Memphis to Chattanooga Aboard the Legendary American Queen

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2019 “Ame r i can C ivil War

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Cr uise #2 “ Aboa r d the Lege nda ry Americ an Queen

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Me mphis to C hattanooga

October 27 – No vember 04, 2019 • 9 S cenically W onderful D ays •

Personally Escorted by:

• Ulysses Grant Dietz, Great- Great Gran ds on of US Pres ident Uly ss es S. Grant

• Bertram Hayes-Davis, Great-Great Grandson of CSA President Jefferson Davis

Dynamically presenting the American Civil War years based upon their extensive research and inherited “Legacy” status!

T able of Contents

3 Welcom e

Reservatio n Procedure 4 Stea mbo at Hi s t o r y and Trad itio ns 5 - 6

American Queen on boad Am enities 7 - 10

Cruuise C ultural Enr ichment and Experiences 11 - 12

C olumbia and S nake River s C r u ise details 1 3 - 22 Deck Plans, Stater oom Descriptions, Costs 2 3 - 30

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

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

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

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

[email protected] • 228.280.8240 •

PRESTEGIOUS AQSC CRUISE AWARDS

The American Civil War North + South Legacy Trilogy Cruise #2

Memph i s t o C h a tt an oog a , T N • O cto b e r 27 - N ov em ber 04, 201 9

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t h e i r liv e s d u r i n g t h i s e p i c C iv i l W a r p e r i o d o f A m e ri c a n h i st o r y .

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(th e h ig h e st si n g le l i ft L oc k e a s t o f t h e R o c ky M o u nt a in s ) • P r e s e s e nta t io n s b y l o c a l H i st o r i a n s o n f a m o u s C i v i l W a r

pers on a li t ie s plus L e ge n d s and Lo r e o f pi o n e e r i ng F r o n ti e r s m e n • E njo y in g s t u n n ing Fa ll- C o lor s c e ner y a lo ng Ame rica ’s

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for over 4 0 ye a rs. We ll s ou t- a ft er, h e h as i nt rod uc e d his for ebe are r to num e ro us nat onal orga ni zatio ns and has been

includ ed as an histor ia n on PBS a n d CBS Sunday Morning p rograms. He cur rently giv es p resentat ions on Miss issippi

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Family As soc i a tio n and pa st P res ide nt o f the rec ently com pleted Papers o f Jeﬀerson Da vis.

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Civil W ar . As w e v i s it t h e v e n u e s a lo n g th e s e R i v e rs , t h e st o ri e s o f U l y s s e s S . G ra n t a n d J eﬀ e r so n D a v is w i l l c o m e t o li fe

from o u r h ist o r ica l st ory -t e l li n g . D is c u s s io n s w i l l a b o u nd a lo n g t h e se h i st o r i c w a te r wa y s a n d w e w ill b e av a ila b l e

thro u g h ou t t h e w ee k f o r c o n v e rs a tions .

Come aboard with us on the authenic American Queen Steamboat Cruise Adventure for a one-of-a-kind experience!

3 Ulysses Grant Dietz Bertram Hayes-Davis

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

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

Send the following information to address indicated below:

• Full Legal Name

• D ate o f B irth • Full mailing address

• Stateroom T ype: 3 d iﬀere nt C at egories i n o rder o f d esired p riority • Bed ding: se lecon 1 or 2 beds • Dinner time selection in Main Dining Room: Early seating at 5:15 PM or Main seating at 7:45 PM.

E-mail as attachment (preferred method) = [email protected] • USPS Mail: 2526 Brighton Circle, Biloxi, MS 39531 PLEASE NOTE: ALL LEGACY CRUISE RESERVATIONS AND PAPERWORK IS PROCESSED BY GLOBEQUSTERS - MARTIN MCCARTHY - THE EXCLUSIVE BOOKING AGENT – PARTICIPATION IN THIS SPECIAL LEGACY CRUISE GROUP CAN NOT BE ARRANGED BY ANY OTHER SOURCE.

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

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

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

6. Options: There are Pre and/or Post additional Hotel accommodations and optional Premium Shore Excursions not included in the Legacy Cruise cost: Once you have secured your Stateroom confirmation and have made Deposit, you will receive details about these special offerings. 7. Transportation: If traveling by airline, you will need to arrive in Memphis (MEM) and depart from: Chattanooga TN (CHA) Group airfare is not available for this cruise boo king; howe ver it is sugge sted yo u use any Frequent Flyer mileage to secure your ai r tick et. A lt ernativ ely, you are likely to fin d be st pricing by directly visiting the websites o f airline s whi ch serve both Memphi s an d Chatt anooga . •

4 Bon Voyage to Us All ! OUR STORY

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

O ur Distinguished Traditions

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

6 FINE DINING

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

SIGNATURE ENTRÉES

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

REGION: MISSISSIPPI

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.

