Jackson - Chattanooga - 12-Day Journey
This 12-day journey is the only Memphis to Chattanooga cruise available in 2013. This three-river route will take you on the Upper Mississippi River, the Ohio River and the Tennessee River. Your Civil War experience begins with a complimentary hotel night in Jackson, Mississippi, for your included tour of Vicksburg National Military Park and landmarks in the city of Vicksburg. A luxury motorcoach will bring you to Memphis for an additional hotel stay to experience the home of the blues and birthplace of rock and roll. Memphis also has a rich, often overlooked, Civil War history, including a naval battle that virtually wiped out the Confederate fleet on the Mississippi River. Once you board the American Queen, your voyage will take you through Missouri, Kentucky and Alabama before arriving in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with richly historic stops all along the way to view Civil War battlefields, museums, National Historic Landmarks and more.
Theme:
• Civil War
• Barry Meadows portraying General Ulysses S. Grant
• Al Stone portraying General Robert E. Lee
• George Buss portraying Abraham Lincon
• Bobby Horton performing Civil War Era music
• Mike Gentry
• Laura Sable
• Bill Wiemuth's Riverboat Gambler Show
• Marking Twain with Lewis Hankins
• Dr. James "Bud" Robertson
• Brian Steel Wills
Highlights
Fares will include:
- Complimentary shore excursions in every port
- Complimentary overnight stay in a select luxury hotel before your voyage – includes breakfast, taxes, porterage and transfers to the American Queen
- Complimentary wine and beer with dinner
- Complimentary cappuccino, espresso, specialty coffees, bottled water and soft drinks throughout your voyage
- The family recipes of acclaimed Southern chef Regina Charboneau
- The only steamboat with multiple specialty dining options, all at no additional charge
- Gracious service from a friendly all-American staff
- Casual elegance abounds, no formal wear required
- Daily lectures by the Riverlorian, our onboard historian
- Professional showboat-style entertainment and dancing nightly
- Our own dedicated fleet of Steamcoaches
- The most all-inclusive American river voyage
- The only authentic steam-powered overnight paddlewheel riverboat in America
- The greatest vacation value in America
Included Hotel Nights
Before you step aboard the American Queen in Memphis, enjoy the comfort and convenience of a complimentary one-night stay in a luxury hotel in Jackson, Mississippi and a complimentary one-night stay in a luxury downtown Memphis, Tennessee hotel. At the conclusion of your voyage, you will enjoy an additional, complimentary one-night hotel stay in Chattanooga.
Day 1: Hotel Stay - Jackson, MS
Arrive in Jackson, Mississippi, at your leisure and enjoy a full night’s rest and complimentary full American breakfast the following morning before your adventure begins.
Day 2: Hotel Stay - Memphis, TN
Visit the site of the epic battle of Vicksburg. The battlefields and the stories behind them are among the most gripping and moving memorials you will ever experience. Knowledgeable experts, historians and story tellers will be on hand to illuminate your experience and the museum is not to be missed either. Lunch is included and you will depart for Memphis in the afternoon, arriving at your hotel in the early evening.
Day 3: Memphis, TN
Departure: 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Memphis today. This afternoon, you will board the American Queen to begin your voyage.
Day 4: Ashport Landing, TN
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. — Departure: 1:00 p.m.
Day 5: River Cruising
Settle into a rocking chair and just let the scenery glide by. Or join in the fun of our numerous onboard activities. Your full day of leisurely steamboating on the river sets the tone for an unforgettable vacation.
Day 6: Paducah, KY
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. — Departure: 1:00 p.m.
Known as the city of art, rhythm and rivers, Paducah boasts a lively Lowertown Arts District, the renowned River Heritage Museum, a Save America’s Treasures project, and tours via foot, trolley or horse-drawn carriage reveal its charm. OR Elegant displays at the Museum of the American Quilter’s Society highlight the vigorous rebirth of quiltmaking. It’s just one of the colorful attractions in a lovely city of 19th century architecture, specialty shops and one-of-a-kind eateries.
