ohio River and a healthy dose of small-town the stunning Greek Revival architecture is sure charm .The close-knit community works hard to impress . to showcase its heritage and culture .The city is filled with award-winning theaters, art Included Highlights: Schroeder Saddletree galleries, museums and historical landmarks . Factory; Broadway Fountain; Lanier Mansion State Historic Site; History Center and Railroad Included Highlights: Floodwall River Murals; Museum; Jeremiah Sullivan House; Doctor Washington Opera House; The Kentucky Gateway Hutchings Office and Museum Museum Center; Russell Theatre; Visitors Welcome Tent OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H A Kentucky Champion’s Experience

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New Madrid is remembered as being the Paducah is located at the confluence of nearby location for the Mississippi River the Ohio and the Tennessee Rivers, and is military engagement the Battle of Island often called the Four Rivers Area due to Number Ten during the Civil War .The city is the proximity of the Ohio, Cumberland, famous for being the site of a series of more Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers .That prime than 1,000 earthquakes in 1811 and 1812 . location has played a major role in Paducah’s Included Highlights: New Madrid Historical history; transportation was easily accessible, Museum; New Madrid County Courthouse; so the economy was strong, and travelers were Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site; Higgerson frequent . Beautiful art by American muralist School; River Walk Gallery Robert Dafford adorns the city’s floodwall . Included Highlights: National Quilt OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY Museum; Lloyd Tilghman House; Paducah Railroad Museum; River Discovery Center; The Moonshine Company; Floodwall Murals OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Check-In Along the Chittlin’ Trail

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

There have been several distillers, mainly of bourbon, in and around the city of Owensboro . Owensboro is the former home of actor Johnny Depp; he is a member of an old and prodigious Kentucky family . Included Highlights: O.Z. Tyler Distillery; Western Kentucky Botanical Garden; Owensboro Museum of Fine Art; Owensboro-Davies County Located at the junction of three rivers, Convention & Visitors Bureau; International Pittsburgh is the largest inland port in the Bluegrass Music Museum United States . At one time a trading camp, it grew into a major manufacturing center, and served as the jumping-off point for the golden age of steamboat travel . Its Gilded Age sites, including the Carnegie Museum of Natural

40 THE OHIO, TENNESSEE AND CUMBERLAND RIVERS (888) 749-5280 History, the Carnegie Museum of Art and the WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, speak to its history as an early-20th-century industrial capital . OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Pittsburgh City Tour

POINT PLEASANT, WEST VIRGINIA

Wheeling was established as a town in 1795, and became a popular frontier town by the early 1880s . In the late 19th century, the town served as a prime industrial center for the state, with thriving factory business in iron, steel, glass and tobacco . Walk across the 150-year-old Wheeling Suspension Bridge and gaze at the graceful waters of the Ohio In October 1774, this area was the site of a River, or take a walk through Victorian Old gruesome daylong clash between the Virginia Town and visit breathtaking homes from militia and Shawnee and Mingo warriors stylish Victorian America . ­– the Battle of Point Pleasant . Paranormal Included Highlights: Wheeling Artisan Center; enthusiasts are familiar with Point Pleasant as West Virginia Independence Hall; The Eckhart the place where, in 1966 and 1967, residents House; Capitol Theatre; Centre Market; Wheeling claimed to have seen a mysterious, red-eyed, Convention & Visitors Bureau human-sized flying creature they called Mothman, which was said to inhabit an abandoned trinitrotoluene (TNT) factory from World War II . Included Highlights: Tu-Endie-Wei State Park; Mansion House Museum; Fort Randolph; Mothman Museum

RACING ON THE RIVER H H July 7-22 16-Day Voyage Memphis to Pittsburgh

VOYAGE DETAILS ON PAGES 14 AND 15.

