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2020 Antebellum South Enjoy authentic Southern culture on one of our collection of voyages on board the American Queen,® American Duchess™ and American Countess.™

Experience

our most popular river cruise between New Orleans and Memphis.

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Masterful Regional Cuisine H Enrichment and Broadway-caliber entertainment H Comprehensive, guided shore excursions H Authentic collection of paddlewheelers

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The Antebellum South Experience...... 4-5 Masterful Regional Cuisine...... 6 Broadway-Caliber Entertainment...... 7 Cultural Enrichment and Experiences ...... 8 American Queen New Orleans to Memphis – Itineraries, Dates and Fares...... 10 Memphis to New Orleans – Itineraries, Dates and Fares...... 11 Deck Plans, Suites and Staterooms...... 12-14 American Duchess New Orleans to Memphis – Itineraries, Dates and Fares...... 16 Memphis to New Orleans – Itineraries, Dates and Fares...... 17 Deck Plans, Suites and Staterooms...... 18-19 American Countess New Orleans to Memphis – Itineraries, Dates and Fares...... 21 Memphis to New Orleans – Itineraries, Dates and Fares...... 22 Deck Plans, Suites and Staterooms...... 23-24 Ports of Call, Highlights and Premium Experiences...... 26-27 Extend Your Stay: 3-Day/2-Night Pre- and Post-Cruise City Stay Packages The Ultimate New Orleans Experience...... 28 The Complete Memphis Experience...... 29 Terms and Conditions...... 30 Travel Protection...... 31 On the cover: Nottoway Plantation

WWW.AQSC.COM AMERICAN QUEEN STEAMBOAT COMPANY 3 VOYAGES THROUGH THE Antebellum South emory flows deep, and sentiment eddies along the Lower Mississippi MRiver. Experience the birthplace of blues and the home of antebellum neoclassical architecture. This journey gives way to discovery – from the heart of the Mississippi Delta, wherein lies the rich culture of the South, to the soul of New Orleans, where the city dances to the beat of a Creole drummer.

Century-old live oak trees, indigenous wildlife, Civil War historic sites and vast plantations await you; history is alive in the preservation of each river town we visit. Look back: Each battlefield, mansion and monument have a story to tell. We invite you to celebrate the living, breathing places where Southern culture continues its evolution through modern renaissance while keeping hold of the pleasantry of its past. This river boasts a fascinating history and luxurious aesthetic packaged in Southern hospitality. Embrace the land of sweet tea and Southern twang on a Lower Mississippi River cruise.

INCLUDED IN YOUR CRUISE FARE:

Unlimited Prepaid Pre-cruise Complimentary Hop-On Hop-Off Free Internet Room service Beverage gratuities hotel stay wine and beer shore excursions 24 hours a day Package with dinner AMERICAN DUCHESS • • • • • • • AMERICAN QUEEN • • • • • AMERICAN COUNTESS • • •

ADD A PRE- OR POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGE The Ultimate New Orleans Experience The Complete Memphis Experience 3-Day/2-Night Package 3-Day/2-Night Package ($599 per person, double occupancy) ($599 per person, double occupancy) See Page 28 for details. See Page 29 for details.

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THE GRAND DINING ROOM, AMERICAN DUCHESS

s our award-winning culinary Sample Menu Selections team takes full advantage of each Veal Marsala A region’s diverse bounty of fresh, Captain’s Braised Beef Short Rib local ingredients to fashion authentic dishes, Grilled Filet Mignon our gracious staff charms you with friendly, Char-Grilled Salmon Fillet attentive service. Lobster Tail Feel like royalty as you savor each succulent Polenta Cake-Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Bouquet of Spring Mix Salad bite, swirl and sip amid the sophisticated Beef Carpaccio ambiance of the elegant main dining Smothered Crawfish and Grits rooms. Furnished with custom fabrics, these Red Snapper and Shrimp Creole luxurious venues feature sweeping windows Mississippi Mud Pie that reveal a gorgeous backdrop of river Moonshine Raisin Bread Pudding views, to further enhance the glory of fine dining on America’s picturesque waterways. Our Unlimited Beverage Package affords you Our more casual venues offer seasonal al fresco carefree enjoyment of your favorite spirits, beer and wine by the glass throughout the length of your dining. Meals in these spaces set uplifting voyage. The package is included with American tones for the adventures that await, with the Duchess cruise fare. Ask for details and pricing for ambrosial aromas of carefully crafted, fresh other vessels when booking your voyage. culinary delights priming your palate and satisfying your soul. Savor coffee or your favorite wine as you relax between meals. Our masterful culinary team utilizes diverse tastes to create vegetarian, vegan and gluten- free artistry for every menu. Speak to your maître d’ to be assured that any 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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GRAND SALOON, AMERICAN QUEEN

or centuries, the majesty of America’s Sampling of Onboard Entertainment rivers has been an unwavering source Fof inspiration for all styles of music BROADWAY-CALIBER and storytelling. On board our vessels, both ENTERTAINMENT day and evening provide opportunities to Big-band shows delve into the dramatic history and musical World-class performances influences of the regions in which we travel, Regional musical medleys for an experience that blends education Smooth solo performances and entertainment in ways that will create Exceptional holiday productions memories for years to come. SPECIAL ONBOARD EVENTS Late-night lounge performances You will be enthralled with the distinctive Dance sets such as ballroom, swing, blend of live music, stellar Broadway-caliber sock hops and country jamborees shows, movie events and distinguished Exclusive themed activities and events historical dialogue. Whether it is a themed- Interactive game shows voyage special event steeped in the sounds Trivia and Bingo of Memphis’s legendary blues music scene, GUEST ENTERTAINMENT the invigorating jazz of New Orleans, a Esteemed historians and lecturers rousing medley of silver-screen hit songs, Authors and speakers a culinary demonstration that traces the Unique local musicians regional significance of featured dishes Spellbinding magic shows or an enlightening lecture conveyed by RIVERLORIANS our esteemed Riverlorians – our onboard river history experts – you are treated to Educational Q&A sessions world-class riverboat entertainment in an Intimate river chats atmosphere of sheer warmth and elegance. Pilot house tours Destination overviews Storytelling, captivating tales, lore and legends

Entertainment may vary by vessel.