Included Tour: Once you board your Hop On-Hop Off deluxe Steamcoach, a few stops may capture your attention. You’ll find the finest quilts made by today’s quilt artists at the National Quilt Museum. Then, visit some museums dedicated to preserving the heritage of the river, railroad and highlights of western Kentucky role in the War Between the States: the River Discovery Center, Paducah Railroad Museum and Paducah Civil War. Or visit the William Clark Market House Museum, which narrates the history of Paducah’s growth.
Day 7: Clifton, TN
Arrival: 1:00 p.m. — Departure: 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy the beautiful rolling hills and plains of Tennessee. Clifton, TN is yours to explore today.
Day 8: Savannah, TN
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. — Departure: 5:00 p.m.
The jumping off point for Shiloh National Military Park. The center traces the story of Corinth in the Civil War from secession through Reconstruction. It includes two state-of-the-art films on Shiloh and Corinth, plus interactive interpretive exhibits and stunning bronze work.
Included Tour: Experience Shiloh National Military Park. The Battle of Shiloh, fought in April 1862 during the American Civil War, is sometimes called Bloody Shiloh for its particularly devastating results for both sides. One Union veteran wrote, “No soldier who took part in the two day’s engagement at Shiloh ever spoiled for a fight again. We wanted a square, stand-up fight [and] got all we wanted of it.” The national cemetery within the park is the final resting place of 4,000 soldiers and their family members. The Shiloh Indian Mounds, a National Historic Landmark, are also located within the park boundaries.
Day 9: Decatur, AL
Arrival: 9:00 a.m. — Departure: 5:00 p.m.
Decatur highlights include the North Alabama Birding Trail, the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, the Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts, Riverwalk Marina, Wheeler Wildlife Refuge, two historic districts, and unique shopping and dining experiences.
Included Tour: Board your deluxe Hop On-Hop-Off Steamcoach, which will take you to Carnegie Visual Arts Center, which features visual art from every medium, and the Old State Bank Building, built over 170 years ago, which stands as a reminder of Decatur's rich history. The Blue and Gray Museum has a large collection of firearms, swords and other Civil War artifacts, and you can also visit the family-friendly St. John's Episcopal Church.
Day 10: River Cruising and Chattanooga, TN
Arrival: 4:00 p.m.
The Tennessee River Gorge is one of the most scenic stretches of river in America. Before Hales Bar Dam was built in 1913, it was also one of the most treacherous. Spend the day River Cruising with an early evening arrival in Chattanooga, TN.
Day 11: Disembark in Chattanooga, TN
Disembark the American Queen, and transfer to your post-voyage hotel or take a Premium Choice Tour of the city. Enjoy your day exploring Chattanooga, TN.
Day 12: Hotel Stay - Chattanooga, TN
Enjoy a full American breakfast after your included luxury hotel night before making your way home today.
featuring
Theme
This adventures provides the ultimate Civil War experience, complete with actor portrayals of historical figures, lecturers, balladeers, and guided shore excursions to battlefields designed to entertain and bring to life this pivotal chapter in our young nation's history.
Entertainment
Generals Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee will be portrayed by Barry Meadows and Al Stone, respectively. You might witness the Generals hold a press conference or give a rallying speech, or you may simply find them wandering the J.M. White Dining Room or lounging in the Gentleman’s Card Room for a bit of friendly conversation.
The sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln himself, will even make an appearance through the incredible portrayal by George Buss. Buss’s stature and presentation is spot-on, according to many historians. He has portrayed President Lincoln in many arenas, including reenacting the seven Lincoln-Douglas debates at the Illinois Sesquicentennial Debate Celebration.
Bobby Horton is a master of Civil War Era music, and will be onboard to provide authentic renditions of period music, the perfect soundtrack to your Civil War journey.
Historians Dr. James “Bud” Robertson and Brian Steel Wills will provide all of the historical context and detail to paint the complete picture of our nation at war with itself as you visit the battlefields of Vicksburg, Mississippi, all the way to Chattanooga, Tennessee on your unforgettable journey through history.
Fares
Rates are listed per person, double occupancy.