8 DINING BROADWAY-CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT

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

9 ENTERTAINMENT Sampling of Onboard Entertainment

BROADWAY-CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT

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

SPECIAL ONBOARD EVENTS

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

GUEST ENTERTAINMENT

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

Entertainment may vary by region and vessel

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

10 ENTERTAINMENT CULTURAL ENRICHMENT & EXPERIENCES

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

11 EXPERIENCES Sampling of Cultural Enrichment

INCLUDED SHORE EXCURSIONS

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

PREMIUM SHORE EXCURSIONS

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

RIVERLORIANS

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

12 EXPERIENCES AMERICAN QUEEN

13 AMERICAN QUEEN

“…the great Mississipi, the majestic, the magnif icent Mississippi, rolling its mile-wide tide along, shining in the sun.”

– Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi

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15 TH E MISSISSIPPI,TENNESS E E & CUMBERLAND RIVERS

D isc over America’s cultural quilt in the cities and towns of the Mississippi, 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 .

Relive the drama of the Civil War as you journey from the top of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga to the battlefelds of Shiloh National Military P ark . Step back to the Revolutionary War in Wheelin g, West Virginia, and learn how the British tried to capture the fort in 1782 .

Highlights

• Historic Civil War sites • Scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains We invite you to join us on an enriching voyage of discovery which reveals the kaleidoscope of big cities and small towns showcasing the best of American • Legends and lore of famous frontiersmen ingenuity and courage . • Underground Railroad

history

16 WHERE WE CRUISE: OHIO, TENNESSEE & CUMBERLAND RIVERS AMERICAN QUEEN

CHATTANOOGA, TN

OHIO, TENNESSEE & CUMBERLAND RIVERS MEMPHIS to CHATTANOOGA - 9 days

Day 1: Sunday...... Memphis, TN SPECIAL EVENT Hotel Stay THEME CRUISES Day 2: Monday...... Memphis, TN Depart 5:00 p.m. Day 3: Tuesday...... River Cruising Day 4: Wednesday . . . . New Madrid, MO Day 5: Thursday ...... Paducah, KY

Customize your journey with our distinctive blend of authentic experiences, comprehensive included tours, premium shore excursions, extended city stays and more: H Historic Civil War Sites Scenic Foothills of the Appalachian Mountains Wilson Lock & Dam (the highest single lift lock east of the Rocky Mountains) H Guest Historians and Presentations Legends and Lore of Famous Frontiersmen

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17 18 WHERE WE CRUISE: OHIO, TENNESSEE & CUMBERLAND RIVERS Cape Girardeau, Missouri

For more than 250 years, people have been drawn to Cape Girardeau and the river on which it lies . Stroll along the riverfront and discover what led Mark Twain to write so eloquently about Cape Girardeau in Life on the Mississippi, the inspiration that General Ulysses S . Grant used to lead with firm conviction as he took command of the Union Army in historic downtown . Included Highlights: Mississippi River Tales Murals; Red House Interpretive Center; Old St. Vincent’s Church; Glenn House; Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts River Campus; Crisp Museum; Cape River Heritage Museum

OPTIONAL PREMIUM TOUR: H Tracing the Trail of Tears – Trail of Tears State Park; Bollinger Mills Chattanooga, Tennessee

Set along the Tennessee River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Chattanooga is known for its scenic beauty . Point Park atop the famous Lookout

Mountain marks the site of a Civil War battle now honored at the Battles for Chattanooga Museum and its trolley-style incline offers sweeping, panoramic views .

OPTIONAL PREMIUM TOUR: H Chattanooga Tour... Battle for Chattanooga – Museum, World’s Steepest Incline, and the Famous Lookout Mountain - Chattanooga city tour; Lookout Mountain’s Incline Railway; Breathtaking panoramic views; Battles for Chattanooga Museum; Point Park at Lookout Mountain Battlefield 19 WHERE WE CRUISE: OHIO, TENNESSEE & CUMBERLAND RIVERS Florence, Alabama

Established in 1818 as a small river town, it is impressive how much this city has grown . Florence is considered one of the largest and most progressive cities in North Alabama . The city offers an extremely developed arts initiative and a

vibrant downtown district . Visitors are never disappointed

with the delicious local cuisine and unique shopping options .