WWW.AQSC.COM BROADWAY-CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT 7 CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND EXPERIENCES

DELUXE MOTORCOACHES

rom all perspectives, our riverboats Off-Boat Experiences are testimonies to the floating palaces INCLUDED SHORE Fof long ago, and a culmination of EXCURSIONS their finest qualities. Our grand vessels Comprehensive, guided Hop-On Hop-Off feature a blend of every bold paddlewheeler shore excursions in each port of call innovation and pristine, authentic design. Freedom to customize your experience and choose your own path, at your leisure Each vessel boasts an inclusive range of Hassle-free access to many historic fine amenities, educational enrichment and and cultural attractions hospitable services to deliver a uniquely Narrated driving city tours American experience, for a truly rich river Walking tours, independent or with cruising vacation. a certified local guide The main attractions on any American OPTIONAL PREMIUM EXPERIENCES Queen Steamboat Company cruise are the award-winning shore excursions. Shore Award-winning venues excursions, both included and premium, Culturally immersive and rare experiences are thoughtfully designed to optimize the Varied activity levels Knowledgeable local guides guest experience by providing plenty of Cultural enrichment activity and endless enjoyment. A world of Interest-based experiences discovery awaits within our wide selection Unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities of captivating premium experiences. Regardless of which vessel you choose, you will enjoy hassle-free access to some of the most historically and culturally significant attractions in America.

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The only authentic steam-powered overnight paddlewheel boat in the world

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SPECIFICATIONS Year Built...... 1995 Passenger Decks...... 6 Refurbished...... 2017 Suites and Staterooms...... 218 Length...... 418 feet Guests/Crew ...... 417/172

WWW.AQSC.COM ANTEBELLUM SOUTH 2020 ITINERARIES 9 AMERICAN QUEEN AMERICAN QUEEN

NEW ORLEANS, LA

NEW ORLEANS TO MEMPHIS

HIGHLIGHTS 9-DAY ITINERARY H Mississippi Delta heritage Day 1: Sunday...... New Orleans, LA H Sprawling cotton and sugarcane Hotel Stay plantations H Majestic mansions and antebellum Day 2: Monday ...... New Orleans, LA architecture Depart 5:00 p.m. H New Orleans jazz and historic French Quarter Day 3: Tuesday...... Nottoway Plantation H Civil War sites and monuments Day 4: Wednesday...... St. Francisville, LA H Cajun, Creole and Southern cuisine Day 5: Thursday...... Natchez, MS INCLUSIONS H One-night pre-cruise hotel stay Day 6: Friday...... Vicksburg, MS H Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Day 7: Saturday. . . . Port of the Mississippi Delta shore excursions H Wine and beer with dinner Day 8: Sunday...... River Cruising H 24-hour room service Day 9: Monday ...... Memphis, TN Disembark 8:00 a.m.

VOYAGE DATES E D C B A PS JS DS LS OS SI SD Mar 8, 22; Jul 12 $2,199 $3,799 $4,099 $4,399 $4,499 $4,499 $4,499 $4,999 $7,199 $8,699 $2,899 $4,399

Apr 5 $1,999 $3,399 $3,599 $3,899 $3,999 $3,999 $3,999 $4,499 $6,399 $7,699 $2,599 $3,999

Apr 19; May 3, 17, 31; Jun 14; $2,499 $4,199 $4,499 $4,799 $4,999 $4,999 $4,999 $5,599 $7,999 $9,599 $3,199 $4,899 Aug 30; Sep 13, 27; Oct 11, 25; Nov 8

Jun 28 $2,099 $3,599 $3,899 $4,099 $4,299 $4,299 $4,299 $4,799 $6,799 $8,199 $2,799 $4,199

Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy, with the exception of single-occupancy categories SI and SD . Port charges: $199 .

ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ADD A CITY STAY PACKAGE Beyond the Floodwalls: Shaping the Culture and New Orleans 3-Day/2-Night Pre-Cruise Package History of New Orleans (New Orleans) – Page 27 ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 28 Redemption and Rehabilitation at Angola Prison Memphis 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package (St. Francisville) – Page 27 ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 29

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STANTON HALL – NATCHEZ, MS

MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS

HIGHLIGHTS 9-DAY ITINERARY H Memphis blues and barbeque Day 1: Sunday...... Memphis, TN H Authentic Southern culture Hotel Stay H Mississippi Delta heritage H Sprawling cotton and sugarcane Day 2: Monday ...... Memphis, TN plantations Depart 5:00 p.m. H Majestic mansions and antebellum architecture Day 3: Tuesday. . . . . Port of the Mississippi Delta H Civil War sites and monuments H Cajun, Creole and Southern cuisine Day 4: Wednesday...... Vicksburg, MS Day 5: Thursday...... Natchez, MS INCLUSIONS H One-night pre-cruise hotel stay Day 6: Friday...... Baton Rouge, LA H Guided Hop-On Hop-Off shore excursions Day 7: Saturday...... St. Francisville, LA H Wine and beer with dinner H 24-hour room service Day 8: Sunday...... Nottoway Plantation Day 9: Monday ...... New Orleans, LA Disembark 8:00 a.m.

VOYAGE DATES E D C B A PS JS DS LS OS SI SD Mar 1, 29; Jun 21; Jul 5 $2,199 $3,799 $4,099 $4,399 $4,499 $4,499 $4,499 $4,999 $7,199 $8,699 $2,899 $4,399

Apr 12 $1,999 $3,399 $3,599 $3,899 $3,999 $3,999 $3,999 $4,499 $6,399 $7,699 $2,599 $3,999

Apr 26; May 10, 24; Jun 7; $2,499 $4,199 $4,499 $4,799 $4,999 $4,999 $4,999 $5,599 $7,999 $9,599 $3,199 $4,899 Sep 6, 20; Oct 4, 18; Nov 1

Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy, with the exception of single-occupancy categories SI and SD . Port charges: $199 .

ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ADD A CITY STAY PACKAGE The Elvis Experience (Memphis) – Page 26 Memphis 3-Day/2-Night Pre-Cruise Package On the Front Lines of the Civil War ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 29 (Vicksburg) – Page 27 New Orleans 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package Redemption and Rehabilitation at Angola Prison ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 28 (St. Francisville) – Page 27

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SUITE AND STATEROOM CATEGORIES

Owner’s Suites with Paddlewheel Staterooms Deluxe Outside Staterooms OS Exclusive Veranda PS D with Bay Window Luxury Suites with Deluxe Outside Staterooms Inside Staterooms LS Private or Open Veranda A with Private Veranda E Deluxe Suites with Outside Staterooms DS Open Veranda B with Open Veranda SD Single Deluxe Staterooms Junior Suites with Outside Staterooms Single Inside Staterooms JS Open Veranda C with Open Veranda SI AMERICAN QUEEN

DECK 6 – SUN DECK

DECK 5 – PROMENADE DECK

DECK 4 – OBSERVATION DECK

DECK 3 – TEXAS DECK

DECK 2 – CABIN DECK

DECK 1 – MAIN DECK

Triple Occupancy Accessible Suites Featuring separate entrances with + and Staterooms interior connecting doors, category SD staterooms 458 to 467 connect Quadruple Occupancy Stateroom 381 features with the adjoining odd-numbered B H a roll-in shower. outside staterooms 409 to 427.