12-Day Journey
Suites with Veranda
Category: LS
| Season | Dates | Fare | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sep 11 - Sep 22 | $7,820 | Civil War |
Own the American Queen, or at least feel as if you do, as you enjoy the best. From your spacious, elegantly furnished suite, you are treated to a sweeping river view. Sip a beverage and share conversation in your cozy sitting area with sofa-bed and cocktail tables. Soak in your tub or shower, and then sleep soundly in your double or queen bed dressed with fine linens. Our suites give you the feeling of a fine Southern estate home, complete with authentic Antebellum décor and antiques. Perched atop the American Queen in the best locations with expansive views of the river, you’ll feel like Thomas P. Leathers, one of the wealthiest and most successful steamboat owners of the 19th century. From the intimate sitting area with its sofa-bed and cocktail table to the fluffy bed, this is river living at its finest.
350 to 500 sq. ft. - Queen Bed - Tub and Shower - Sitting Area with Sofa-bed - Vanity Mirror and Desk - Flat-screen TV - French Doors Open Onto Deck - Promenade Deck
Suites with Veranda
Category: AAA
| Season | Dates | Fare | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sep 11 - Sep 22 | $7,120 | Civil War |
Own the American Queen, or at least feel as if you do, as you enjoy the best. From your spacious, elegantly furnished suite, you are treated to a sweeping river view. Sip a beverage and share conversation in your cozy sitting area with sofa-bed and cocktail tables. Soak in your tub or shower, and then sleep soundly in your double or queen bed dressed with fine linens. Our suites give you the feeling of a fine Southern estate home, complete with authentic Antebellum décor and antiques. Perched atop the American Queen in the best locations with expansive views of the river, you’ll feel like Thomas P. Leathers, one of the wealthiest and most successful steamboat owners of the 19th century. From the intimate sitting area with its sofa-bed and cocktail table to the fluffy bed, this is river living at its finest.
230 sq. ft. - Two Single Beds - Tub and Shower - Sitting Area with Sofa-bed - Vanity Mirror and Desk - Flat-screen TV - French Doors Open Onto Deck - Promenade Deck
Superior Outside Staterooms with Private Veranda
Category: AA
| Season | Dates | Fare | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep 11 - Sep 22 | $6,820 | Civil War |
With your own private veranda, these staterooms are so enjoyable, you might decide to extend your journey. Mark Twain never dreamed of accommodations so comfortable. Sit in your cozy armchairs and prop your feet up on the ottoman as you read through the River Times, our daily program, and discover the delights that await you.
190 sq. ft. Plus Private 40 sq. ft. Veranda - Two Single Beds - Tub and Shower - Flat-screen TV - Texas Deck
Deluxe Outside Staterooms with Veranda
Category: A
| Season | Dates | Fare | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep 11 - Sep 22 | $6,520 | Civil War |
Settle back on the couch in your sitting area, open the French doors to the deck, and greet the day as the banks of the river slip majestically by. Some staterooms in this Category offer a view of the paddlewheel, while others offer expansive views of America’s Heartland from 5 decks above the river on the Promenade Deck.
210 sq. ft. - Two Single Beds - Tub and Shower - Flat-screen TV - Sitting Area with Couch - Vanity Mirror and Desk - French Doors Open Onto Deck - Promenade & Observation Decks
Outside Staterooms with Veranda
Category: B
| Season | Dates | Fare | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep 11 - Sep 22 | $5,020 | Civil War |
Can you imagine opening French doors to a sweeping river vista and the sweet scent of magnolia trees? In these staterooms, there’s no need to dream any longer. Sit on the deck outside your stateroom and greet early morning strollers, relax in bed with your favorite book, or soak in a hot bath.
140 to 190 sq. ft. - Two Single Beds or One Queen Bed - Tub and/or Shower - Flat-screen TV - French Doors Open Onto Deck - Observation & Texas Decks
Outside Staterooms with Veranda
Category: C
| Season | Dates | Fare | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep 11 - Sep 22 | $4,520 | Civil War |
Can you imagine opening French doors to a sweeping river vista and the sweet scent of magnolia trees? In these staterooms, there’s no need to dream any longer. Sit on the deck outside your stateroom and greet early morning strollers, relax in bed with your favorite book, or soak in a hot bath.