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he upper reaches of the Mississippi River, from dynamic St . Louis, Missouri, to beautiful Red Wing, Minnesota,T are rich with frontier tales of fur traders and pioneers set among picturesque geography and abundant wildlife . As you cruise through history, hidden gems around each bend fuel your sense of discovery as the very best of America’s heartland unfolds before you . St . Louis was the hub for riverboats traveling along the Mississippi, and the jumping-off point for exploration and settlement of the West . Today, that heritage is reflected in the shining stainless steel Gateway Arch, which curves above the skyline, and in the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial that lies beneath . Perhaps no person defined America’s view of its greatest river better than Mark Twain . Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn Highlights and Becky Thatcher are alive and well in Hannibal, • Scenic river views Missouri – Samuel Clemens’ boyhood home . Fur and towering bluffs trappers, Mormons, lumberjacks and railroad barons built • American bald eagles La Crosse, Wisconsin, while in Dubuque, Iowa, looks and indigenous wildlife can be deceiving . What seems like a typical Midwestern • Small-town America city also happens to be one of the oldest European • Mark Twain’s hometown settlements west of the Mississippi River . and literary inspiration In Wisconsin and Minnesota, wildlife takes center stage • More than 24 locks and dams both on and above the rolling hills and limestone bluffs that cradle the river on its journey through the region . View an impressive population of bald eagles on an eco- cruise from Red Wing or at the National Eagle Center in nearby Wabasha .

42 THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (888) 749-5280 THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER WWW.AQSC.COM THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER 43 ALTON, ILLINOIS this “melting pot,” and uncover the stories of the Quad Cities’ past in the many museums, boutiques and eateries . Included Highlights: Isabel Bloom Studio; Figge Art Museum; River Music Experience; German-American Heritage Center; Quad City Botanical Center; Village of East Davenport OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H The John Deere Experience (available only during The Mighty Mississippi cruise; In its early days, Alton was a bustling river see Page 12) town, much larger than Chicago . Alton was built on industry – flour mills, quarries, brick- BURLINGTON, IOWA making, pottery-making – and relied on the Mississippi River .The Steamboat Era played an important role in the growth of Alton, and riverboat traffic can still be seen from the riverfront up and down the mighty Mississippi River . Included Highlights: Audubon Center at Riverlands; Alton Visitor Center; Piasa Bird; Jacoby Arts Center; Broadway Stop OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: Explored in 1673 by Père Jacques Marquette H The Lewis and Clark Gateway and Louis Joliet, the land that is now Des to the West Moines County changed hands from France H In Lincoln’s Footsteps (available only to Spain, back to France and finally to during The Mighty Mississippi cruise; the United States as part of the Louisiana see Page 12) Purchase . When Iowa was named a territory in 1838, Burlington remained the BETTENDORF, IOWA (QUAD CITIES) capital . Today, visitors enjoy the sights and attractions of the town as hills and valleys, prairies and the Mississippi River create the perfect scenic backdrop . Included Highlights: Des Moines County Heritage Center; Garrett-Phelps House Museum; Burlington Capitol Theater; Port of Burlington Welcome Center; Mosquito Park; Snake Alley OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Quad Cities, Iowa, consists of five Live Cabaret Show in the neighboring cities that border the Mississippi Bart Howard Room River in Iowa and Illinois: Davenport, Iowa; Moline, Illinois; Rock Island, Illinois; Bettendorf, Iowa; and East Moline, Illinois . Enjoy the captivating history and culture of

44 THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (888) 749-5280 CHESTER, ILLINOIS Included Highlights: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church; Dubuque Museum of Art; The Fenelon Place Elevator; Hotel Julien Dubuque; Grand Opera House; Cable Car Square; Old Courthouse Museum OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Galena, Illinois, Including the Home of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant

HANNIBAL, MISSOURI Known as the home of Popeye, the sailor man, of comic fame, Chester is a city rich in history and pop culture . Stop at the Popeye Character Trail to view granite statues of the characters overlooking the Mississippi, or check out America’s only Popeye museum and gift shop . Included Highlights: Cohen Memorial Home; The Spinach Can Collectibles and Museum; The Courthouse and Randolph County Museum; Welcome Center OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Ste. Genevieve…Missouri’s Oldest European Settlement Hannibal has a rich history, diverse industrial DUBUQUE, IOWA economy and truly remarkable arts . But the most popular draw of this quirky town is Hannibal’s very own Samuel Langhorne Clemens, recognized worldwide as Mark Twain . Many of the characters and influences of this American literary icon are woven into the town’s streets, shops, restaurants and museums . Included Highlights: Big River Train Town; The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum; Trinity Episcopal Church; Cave Hollow West Winery; Karlocks Kars and Pop From America’s River Project in the Port of Culture Museum; Ayers Pottery; Haunted House Dubuque, which transformed the riverfront, & Wax Museum to the revitalization of the historic Main Street and the ongoing evolution of the OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: Historic Millwork District downtown, H Dubuque remains a remarkable city along Mississippi Mud…A Hands-On Experience the Mississippi . H Muddy River Radio’s Live Rendition of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”

THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER WWW.AQSC.COM THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER 45 LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN Included Highlights: Crawford County Courthouse and 1800s Jail; Fort Crawford Museum; Fort Crawford Military Hospital; Historic Downtown Shopping OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H Pearls of the Mississippi

RED WING, MINNESOTA

Filled with statues and architecture, and offering an exquisite view of the river, La Crosse is an artist’s dream . Take note of lingering pieces of history along the streets of the city, inside local breweries and within the floorboards of historic homes and businesses . Included Highlights: Dahl Auto Museum; Chapels of St. Rose; Hixon House; Riverside Museum; Riverside International Friendship Red Wing was included on National Gardens Geographic Traveler’s list of most historic OPTIONAL places in the world .The city offers endless PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: opportunities to travel back in time and learn H Winona Revealed: The Midwest’s about the craftsmanship and creativity of local Best-Kept Secret artisans of both the present and the past . Included Highlights: Aliveo Military PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WISCONSIN Museum; Red Wing Marine Museum; Pottery Museum of Red Wing; St. James Hotel

OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCES: H On Eagles’ Wings H Hidden Waters of the Mississippi: A Scenic Kayak Tour

This lovely town just above the confluence of the Wisconsin River is the oldest European settlement on the Upper Mississippi River – established by the French in the late 17th century . Rich in history, the area is the origin of fascinating frontier stories, including those of the Siege of Prairie du Chien, the War of 1812 and the Black Hawk War .

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St . Louis is typically associated with its 630- Enjoy stunning views of the rolling bluffs foot stainless steel monument, the Gateway as they plummet to the mighty Mississippi Arch, which stands tall on the banks of the below in this historic city filled with Mississippi River to symbolize the westward incredible museums, galleries and parks . expansion of the United States . Included Highlights: Minnesota Marine Included Highlight: Narrated St. Louis Art Museum; Winona County History Center; City Tour (available only during The Mighty Polish Cultural Institute & Museum; Watkins Mississippi cruise; see Page 12) Museum and Store OPTIONAL OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: H H The Lewis and Clark Gateway Into the Mississippi on the to the West City Tour Winona Boat Tour

Our eye-catching, Wi-Fi-enabled fleet of deluxe motorcoaches take you to included and premium shore excursion destinations in comfort and style.

THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER WWW.AQSC.COM THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER 47 elcome to your home aboard the luxurious WAmerican Duchess, where you can relax in a lavish atmosphere with the finest amenities . Premium linens and plush bedding will ensure that you are well-rested to fully enjoy all included shore excursions, historical lectures and nightly entertainment . Each elegant accommodation boasts a flat-screen TV, mini refrigerator, coffee maker and a safe, for your comfort and convenience .

SPECIFICATIONS YEAR BUILT: HULL (1995)/SUPERSTRUCTURE (2017) LENGTH: 320 FT. PASSENGER DECKS: 4 SUITES: 83 PASSENGERS/CREW: 166/83

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SUITE AND STATEROOM CATEGORIES

OS Owner’s Suites VS Veranda Suites with Private Balcony Deluxe Suites with Private Balcony DS with Private Balcony Loft Suites Interior Staterooms LFS with Private Balcony IS

DECK 4 – SUN DECK

DECK 3 – CABIN DECK

DECK 2 – OBSERVATION DECK

LOWER MEZZANINE (Between Decks 1 and 2) The Lincoln Library

DECK 1 – MAIN DECK

Wheelchair-accessible suites and staterooms: Available in Veranda Suite and Interior Stateroom categories, and range from 200 sq . ft . to 330 sq . ft . Staterooms 306, 307, 340 and 341 feature a roll-in shower . Shower chairs are available upon request . The American Duchess’ two elevators provide access to all decks, excluding the Sun Deck .