Included Highlights: Florence-Lauderdale Tourism Bureau;

Pope’s Tavern Museum; Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts;

W.C. Handy House Museum; Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum

House; Florence Indian Mound & Museum

OPTIONAL PREMIUM TOUR: H Sweet Home Alabama: A Musical Journey through Time – Alabama countryside; Alabama Music Hall of Fame; Muscle Shoals Studio

20 WHERE WE CRUISE: OHIO, TENNESSEE & CUMBERLAND RIVERS New M a d r i d, Mis sis sippi Paducah, Kentucky Missouri

New Madrid is remembered as being the nearby location Paducah is located at the confluence of the Ohio and the for the Mississippi River military engagement, the Battle of Tennessee Rivers and because of this, it is often called Island Number Ten, during the Civil War . The city is famous the Four-Rivers Area due to the proximity of the Ohio, for being the site of a series of more than 1,000 earthquakes Cumberland, Tennessee, and Mississippi Rivers . This prime in 1811-1812, caused by what is called the New Madrid location has played a major role in Paducah’s history, as Seismic Zone . Explore the history of these great earthquakes transportation was easily accessible – the economy was which are documented with seismographic recordings, in strong and travelers were frequent . addition to Native American artifacts, Civil War artifacts, Included Highlights: National Quilt Museum; Floodwall and early family life of New Madrid during the 19th and Murals; Lloyd Tilghman House; Paducah Railroad Museum; 20th centuries . River Discovery Center; The Moonshine Company Included Highlights: New Madrid Historical Museum; OPTIONAL PREMIUM TOUR: H New Madrid County Courthouse; Hunter-Dawson State Check-In Along the Chitlin’ Trail – Historic Chitlin’ Historic Site; Higgerson School; River Walk Gallery Trail; Guided tour of the historic Hotel Metropolitan; Chess pie & sweet tea tasting

21 WHERE WE CRUISE: OHIO, TENNESSEE & CUMBERLAND RIVERS

Savannah, Tennessee

The most common association with this historical town comes with its ties to the Battle of Shiloh – a major Civil War Battle also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, fought on April 6, 1862 . Uncover the stories and history associated with Savannah and explore the city’s many trails and paths winding down the lush banks of the Tennessee River . Included Highlights: Special Event: Shiloh National Military Park - One of the most informative and interesting Civil War National Parks (American Duchess 10/27 & 11/03 only)

22 WHERE WE CRUISE: OHIO, TENNESSEE & CUMBERLAND RIVERS THE AMERICAN QUEEN'S ICONIC RED PADDLEWHEEL

23 OUR PADDLEWHEELERS AMERICAN QUEEN

CHATTANOOGA, TN

OHIO, TENNESSEE & CUMBERLAND RIVERS MEMPHIS to CHATTANOOGA - 9 days

Day 6: Friday ...... Savannah, TN Civil War Day 7: Saturday...... Florence, AL Relive triumphs and tragedies as you visit battlefields and Day 8: Sunday...... River Cruising listen to historians offer Day 9: Monday...... Chattanooga, TN enlightening lectures . See port descriptions on pages 64-71. Disembark 8:00 a.m. October 27 and November 3 * Cabin Selections and Pricing Below * Customize your journey with our distinctive blend of authentic experiences, comprehensive included tours, premium shore excursions, extended city stays and more: H Historic Civil War Sites Scenic Foothills of the Appalachian Mountains Wilson Lock & Dam (the highest single lift lock east of the Rocky Mountains) H Guest Historians and Presentations Legends and Lore of Famous Frontiersmen NOTE Leg ac y Cruise M embers r eceive a spe ci al $3 00 pe r p erson r edu c tion to co s ts stat e d below - exc ept no r edu ction f or S t ateroom Ca t egp ories LS a nd CS Stateroom a vailabilit y i s L im ited — the ea rlie r you mak e your rse rv ation, the bet ter a re yo ur cha nce s to secure the accommo da tions you des ire. C o st for one pe rson occupyi ng a Stat eroo m a ccommo d ating t wo p e rs ons is f ull a mo unt of S tat e r oom = 2 t im es t he p er p e rsonk c os t. C ost of T r iple - pl ease inquir e CABIN CATEGORY OS LS AAA AA A B C D E SO SI Oct 27 $8,999 $7,499 $5,199 $4,699 $4,699 $4,499 $4,199 $3,899 $2,299 $5,999 $2,999

*Reverse itinerary includes Decatur, AL. Fares are listed in U.S. dollars, per guest, double occupancy, with the exception of SI and SO categories. Port Charges: $189. PRE- AND POST-CRUISE CITY STAY PACKAGES AVAILABLE IN MEMPHIS. DETAILS AND PRICING ON PAGE 54.

24 DECK PLANS

SUITE AND STATEROOM CATEGORIES Owner’s Suites with Deluxe Outside Staterooms Deluxe Outside Staterooms OS Exclusive Veranda A with Private Veranda D with Bay Window

Luxury Suites with Outside Staterooms Inside Staterooms LS Private or Open Veranda B with Open Veranda E

Suites with Open Veranda Outside Staterooms Single Outside Staterooms AAA C with Open Veranda SO with Open Veranda Superior Outside Staterooms

AMERICAN QUEEN Single Inside Staterooms AA with Open Veranda SI

DECK 6 – SUN DECK Pilot House H Fitness Center H Pool H Smoking Area

DECK 5 – PROMENADE DECK River Grill & Bar H Calliope

DECK 4 – OBSERVATION DECK Chart Room H Guest Laundry (Mid-Ship) H Ice Machine

Family-Style Suites and Staterooms: Featuring separate entrances with interior connecting doors and available in different configurations, category E staterooms 458 to 467 connect with the adjoining odd numbered B outside staterooms 409 to 427 .The unique layouts of Luxury Suites 513, 515, 517 and 519 feature a queen bed and a full-size sofa-bed to comfortably accommodate up to four guests in a single suite . 25 DECK PLANS AMERICAN QUEEN

The largest, most opulent steam-powered paddlewheel boat ever built, the American Queen is the only authentic overnight paddlewheel { steamboat in America. }

DECK 3 – TEXAS DECK Front Porch Café H Theater

DECK 2 – CABIN DECK Ladies’ Parlor H Gentlemen’s Card Room H Mark Twain Gallery H Purser’s Office Shore Excursions Desk H AQ Emporium – Gift Shop H Engine Room Bar H Smoking Area (Aft)

DECK 1 – MAIN DECK Grand Saloon H Main Deck Lounge H Captain’s Bar H J.M. White Dining Room

Accessible Suites and Staterooms: Accessible suites and staterooms are available in a variety of categories and range from 160 square feet to 250 square feet . Staterooms 201, 202, 305, 306, 457, 520, 521 and 522 are wheelchair accessible with a tub/shower combination while category C staterooms offer larger showers with shower chairs 26 available upon request . Category E stateroom 381 features a roll-in shower .The American Queen’s two elevators provide access to all decks, excluding the Sun Deck . DECK PLANS SUITES & STATEROOMS

elcome to your home aboard the elegant American Queen where you can relax in a warm, inviting Watmosphere of Antebellum charm without sacrificing modern conveniences . Fine linens and plush bedding will ensure you are well-rested to fully enjoy every included shore tour, historical lecture and toe-tapping musical performance . Open veranda categories afford neighboring guests the unique opportunity to enjoy a social atmosphere, swapping stories and forming lasting friendships with fellow travelers . From cozy staterooms to opulent suites, the American Queen has accommodations for

AMERICAN QUEEN a variety of lifestyles and budgets .

OS OWNER’S SUITES WITH EXCLUSIVE VERANDA

Perched atop the American Queen in the best location with sprawling views of the river, you will feel like Thomas P . Leathers, one of the wealthiest and most successful steamboat owners of the 19th century . Open your French doors and step out onto your veranda to unwind on your amply furnished patio . Adorned with 11-ft . vaulted ceilings, overhead lighting, a cozy interior lounging area with sofa-bed and cocktail tables, these expansive suites can accommodate up to three guests and epitomize luxurious river cruising . Boasting every essential amenity while providing the 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 . H 348 sq . ft . with 690 sq . ft . Exclusive Veranda H Queen Bed H Tub/Shower Combination H Lounging Area with Sofa-bed H Dressing Area with Granite Vanity, Mirror and Desk H Flat-screen TV H ® Keurig Coffee Maker & Personal Refrigerator H French Doors Open to Exclusive Veranda H Furnished Patio with Sofa, Two Chairs and Coffee Table H Promenade Deck H Commodore Services including River Butler

Commodore Services

Guests holding reservations for suite-level accommodations will receive our exclusive Commodore Services . This elite-level of service includes pre-boarding privileges, a bottle of wine with fresh fruit basket upon arrival, preferred dining arrangements, reserved balcony seating in the Grand Saloon theater and a private reception with Senior Officers of the American Queen. Guests of our Owner’s Suites and Luxury Suites will also receive the services of a friendly River Butler . River Butler service includes a warm welcome with a tour of your suite, unpacking and hanging of clothes in addition to the preparation and packing of your luggage, laundry and pressing services along with shoe shine and conditioning, afternoon tea served in your suite, breakfast and dinner served on your private veranda, in-suite pre-dinner canapés and post-dinner sweets, as well as a personal escort to your reserved balcony seating in the Grand Saloon theater . River Butler service is limited to suite categories OS and LS. 27 SUITES & STATEROOMS AMERICAN QUEEN LS LUXURY SUITES WITH PRIVATE OR OPEN VERANDA

Our spacious, elegant suites are furnished with authentic Antebellum décor and fabulous antiques providing the warm ambiance of a fine Southern estate home . Open your French doors and delight in sweeping river views as you sip a beverage and share conversation in your cozy sitting area . With two configurations to choose from, either one large room suite with private veranda or two adjoining rooms with open veranda, these intimate suites accommodate a variety of travel needs and are the ideal choice for family and friends vacationing together . H 353-363 sq . ft . with Private or Open Veranda H Queen Bed or Two Single Beds H Tub/Shower Combination H Sitting Area with Sofa-bed H Vanity Mirror and Desk H Flat-screen TV H ® Keurig Coffee Maker & Personal Refrigerator H French Doors Open to Deck or Veranda H Promenade and Texas Decks H Interior and/or Exterior Access H Commodore Services including River Butler

It is important to note that our Luxury Suites 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 .

AAA SUITES WITH OPEN VERANDA You will feel right at home on the river in our magnificent suites . Indulge in a soothing soak in your tub and then retire to your cozy armchair or sofa, prop your feet up on the ottoman and read through the River Times, our daily program, to discover the delights that await you . H 230 sq . ft . with Open Veranda H Queen Bed or Two Single Beds H Tub/Shower Combination H Sitting Area with Sofa-bed H Vanity Mirror and Desk H Flat-screen TV H French Doors Open to Deck H Promenade Deck H Interior and/or Exterior Access H Commodore Services (excludes River Butler)

Note: Stateroom information provided here is a general representation of the stateroom categories. Actual room configurations, features and amenities vary slightly between and within stateroom categories. 28 SUITE S & STATEROOMS AA SUPERIOR OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH OPEN VERANDA

Settle in your sitting area, open the French doors to the deck, and greet the day as the banks of the river slip majestically by . Some staterooms in this category offer a view of the paddlewheel, while others provide expansive views of America’s heartland . H 210 sq . ft . with Open Veranda H Queen Bed or Two Single Beds

AMERICAN QUEEN H Tub/Shower Combination H Flat-screen TV H Sitting Area H Vanity Mirror and Desk H French Doors Open to Deck H Interior and/or Exterior Access H Promenade and Observation Decks

A DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH PRIVATE VERANDA

With your own private veranda, these staterooms are so enjoyable you might decide to extend your journey . Sit in your cozy armchairs and prop your feet up on the ottoman as you read through the River Times, our daily program, and discover the delights that await you . H 190 sq . ft . with 40 sq . ft . Private Veranda H Queen Bed or Two Single Beds H Tub/Shower Combination H Flat-screen TV H French Doors Open to Private Veranda H Interior Access H Texas Deck

B OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH OPEN VERANDA

Can you imagine opening French doors to a sweeping river vista and the sweet scent of magnolia trees? There’s no need to dream any longer in these plush accommodations . Sit on the deck outside your stateroom and greet early-morning strollers, relax in bed with your favorite book, or soak in a hot bath . H 190-205 sq . ft . with Open Veranda H Queen Bed or Two Single Beds H Tub/Shower Combination H Flat-screen TV H French Doors Open to Deck H Interior and/or Exterior Access H Observation Deck

29 SUITES & STATEROOMS AMERICAN QUEEN C SO OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH OPEN VERANDA

Settle in your sitting area, open the French doors to the deck, and greet the day as the banks of the river slip majestically by . Sit on the deck outside your stateroom and take in the expansive views or enjoy a leisurely morning in bed with room service . H 140-160 sq . ft . (C); 140 sq . ft . (SO) with Open Verandas H Queen Bed or Two Single Beds H Shower or Tub/Shower Combination H Flat-screen TV H French Doors Open to Deck H Exterior Access H Observation, Texas and Cabin Decks

C Staterooms C Stateroom on Texas Deck D DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS WITH BAY WINDOW

An expansive bay window overlooking the ever-changing scenery of America’s heartland is the main draw of this spacious category . Curl up in front of the window with a new novel and savor a moment that belongs to only you . H 190 sq . ft . with Bay Window H Queen Bed or Two Single Beds H Tub/Shower Combination H Flat-screen TV H Bay Window H Interior Access H Cabin Deck E SI* INSIDE STATEROOMS

Surrounded by wonderful period details and with every modern convenience, you will find your cares disappear within moments upon entering these cozy havens . Ample shelving and storage spaces keep your necessities out of the way but easily accessible . H 132-140 sq . ft . (E); 80 sq . ft . (SI) H Queen Bed or Two Single Beds H Shower or X-Large Shower H Flat-screen TV H Promenade, Observation and Texas Decks

*SI cabins are slightly scaled down to accommodate the independent traveler and feature one single bed .

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33 terms & conditions . GENERAL will require you to disembark to be attended to by shoreside The transportation of guests and baggage onboard the vessels emergency and/or medical response . Guests needing any form of American Queen Steamboat Company is governed by these of assistance and those who are physically disabled must be Terms and Conditions and the Passage Ticket Contract which accompanied by someone who will take full responsibility for will be sent to you approximately four (4) weeks prior to your any needed assistance during the cruise and in the event of an vacation and is available upon request or online at www .aqsc . emergency . We reserve the right to refuse passage to anyone who, com . Your payment of deposit or full fare constitutes agreement in our sole opinion, may affect the health, safety or enjoyment of other guests . Guests requiring a wheelchair must provide their to the terms and conditions of the Passage Ticket Contract, INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE whose provisions shall prevail, which includes limitations own collapsible wheelchair . Please be aware that some ports of and exonerations of the liabilities and obligations of Carrier . • One (1) night pre-cruise hotel stay call, shore excursions, docks, gangways and other requirements You should read and understand these terms and conditions with transfer to the vessel* may preclude a wheelchair guest from leaving the vessel; this carefully before making a deposit .The American Queen, American • Bottled water and soft drinks decision will be made by the ship’s captain and is binding . Empress and American Duchess are operated by American Queen • Select wine and beer at dinner Also, there may be certain physical conditions, including raised Steamboat Operating Company, LLC, are regularly inspected • All meals onboard the vessel doorway thresholds from 2 to 16 inches, stairways and narrow by the U .S . Coast Guard, are American flagged, and employ • All standard shore excursions passageways within the vessel that may limit or preclude the American officers, crew and staff . • All onboard entertainment accessibility of wheelchair guests to some areas . We recommend • Wi-Fi/Internet onboard the vessel you purchase travel protection, either the plan we offer or a plan DEFINITIONS *May not be applicable to voyages less than nine (9) days . Please from your Travel Agent . With travel protection you can relax and The terms “you” and “Guests” refer to any and all person(s) check itinerary for details . enjoy your trip with peace of mind . named on the front of the Confirmation and include all children NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE FEDERAL MARITIME or others under the care or control of the named person(s) .The COMMISSION PROTECTION term “Carrier” includes American Queen Steamboat Company, • Port Charges its parent and affiliated entities, the vessels, the owners, charterers, • Airfare to and from your home city Under Public Law 89-777, the FMC requires vessels having operators, agents, and masters and crews thereof, any substituted • Transfer to and from the airport berth or stateroom accommodations for 50 or more passengers or connecting ship, the owners, charterers and operators and all • Alcoholic beverages and which embark passengers from U .S . ports to maintain launches belonging to any such ship or owned or operated by the • Optional premium shore excursions acceptable evidence of financial responsibility to indemnify owners, charterers or operators . The term “Fare” includes voyage • Discretionary gratuities to vessel crew and tour operators passengers for nonperformance of transportation . American fare as well as all hotel, land package(s), and shore excursions • Travel Protection Plan Queen Steamboat Company maintains an escrow agreement to purchased from Carrier . protect passenger payments for water transportation .This escrow HOTEL STAYS & CANCELLATIONS agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Federal Fares are in U.S. Dollars, are per guest, are based on double One included pre-voyage hotel night is provided as part of the Maritime Commission . occupancy, and do not include air or land transportation. Fares voyage fare on all voyages nine (9) days or longer . Additional UNITED STATES FLAGGED VESSELS for SI, SO and CS Categories are based on single occupancy . pre-voyage hotel nights may be purchased for an additional Port charges of $129 to $569 per guest are additional and charge . Guests are required to present a credit card upon hotel The American Queen, American Empress and American Duchess not included in the fare . All fares, hotels, itineraries, themes, check-in to cover their incidental charges . Post-voyage hotel have been designed and built in the United States . As U .S . entertainment, shore excursions and other voyage attributes are nights are not included in the voyage fare and may be purchased Flagged Vessels, this status means that we also protect you with subject to change without notice and we reserve the right to not for an additional charge . A maximum of three pre-voyage and the highest standards for safety and health, including regular honor any published prices that we determine were erroneous three post-voyage hotel nights is allowed for any booking . inspections and certifications by the United States Coast Guard, due to printing, electronic or clerical error . In lieu of an included pre-voyage hotel night on any voyage, The United States Public Health Service, and the Federal DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT a $50 per person onboard credit is available upon request and Communications Commission .The vessels are American owned dependent upon voyage date . On a back-to-back voyage, two and operated . As U .S . Flagged Vessels, the American Queen, For confirmation of individual reservations, a deposit of $500 American Empress and American Duchess are capable of operating per person is due within three (3) days of your initial reservation included hotel nights or a combination of one included hotel night plus a $50 per person onboard credit will be granted in unique itineraries not possible on foreign-owned or foreign- for non-promotional fares . The balance of the voyage fare is built vessels . due ninety (90) days before departure, and all reservations lieu of taking a second included hotel night . Additional room not fully paid at such time will be canceled and subject to the night availability is based on the AQSC standard annual rate ONBOARD CREDIT cancellation provisions set forth in the cancellation policy below . and is not guaranteed .The AQSC pre-voyage hotel may offer Can be used toward onboard purchases not covered in the cruise American Queen Steamboat Company accepts the following a direct promotional rate throughout the year that is lower than fare . Onboard credit is non-refundable, non-transferable, has no forms of payment: MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Diner’s Club, the AQSC standard annual rate . cash value and may not be used to pay gratuities . Any unused American Express or check . Reservations made ninety (90) days Guests who must cancel their purchased hotel nights and/or city portion of an onboard credit is forfeited at the end of the voyage . or less before the departure date will require payment in full at stay packages, for any reason whatsoever, are subject to the fees SMOKING the time of booking . as outlined below . Smoking is permitted only in designated outside areas aboard CANCELLATION & CHANGE POLICY Days Prior to Departure Fees the American Queen, American Empress and American Duchess. All Guests who must cancel or change their voyage or any part 90-61 days ...... 50% of gross hotel fare interiors of the vessels including all cabins, staterooms, dining of their vacation package for any reason, including medical or 60-31 days ...... 75% of gross hotel fare rooms and lounges are strictly non-smoking . family reasons, are subject to the fees as outlined below . All 30-0 days ...... 100% of gross hotel fare DINING ARRANGEMENTS fares are based on double occupancy; on reservations in which ADVANCE TRAVEL INFORMATION one guest cancels, the remaining guest is responsible for paying The American Queen and American Empress offer open seating any and all single supplements . Please see the Travel Protection U .S . citizens or permanent residents of the U .S . traveling for breakfast and lunch; there are two seating times for dinner . section for details on cancellation protection . American Queen exclusively inside U .S . borders do not need a passport or visa To make a seating request, please speak with your Travel Agent, Steamboat Company reserves the right to cancel all reservations for travel . Homeland Security laws require that all guests travel group leader, or our Reservations Department at time of booking . for which final payment is not received ninety (90) days prior to with government-issued photo identification (ID) (such as a We will make every effort to honor your request, however, actual the sail date . All cancellations or changes are subject to a $250 driver’s license) at all times . ID must be presented at the time seating assignments are not guaranteed .The American Duchess per person administrative fee per cruise and/or per segment if a of boarding . Guests without proper ID will be denied boarding . offers open seating for breakfast, lunch and dinner . multiple cruise booking . Carrier is required to provide all guests’ ID information GAMBLING including ID number, expiration date and place of issue to the Days Prior to Departure Per Person Fees Coast Guard and/or other government entities prior to the Gambling is not available or permitted on the American Queen, Up to 91 days ...... $250 per person administrative vessel’s departure . Guests must provide this information to American Empress or American Duchess. 90-61 days ...... 50% of gross fare Carrier in advance .Travel documents will not be released until ANIMALS 60-31 days ...... 75% of gross fare received . Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada Only designated service animals are permitted onboard . You are 30-0 days ...... 100% of gross fare entering the U .S . are required to bring their passport . For other required to notify American Queen Steamboat Company in Travel Protection premiums are non-refundable after a 10-day nationalities, passports are required to enter the U .S . It is your advance of departure if you plan to bring along a service animal review period provided you have not departed on your trip or responsibility to check with your local U .S . embassy/consulate to because of a disability . Supporting documents may be requested . confirm visa requirements and to obtain the proper visa . filed a claim . Carrier is not obligated to refund any portion of GRATUITIES the fare or other payments for guests who must leave the voyage DOCUMENTATION prematurely for medical or other reasons . Gratuities of $18 .50 per guest per day will be automatically Final travel documents, including itinerary and vouchers (if charged to your onboard account . TRAVEL PROTECTION INFORMATION applicable) will be sent approximately four (4) weeks prior Terms and conditions are accurate at time of printing, are subject to departure . Reservation must be paid in full and guest A merican Queen Steamboat Company recommends you to change without notice and we are not responsible for errors identification information must be received before documents consider protecting your travel investment. or omissions therein . For the latest terms and conditions, visit will be sent . www.AQSC.com. HEALTH & DISABILITY © 2018 American Queen Steamboat REQUIREMENTS Operating Company, LLC Guests must notify us in writing at the time of booking of any physical or mental illness, disability or other conditions for which . special accommodations or the use of a wheelchair is necessary or contemplated . Also, we must be notified of any medical treatment that may render the guest unfit for travel or constitute 34 a risk or danger to the guest or anyone else on board .The vessels do not carry a medical doctor aboard . Acute medical conditions

RESPONSIBILITY: T he New ark Museu m, Jefferson Davis Foundation and Globe Questers act only as agents for the passenger with respec t t o arrangements fo r this Cruise, an d exercis e every care possible. Ho wev er, they can ass ume no liabilit y for in jur y, damage, loss, accident , de la y, or irreg ula rity in conne ction with the servic es o f any prov ide r use d in carry ing ou t this Crui se or for acts of default of any compan y or pe rson engage d in conveying the pass engers or in ca rry ing out any other a rrangem ents of the Cr uise . They canno t accept respons ibilit y f or l oss es or add itiona l expen ses due to delay o r c hange s c au sed by th e service p roviders - all such lo sses or expens es will be borne e xclusively by the passenger.

T he Newark M useu m, Jefferson Davis Foundation and GlobeQuesters reserves the right to de c line acceptan ce of any person as membe r of the Cruise or to require any participan t to wit hdraw from the Cr u ise at any time when s uch actio n is determ ine d to be in t he best int eres ts o f the hea lth, safet y and gene ral welfa re of the gr oup or of th e ind ividual pa rticipant. T he American Queen’s Terms and Conditions c overing the Cruise -- immediately preceding this section -- contains important detailed information and should be reviewed thoroughly.

By payi ng Depo sit on this Cru ise , a ll perso n s cove re d b y th e Cr uis e Reserva tio n acknowledg e the y hav e rea d careful ly, understan d an d agr e e to t he schedu le of activit ies a nd Te rm s a nd Conditio n s for the Cru ise as sta ted in this broch ure. Furt h er, e ach per son ac ce pts a ny r isks the reof and the cond ition s set forth t herei n and eac h ag rees to relea se a nd hold h armless New ark Museum, Jefferson Davis Founda tion and M artin McCarthy (DB A GlobeQ ue s te rs) Ul ys s es G ra nt D ie tz , B ertram and Caro l Hay es -Dav is and a ny of their officers or re pres en ta ti ve s from a ny and a ll lia bility fo r dela ys, inj urie s or de ath , or for t he loss of or dam a ge to, his /her prop erty ho wev er occu rrin g d uring a ny portion of the Cruise program.

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