American Queen Voyages on the Ohio, Tennessee & Cumberland at a glance
American Queen Voyages currently operates 3 river-cruise vessels on the Ohio, Tennessee & Cumberland, 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 The brand suspended operations in 2024; ship profiles remain published for historical reference.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 Ohio, Tennessee & Cumberland itself flows through United States over 2400 kilometres. The Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland river system is sailed by American Cruise Lines and AQV between Memphis, Nashville, Louisville, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. Heritage and music-themed itineraries make the Cumberland leg into Nashville one of the most-booked sailings of the season. Headline destinations served by American Queen Voyages on this river include Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, Chattanooga.
American Queen Voyages ships sailing the Ohio, Tennessee & Cumberland
| Ship | Passengers | Launched |
|---|---|---|
| American Countess | 250 | 1995 |
| American Duchess | 166 | 1995 |
| American Queen | 417 | 1995 |
Featured itineraries
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports |
|---|---|---|
| Music Cities of the South | 9 nights | Nashville · Clarksville · Paducah · Cape Girardeau · Memphis · Vicksburg · New Orleans |
| Ohio River Heritage | 10 nights | Pittsburgh · Wheeling · Marietta · Cincinnati · Louisville · Henderson · Paducah |