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OS OWNER’S SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY Our two-room Owner’s Suites feature sliding glass doors, accessible from both the bedroom and lounge areas . Step out onto your expansive private balcony to unwind and take in the beauty of riverside America . Adorned with an intimate interior lounging area amply furnished with a queen-size sofa-bed and cocktail tables, these lavish suites can accommodate up to four guests, and they epitomize luxurious river cruising . These suites boast every essential modern amenity while providing the Suites 300-301 ultimate in relaxation and pampering . You will relish the many exclusive benefits of our Commodore Services while being well attended to by your personal River Butler . • 550 sq. ft. with private balcony • Coffee maker • Queen bed or two single beds and mini refrigerator • Two flat-screen TVs • Full bathroom featuring floor-to-ceiling marble with • Sliding glass doors tub/shower combination to balcony Suite 302 • Half bathroom • Interior access • Furnished lounge area • Cabin Deck with sofa-bed • Commodore Services, including a River Butler

Suite 302 – Living Room Suite 302 – Bedroom

Commodore Services®

uests holding reservations for Owner’s Suite (OS) and Loft Suite (LFS) accommodations will Greceive our exclusive Commodore Services, which include pre-boarding privileges, a bottle of wine and a fruit basket upon arrival, preferred dining-room arrangements, reserved seating in The Show Lounge and an invitation to dine with senior officers of the American Duchess . Guests of our Owner’s Suites and Loft Suites will receive the additional services of a friendly River Butler . River Butler services include a warm welcome with a tour of your suite, unpacking and hanging of clothes, preparation and packing of your luggage, laundry and pressing services, shoe shine and conditioning, afternoon tea served in your suite, breakfast and dinner served on your private balcony upon request, in-suite pre-dinner canapés and post-dinner sweets and a personal escort to your reserved seating in The Show Lounge .

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LFS LOFT SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY Our spacious, elegant Loft Suites are your new home away from home .The lower level features a full bathroom, a small dining area and a beautiful lounge section furnished with a queen-size sofa-bed . Sliding doors give access to your private balcony, where you can unwind and take in the majestic riverside scenery . Ascend the stairs to the upper level of the loft, and you will discover a tranquil retreat with a semi-private bedroom, a full bathroom and plentiful closet space . A large picture window in front of the staircase affords river views from the upper-level bedroom .These expansive suites accommodate a variety of travel needs, and are the ideal choice for family and friends vacationing together . You will relish the many exclusive benefits of our Commodore Services while being well attended to by your personal River Butler . • 550 sq. ft. with private balcony • Queen bed or two single beds • Two full bathrooms featuring floor-to-ceiling marble with tub/shower combination • Furnished lounge area with sofa-bed • Coffee maker and mini refrigerator • Two flat-screen TVs • Sliding glass doors to balcony • Interior access • Observation Deck • Commodore Services, including a River Butler

200 sq. ft. Upper 350 sq. ft. Lower

DS DELUXE SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY Our two-room Deluxe Suites give you the feeling of a fine estate home . Upon entry, you will discover a lounge area with a half bath, a queen- size sofa-bed and small desk area . Off of the lounge area, you will enter your private bedroom complete with a full bath, plentiful closet space and sliding glass doors to your private balcony . Indulge in a soothing soak in your tub, and then retire to your cozy armchair, prop your feet up and read through the River Times – our daily program – to discover the delights that await you . • 450 sq. ft. with private balcony • Furnished lounge area • Queen bed or two single beds with sofa-bed and desk • Coffee maker • Full bathroom featuring floor-to-ceiling marble with and mini refrigerator tub/shower combination • Sliding glass doors to balcony • Half bathroom • Interior access • Two flat-screen TVs • Cabin and Observation Decks

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VS VERANDA SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY Our Veranda Suites offer the perfect respite from a busy day on the river . Settle in at your desk or relax on the couch, open the doors to your private balcony and peacefully watch America’s heartland drift by . • 240 sq. ft. with private balcony • Queen bed or two single beds • Full bathroom with shower • Furnished lounge area with sofa and desk • Coffee maker and mini refrigerator • Sliding glass doors to balcony • Interior access • Cabin and Observation Decks

IS INTERIOR STATEROOMS Surrounded by every modern convenience, you will find your cares disappear within moments of entering our welcoming Interior Staterooms . These tranquil retreats provide plenty of personal space for you to comfortably move about and feel at home on the river . • 180 sq. ft. • Queen bed or two single beds • Full bathroom with shower • Writing desk • Coffee maker and mini refrigerator • Interior access • Cabin and Observation Decks

Note: Suite and stateroom information provided here is a general representation of the categories. Actual room configurations, features and amenities vary slightly among and within categories.

