Cincinnati - Pittsburgh - 7-Day Journey
Themes:
- Baseball Legends
- Music of the Rivers
- Memphis Suns
- Fred Bishop
- Al Clark - veteran umpire and the first to wear glasses.
- Jay Johnstone - Major League prankster who played for seven teams (1971-1985) including the Los Angeles Dodgers twice.
- Fritz Peterson - Lefty pitcher for the New York Yankees (1966-1974), Cleveland Indians (1974-1976), and Texas Rangers (1976). Fritz set Yankee Stadium’s all-time lowest earned run average of 2.52, a record that will never be surpassed as the stadium was demolished in 2008.
- Hosted by Bruce Campbell - a collector and dealer in baseball memorabilia for over 30 years. He is renowned for his expertise on baseball players, events and statistics throughout history.
- Louisville Slugger Bat History
- Bud & Lou (Who's On 1st?)
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
Free One-Night Hotel Stay
The night before you step aboard the Steamer American Queen, enjoy the comfort and convenience of a complimentary one-night stay in a fine hotel in your embarkation city. Arriving the day before your voyage begins, you are able to relax, have dinner and get a full night’s sleep.
This section will be updated as details become available about the hotel properties in the embarkation city.
Day 1: Hotel Stay - Cincinnati
Included in your voyage is a one-night hotel stay. The following day, you will board the American Queen.
Day 2: Cincinnati, OH
Departure: 7:30 p.m.
Embark the American Queen today. Kick off the festivities with a Welcome Aboard Dinner.
Day 3: Maysville, KY
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. — Departure: 1:00 p.m.
Included Tour: Board your Hop On– Hop Off Steamcoach and start a narrated tour of the Floodwall River Mural, a museum where history becomes art. Come see George Clooney’s pictures and autographs in the lobby of The Opera Theatre, downtown historic Maysville’s theater that hosted the premiere of “Leatherheads,” starring Clooney.
The Kentucky Gateway Museum Center contains exhibits on history and genealogical reference material of the county. Our last stop will be the famous Russell Theater—a Spanish-style atmospheric theater, where Rosemary Clooney’s “The Stars are Singing” premiered in 1953.
Day 4: Point Pleasant, WV
Arrival: 1:00 p.m. — Departure: 5:00 p.m.
Included Tour: Start with a walking tour of Point Pleasant Riverfront Park, where floodwall murals depict scenes of local history, the most popular being the Battle of Point Pleasant. Next to the list is the four-acre Tu-Endie-Wei State Park, which commemorates the October 1774 Battle of Point Pleasant. Visit the Mansion House, erected in 1796 as a tavern and now preserved as a museum with displays of period antiques and heirlooms.
The Point Pleasant River Museum is dedicated to preserving the heritage and way of life on the Ohio and Great Kanawha Rivers. Enjoy some shopping time downtown at the Twin River Area.
Day 5: Marietta, OH
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. — Departure: 5:00 p.m.
Included Tour: Begin this journey with a walking tour of Front Street. Then explore the opulent Gothic Revival architecture and art collection of The Castle.
The Mound Cemetery is home to the largest number of American Revolutionary War officers buried in one location. Later, check out museums around the area. The Campus Martius Museum showcases the history of America’s migration west, and the Ohio River Museum lets you discover the golden age of the steamboat and learn about the ecology of the Ohio river system.
Make a shopping, shopping and more shopping stop at Downtown Shopping Center. The Historic Harmar Village has plenty to offer, from eateries to boutiques, museums and more.
Day 6: Wheeling, WV
Arrival: 8:00 a.m. — Departure: 1:00 p.m.
Included Tour: Start the tour with a fantastic visit to trendy shops, eateries, entertainment and more at the Centre Market. Venture out and discover the story of West Virginia’s relationship to the Civil War at the West Virginia Independence Hall.
Then, take a gander at the delightful decorated living quarters of the grand Victorian Eckhart House. Final option for the tour: a stop at the Capitol Theatre, host to a variety of Broadway shows and theater productions.
Day 7: Disembark in Pittsburgh, PA
Arrival: 8:00 a.m.
Disembark in Pittsburgh. But do give in to the temptation to explore this fascinating city.
featuring
Themes
Entertainment
Memphis Suns
Fred Bishop
Lectures
Louisville Slugger Bat History
Bud & Lou (Who's On 1st?)
Fares
Rates are listed per person, double occupancy.
7-Day Journey
Suites with Veranda
Category: LS
| Season | Dates | Fare | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 26 - Aug 1 | $4,920 | Baseball Legends |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 26 - Aug 1 | $4,420 | Baseball Legends |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 26 - Aug 1 | $4,220 | Baseball Legends |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 26 - Aug 1 | $4,120 | Baseball Legends |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 26 - Aug 1 | $3,120 | Baseball Legends |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 26 - Aug 1 | $2,820 | Baseball Legends |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jul 26 - Aug 1 | $2,620 | Baseball Legends |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 26 - Aug 1 | $2,520 | Baseball Legends |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 26 - Aug 1 | $2,420 | Baseball Legends |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 26 - Aug 1 | $2,120 | Baseball Legends |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 26 - Aug 1 | $2,020 | Baseball Legends |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 26 - Aug 1 | $1,820 | Baseball Legends |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 26 - Aug 1 | $3,620 | Baseball Legends |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 26 - Aug 1 | $2,520 | Baseball Legends |
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 $79 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.
Booking Request
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Please feel free to contact us at 1-888-749-5280 during our regular office hours to speak with us directly.
We look forward to welcoming you on one of our steamboat journeys.
The American Queen Steamboat Company
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