The Grand American Queen

The largest steamboat ever built, the grand American Queen is a gracious and elegant triumph of American ingenuity.
Although filled with today’s modern amenities, her rooms and accommodations display all the opulence of the American Victorian era. Glistening woodwork, fresh flowers and antiques adorn her interior spaces. Outside, lacy filigree evokes memories of the many stately river steamers that preceded her and so inspired her designers.
While on board, you can select a volume from the vast collection in the Mark Twain Gallery, the boat’s library. Or enjoy a sing-along in the Main Deck Lounge, and then tap your toes to a lavish show in the two-deck-tall Grand Saloon, the most elegant showplace on the river.
Combining the best of the old and the new, this beautiful lady of the river epitomizes the grace and grandeur that has made Steamboating a cherished American tradition for more than two centuries. One voyage and you’ll see why.

Enjoy.....The warm and inviting ambiance of an antebellum mansion.
            Public rooms and accommodations are decorated with Victorian charm and antiques.
            Elegant-casual attire throughout your voyage — no formal wear required.
            Daily lectures by the Riverlorian, our onboard river historian.
            Professional showboat-style entertainment nightly.
            Nightly dancing to swing and big band music.
            Enthralling calliope concerts and a chance for guests to play!

LS Suites with Veranda  AAA  AA  Suites with Veranda 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 antique double or queen bed.
A  B  C E Deluxe Outside Staterooms with Veranda  These staterooms feature a marvelous view of the river from a bay window or from windowed French doors that open onto the deck. All offer a private bathroom with tub and shower, and some offer either two single beds or a queen-size bed.
D  Deluxe Outside Staterooms  Lie in your bed, read a book and enjoy a constant river view from the privacy of your stateroom. Your spacious accommodations feel open and airy thanks to the large bay window that provides you a unique perspective on America. Rooms feature inside entrance, two single beds and private bath tub and shower.
F  Inside Cabins  Only slightly smaller these inside cabins also have upper and lower berths.
G  H  I  Inside Cabins  Perfect for voyagers who like to enjoy the many amenities of the American Queen and retire to their rooms to sleep or nap, inside cabins are anything but short of comfort. All feature inside entrances and private baths and showers. Our most spacious inside cabins offer a little extra storage and large dressing mirror. Some rooms have an additional single upper bunk.
SI  Single Cabins  Everything the single traveler needs for cozy comfort, featuring an interior entrance and single bed with shower

Tour cost includes:

Home pick GTA and 401 corridor east to Kingston to Toronto Airport & return

Air Canada flights Toronto—New Orleans and Atlanta—Toronto, taxes included

All Transfers New Orleans and Chattanooga

Hotels: 2 nts Omni Royal Orleans or similar and 1 nt Chattanooga in deluxe rooms, breakfast and taxes included.

Cruise: 10 nts Steamboat Cruise in your chosen Cabin Category with all meals, taxes included

Shipboard gratuities and US$50 per cabin onboard credit & welcome bottle of wine in each cabin

Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks.

Complimentary wines and beers with dinner.

Captain’s Champagne Reception/Gala Dinner.

Hot & cold canapes cocktail hour every evening.

City tours of New Orleans, Vicksburg & Chattanooga plus Shore excursions to river towns & cities.

Canadian Civil War expert/escort—Paul Van Nest

Price per person   from ottawa, Kingston & GTA

Inside Staterooms feature two single beds double occupancy.

G  CA$5,895 pp (Texas Deck)

F  CA$6,495 pp (Observation & Promenade Decks)

Inside Staterooms for single occupany (single room at hotels)

SI CA$6185p.p. Observation Deck

.Deluxe Outside Staterooms marvelous view of the river from floor-to-ceiling bay windows. Private bathroom with tub/shower;two single beds or queen-size bed. Double occupancy

D CA$6995 pp (Cabin Deck)

 Deluxe Outside Staterooms with Veranda marvelous view of the river from a bay window or from French doors that open onto the deck. Private bathroom with tub/shower, two single beds or a queen-size bed. Double occupancy

E CA$6895 pp (Texas Deck)

C CA$7295 pp (Observation Deck)

B CA$7845 pp (Observation Deck)

 Superior Outside Staterooms open onto the deck or veranda via French doors. Private bath with tub/shower, two single beds or a queen-size bed. Double Occupancy.

A CA$8445 pp (Texas Deck)

Deposit:  CA$1250 per person attime of booking.  If required insurance premium must be paid at the same time.

Final Payment is due May 08, 2012.

Cancellation charges: if you must cancel your reservations the following charges will apply:

From booking to May 08, 2012         Deposit paid

From May 9 to June 8, 2012             50% of final invoice

From June 8 to July 9, 2012             75% of final invoice

From July 10 on                                   100% of final invoice.

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