American Heritage

American Heritage

Savor delicious cuisine, dive into the Civil War history and the origin of jazz as you sail along the legendary Mississippi River aboard American Heritage. This modern paddlewheeler offers incredible Mississippi River itineraries with many wonderful opportunities to visit magnificent mansions and gardens in Louisiana, explore beautiful, friendly cities with southern charm and listen to historians to learn more about important Civil War battlefields in Mississippi, walk the iconic rock'n'roll streets in Tennessee, explore the childhood home of Mark Twain in Missouri, walk the 19th-century America in Minnesota, and much more!

You can also take a 16-day Grand Ohio River cruise aboard American Heritage ship, sailing from Pittsburgh, PA to St. Louis, MO, and exploring enchanting cities of West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana along the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.

American Heritage (formerly Queen of the Mississippi and originally dubbed "American Eagle") joined the American Cruise Lines fleet in 2016. She truly lives up to her name, offering multiple itineraries that will take you along different portions of the Mississippi River. Built in 2015, this 150-passenger paddlewheeler's design invokes reminiscences of earlier times on the river, enabling you to experience an old-world feeling on a modern, luxurious ship. Aboard this grand and awe-inspiring cruise ship, you can discover spacious, private staterooms, many with private balconies, heavenly, authentic cuisine, relaxing public spaces, and exciting guided shore excursions.

Staterooms & Suites

Accommodations aboard American Heritage range in size from 203 square feet for a single-occupancy oceanview stateroom all the way up to 445 square feet for a Veranda Suite, making them some of the largest in the industry. Each stateroom features:

• Free Wi-Fi;
• All the amenities you need for a comfortable stay;
• Full-size bathroom w/amenities;
• Satellite TVs with DVD players, and much more!

You can also wake up and start your day off right by enjoying a mouthwatering breakfast while admiring the passing scenic views from your private balcony or a large picture window.

Dining Options

American Heritage onboard chefs help immerse you further into local culture and tradition by taking the very best ingredients from a particular region and combining them into incredible meals. From locally sourced, succulent seafood to delicately prepared meats, pastas, and vegetables, finished off with locally-inspired desserts, you definitely don’t want to miss out on the amazing culinary experience.

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Ship Highlights

Great Onboard Amenities

American Heritage cruises offer many great opportunities for relaxation and exploration of the legendary Mississippi and Ohio Rivers in elegance and comfort.

• American Heritage features multiple lounges, including the Sky Lounge, River Lounge, and Paddlewheel Lounge, all of which are decorated with locally acquired antiques to accent your authentic experience and furnished with comfortable seating so you can relax and enjoy the passing landscape.
• Afternoon tea service is available in the Sky Lounge, where you can sip on a hot cup of tea and mingle with your fellow guests, some of whom may become your new friends.
• American Heritage also has an inviting Sun Deck with a small putting green and plenty of comfortable lounging furniture so you can relax, enjoy the fresh air, and get some color.
• Guests who would like to work out during their American Heritage cruise can use the elliptical or exercise bikes provided in the onboard Fitness Center.

Included in Your Fare

On American Heritage, you can enjoy incredible dining service, complimentary cocktail hours with wine and beer, all gourmet meals, at least one shore excursion every day, evening entertainment, gratuities, port charges, and much more, all included in your fare.

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