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OS OWNER’S SUITES WITH EXCLUSIVE VERANDA • 348 sq . ft . with 690-sq .-ft . • Coffee maker and exclusive veranda mini refrigerator • Queen bed • French doors open • Full bathroom with standard to exclusive veranda tub/shower combination • Furnished patio with sofa, • Lounging area with sofa-bed two chairs and a coffee table • Dressing area with granite • Interior and exterior access vanity and mirror • Promenade Deck • Flat-screen TV • Commodore Services, including a River Butler

LS LUXURY SUITES WITH PRIVATE OR OPEN VERANDA • 353-363 sq . ft . with private • Coffee maker and or open veranda mini refrigerator • Queen bed or two single beds • French doors open to deck • Full bathroom with tub or veranda and shower or standard • Interior and exterior access tub/shower combination • Promenade and Texas Decks • Sitting area with sofa-bed • Commodore Services, • Vanity, mirror and desk including a River Butler • Flat-screen TV

DS DELUXE SUITES WITH OPEN VERANDA • 230 sq . ft . with open veranda • Flat-screen TV • Queen bed or two single beds • French doors open to deck • Full bathroom with standard • Interior and/or exterior access tub/shower combination • Promenade Deck • Sitting area with sofa-bed • Commodore Services • Vanity and mirror (excludes River Butler)

JS JUNIOR SUITES WITH OPEN VERANDA • 210 sq . ft . with • Sitting area open veranda • Vanity and mirror • Queen bed or two single beds • French doors open to deck • Full bathroom with standard • Interior and/or exterior access tub/shower combination • Promenade and • Flat-screen TV Observation Decks • Preferred dining arrangements

PS PADDLEWHEEL STATEROOMS • Stateroom 383 (342 sq . ft .) • Flat-screen TV • Staterooms 385 and 386 • Sitting area with sofa-bed (302 sq . ft .) • 6-foot-square picture window • Authentic paddlewheel overlooking the paddlewheel experience • Vanity, mirror and desk • Queen bed or two single beds • Interior access • Full bathroom with standard • Texas Deck tub/shower combination

WWW.AQSC.COM AMERICAN QUEEN 2020 SUITES AND STATEROOMS 13 A DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH PRIVATE VERANDA • 190 sq . ft . with • Flat-screen TV 40-sq -ft. . private veranda • French doors open • Queen bed or two single beds to private veranda • Full bathroom with standard • Interior access tub/shower combination • Texas Deck

B OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH OPEN VERANDA

AMERICAN QUEEN • 190-205 sq . ft . with • Flat-screen TV open veranda • French doors open to deck • Queen bed or two single beds • Interior and/or exterior access • Full bathroom with standard • Observation Deck tub/shower combination

C OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH OPEN VERANDA • 140-160 sq . ft . with • Flat-screen TV open veranda • French doors open to deck • Queen bed or two single beds • Exterior access • Full bathroom with shower • Observation, Texas or standard tub/shower and Cabin Decks combination

D DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH BAY WINDOW • 190 sq . ft . with bay window • Flat-screen TV • Queen bed or two single beds • Interior access • Full bathroom with standard • Cabin Deck tub/shower combination

SD SINGLE DELUXE STATEROOMS • 140 sq . ft . • Interior access • Queen bed • Observation Deck • Full bathroom with shower • Wheelchair-accessible • Flat-screen TV stateroom 457 is 167 sq. ft., and features a standard tub/shower combination

E INSIDE STATEROOMS • 132 sq . ft . • Flat-screen TV • Wheelchair-accessible • Queen bed or two single beds • Interior access stateroom 381 is 217 sq. ft., and features a roll-in shower • Full bathroom with shower • Texas Deck

SI SINGLE INSIDE STATEROOMS

• 80 sq . ft . • Full bathroom with shower • Interior access • Single bed • Flat-screen TV • Observation Deck

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

It is important to note that our Luxury Suites and Paddlewheel Staterooms, located on the Texas Deck, are in close proximity to the paddlewheel. While many guests love the allure of the traditional paddlewheel experience, others may find the authentic turning of the paddlewheel to be slightly noisier than they would like at times.

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SPECIFICATIONS Year Built...... Hull (1995) Passenger Decks...... 4 ...... Superstructure (2017) Suites and Staterooms...... 83 Length...... 320 feet Guests/Crew ...... 166/83

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NEW ORLEANS TO MEMPHIS

HIGHLIGHTS 9-DAY ITINERARY H Authentic Southern culture Day 1: Sunday...... New Orleans, LA H Mississippi Delta heritage Premium Hotel Stay H Sprawling cotton and sugarcane plantations Day 2: Monday ...... New Orleans, LA H Art and history museums Depart 5:00 p.m. H Majestic mansions and antebellum architecture Day 3: Tuesday...... Nottoway Plantation AMERICAN DUCHESS H New Orleans jazz and historic French Quarter Day 4: Wednesday...... St. Francisville, LA H Civil War sites and monuments H Cajun, Creole and Southern cuisine Day 5: Thursday...... Natchez, MS

INCLUSIONS Day 6: Friday...... Vicksburg, MS H One-night pre-cruise hotel stay H Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Day 7: Saturday...... River Cruising shore excursions H Complimentary Unlimited Day 8: Sunday. . . . Port of the Mississippi Delta Beverage Package Day 9: Monday ...... Memphis, TN H 24-hour room service Disembark 8:00 a.m. H Prepaid gratuities

VOYAGE DATES IS VS DS LFS OS Jan 5, 19 $2,099 $3,899 $5,599 $5,599 $6,299

Feb 2 $2,399 $4,499 $6,399 $6,399 $7,199

Mar 15, 29; Aug 16 $2,599 $4,799 $6,799 $6,799 $7,699

May 24; Jun 7; Nov 1, 15 $2,999 $5,599 $7,999 $7,999 $8,999

Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy . Port charges: $199.

ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ADD A CITY STAY PACKAGE On the Front Lines of the Civil War New Orleans 3-Day/2-Night Pre-Cruise Package (Vicksburg) – Page 27 ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 28 Redemption and Rehabilitation at Angola Prison Memphis 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package (St. Francisville) – Page 27 ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 29 The Ultimate Mississippi Music Tour (Port of the Mississippi Delta) – Page 27 16 ANTEBELLUM SOUTH 2020 ITINERARIES (888) 749-5280 VICKSBURG, MS AMERICAN DUCHESS MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS

HIGHLIGHTS 9-DAY ITINERARY H Memphis blues and barbeque Day 1: Sunday...... Memphis, TN H Authentic Southern culture Premium Hotel Stay H Mississippi Delta heritage H Sprawling cotton and sugarcane Day 2: Monday ...... Memphis, TN plantations Depart 5:00 p.m. H Majestic mansions and antebellum architecture Day 3: Tuesday. . . . .Port of the Mississippi Delta H National historical parks H Cajun, Creole and Southern cuisine Day 4: Wednesday...... Vicksburg, MS H Political history Day 5: Thursday...... Natchez, MS INCLUSIONS H One-night pre-cruise hotel stay Day 6: Friday...... Baton Rouge, LA H Guided Hop-On Hop-Off shore excursions Day 7: Saturday...... St. Francisville, LA H Complimentary Unlimited Beverage Package Day 8: Sunday...... Nottoway Plantation H 24-hour room service Day 9: Monday ...... New Orleans, LA H Prepaid gratuities Disembark 8:00 a.m.

VOYAGE DATES IS VS DS LFS OS Jan 12 $2,099 $3,899 $5,599 $5,599 $6,299

Jan 26; Feb 9 $2,399 $4,499 $6,399 $6,399 $7,199

Mar 22 $2,599 $4,799 $6,799 $6,799 $7,699

May 17, 31; Jun 14; Oct 25; Nov 8 $2,999 $5,599 $7,999 $7,999 $8,999

Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy . Port charges: $199.

ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ADD A CITY STAY PACKAGE The Elvis Experience (Memphis) – Page 26 Memphis 3-Day/2-Night Pre-Cruise Package Home-Hosted Visit with Ginger and James ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 29 (Natchez) – Page 26 New Orleans 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package Life in the Bayou: Cajun Swamp Tour ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 28 (Nottoway Plantation) – Page 27

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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 AMERICAN DUCHESS

DECK 2 – OBSERVATION DECK

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

DECK 1 – MAIN DECK

Accessible Suites Triple Occupancy H Quadruple Occupancy + and Staterooms Staterooms 306, 307, 340 and 341 feature a roll-in shower.

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OS OWNER’S SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY • 550 sq . ft . with • Coffee maker and private balcony mini refrigerator • Queen bed or two single beds • Two flat-screen TVs • Full bathroom featuring • Sliding glass doors to balcony floor-to-ceiling marble and • Interior access tub/shower combination • Cabin Deck • Half bathroom • Commodore Services, • Furnished lounge area including a River Butler with sofa-bed

LFS LOFT SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY • 550 sq . ft . with • Coffee maker and AMERICAN DUCHESS private balcony mini refrigerator • Queen bed or two single beds • Two flat-screen TVs • Two full bathrooms featuring • Sliding glass doors to balcony floor-to-ceiling marble and • Interior access tub/shower combination • Observation Deck • Furnished lounge area • Commodore Services, with sofa-bed including a River Butler

DS DELUXE SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY • 450 sq . ft . with • Furnished lounge area private balcony with sofa-bed and desk • Queen bed or two single beds • Coffee maker and • Full bathroom featuring mini refrigerator floor-to-ceiling marble and • Sliding glass doors to balcony tub/shower combination • Interior access • Half bathroom • Cabin and Observation Decks • Two flat-screen TVs

VS VERANDA SUITES WITH PRIVATE BALCONY • 240 sq . ft . with • Coffee maker and private balcony mini refrigerator • Queen bed or two single beds • Sliding glass doors to balcony • Full bathroom with shower • Interior access • Furnished lounge area • Cabin and Observation Decks with sofa and desk

IS INTERIOR STATEROOMS • 180 sq . ft . • Coffee maker and • Queen bed or two single beds mini refrigerator • Full bathroom with shower • Interior access • Writing desk • 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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SPECIFICATIONS Year Built...... Hull (1995) Passenger Decks...... 4 ...... Superstructure (2020) Staterooms ...... 123 Length...... 341 feet Guests/Crew ...... 245/98

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NEW ORLEANS TO MEMPHIS

HIGHLIGHTS 8-DAY ITINERARY H Authentic Southern culture Day 1: Sunday...... New Orleans, LA H Mississippi Delta heritage (Embarkation Day) H Sprawling cotton and sugarcane Depart 5:00 p.m. plantations H Majestic mansions and antebellum Day 2: Monday ...... Nottoway Plantation architecture Day 3: Tuesday...... St. Francisville, LA H New Orleans jazz and historic French Quarter Day 4: Wednesday...... Natchez, MS H Civil War sites and monuments H Cajun, Creole and Southern cuisine Day 5: Thursday...... Vicksburg, MS AMERICAN COUNTESS Day 6: Friday. . . . . Port of the Mississippi Delta

Day 7: Saturday...... River Cruising

Day 8: Sunday...... Memphis, TN Disembark 8:00 a.m.

SAILING DATES E B A SO Apr 5 – Inaugural Cruise $1,699 $3,299 $3,499 $3,299

Apr 19; May 3, 17; Oct 4, 18; Nov 15 $2,299 $4,499 $4,699 $4,399

Jul 19; Aug 2, 16 $2,199 $3,999 $4,199 $3,899

Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy . Port charges: $199.

ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ADD A CITY STAY PACKAGE On the Front Lines of the Civil War New Orleans 3-Day/2-Night Pre-Cruise Package (Vicksburg) – Page 27 ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 28 Redemption and Rehabilitation at Angola Prison Memphis 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package (St. Francisville) – Page 27 ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 29 The Story of Cotton in the Antebellum South (Natchez) – Page 27 WWW.AQSC.COM ANTEBELLUM SOUTH 2020 ITINERARIES 21 BEALE STREET – MEMPHIS, TN

MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS

HIGHLIGHTS 8-DAY ITINERARY H Memphis blues and barbeque Day 1: Sunday...... Memphis, TN H Authentic Southern culture (Embarkation Day) H Mississippi Delta heritage Hotel Stay H Sprawling cotton and sugarcane plantations Day 2: Monday . . . . Port of the Mississippi Delta H Majestic mansions and antebellum architecture Day 3: Tuesday...... Vicksburg, MS H Civil War sites and monuments H Cajun, Creole and Southern cuisine Day 4: Wednesday...... Natchez, MS H Political history Day 5: Thursday...... Baton Rouge, LA

Day 6: Friday...... St. Francisville, LA

Day 7: Saturday...... Nottoway Plantation

Day 8: Sunday...... New Orleans, LA Disembark 8:00 a.m.