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3-DAY/2-NIGHT CITY STAY PACKAGES Our 3-day/2-night City Stay packages highlight the best of the city in which you are staying, while providing remarkable inclusions and upscale accommodations at an incredible value . Call or visit online for full package details .

MEMPHIS: THE COMPLETE NEW ORLEANS: THE ULTIMATE MEMPHIS EXPERIENCE NEW ORLEANS EXPERIENCE Pre- and Post-Cruise packages Pre- and Post-Cruise packages from $599 per person, from $599 per person, double occupancy double occupancy

ADD A HOTEL NIGHT Our pre- and post-cruise hotel packages are easily and affordably combined with your cruise . All of our hotel package fares include accommodations for one to three nights, taxes, porterage, full American breakfast and transfers between the hotel and vessel . Consult your travel professional for package details and pricing.

MEMPHIS, TN NEW ORLEANS, LA MINNEAPOLIS, MN The Peabody InterContinental New Orleans The Westin Minneapolis

SAVE 5% WHEN YOU BOOK A BACK-TO-BACK CRUISE

Consult your travel professional for package details and pricing.

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GENERAL within 14 days of the initial voyage deposit to be aboard . Acute medical conditions will require you to The transportation of guests and baggage onboard eligible for pre-existing medical conditions benefits . disembark to be attended to by shoreside emergency the vessels of American Queen Steamboat Company Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply . Please and/or medical response . Guests needing any form is governed by these Terms and Conditions and the refer to your Certificate of Insurance/Policy for full of assistance and those who are physically disabled Passage Ticket Contract which will be sent to you details . Insurance benefits are Underwritten by BCS must be accompanied by someone who will take full approximately four (4) weeks prior to your vacation Insurance Company or Jefferson Insurance Company . responsibility for any needed assistance during the and is available upon request or online at www .aqsc . AGA Service Company is the licensed producer and cruise and in the event of an emergency . We reserve com . Your payment of deposit or full fare constitutes administrator of these plans . the right to refuse passage to anyone who, in our sole agreement to the terms and conditions of the Passage Please call American Queen Steamboat Company opinion, may affect the health, safety or enjoyment Ticket Contract, whose provisions shall prevail, Reservations toll free at 1-888-749-5280 for pricing of other guests . Guests requiring a wheelchair must which includes limitations and exonerations of the and details . provide their own collapsible wheelchair . Please be aware that some ports of call, shore excursions, docks, liabilities and obligations of Carrier . You should read INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE and understand these terms and conditions carefully gangways and other requirements may preclude a before making a deposit .The American Queen, • One (1) night pre-cruise hotel stay wheelchair guest from leaving the vessel; this decision American Empress and American Duchess are operated with transfer to the vessel* will be made by the ship’s captain and is binding . by American Queen Steamboat Operating Company, • Filtered water and soft drinks Also, there may be certain physical conditions, LLC, are regularly inspected by the U .S . Coast Guard, • Select wine and beer at dinner including raised doorway thresholds from 2 to 16 are American flagged, and employ American officers, • All meals onboard the vessel inches, stairways and narrow passageways within the crew and staff . • All included Hop-On Hop-Off shore excursions vessel that may limit or preclude the accessibility of • All onboard entertainment wheelchair guests to some areas . We recommend you DEFINITIONS • Wi-Fi/Internet onboard the vessel purchase travel protection, either the plan we offer or The terms “you” and “Guests” refer to any and all a plan from your Travel Agent . With travel protection *May not be applicable to voyages less than nine (9) you can relax and enjoy your trip with peace of mind . person(s) named on the front of the Confirmation and days . Please check itinerary for details . include all children or others under the care or control FEDERAL MARITIME of the named person(s) .The term “Carrier” includes NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE COMMISSION PROTECTION American Queen Steamboat Company, its parent and • Port Charges Under Public Law 89-777, the FMC requires vessels affiliated entities, the vessels, the owners, charterers, • Airfare to and from your home city operators, agents, and masters and crews thereof, any having berth or stateroom accommodations for 50 • Alcoholic beverages or more passengers and which embark passengers substituted or connecting ship, the owners, charterers • Optional premium shore excursions and operators and all launches belonging to any such from U .S . ports to maintain acceptable evidence of • Discretionary gratuities to vessel crew financial responsibility to indemnify passengers for ship or owned or operated by the owners, charterers and tour operators or operators .The term “Fare” includes voyage fare as nonperformance of