American Queen deck plans

American Queen (1995-built, extensive refurbishment in 2013, scrapped in 2024) was an authentic late-1800s-design Mississippi River steamboat. This paddle-wheele ship was similar by design to all fleetmates (American Empress, American Duchess, American Countess) and also to the American Cruise Lines riverboats America (2016), American Eagle, American Pride (2012), Queen of the Mississippi/American Heritage (2015) and Queen of the West/American West.

The ship was built for the “Delta Queen Steamboat Co”. In the period 2011-2024, the riverboat was owned by "Hornblower Marine Services" (aka HMSGM/ HMS Global Maritime) - parent company of American Queen Voyages/AQV/fka AQSC. This vessel was traditional for the region of Mississippi River paddlewheeler (aka "paddle steamer"). Widely known for being powered by its steam engine, the American Queen steamboat also had a secondary/alternative propulsion system (diesel-electric propellers). It is used only in emergency cases, and also for better maneuverability in areas where the steamboat’s paddlewheel (located at the stern) can't help the navigation.

American Queen cruise ship deck plan has a total of 222 staterooms for 436 passengers served by 174 crew/staff (all-American), with 6 passenger decks (all accessible via 2 elevators), 3 lounges, 3 restaurants, Spa, 1 swimming pool, plenty of porches and open deck/promenade areas, no medical facility/doctor on the ship.

American Queen itineraries offer USA cruise travel along the rivers Mississippi (upper and lower), Ohio and Tennessee.

American Queen deck plan changes 2013 refurbishment review

The latest 2013 half-a-million dollars refurbishment of the riverboat resulted in:

• All dining places and public areas and venues were extensively renovated and significantly expanded. All the onboard furniture was either replaced or reupholstered.
• Hallways decoration now features river scenery artworks by Michael Blaser.
• The Dining Room received new entryway (decorated with marble and granite), wallpapers and carpets were changed. The restaurant’s furniture now features Victorian-style chairs, and the walls show an artwork collection of famous US wineries. The buffet section was also upgraded and enlarged.
• “Front Porch of America” was transformed into “Front Porch Cafe” (alternative dining venue). All the furniture in its sitting area was replaced.
• A new cabin grade was introduced – the SO (“Single Balcony” rooms).

The 2012 multi-million refurbishment (USD 6,5 million) added the steamboat’s impressive Victorian-style decor in all public spaces, with all the classy chandeliers and the traditional upholstery and polished wood. Her passenger cabins were upgraded with luxury bedding sets and flat TVs. The “River Grill & Bar” was added. All passenger decks were repainted. Regina Charboneau (US celebrity chef) was recruited to oversee the onboard cuisine, and new food recipes were added in the process.