AMERICAN COUNTESS SAILING DATES E B A SO Apr 12 $1,699 $3,299 $3,499 $3,299

Apr 26; May 10; Oct 11; Nov 8 $2,299 $4,499 $4,699 $4,399

Jul 12, 26; Aug 9 $2,199 $3,999 $4,199 $3,899

Nov 22 $2,099 $3,799 $3,999 $3,699

Fares are listed in U .S . dollars, per person, double occupancy . Port charges: $199.

ADD A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ADD A CITY STAY PACKAGE The Ultimate Mississippi Music Tour Memphis 3-Day/2-Night Pre-Cruise Package (Port of the Mississippi Delta) – Page 27 ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 29 Plantations of the Back Roads New Orleans 3-Day/2-Night Post-Cruise Package (St. Francisville) – Page 27 ($599 per person, double occupancy) – Page 28 Grand Southern Plantation Tour (Nottoway) – Page 27 22 ANTEBELLUM SOUTH 2020 ITINERARIES (888) 749-5280 DECK PLANS

STATEROOM CATEGORIES

Deluxe Outside Staterooms Inside Staterooms A with Private Veranda E Outside Staterooms Single Outside Stateroom B with Veranda SO with Veranda

DECK 4 – SUN DECK

DECK 3 – OBSERVATION DECK AMERICAN COUNTESS

DECK 2 – CABIN DECK

DECK 1 – MAIN DECK

+ Triple Occupancy Accessible Staterooms

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A DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH PRIVATE VERANDA • 255 sq . ft . with 40-sq .-ft . • Sliding doors open private veranda to veranda • Queen bed or two single beds • Interior access • Full bathroom with shower • Cabin Deck • Furnished lounge area with sofa and desk

B OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH VERANDA • 220 sq . ft . with • Furnished lounge area semi-private veranda with sofa and desk • Queen bed or two single beds • Sliding doors open to • Full bathroom with shower semi-private deck • Interior access • Observation Deck

E INSIDE STATEROOMS • 170 sq . ft . • Writing desk with chair • Queen bed or two single beds • Interior access • Full bathroom with shower • Cabin and Observation Decks

SO SINGLE OUTSIDE STATEROOM WITH VERANDA • 180 sq . ft . with • Sliding doors open to semi-private veranda semi-private deck • Single bed • Interior access • Full bathroom with shower • Observation Deck • Furnished lounge area with sofa and desk AMERICAN COUNTESS

Note: Stateroom information provided here is a general representation of the stateroom categories. Actual room features and amenities may vary. Deck plans and stateroom illustrations are layouts only, and may change upon completion of construction.

GRAND LOBBY GRAND DINING ROOM

24 AMERICAN COUNTESS 2020 STATEROOMS (888) 749-5280 STEAMBOAT SOCIETY OF AMERICA

RUBY (35-69 cruise nights)

All Classic benefits, plus: “Members only” luggage tags; membership status name badge; dedicated reservations line; $50 onboard credit per member; pre-boarding privileges

SAPPHIRE (70-139 cruise nights)

All Ruby benefits, plus: Preferred reserved dining-room seating; additional $50 onboard Steamboat Society of America® credit ($100 per member); complimentary laundry service; “welcome back” signed card from the embers have the opportunity to enjoy captain; plus a set of exclusive notecards exclusive benefits and incentives for Mcruising frequently with us. In addition to our Classic membership, earned after completion EMERALD of your first cruise on the American Queen, (140-209 cruise nights) American Empress, American Duchess or American Countess, we offer four levels of elite membership – each with additional benefits – that are reached All Sapphire benefits, plus: One-cabin- category upgrade at time of booking after cruising the designated number of nights (subject to availability); 10% discount with us. in onboard gift shop After membership activation, all Classic members will receive: H The Paddlewheeler quarterly newsletter DIAMOND (210+ cruise nights) H Advance information on new itineraries H Exclusive invitations and promotions All Emerald benefits, plus: Additional $50 H onboard credit ($150 per member); Designation pin for Steamboat Society of two-cabin-category upgrade at time America mailed after activation and upon of booking (subject to availability) reaching each level milestone H Cocktail party hosted by the captain and vessel officers on board After reaching Sapphire, Emerald or H Diamond status, members will receive a deluxe Friends and family can come for a tour official wall certificate and onboard captain’s and breakfast or lunch aboard the American presentation and a framed painting signed by Queen, American Empress, American maritime artist Michael Blaser. Duchess or American Countess while in port when member is a cruise guest H For questions or to activate your Member access for breakfast or lunch when the American Queen, American Empress, membership, please visit our website at American Duchess or American Countess aqsc.com/ssoa, email [email protected] is in port near the member’s hometown or call us at (888) 749-5280. (not available in ports of embarkation/ disembarkation) Restrictions may apply. WWW.AQSC.COM STEAMBOAT SOCIETY OF AMERICA 25 THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER Included highlights and optional premium experiences

Highlights Baton Rouge, Louisiana Included Highlights: USS Kidd (DD-661); • Cotton and sugarcane plantations Capitol Park Museum; Louisiana’s State Capitol; • Cajun, Creole and Southern cuisine LSU Museum of Art; LSU Rural Life Museum • Memphis blues and barbeque Optional Premium Experience: • Southern culture Ultimate Cajun Adventure – Air boating through the beautiful wilderness of the bayou • Mississippi Delta region and sampling local cuisine • Majestic mansions Memphis, Tennessee • Antebellum architecture Included Highlights: National Civil Rights Museum; Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum; AutoZone Vessels Park; Peabody Hotel; Mud Island Monorail, Walkway and River Park; Memphis Music Hall of Fame • American Queen Optional Premium Experiences: • American Duchess The Elvis Experience – A Graceland Mansion • American Countess self-guided tour; Beale Street walking tour; professional musician who will sing and narrate throughout Soundtrack of Memphis – A visit to Overton Park Shell; Tennessee Welcome Center; a narrated driving city tour Natchez, Mississippi Included Highlights: The Old South Trading Post; Rosalie Mansion; Natchez Visitor Center; William Johnson House; Magnolia Hall; Stanton Hall; Charboneau Distillery and King’s Tavern; Museum of African American History and Culture Optional Premium Experiences: Home-Hosted Visit with Ginger and James – A personal tour of their privately owned antebellum mansion, The Towers; homemade hors d’oeuvres and refreshments on the canopied back porch; recipes to take home

