American Queen Voyages unveils its longest itinerary ever, a 23-day trip
American Queen Voyages unveiled the longest itinerary in its history — a 23-day “Grand Ohio & Upper Mississippi Rivers” cruise, which will depart from Minneapolis and sail to Pittsburgh aboard American Countess on July 24, 2023.
The itinerary will follow a 1,772-mile route, passing through 10 states, the company said.
“Guests have made the 16-day Mighty Mississippi voyage between Minneapolis (Red Wing) and New Orleans one of our most popular itineraries, and we are pleased to reveal an even more immersive itinerary sailing to Pittsburgh that now incorporates the Mississippi and Ohio rivers,” said Isis Ruiz, chief commercial officer of American Queen Voyages.
To commemorate the cruise and American Queen’s arrival in Pittsburgh, the announcement was made in the city with its new partnership with local student-athletes.
While American Queen was in port, a contingent of student-athletes boarded the vessel. “The student-athletes created content and met with many of the crew to learn about onboard occupations including captain, housekeeper, deckhand, entertainer and purser,” the company said.
Itinerary highlights for the cruise include La Crosse, Wisconsin; Dubuque, Bettendorf and Burlington, Iowa; Hannibal, St. Louis, Kimmswick and Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Paducah, Henderson, Owensboro, Brandenburg, Maysville and Louisville, Kentucky; Madison, Indiana; Marietta and Cincinnati, Ohio; and Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Fares for the cruise are $7,197 per passenger when paid in full by Aug. 31.