The smash of a bottle of Maker’s Mark bourbon signified the christening of American Duchess, the newest river boat for the ever-growing American Queen Steamboat Company. (cruisecritic.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company, which will christen its third river cruise ship, American Duchess, in New Orleans on Monday, has another vessel waiting in the wings. (cruisecritic.com)

U.S. river cruise line The American Queen Steamboat Company has announced that Marissa Applegate will be named the godmother of the brand’s all-new, all-suite American Duchess riverboat. (travelagentcentral.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company has announced three new hires to its sales and management team. Nicola Volpe has joined the river cruise line as vice president of hotels, while Barbara Davis is now business development director. Krystle Sampson has been named regional sales director. (travelagentcentral.com)

The American Queen Steamboat Company is unleashing its expanded fleet during this year’s holiday season, hosting voyages on the American Queen, American Empress, as well as the American Duchess, the company’s latest vessel. (travelagentcentral.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company has announced the release of its 2018 deluxe brochure, which includes a 100 page full-color overview of its new itineraries, as well as the routes of its river cruise offerings for the seventh season of the line’s U.S.-flagged routes. (travelagentcentral.com)

HMS Global Maritime, owner and operator of the American Queen Steamboat Company as well as 85 other U.S. flagged vessels, welcomes former Maritime Administrator Paul “Chip” Jaenichen, Sr. of the U.S. Department of Transportation as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO). (more…)

American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) has reported record-setting bookings for the inaugural season of the American Duchess, scheduled to make its debut on the Mississippi River in June 2017. (travelagentcentral.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company has announced the line will offer the first and only all-suite river cruise with lofts on the Mississippi River with the addition of the new American Duchess. (travelagentcentral.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company, owner and operator of the American Queen and American Empress, announces reservations are now open for voyages on the new boutique, all-suite American Duchess. (more…)

Expanding its capacity by 25 percent, American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC), owner and operator of American Queen and American Empress, will add a third vessel – the new American-flagged, 166-passenger American Duchess – to its U.S. flagged fleet in June 2017. (travelagentcentral.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company invites guests to enjoy the dramatic landscapes that have long inspired artists, writers and steamboat passengers on one of their nine-day voyages to the upper reaches of the Mississippi River this fall. (more…)

The American Queen Steamboat Company invites guests to enjoy the holiday season aboard the elegant American Queen as it travels along the Lower Mississippi River beginning this Thanksgiving lasting through the New Year. (more…)

American Queen Steamboat Company has released its 2017 brochure showcasing the river cruise line’s sixth season. (travelagentcentral.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company has announced a new “Vineyards, Vintages and Varietals” cruises through the Pacific Northwest wine country for 2016 onboard the American Empress. (travelagentcentral.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company, operator of America’s most opulent and luxurious paddlewheel vessels, has several themed cruises planned for 2016. (more…)

American Queen Steamboat Company, operator of America’s most opulent and luxurious paddlewheel vessels, has several exciting themed cruises planned for 2016. (more…)

American Queen Steamboat Company announced lay-up details für the American Queen and American Empress as part of the off-season before moving full steam ahead into the 2016 sailing schedule. (more…)

American Queen Steamboat Company is celebrating the success of the American Empress’ 2015 seasonand preparing for 2016 with the announcement of newly added amenities and menu options. (more…)

The American Queen riverboat will be busy in 2016 as demand rises for overnight cruises on the lower Mississippi River.

American Queen Steamboat Company has added a new option for clients looking for a quick getaway in 2016: a five-day cruise on the Lower MIssissippi River over the February 18-22 weekend roundtrip from New Orleans. (travelagentcentral.com)

Bringing a European tradition to the Mississippi River, American Queen Steamboat Company will hold a series of Christmas markets on some of its American Queen December cruises. (cruisecritic.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company, operator of America’s most opulent and luxurious paddlewheel vessels, is preparing for the 2016 season with a new brochure currently arriving in loyal guest and valued travel agent mailboxes. (more…)

American Queen Steamboat Company, and its shore excursion partner, Shore Excursions of America, Inc., were recently selected by Seatrade Cruise News as a finalist in the category of “Most Innovative Shore Excursion of the Year.” (more…)

The American Queen Steamboat Company has announced details for its Fall Colors voyages, which kick off this September. (travelagentcentral.com)

The American Queen Steamboat Company has announced its lineup of holiday sailings onboard the American Queen for 2015, including new Christmas Markets and entertainment options. (travelagentcentral.com)

The American Queen Steamboat Company announces two added sailings onboard the American Empress, a 223-guest riverboat, traveling roundtrip from Vancouver, Wash. (Portland) on November 15 and November 22. (more…)

The American Queen Steamboat Company, operator of the world’s largest and most opulent paddlewheel vessels, announces details for its Big Band Swing voyages beginning in the fall. (cruisereport.com)

American Queen Steamboat Company, operator of America’s most opulent and luxurious paddlewheel vessels, announces its new brochure highlighting voyages for the 2016 season is now available. (more…)