26 THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (888) 749-5280 The Story of Cotton in the Antebellum PORT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA South – The Mississippi countryside; Frogmore Plantation; modern and historic Helena, Arkansas cotton gins; cotton-picking Included Highlights: Helena Museum; Delta Inside Regina’s Kitchen with Chef Regina Cultural Center & Depot; St. Mary’s Catholic Charboneau – A tour of Twin Oaks Church; Fort Curtis; Pillow-Thompson House mansion, home of celebrity chef Regina Optional Premium Experience: Charboneau; a hands-on cooking demonstration Mississippi Delta Gospel and the Birthplace with Regina; an exclusive book and CD of the Blues – Historic Clarksdale, Mississippi; with recipes a gospel choir performance; the Delta Blues A Jeweled Christmas in Natchez – A tour of the Museum; a blues performance at a juke joint; privately owned antebellum mansion The Towers; Southern food refreshments; a local pianist performs. Available Greenville, Mississippi only on select holiday voyage dates Included Highlights: Hebrew Union Temple; The Great Mississippi Outdoor Adventure – Greenville History Museum; 1927 Flood Museum; Ride an ATV or side-by-side utility vehicle E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center; St. Joseph’s Catholic through the lush forests to give hatchet and lasso Church; Greenville Writers Exhibit throwing a try Optional Premium Experience: Tee Time in Natchez! – A full 18 holes at The Ultimate Mississippi Music Tour – beautiful Duncan Park Golf Course; cart, clubs GRAMMY® Museum Mississippi; B.B. King and green fees included Museum and Delta Interpretive Center New Orleans, Louisiana Terrene Landing, Mississippi Optional Premium Experiences: Optional Premium Experience: New Orleans Highlights Tour – The French The Ultimate Mississippi Music Tour – Quarter; City Park; St. Louis Cemetery #3 GRAMMY® Museum Mississippi; B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center Antebellum Plantation Lunch and Tour with Tunica, Mississippi Bayou Swamp Experience – Houmas House; Southern lunch; Manchac Swamp and wildlife Included Highlights: Gateway to the Blues Museum; Tunica River Park & Museum; Beyond the Floodwalls – Experience America’s Tunica Museum wetlands; witness formidable flood-and-water management; visit Bayou Sauvage; taste local Optional Premium Experience: cuisine; meet Isleños fishermen Musical Roots of the Delta: Gospel and Blues – Mississippi Delta region Commerce Hidden History: World War II in New Orleans Boulevard Christian Church; a Delta gospel – National WWII Museum; a viewing of the film choir performance; homemade pound cake and “Beyond All Boundaries” at the Solomon Victory 4-D lemonade; the Gateway to the Blues Museum Theater, featuring narration by executive producer Tom Hanks and guest readings from celebrities St. Francisville, Louisiana Nottoway Plantation, Louisiana Included Highlights: Royal Street; Old Market Included Highlights: Enjoy a guided walking tour Hall; West Feliciana Historical Society Museum; within the pristine walls of Nottoway, followed by a Grace Episcopal Church stroll through the lush grounds and gardens. Optional Premium Experiences: Optional Premium Experiences: Redemption and Rehabilitation at Angola Life in the Bayou: Cajun Swamp Tour – Prison – A fully operational state penitentiary; Manchac Swamp Boat Tour covering 250 acres a tour led by staff; meet an inmate; learn about the of swampland; Louisiana’s native wildlife faith-based reform system Grand Southern Plantations Tour – Tour Plantations of the Back Roads – Rosedown two grand plantations; a guided tour of the Plantation; privately owned Catalpa Plantation; Houmas House; time at your leisure to history of the plantations; sugarcane fields; explore the manicured gardens and grounds; a traditional Southern sherry farewell a Southern-style buffet lunch; a guided tour Vicksburg, Mississippi of Oak Alley Plantation Included Highlights: Church of the Holy Trinity; Laura…A Creole Plantation – Guided tour Anchuca Mansion; Old Court House Museum; Lower of Laura Plantation Mississippi River Museum; Old Depot Museum; Beidenharn Coca-Cola Museum Oak Alley Plantation Tour – A guided tour of Oak Alley Plantation; time at your leisure Optional Premium Experience: to explore the manicured plantation gardens On the Front Lines of the Civil War: Vicksburg and grounds National Military Park – USS Cairo and Museum; Illinois State Monument; the National Cemetery; Vicksburg Battlefield film “Here Brothers Fought”; Battlefield Visitors Center & Gift Shop WWW.AQSC.COM THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER 27 JACKSON SQUARE

3-DAY/2-NIGHT PRE- OR POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGE THE ULTIMATE NEW ORLEANS EXPERIENCE ur ultimate City Stay package offers the opportunity to enrich your river cruise Oexperience by exploring the diverse culture of New Orleans before or after your voyage. Immerse yourself in Creole culture as you enjoy three days and two nights in this vibrant city. Unwind in the 4-star Le Meridien Hotel, located near the fabulous French Quarter, which has everything you need to make your stay as enjoyable as your voyage. Imagine, just a short stroll from your door lies everything that makes this city famous: sidewalk cafés, quaint coffee shops, the French Quarter, Jackson Square, Harrah’s Casino, the Central Business District and Audubon Aquariums of the Americas.

H Your City Stay Includes: Exclusive Attraction Pass H 3-day/2-night deluxe accommodations Admission to seven of New Orleans’ at the 4-star Le Meridien Hotel highest-rated attractions: Mardi Gras H World, The National WWII Museum, Two full American breakfasts at the hotel Audubon Zoo, Treme Walking Tour, H 3-day Jazzy Pass (public transit streetcar) Old U.S. Mint, Confederate Memorial Hall for transportation throughout downtown Museum, Longue Vue House & Gardens H New Orleans Hotel/airport transfer H H Pre- or Post-Cruise Premium Experience: Local American Queen Steamboat New Orleans Highlights Tour Company representative to answer H Voucher for a traditional New Orleans Jazz questions and assist with planning your Brunch at Court of Two Sisters Restaurant time in the Big Easy in the heart of the French Quarter

$499 per guest – Triple Occupancy | $599 per guest – Double Occupancy $999 per guest – Single Occupancy For booking or more information, please visit us online or call us. 28 EXTEND YOUR STAY (888) 749-5280 SUN STUDIO

3-DAY/2-NIGHT PRE- OR POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGE THE COMPLETE MEMPHIS EXPERIENCE magine the royal treatment as you enter the home of the King himself, Graceland IMansion. Digital tablets will help guide you, providing thoughtful narration by actor and Elvis enthusiast John Stamos and commentary by Elvis’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. Throughout the city, you will be treated to some of the most revered spots in music history, such as legendary Sun Studio and the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, and have the opportunity to pause for reflection on a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum. Feel the rhythm that pulsates through the city, especially the blues and juke joints that line Beale Street.

