American Heritage
American Heritage: Rollin' on the river
Snapshot
American Heritage from American Cruise Lines — formerly Queen of the Mississippi —delivers an experience unlike any other riverboat. Originally launched in 2012 and modeled after traditional Victorian-style riverboats of the late 1800s, it was the first paddlewheeler built for the Mississippi River in nearly 20 years. American Heritage offers passengers modern amenities and comforts including large staterooms with private balconies, hotel-style bathrooms, complimentary room service, Wi-Fi and more.
Transporting guests back in time in the most elegant fashion, the experience aboard American Heritage is a seamless blend of old and new. Beneath its historic décor, gleaming woodwork and brass fixtures is a framework of modern cruise ship technology that provides passengers with the most comfortable and upscale vacation imaginable on the Mississippi River.
Who will like sailing on American Heritage
Travelers who like small riverfront towns and the experience of sailing on an old-timey riverboat will enjoy cruising on American Heritage. The cruise line attracts mostly Americans age 60 and up.
Where American Heritage sails
American Cruise Lines' American Heritage cruises the Mississippi River year round. Winter cruises sail from New Orleans to Memphis, Tenn. Summer cruises feature the Northern Mississippi from St. Louis to St. Paul, Minn. Other itineraries include the Ohio River and Cumberland River.
Modern conveniences & classic ambience
American Heritage may have just launched a little over a decade ago, but it feels like history. The paddlewheeler offers the convenience of a modern ship with the ambience of a classic river paddlewheel. Third and fourth deck staterooms and suites feature sliding glass doors to access private balconies allowing you to experience breathtaking scenery from the privacy of your stateroom as American Heritage makes its way down the river.
Additional amenities Include:
- Largest and most spacious staterooms on the Mississippi
- Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors to private balconies
- All interior entrances mean that every stateroom has a private view
- In room phones for complimentary room service and breakfast served on your private balcony
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in all staterooms
- Satellite TV and DVD player in all staterooms
- Gourmet coffee brewers in all staterooms
Amenities on this ship
Note: There's no pool, fitness center, spa facilities or casino on American Heritage. Passengers get their exercise by going ashore and walking around the port towns.
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