Highlights
Traversing the entire Mississippi River is an adventure, a true bucket-list experience.

Inclusions
Put your wallet away and leave your cares behind. Everything is included while exploring the wonders of the waters. Roam freely on board, stopping at this lounge, that bar, catching a performance, exploring new interests, or even pulling up a deck chair. While you are with American Queen Voyages, they take care of it all.

• Pre hotel stay
• Transfer from hotel to vessel
• Guided excursions in every port
• Unlimited beverages
• Acclaimed cuisine
• All day in room dining
• Unlimited wi-fi
• Bicycle and hiking sticks
• Daily live entertainment
• In room entertainment

Day 1: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Enjoy your complimentary stay at the pre-cruise hotel. The evening is yours to become acquainted with the city. Representatives from American Queen Voyages will be available to provide you with dining, entertainment and sightseeing options to maximize your time here.
Stay: 1 Night Hotel Stay

Day 2: Minneapolis (Red Wing), Minnesota

Minneapolis is known for its parks, lakes and many cultural landmarks like the Walker Art Centre, a contemporary art museum, and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. In warmer months, locals, and visitors head to one of the 13 sizable lakes in the city’s borders for kayaking, paddle boating, sailing, and swimming. It has a host of museums and art galleries, restaurants, nightclubs, and entertainment venues.
Stay: The first of 14 Nights on your River Ship

Day 3: Winona, Minnesota

Located in Southeast Minnesota, Winona is nestled in the covered limestone bluffs along the Mississippi River. Abundant parks and picturesque vistas offer endless paths to explore. The city is a natural oasis filled with incredible museums and galleries, where artists, artisans and music lovers embrace local traditions while connecting to broader cultural experiences.

Day 4 La Crosse, Wischonsin La Crosse resides along the famous Great River Road National Scenic Byway, considered by some as the most scenic drive in America. This river town also has a long-standing connection with the steamboat era where guests are welcomed by its eye-catching vistas and expansive waterfront park.

Day 5: Dubuque, Iowa

Victorian meets bohemian in this evergrowing Mississippi River gem that is sure to leave dazzling memories. In Dubuque you'll discover the perfect nature getaway, and explore districts peppered with preserved history. Cap your day in Dubuque with a tasting at one of the local vineyards or tasting rooms including Stone Cliff and Park Farm wineries.

Day 6: Bettendorf, Iowa

Bettendorf is part of a large metro area called the “Quad Cities,” a collection of river vistas and metropolitan communities that meld Midwestern neighbourliness with rich educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities. Comprised of the Mississippi riverfront towns of Bettendorf and Davenport in Iowa, and Moline and Rock Island in Illinois, these distinctively different urban areas, blend into the melting pot that the region celebrates.

Day 7: Burlington, Iowa

Burlington is the centre of a micropolitan area, which includes West Burlington and Middletown, Iowa, and Gulfport, Illinois. Burlington was a bustling river port in the steamboat era and a central city to the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy railroads. A highlight today includes the Des Moines County Heritage Centre.

Day 8: Hannibal, Missouri

Hannibal with its style and dignity, comes to life in the writings of Mark Twain and its attractions are sure to make your port call unforgettable. People, entities, and livelihoods of Hannibal’s past endure within the pages of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “Life on the Mississippi”.

Day 9: St. Louis (Alton), Missouri

Located on the Mississippi River, Alton is home to many wonders. Legendary jazz musician Miles Davis was born and raised in Alton, and it is also reputed to be one of the most haunted cities in the U.S. Depending on the length of your port call, enjoy a round of golf on two championship courses, play some tennis, take in one of three historic districts on a leisurely stroll, or discover many other local attractions.

Day 10: Scenic River Cruising

Watch small river towns and lush landscapes slowly become lost in the horizon as sunlight plays upon the deck. Take hold of a literary classic, curl up on a plush chair in a cosy corner and relish in the moment of tranquillity.