transportation . American Queen • Travel Protection Plan Steamboat Company maintains an escrow agreement well as all hotel, land package(s), and shore excursions • Transfer to and from the airport purchased from Carrier . to protect passenger payments for water transportation . HOTEL STAYS & CANCELLATIONS This escrow agreement has been reviewed and Fares are in U.S. Dollars, are per guest, are based approved by the Federal Maritime Commission . on double occupancy, and do not include air or land One included pre-voyage hotel night is provided as transportation. Fares for SI, SO and CS Categories part of the voyage fare on all voyages nine (9) days UNITED STATES FLAGGED VESSELS are based on single occupancy . Port charges of $129 or longer . Additional pre-voyage hotel nights may The American Queen, American Empress and American to $569 per guest are additional and not included be purchased for an additional charge . Guests are Duchess have been designed and built in the United in the fare . All fares, hotels, itineraries, themes, required to present a credit card upon hotel check- States . As U .S . Flagged Vessels, this status means entertainment, shore excursions and other voyage in to cover their incidental charges . Post-voyage that we also protect you with the highest standards attributes are subject to change without notice and hotel nights are not included in the voyage fare for safety and health, including regular inspections we reserve the right to not honor any published prices and may be purchased for an additional charge . A and certifications by the United States Coast Guard, that we determine were erroneous due to printing, maximum of three pre-voyage and three post-voyage The United States Public Health Service, and the electronic or clerical error . hotel nights is allowed for any booking . In lieu of an Federal Communications Commission .The vessels included pre-voyage hotel night on any voyage, a $50 DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT are American owned and operated . As U .S . Flagged per person onboard credit is available upon request Vessels, the American Queen, American Empress and For confirmation of individual reservations, a deposit and dependent upon voyage date . On a back-to-back American Duchess are capable of operating unique of $500 per person is due within three (3) days of voyage, two included hotel nights or a combination itineraries not possible on foreign-owned or foreign- your initial reservation for non-promotional fares . of one included hotel night plus a $50 per person built vessels . The balance of the voyage fare is due ninety (90) onboard credit will be granted in lieu of taking a days before departure, and all reservations not fully second included hotel night . Additional room night ONBOARD CREDIT paid at such time will be canceled and subject to the availability is based on the AQSC standard annual Can be used toward onboard purchases not covered cancellation provisions set forth in the cancellation rate and is not guaranteed . The AQSC pre-voyage in the cruise fare . Onboard credit is non-refundable, policy below . American Queen Steamboat Company hotel may offer a direct promotional rate throughout non-transferable, has no cash value and may not be accepts the following forms of payment: MasterCard, the year that is lower than the AQSC standard used to pay gratuities . Any unused portion of an Visa, Discover, Diner’s Club, American Express annual rate . onboard credit is forfeited at the end of the voyage . or check . Reservations made ninety (90) days Guests who must cancel their purchased hotel nights SMOKING or less before the departure date will require payment and/or city stay packages, for any reason whatsoever, in full at the time of booking . are subject to the fees as outlined below . Smoking is permitted only in designated outside areas aboard the American Queen, American Empress and CANCELLATION & CHANGE POLICY Days Prior to Departure Fees American Duchess. All interiors of the vessels including Guests who must cancel or change their voyage or 90-61 days...... 50% of gross hotel fare all cabins, staterooms, dining rooms and lounges are any part of their vacation package for any reason, 60-31 days...... 75% of gross hotel fare strictly non-smoking . including medical or family reasons, are subject to 30-0 days...... 100% of gross hotel fare DINING ARRANGEMENTS the fees as outlined below . All fares are based on double occupancy; on reservations in which one ADVANCE TRAVEL INFORMATION The American Queen and American Empress offer guest cancels, the remaining guest is responsible for U .S . citizens or permanent residents of the U .S . open seating for breakfast and lunch; there are two paying any and all single supplements . Please see the traveling exclusively inside U .S . borders do not need seating times for dinner .To make a seating request, Travel Protection section for details on cancellation a passport or visa for travel . Homeland Security laws please speak with your Travel Agent, group leader, or protection . American Queen Steamboat Company require that all guests travel with government-issued our Reservations Department at time of booking . We reserves the right to cancel all reservations for which photo identification (ID) (such as a driver’s license) will make every