H Your City Stay Includes: A Memphis Attractions Pass (three of H 3-day/2-night deluxe accommodations the highest-rated attractions) Admission at the Sheraton Memphis Downtown to several legendary attractions: Sun or The Guest House at Graceland Studio, The Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, the H National Civil Rights Museum Two full American breakfasts at the hotel H H Hotel/airport transfer 3-day trolley pass H H Local American Queen Steamboat Meal at Blues City Café Company representative to answer H Beale Street walking tour questions and assist with planning your H time in Memphis Witness the famous Peabody Duck parade H Pre- or Post-Cruise Premium Experience: The Elvis Experience

$499 per guest – Triple Occupancy | $599 per guest – Double Occupancy $999 per guest – Single Occupancy For booking or more information, please visit us online or call us. WWW.AQSC.COM EXTEND YOUR STAY 29 terms and conditions

GENERAL INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE Also, there may be certain physical conditions, including The transportation of guests and baggage onboard the • One (1) night pre-cruise hotel stay with transfer raised doorway thresholds from 2 to 16 inches, stairways vessels of American Queen Steamboat Company® to the vessel (American Duchess, American Empress and narrow passageways within the vessel that may limit is governed by these Terms and Conditions and the and American Queen only) or preclude the accessibility of wheelchair guests to some Passenger Ticket Contract which will be sent to you • Filtered water and soft drinks areas. We recommend you purchase travel protection, approximately four (4) weeks prior to your vacation • Select wine and beer at dinner either the plan we offer or a plan from your Travel Agent. and is available upon request or online at www.aqsc. (American Empress and American Queen only) With travel protection, you can relax and enjoy your trip com. Your payment of deposit or full fare constitutes • Unlimited Beverage Package with some peace of mind. agreement to the terms and conditions of the Passenger (American Duchess only) FEDERAL MARITIME Ticket Contract, whose provisions shall prevail, which • All meals onboard the vessel COMMISSION PROTECTION includes limitations and exonerations of the liabilities and • All included Hop-On Hop-Off shore excursions Under Public Law 89-557, the FMC requires vessels obligations of Carrier. You should read and understand • All onboard entertainment having berth or stateroom accommodations for fifty these terms and conditions carefully before making a • Wi-Fi/Internet access onboard the vessel (50) or more passengers and which embark passengers deposit. The American Queen, American Empress, American • Pre-paid gratuities (American Duchess only) from U.S. ports to maintain acceptable evidence of Duchess and American Countess are operated by American NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE financial responsibility to indemnify passengers for Queen Steamboat Company, are regularly inspected by • Port Charges nonperformance of transportation. Carrier maintains a the U.S. Coast Guard, are American flagged and employ surety bond insuring its financial responsibility and holds a American officers, crew and staff. • Airfare to and from your home city • Alcoholic beverages (American Countess, Certificate (Performance) issued by the FMC. DEFINITIONS American Empress and American Queen) UNITED STATES FLAGGED VESSELS The terms “you” and “Guests” refer to any and all person(s) • Optional premium shore excursions The American Queen, American Empress, American Duchess named on the front of the Confirmation and include • Discretionary gratuities to vessel crew and American Countess have been designed and built in all children or others under the care or control of the and tour operators the United States. As U.S. Flagged Vessels, this status named person(s). The term “Carrier” includes American • Travel Protection Plan means that we also protect you with the highest standards Queen Steamboat Operating Company, LLC, its parent • Transfer to and from the airport for safety and health, including regular inspections and and affiliated entities, the vessels, the owners, charterers, certifications by the United States Coast Guard, the operators, agents, and masters and crews thereof, any HOTEL STAYS & CANCELLATIONS One included pre-voyage hotel night is provided as part of United States Public Health Service and the Federal substituted or connecting ship, the owners, charterers and Communications Commission. The vessels are American operators and all launches belonging to any such vessel the voyage fare on all American Duchess, American Empress and American Queen voyages. The American Countess does owned and operated. As U.S. Flagged Vessels, the American or owned or operated by the owners, charterers or Queen, American Empress, American Duchess and American operators. The term “Fare” includes voyage fare as well as not include a pre-voyage hotel night. Additional pre- voyage hotel nights may be purchased for an additional Countess are capable of operating unique itineraries not all hotel, land package(s) and shore excursions purchased possible on foreign-owned or foreign-built vessels. from Carrier. charge. Guests are required to present a credit card upon hotel check-in to cover their incidental charges. Post- ONBOARD CREDIT Fares are in U.S. Dollars, are per guest, are based voyage hotel nights are not included in the voyage fare and Can be used toward onboard purchases not covered in on double occupancy, and do not include air or land may be purchased for an additional charge. A maximum the cruise fare. Onboard Credit is non-refundable, non- transportation. Fares for SI and SO Categories are of three pre-voyage and three post-voyage hotel nights are transferable, has no cash value and may not be used to based on single occupancy. Port charges of $119 to $599 allowed for any booking. In lieu of an included pre-voyage pay gratuities. Any unused portion of an onboard credit is per guest are additional and not included in the fare. All hotel night on any voyage, a $50 per person onboard credit forfeited at the end of the voyage. fares, itineraries, themes, entertainment, shore excursions is available upon request and dependent upon voyage date. SMOKING and other voyage attributes are subject to change without On a back-to-back voyage, two included hotel nights or a notice and we reserve the right to not honor any published Smoking is permitted only in designated outside areas combination of one included hotel night plus a $50 per onboard our vessels. All interiors of the vessels, including prices that we determine were erroneous due to printing, person onboard credit will be granted in lieu of taking electronic or clerical error. all cabins, staterooms, dining rooms and lounges, are a second included hotel night. Additional room night strictly non-smoking. DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT availability is based on the Carrier standard annual rate For confirmation of individual reservations, a deposit of and is not guaranteed. The Carrier pre-voyage hotel may DINING ARRANGEMENTS $500 per person is due within three days of your initial offer a direct promotional rate throughout the year that is The American Queen, American Countess and American reservation for non-promotional fares on voyages nine lower than the Carrier standard annual rate. Empress offer open seating for breakfast and lunch; there are two seating times for dinner. To make a dinner seating days or less. A deposit of $1000 per person is due within Guests who must cancel their purchased hotel nights and/ three days of your initial reservation for non-promotional request, please speak with your Travel Agent, group leader or city stay packages, for any reason whatsoever, are subject or our Reservations Department at time of booking. We fares on voyages greater than nine days. The balance of the to the fees as outlined below. voyage fare is due one hundred and twenty (120) days prior will make every effort to honor your request, however, to sail date, and all reservations not fully paid at such time Days Prior to Departure...... Fees actual seating assignments are not guaranteed. The will be canceled and subject to the cancellation provisions 120-91 days...... 25% of gross hotel fare American Duchess offers open seating for breakfast, lunch set forth in the cancellation policy below. Carrier accepts 90-61 days...... 50% of gross hotel fare and dinner. the following forms of payment: MasterCard, Visa, 60-31 days...... 75% of gross