American Queen Voyages on the Mississippi at a glance
American Queen Voyages currently operates 3 river-cruise vessels on the Mississippi, with an average passenger count of 278. The line is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and was founded in 2012; American Queen Voyages operated a four-ship paddle-wheel fleet — the iconic American Queen, American Empress, American Countess and American Duchess — across the Mississippi, Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee and Columbia rivers. The brand suspended operations in 2024; ship profiles remain published for historical reference.
The Mississippi itself flows through United States over 3766 kilometres. Cruises on the Mississippi are operated by paddle-wheel and modern shallow-draft ships from American Cruise Lines and American Queen Voyages. Itineraries run on the Lower Mississippi between New Orleans and Memphis, on the Upper Mississippi between St. Louis and St. Paul, and as full-river journeys of three weeks. Headline destinations served by American Queen Voyages on this river include New Orleans, Memphis, Vicksburg, St. Louis, St. Paul.
American Queen Voyages ships sailing the Mississippi
| Ship | Passengers | Launched |
|---|---|---|
| American Countess | 250 | 1995 |
| American Duchess | 166 | 1995 |
| American Queen | 417 | 1995 |
Featured itineraries
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Mississippi Heritage | 8 nights | New Orleans · Oak Alley · Baton Rouge · St. Francisville · Natchez · Vicksburg · Memphis |
| Upper Mississippi Cruise | 8 nights | St. Louis · Hannibal · Burlington · Davenport · Dubuque · La Crosse · St. Paul |
| Complete Mississippi | 22 nights | New Orleans · Natchez · Vicksburg · Memphis · St. Louis · Hannibal · Dubuque |