effort to honor your request, however, final payment is not received ninety (90) days prior to at all times . ID must be presented at the time of actual seating assignments are not guaranteed .The the sail date . All cancellations or changes are subject to boarding . Guests without proper ID will be denied American Duchess offers open seating for breakfast, a $250 per person administrative fee per cruise and/or boarding . Carrier is required to provide all guests’ ID lunch and dinner . per segment if a multiple cruise booking . information including ID number, expiration date GAMBLING Days Prior to Departure Per Person Fees and place of issue to the Coast Guard and/or other government entities prior to the vessel’s departure . Gambling is not available or permitted on the American Up to 91 days . . . . . $250 per person administrative Guests must provide this information to Carrier in Queen, American Empress or American Duchess. 90-61 days...... 50% of gross fare advance .Travel documents will not be released until ANIMALS 60-31 days...... 75% of gross fare received . Canadian citizens or permanent residents of 30-0 days...... 100% of gross fare Canada entering the U .S . are required to bring their Only designated service animals are permitted Travel Protection premiums are non-refundable passport . For other nationalities, passports are required onboard . You are required to notify American Queen after a 10-day review period provided you have not to enter the U .S . It is your responsibility to check with Steamboat Company in advance of departure if you departed on your trip or filed a claim . Carrier is not your local U .S . embassy/consulate to confirm visa plan to bring along a service animal because of a obligated to refund any portion of the fare or other requirements and to obtain the proper visa . disability . Supporting documents may be requested . payments for guests who must leave the voyage DOCUMENTATION GRATUITIES prematurely for medical or other reasons . Final travel documents, including itinerary and Gratuities of $18 .50 per guest per day will be TRAVEL PROTECTION INFORMATION vouchers (if applicable) will be sent approximately automatically charged to your onboard account . American Queen Steamboat Company recommends four (4) weeks prior to departure . Reservation must be Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice you consider protecting your travel investment . paid in full and guest identification information must and we are not responsible for errors or omissions therein. be received before documents will be sent . We have partnered exclusively with Allianz Global ©2019 American Queen Steamboat Assistance to offer the Frontier Plan which provides HEALTH & DISABILITY Operating Company, LLC protection in case of covered trip cancellation/ REQUIREMENTS 012819 interruption, baggage loss or damage, and even medical benefits in case of a covered illness or Guests must notify us in writing at the time of injury during your travels . As a reminder, there booking of any physical or mental illness, disability or are no exceptions to American Queen Steamboat other conditions for which special accommodations or Company’s cancellation penalties . the use of a wheelchair is necessary or contemplated . Also, we must be notified of any medical treatment The Frontier Plan, provided by Allianz Global that may render the guest unfit for travel or constitute Assistance, can be purchased through American a risk or danger to the guest or anyone else on Queen Steamboat Company . Purchase your plan board .The vessels do not carry a medical doctor 54 TERMS AND CONDITIONS (888) 749-5280 travel protection Life’s unexpected circumstances can compromise your vacation plans, but they don’t have to compromise your investment . American Queen Steamboat Company has paired with Allianz Global Assistance to offer a travel protection plan to cover yourself and your vacation investment . The Frontier Plan,* provided by Allianz Global Assistance, offers a plan that can help you relax and enjoy your trip . It is recommended that you purchase travel protection to help provide reimbursement for up to 100% of your prepaid, non-refundable vacation cost, as there are no exceptions to American Queen Steamboat Company’s cancellation penalties . The Frontier Plan can help protect your vacation investment . Ensure that you purchase your plan within 14 days of making your initial trip deposit to be eligible for pre-existing medical conditions benefits . You have at least 10 days to review your plan and receive a full premium refund, provided you have not departed for your trip or filed a claim . Premiums are non-refundable after this period . Ask your travel agent or one of our cruise specialists for details when making your reservation. FRONTIER PLAN BENEFITS MAXIMUM COVERAGE PER PERSON (UP TO THE LIMITS BELOW) TRIP CANCELLATION 100% OF INSURED TRIP COST (UP TO $50,000) TRIP INTERRUPTION 150% OF INSURED TRIP COST (UP TO $75,000) TRIP DELAY $750 ($200/DAY) MISSED CRUISE CONNECTION $750 BAGGAGE AND PERSONAL EFFECTS $2,500 BAGGAGE DELAY $500 EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND DENTAL EXPENSE $50,000 ($500 DENTAL SUBLIMIT) EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION/REPATRIATION $250,000 TRAVEL ASSISTANCE AND CONCIERGE SERVICES INCLUDED