hotel fare 30-0 days...... 100% of gross hotel fare GAMBLING Discover, Diner’s Club, American Express or check. Gambling is not available or permitted on our vessels. Reservations made one hundred and twenty (120) days or ADVANCE TRAVEL INFORMATION less prior to the sail date will require payment in full at the U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. traveling ANIMALS time of booking. exclusively inside U.S. borders do not need a passport or Only designated service animals are permitted onboard. visa for travel. Homeland Security laws require that all You are required to notify Carrier in advance of departure CANCELLATION AND CHANGE POLICY guests travel with government-issued photo identification if you plan to bring along a service animal because of a Guests who must cancel or change their voyage or any part (ID) (such as a driver’s license) at all times. ID must be disability. Supporting documents may be requested. of their vacation package for any reason, including medical presented at the time of vessel check in. Guests without or family reasons, are subject to the fees as outlined below. DRONES proper ID will be denied boarding. Carrier is required All fares are based on double occupancy; on reservations Guests are permitted to bring drones aboard the to provide all guests’ ID information, including ID in which one guest cancels, the remaining guest is vessel, however, they may be operated only on shore number, expiration date and place of issue to the Coast responsible for paying any and all single supplements. and outside of the port area. Operation of drones Guard and/or other government entities prior to the Please see the Travel Protection section for details on on board the vessel is strictly prohibited, and any vessel’s departure. Guests must provide this information cancellation protection. Carrier reserves the right to cancel onboard use may result in confiscation of the drone to Carrier in advance. Travel documents will not all reservations for which final payment is not received one until the conclusion of the voyage or disembarkation be released until received. Canadian citizens or permanent hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the sail date. All of the Guest (at the Guest’s expense). While on board, residents of Canada entering the U.S. are required cancellations or changes are subject to a $250 per person drones must be stored safely within the stateroom. to bring their passport. For other nationalities, passports administrative fee per cruise and/or per segment if a are required to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility Guests assume full responsibility for understanding multiple cruise booking. to check with your local U.S. embassy/consulate and complying with local regulations related to drone Days Prior to Departure...... Per-Person Fees to confirm visa requirements and to obtain the proper visa. usage, including obtaining any necessary permits 121 days or more...... $250 per person administrative or permissions. All liability related to or arising DOCUMENTATION 120-91 days...... 25% of gross fare from drone operation whatsoever is the Guest’s Final travel documents, including itinerary and vouchers 90-61 days...... 50% of gross fare responsibility. (if applicable) will be sent approximately four (4) weeks 60-31 days...... 75% of gross fare prior to departure. Reservation must be paid in full ACCOMMODATIONS 30-0 days...... 100% of gross fare and a Guest information form must be received before We would like to remind you that cruising aboard Travel Protection premiums are non-refundable after a 10- documents will be sent. our elegant paddlewheel vessels is incredibly unique. day review period provided you have not departed on your While many guests love the allure of the traditional HEALTH & DISABILITY REQUIREMENTS trip or filed a claim. Carrier is not obligated to refund any paddlewheel experience, others may find the turning of Guests must notify Carrier in writing at the time of portion of the fare or other payments for guests who must the paddlewheel and nostalgic purr of the engines to be booking of any physical or mental illness, disability or leave the voyage prematurely for medical or other reasons. slightly noisier than they would like at times. Please be other conditions for which special accommodations or mindful of this when selecting your stateroom so that TRAVEL PROTECTION INFORMATION the use of a wheelchair is necessary or contemplated. Also, you reserve the appropriate accommodations for your Carrier recommends you consider protecting your travel we must be notified of any medical treatment that may ideal river cruise experience. investment. We have partnered exclusively with Allianz render the Guest unfit for travel or constitute a risk or GRATUITIES Global Assistance to offer the Frontier Plan which danger to the Guest or anyone else onboard. The vessels Gratuities will be automatically charged to your onboard provides protection in case of covered trip cancellation/ do not carry a medical doctor onboard. Acute medical account at a rate of $19.50 per guest per day (included in interruption, baggage loss or damage, and even medical conditions will require you to disembark to be attended the cruise fare on all American Duchess voyages). benefits in case of a covered illness or injury during your to by shore-side emergency and/or medical response travels. As a reminder, there are no exceptions to Carrier's and you are advised that, due to the nature of travel by Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice and cancellation penalties. water, emergency medical evacuation may be delayed or we are not responsible for errors or omissions therein. impossible. Guests needing any form of assistance and The Frontier Plan, provided by Allianz Global Assistance, ©2019 American Queen Steamboat those who are physically disabled must be accompanied Operating Company, LLC can be purchased through Carrier. Purchase your plan by someone who will take full responsibility for any within 14 days of the initial voyage deposit to be eligible needed assistance during the cruise and in the event of for pre-existing medical conditions benefits. Terms, an emergency. We reserve the right to refuse passage to conditions, and exclusions apply. Please refer to your anyone who, in our sole opinion, may affect the health, Certificate of Insurance/Policy for full details. Insurance safety or enjoyment of other guests. Guests requiring a benefits are Underwritten by BCS Insurance Company wheelchair must provide their own collapsible wheelchair. or Jefferson Insurance Company. AGA Service Company Please be aware that some ports of call, shore excursions, is the licensed producer and administrator of these plans. docks, gangways and other requirements may preclude Please call Carrier Reservations toll free at 1-888-749- a wheelchair guest from leaving the vessel; this decision 5280 for pricing and details. will be made by the Master of the vessel and is binding.

30 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 $54,000) TRIP DELAY $540 ($200/DAY) MISSED CRUISE CONNECTION $540 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 customerservice@allianzassistance .com .

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

SAVE $400 PER STATEROOM.*

*Save $400 per stateroom ($200 per person) on the following American Countess 2020 voyages: 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22; on the following American Duchess 2020 voyages: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 8/16, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, and on the following American Queen 2020 voyages: 3/1, 3/8, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8 . Not valid on American Countess cabin category SO, American Duchess cabin category OS and American Queen cabin categories SD, SI and OS . Offer expires 10/31/19or when no valid cabins remain. Offer is valid only on new, paid-in-full bookings. Full payment at time of booking is required to redeem this offer. Offer open to U.S. and Canada residents only. Offer is based on cabin availability, and only while inventory lasts . 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, airfare, insurance, personal expenditures or transportation costs incurred while traveling to and from embarkation ports . Gratuities not included in cruise fares for American Queen and American Countess . Not responsible for errors or omissions . Additional terms and conditions may apply . Call for details, and mention Offer Code 2020 EBD2 . AQSC-ASMB-073119

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