American Queen Steamboat Company


	*American Queen Steamboat Company Reveals American Duchess* Suite Details** MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 24, 2016 – American Queen Steamboat Company, owner and operator of the American Queen and American Empress, will be the first and only all-suite boat with lofts on the Mississippi River with the addition of the new American Duchess. The first purpose-build boutique paddlewheeler will offer the river cruiser an intimate and relaxing experience through America’s heartland with the option of five different suite categories in 2017. “As we are the first in offering loft suites in the North American market, we are proud to announce that our luxury suites will allow guests to stay in some of the largest accommodations on the rivers,” shares Ted Sykes, American Queen Steamboat Company president and COO. “Relaxing and gathering with friends, family and fellow cruisers in these luxury suites will enhance the cruising experience on the American Duchess as she travels the Mississippi.” The luxury paddlewheeler will have five different suite category options for her 166 passengers including Owner’s Suites and Loft Suites at 550 sq. ft., Deluxe Suites at 450 sq. ft., Veranda Suites ranging from 240-330 sq. ft., and Interior Suites ranging from 180-220 sq. ft. Unique to the American Duchess are her spacious Loft Suites. The lower level features a full bathroom, small dining area, a beautiful lounge section furnished with a queen sofa-bed and desk area, along with sliding doors to access a private balcony. The loft area upstairs, as pictured above, is a tranquil retreat with its semi-private bedroom, a full bathroom and gracious closet space. High resolution images may be found at the following link: https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/EPhEa. For additional information and reservations, kindly contact the American Queen Steamboat Company at 888-749-5280, visit http://www.AmericanQueenSteamboatCompany.com or call a professional travel agent. American Queen Steamboat Company The American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) is the owner and operator of the U.S. flagged American Queen, the largest, most opulent riverboat in the world. Longer than a football field, towering six decks in height and laced with fanciful gingerbread trim, she is a marvel of modern engineering. Her journeys through the heartland offer a unique perspective on America’s history, culture and landscape with convenient departures from some of America’s most iconic river port cities including Memphis, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis and St. Paul. In April 2014, AQSC began serving the Pacific Northwest with opulence and grandeur on the American Empressand will add the American Duchess to the Mississippi River in June 2017. For additional information and reservations, contact the American Queen Steamboat Company at 888-749-5280, visit us online at www.AmericanQueenSteamboatCompany.com or call a professional travel agent. # # # Contact: Mike Hicks/Arden Hare LOU HAMMOND GROUP 561-655-3836 / 843-628-3426 michaelh@louhammond.com ardenh@louhammond.com

American Queen Steamboat Company Reveals American Duchess Suite Details

MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 24, 2016 – American Queen Steamboat Company, owner and operator of the American Queen and American Empress, will be the first and only all-suite boat with lofts on the Mississippi River with the addition of the new American Duchess. The first purpose-build boutique paddlewheeler will offer the river cruiser an intimate and relaxing experience through America’s heartland with the option of five different suite categories in 2017.

“As we are the first in offering loft suites in the North American market, we are proud to announce that our luxury suites will allow guests to stay in some of the largest accommodations on the rivers,” shares Ted Sykes, American Queen Steamboat Company president and COO. “Relaxing and gathering with friends, family and fellow cruisers in these luxury suites will enhance the cruising experience on the American Duchess as she travels the Mississippi.”

The luxury paddlewheeler will have five different suite category options for her 166 passengers including Owner’s Suites and Loft Suites at 550 sq. ft., Deluxe Suites at 450 sq. ft., Veranda Suites ranging from 240-330 sq. ft., and Interior Suites ranging from 180-220 sq. ft. Unique to the American Duchess are her spacious Loft Suites. The lower level features a full bathroom, small dining area, a beautiful lounge section furnished with a queen sofa-bed and desk area, along with sliding doors to access a private balcony. The loft area upstairs, as pictured above, is a tranquil retreat with its semi-private bedroom, a full bathroom and gracious closet space.

High resolution images may be found at the following link: https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/EPhEa. For additional information and reservations, kindly contact the American Queen Steamboat Company at 888-749-5280, visit http://www.AmericanQueenSteamboatCompany.com or call a professional travel agent.

American Queen Steamboat Company

The American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) is the owner and operator of the U.S. flagged American Queen, the largest, most opulent riverboat in the world. Longer than a football field, towering six decks in height and laced with fanciful gingerbread trim, she is a marvel of modern engineering. Her journeys through the heartland offer a unique perspective on America’s history, culture and landscape with convenient departures from some of America’s most iconic river port cities including Memphis, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis and St. Paul. In April 2014, AQSC began serving the Pacific Northwest with opulence and grandeur on the American Empressand will add the American Duchess to the Mississippi River in June 2017. For additional information and reservations, contact the American Queen Steamboat Company at 888-749-5280, visit us online at www.AmericanQueenSteamboatCompany.com or call a professional travel agent.

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Contact: Mike Hicks/Arden Hare
LOU HAMMOND GROUP
561-655-3836 / 843-628-3426
michaelh@louhammond.com
ardenh@louhammond.com