Day 11: Memphis, Tennessee

Today we explore Memphis, one of the most famous music destinations in the world. The highlights today include Beale Street, Blues Music Hall of Fame, Graceland, Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Sun Studio and many more.

Day 12: Cleveland (Terrene Landing), Mississippi

In the heart of the Mississippi Delta lies the town of Cleveland. Often called the “Birthplace of the Blues,” Cleveland brims with musical history and avenues to learn and be immersed in its soulful sounds. Cleveland’s unique Southern culture is the amalgamation of the blues, handspun Mississippi mud pottery, and mouth watering delicacies.

Day 13: Vicksburg, Mississippi

Vicksburg is a city in western Mississippi, which is known as the site of a key Civil War battle. The Vicksburg National Military Park, which encompasses the Vicksburg National Cemetery and the restored USS Cairo gunboat, was created to commemorate, and preserve the infamous siege line and the historic heritage.

Day 14: Natchez, Mississippi

Set on the Mississippi River, Natchez is known for its preservation of historic homes and antebellum mansions. During your visit, explore the unique shops, restaurants, museums, and historic homes, all of which inspired Hugh Bayless to include Natchez in his book “The 100 Best Towns in America.”

Day 15: Nottoway, Louisiana

AQV Exclusive American Queen Voyages features an exclusive port at Nottoway, one of the South's largest historic mansions. The mansion's massive white columns and grand balconies stand guard over the Mississippi River, while on the north side, the spectacular three-story Rotunda overlooks sweeping oak-draped lawns.

Day 16: New Orleans, Louisiana

As your journey concludes, there are opportunities for you to further explore New Orleans. Whether it's an optional premier post-cruise experience or a quick transfer to the airport for your final trip home.

Prices

Dates

*Advertised price of $14,395 per person is based on 11 August 2024 departure in cabin category D and includes saving amount.

*Advertised price of $14,395 per person is based on 11 August 2024 departure in cabin category D and includes saving amount. Fares are in Australian dollars (AUD), are per guest, are based on double occupancy, and do not include air or land transportation. Currency fluctuations may occur due to rate of exchange. Stateroom categories SI, SO, and SD are based on single occupancy. Port charges are included in the advertised fare. This is dependent on voyage and voyage length. All fares, itineraries, special interest series, themes, entertainment, shore excursions, and other voyage attributes are subject to change without notice. American Queen Voyages reserve the right not to honour any published prices that they determine were erroneous due to printing, electronic or clerical error. For confirmation of individual reservations, a deposit of $500 AUD per person is due within seven days of your initial reservation for non-promotional fares on voyages nine (9) days or fewer. A deposit of $1000 AUD per person is due within seven days of your initial reservation for non-promotional fares on voyages greater than nine (9) days. The balance of the voyage fare is due one hundred twenty-one (121) days prior to the sail date, and all reservations not fully paid at such time will be cancelled and subject to the cancellation provisions. Further terms and conditions apply, please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for details.

^Save up to $1600 per stateroom on select 2023 and 2024 cruises. Restrictions apply. Offer expires 30 November 2023. Fares, savings, and eligible itineraries are capacity-controlled and may be changed or withdrawn at any time. Offer is valid for guests one and two on new bookings on select voyages and cabin categories, excludes group bookings and payment is due in full at the time of booking. Category E, SD, SI, and SO staterooms (American Queen, American Countess, American Empress), and Category D staterooms (Ocean Victory) are excluded from the offer. Port Fees and Gratuities are included in the fares shown. Mention Offer Codes: 2023FALL . All services and programs, including but not limited to pricing, applicable fare promotions, cruise sail dates/times, itineraries, special amenity offers, any/all excursions or special events, policies, terms and conditions etc are subject to change without prior notice. For Australia/ New Zealand market, local AUD values apply: Savings up to AU$1600 per stateroom are calculated and included in the posted AUD fare. Other restrictions may apply.

A further $165 per person deposit applies. General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.