140 to 190 sq. ft. - Two Single Beds or One Queen Bed - Tub and/or Shower - Flat-screen TV - French Doors Open Onto Deck - Observation & Texas Decks
Deluxe Outside Staterooms with Bay Window
Category: D
| Season | Dates | Fare | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep 11 - Sep 22 | $4,220 | Civil War |
An expansive bay window overlooking the ever-changing scenery of America’s Heartland is the main draw of this category. Curl up in front of the window with a new novel and savor a moment that belongs to only you.
190 sq. ft. - Two Single Beds - Tub and Shower - Flat-screen TV - Bay Window - Cabin Deck
Outside Staterooms with Veranda
Category: E
| Season | Dates | Fare | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep 11 - Sep 22 | $4,120 | Civil War |
Can you imagine opening French doors to a sweeping river vista and the sweet scent of magnolia trees? In these staterooms, there’s no need to dream any longer. Sit on the deck outside your stateroom and greet early morning strollers, relax in bed with your favorite book, or soak in a hot bath.
140 to 190 sq. ft. - Two Single Beds or One Queen Bed - Tub and/or Shower - Flat-screen TV - French Doors Open Onto Deck - Observation & Texas Decks
Inside Cabins
Category: F
| Season | Dates | Fare | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep 11 - Sep 22 | $3,820 | Civil War |
Surrounded by wonderful period details and with every modern convenience, you will find your cares disappear within moments upon entering these cozy havens. Ample shelving and storage spaces keep your necessities out of the way but easily accessible.
140 sq. ft. - Two Single Beds - Shower - Flat-screen TV - Observation & Promenade Decks
Inside Cabins
Category: G
| Season | Dates | Fare | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep 11 - Sep 22 | $3,320 | Civil War |
Surrounded by wonderful period details and with every modern convenience, you will find your cares disappear within moments upon entering these cozy havens. Ample shelving and storage spaces keep your necessities out of the way but easily accessible.
132 sq. ft - Two Single Beds - Shower - Flat screen TV - Texas Deck
Inside Cabins
Category: H
| Season | Dates | Fare | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep 11 - Sep 22 | $3,220 | Civil War |
Surrounded by wonderful period details and with every modern convenience, you will find your cares disappear within moments upon entering these cozy havens. Ample shelving and storage spaces keep your necessities out of the way but easily accessible.
132 sq. ft - Two Single Beds - Shower - Flat screen TV - Texas Deck
Inside Cabins
Category: I
| Season | Dates | Fare | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sep 11 - Sep 22 | $2,920 | Civil War |
Surrounded by wonderful period details and with every modern convenience, you will find your cares disappear within moments upon entering these cozy havens. Ample shelving and storage spaces keep your necessities out of the way but easily accessible.
132 sq. ft - Two Single Beds - Shower - Flat screen TV - Texas Deck
Single Outside Staterooms
Category: SO
| Season | Dates | Fare | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sep 11 - Sep 22 | $5,720 | Civil War |
A single traveler will not find a better value than this. In these spacious staterooms with French doors opening onto the Texas Deck, you will find all of the luxury and charm of a double-occupancy stateroom, but a more amenable fare for a single traveler.
140 sq. ft. - Queen Bed - Tub and Shower - Flat-screen TV - Texas Deck
Single Inside Cabins
Category: SI
| Season | Dates | Fare | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sep 11 - Sep 22 | $4,020 | Civil War |
Unaccompanied travelers should never have to sacrifice the comforts of home. Surrounded by wonderful period details and with every modern convenience, you will find your cares disappear within moments upon entering your cozy home away from home. We’ve spared no expense on the small details that make all the difference in the world.
80 sq. ft. - Single Bed - Shower - Flat-screen TV - Observation Deck
Fares are in U.S. Dollars, are per guest, are based on double occupancy, and do not include air or land transportation. Fares for SI and SO Categories are based on single occupancy. Port Charges of $119 per guest are additional and not included in the fare. All fares and itineraries are subject to change; we are not responsible for errors and omissions. Additional terms and conditions apply.
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We look forward to welcoming you on one of our steamboat journeys.
The American Queen Steamboat Company
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