{"id":16215,"date":"2022-12-09T19:25:07","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T19:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/09\/boarding-beautiful-riverboat-american-queen-in-memphis-all-things-cruise\/"},"modified":"2022-12-09T19:25:07","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T19:25:07","slug":"boarding-lovely-riverboat-american-queen-in-memphis-all-things-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/09\/boarding-lovely-riverboat-american-queen-in-memphis-all-things-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"Boarding lovely riverboat American Queen in Memphis \u2013 All Things Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If solely all cruise traces had a boarding course of that went this easily. No delays. No lengthy traces. No searching for baggage. No trying to find a shuttle or Lyft from the airport to the cruise. No hungry vacationers who missed breakfast and might\u2019t wait to eat.<\/p>\n

American Queen Cruise Lines is aware of the right way to do it proper. My American Queen cruise received off to a terrific begin earlier than we even boarded the magnificent riverboat.<\/p>\n

First, passengers on the American Queen spend an evening within the host metropolis to assist stop attainable flight snafus. That approach, passengers additionally get an opportunity to tour the host metropolis, get night time\u2019s sleep, put together baggage for pickup in resort room on cruise day, eat a complimentary breakfast on the resort and meet in resort foyer for temporary trip round city on the way in which to the American Queen.<\/p>\n

In my case, that host metropolis is Memphis. My American Queen riverboat cruise is touring from Memphis to St. Louis with stops in between for our weeklong journey. My host resort for that in a single day keep was the legendary Peabody Hotel.<\/p>\n

Of course, when you\u2019ve been following alongside you already know concerning the Peabody and all the opposite great locations I visited in Memphis. I’d positively advocate them to any customer.<\/p>\n

8 Night \u2013 Memphis to St. Louis \u2013 American Queen<\/a><\/p>\n

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When our motorcoach pulled as much as the American Queen touchdown for our boarding, it appeared as if all of us sat spellbound for a couple of minutes. More than a century in the past, Mark Twain wrote that \u201csomeday, they\u2019ll build the biggest steamboat the world has ever known and she\u2019ll be long, white and gleaming in the sunshine with her twin black stacks.\u201d<\/p>\n

If Twain had been alive in the present day, he would see his dream steaming her approach down his beloved river. He most likely can be awed on the large two-story paddlewheel churning a frothy wake because the American Queen continues the custom of steamboatin\u2019.<\/p>\n

Stepping aboard, we had been greeted by the Steamboat Syncopators, a gifted group of musicians who shall be entertaining all through our cruise. Then we did the U.S. Coast Guard mandated drill with life jackets.<\/p>\n

When the American Queen left the port, we had been handled to a loud steam calliope live performance by Jay Chalmers. Seems like some riverboat tune from way back echoing off the Mississippi.<\/p>\n

The American Queen is a magnificence to behold. From her sleek twin touchdown phases and towering smokestacks to her gazebo-style pilothouse and colossal pink paddlewheel, she is a grand dame. Her opulence features a two-tiered Grand Saloon with leisure each night time, Ladies\u2019 Parlor, vintage treasures within the Mark Twain Gallery, rocking chairs and swings on the Front Porch, Gentlemen\u2019s Card Room, theater, chart room and solar deck recreation and small pool space.<\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s time to prepare for dinner within the J.M. White Dining Room. Savoring an old school cocktail, we listened to a little bit of Phil Westbook singing and taking part in the piano within the Captain\u2019s Bar earlier than heading into our 5:15 p.m. dinner.<\/p>\n

Will inform you extra about my cabin, eating, leisure, shore excursions and this lovely boat as we get pleasure from our weeklong cruise. Hope you’ll come alongside for the journey.<\/p>\n

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The Mark Twain Gallery options comfortable seats and vintage treasures.<\/em><\/p>\n

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A grand staircase results in the eating room.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Chart Room is a favourite spot for chats with Riverlorian Chris Wistey.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The American Queen\u2019s large wheel retains turning.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ed. Notes:\u00a0See cruises right here:<\/p>\n

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8 Night \u2013 Memphis to St. Louis \u2013 American Queen (cruisecompete.com)<\/a><\/p>\n

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