Travel protection plan premiums are based on trip cost, client’s age and state of residence. Please contact American Queen Steamboat Company’s Reservations Department at (888) 749-5280 for quotes on insurance premiums.

*Terms, conditions and exclusions apply . Insurance benefits underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: Oakbrook Terrace, IL), rated “A-“ (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: Richmond, VA), rated “A+” (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101-C series or 101-P series, depending on your state of residence. Plan available only to U.S. residents, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. AGA Service Company is the licensed producer and administrator of this plan and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between AGA Service Company and Jefferson Insurance Company. Non-insurance benefits/products are provided and serviced by AGA Service Company. Consumer is responsible for charges incurred from outside vendors for assistance or concierge services. Contact AGA Service Company at 800-284-8300 or 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233 or [email protected].

UNLIMITED BEVERAGE PACKAGE

Our all-inclusive beverage package affords you carefree enjoyment of your favorite spirits, beer and wine by the glass All-Inclusive Beverage Package: Our all-inclusive beverage package affords you carefree enjoymentthroughout of your the favorite length spirits, of your beer, and wine by the glass throughout the length of your voyage. Ask for more details and package pricingvoyage. when booking Ask for your more voyage. details and package pricing when booking your voyage.

UP TO A $500 AIR CREDIT PER PERSON

Receive a $500-per-person air credit with the purchase of any cabin on the following American Duchess 2019 voyages: 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22. Air credit will be shown as an additional discount on the cruise invoice. Airfare does not have to be purchased in order to receive the credit. Offer expires May 31, 2019, or when no valid cabins remain. Valid on new, paid-in-full bookings made between January 2 and May 31, 2019. Singles booked in double-occupancy cabins will receive double the discount. Not valid on group bookings or existing reservations. Cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts. Promotional fares and amenities are capacity-controlled, may vary by sailing and may be withdrawn without notice. Cruise fares quoted are in U.S. dollars, are per person and do not include government taxes and fees, port charges, gratuities, insurance, personal expenditures or transportation costs incurred while traveling to and from embarkation ports. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Call for details, and mention Offer Code 2019 SAVINGS. ADMB021919

TERMS AND CONDITIONS WWW.AQSC.COM TRAVEL PROTECTION 55 Our DAmericanistinguished Queen Steamboat T Companyraditions Distinguished Traditions Premium hotel stay begins your journey 222 Pearl Street H New Albany, IN 47150 Premium hotel stay begins your journey Exquisite multi-course fine dining H with specialty and casual options Exquisite multi-courseH fine dining with specialty and casual options Broadway-caliber entertainment H H Broadway-caliber entertainment each evening Award-winning, comprehensive, guided H shore excursions in each port of call Award-winning,H comprehensive shore excursions in each port of call Authentic paddlewheel riverboats H H Iconic paddlewheel riverboats Daily enrichment provided H by resident riverlorians Daily enrichment provided by resident riverlorians

Uncompromised value. Unlimited enjoyment.

Wine and beer Room Serviceservice Coffee, tea, cappuccino, Wi-Fi/Internet Gracious hospitality with dinner 24 hours a day espresso,espresso, bottledfiltered water, water service and personalized and soft drinks service

UP TO A $500 AIR CREDIT PER PERSON See Page 55 for details.

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