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  • Riverboat cruising returns to the Mississippi with American Queen

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    By Jayne Clark, USA TODAY As the American Queen paddle wheeler steams toward the city early one morning last week, all eyes turn toward Richard and Suzanne Martinez, who are strolling onto the boat’s forward deck resplendent in antebellum finery. She’s a sweet Southern belle in hoop skirt hoisting a floral parasol. He’s a riverboat…

  • Kentucky Derby on the American Queen steamboat

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    Following the debut of the American Queen steamboat the Great American Steamboat Company is offering a 4-night Kentucky Derby voyage. Departing on May 4, 2012 from Cincinnati, OH – the 4-night voyage will steamboat it’s way to Louisville/Churchill Downs then to Madison, IN before returning to Cincinnati. Special Benefits: Pre-voyage luxury stay at the historic…

  • Inaugural of the American Queen Steamboat

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    Departing from Memphis, TN on April 27, 2012 the American Queen makes it’s debut. The 7-night voyage includes a stop in Henderson, KY, Louisville, KY, Madison, KY, and will arrive in Cincinnati, OH on Day 8. The Great American Steamboat Company shares the Special Benefits for this voyage: 2 night luxury hotel stay in Historic…

  • “Epic Civil War” voyages for 2012 inaugural season of the American Queen

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    The revival of the American Queen is taking place in April 2012. The Great American Steamboat Company just announced three voyages that will take place August 10th – September 7, 2012.  It’s their “Epic Civil War” voyages that will highlight legendary battlefields and include on-board entertainment. The on-board entertainment will include actors, impersonators, leading lecturers…