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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

American Queen Voyages has sailed the grand rivers of the U.S. for more than a decade. The company features a collection of modern, elegant ships that cruise the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Cumberland and Illinois rivers in America's heartland and the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest.

Right now, Vacations to Go customers can take advantage of this fantastic offer from the company:

Save up to $3,300 per couple in certain cabin categories on sailings through 2024. Plus, receive up to $550 per couple in free onboard credit. Book by September 30.

The upfront price of a trip with American Queen Voyages covers a pre-cruise hotel night, guided tours, gourmet cuisine, live onboard entertainment, all-day room service, Wi-Fi and unlimited soft drinks and specialty coffees. Choice spirits, wine and local craft beer are also included in the fare, and new for this year, pre-paid service fees, port charges and taxes are covered as well. A Riverlorian (an expert in the region's history and cultures) accompanies all river sailings.

The line's river vessels resemble classic 19th-century paddlewheelers with all the comforts of contemporary cruising. The American Queen and American Countess cruise the Mississippi River and its tributaries, and the American Empress explores the scenic Columbia and Snake rivers. The American Queen is the largest steamboat operating overnight cruises in the U.S.

American Queen Voyages' holiday cruises are especially enticing this year. Enjoy a traditional feast of roasted turkey, sweet potatoes, bourbon pecan pie and other classics on a Thanksgiving cruise or ring in the New Year with a gala dinner, champagne and dancing. Visit Christmas markets decked in festive decor on Holidays on the River sailings and browse stalls for unique gifts, handcrafted goods and delicious treats from local artisans and vendors.

The company also has a few new itineraries in 2024, each featuring special experiences. Meet fellow baseball fans and celebrate the game's rich history and traditions on Baseball Legends, or reel in the catch of the day and participate in onboard cooking demonstrations on Salmon Fest.



Here are this week's Top 10 Cruises from American Queen Voyages. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) Wine Cruise, 9 days. Travels between Vancouver, WA, and Clarkston or Spokane. Save up to $3,300 per couple in certain cabin categories. Plus, get up to $550 per couple in onboard credit. Starting at $2,449. Departures from October 29, 2023 through October 13, 2024.

2) Holidays on the River, 9 days. Travels between New Orleans and Memphis. Save up to $2,800 per couple in certain cabin categories. Plus, get up to $550 per couple in onboard credit. Starting at $2,489. Departures from November 26, 2023 through December 22, 2024.

3) Thanksgiving, 9 days. Travels between New Orleans and Memphis. Save up to $3,000 per couple in certain cabin categories. Plus, get up to $550 per couple in onboard credit. Starting at $2,709. Departs November 19 & 20, 2023 and November 23, 2024.

4) Charms of the South, 9 days. