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A Slice of Americana on the New American Countess
The Mighty Mississippi has carved an indelible place in the history of the United States, giving life and character to the cities and towns that popped up along its winding route through the center of the country. Imagine a journey into the heartland on this immense and diverse river that has helped
American Duchess to participate in her first Great Steamboat Race
American Queen Steamboat Company, operator of the most opulent riverboats in the world, will participate in the 2018 Great Steamboat Race in Louisville on May 2, 2018. The U.S.-flagged American Duchess, the first all-suite paddlewheeler on U.S. waters, will race alongside Belle of Louisville and
Queen Latifah Named Godmother of Carnival Horizon
Cruise News – March 1, 2018 Queen Latifah — Grammy award-winning musical artist, acclaimed television and film actress, label president, author, and entrepreneur — has been named the godmother to Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Horizon. Latifah will participate in the ship’s
Ship Review: American Duchess
Cruising the Mississippi River on its first all-suite paddlewheeler. By Suzanne Carmel On August 14, 2017, in New Orleans, American Queen Steamboat Company christened its newest ship, American Duchess. Godmother Marissa Applegate, daughter of the line’s chairman and CEO, John Waggoner, broke a bot
All-Suite Paddlewheeler American Duchess Debuts in New Orleans
All-Suite Paddlewheeler American Duchess Debuts in New Orleans Cruise News – Aug. 15, 2017 American Queen Steamboat Company has welcomed its newest riverboat, the 166-guest American Duchess, the first all-suite paddlewheeler on America’s rivers. Christened in New Orleans on the banks of the
Exploring on American Empress
Modern-day exploration aboard American Empress By Steve Leland I’d had Tina Turner belting out “Proud Mary” in my head since first planning this cruise adventure through the Pacific Northwest. The closest I’d ever been to a paddlewheel steamboat was the less-than-epic 100-yard, five-minu
A Southern Lady in the Big Apple – American Duchess is one mighty fine riverboat.
Monday Mantra A Real Peach … A Real Peach … A Real Peach … A Southern Lady in the Big Apple American Duchess is one mighty fine riverboat. Once in a while, cruise writers — even lowly freelance ones like myself — find themselves at cool press events where industry announcements are made. W
American Cruise Lines launches second ship on Mississippi | Cruise News – May 1, 2015
American Cruise Lines launches second ship on Mississippi May 1, 2015 American Cruise Lines christened its second ship on the Mississippi, the 150-passenger paddlewheeler American Eagle, with Cheryl Landrieu, wife of New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, serving as godmother. American Eagle has stateroo
Extreme Makeover: Cruise Edition – American Empress
Extreme Makeover: Cruise Edition When it comes to ship renovations, sometimes it’s not just the carpet and paint color, it’s a whole new identity. The Americanization of an Empress Empress of the North Becomes American Empress By Peter Knego When American Queen Steamboat Company purchased the 36
Five Faves: Cruise, American Style!
Porthole’s Five Faves Cruise, American Style! We crown the good… from sea to shining sea! One of the joys of cruising is getting to visit exotic places in faraway lands, whether tropical islands or icy fjords. But those distant ports of call are not the whole picture. In honor of Independence D
Queen of the Mississippi
SHIP SPOTLIGHT Queen of the Mississippi Porthole rolls up the Mighty River in style. By Beth D’Addono “The Mississippi River will always have its own way; no engineering skill can persuade it to do otherwise …” – Mark Twain That Mark Twain knew what he was talking about, but that
QUEEN ELIZABETH – Royal Redux
Ship Review QUEEN ELIZABETH – Royal Redux Cunard unveils yet another Elizabeth, and this one is a real queen By Vivian Holley Call it a new Elizabethan Age. Fittingly christened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in October 2010, Cunard Line’s newest vessel — and third to bear the royal monike
Sea Cloud Cruises Expands into North America
Sea Cloud Cruises has appointed Mirell Reyes as president of the executive unit in North America with a focus on market expansion. The unit will oversee sales, marketing, and communication operations in the region. Kevin Smith will also join as vice president of sales, taking charge of consortia, tr
Cruise Deal Of The Week – August 18, 2023
Hey cruisers, we are excited to share this cruise deal with you! American Queen Voyages is Ringing in the Holiday Season Early with a Holiday Sailabration Offer! Keep reading to learn more! AQV HOLIDAY SAILABRATION OFFER The Holiday Sailabration offer is available for booking now through O
CRUISE DEAL OF THE WEEK – January 6, 2023
DEAL OF THE WEEK: AMERICAN QUEEN VOYAGES 2023 WINTER SAVINGS EVENT Happy Friday, Cruisers! As the holidays come to an end, you might begin thinking about your 2023 travels. Well, you’re in luck! American Queen Voyages has just announced its 2023 Winter Savings Event, offering prosp
The Best Black Friday Cruise Deals for 2022
Happy Thanksgiving, Cruisers! And welcome to the best Black Friday Cruise Deals for 2022! We’ve compiled a roundup of some of the best deals in cruising this year and we’re adding to the list every day so check back and make sure you take advantage of these awesome savings for your next
What’s it Like to Take a Repositioning Cruise on an Expedition Ship?
It seems like expedition cruising is at the top of everyone’s cruise bucket list these days. New ships with advanced technology and features make getting to some of the world’s most remote locales a breeze. However, just like any vessel, expedition cruise ships relocate around the world for diff
Ocean Victory Expedition Cruise Ship Review
Expedition Cruise Ship Ocean Victory by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Built for some of the world’s most remote locations, Ocean Victory is an expedition cruise ship offering the latest in ship technology, the very best in adventure and scientific gear and a plethora of
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 14, 2022
Happy Friday Cruisers! American Queen Voyages has been busy over the past year with the launch of its Lakelorian program for its Lakes & Oceans fleet, appointing a new company president, and announcing free roundtrip air service for select 2023 voyages. Today, we have a deal from American Queen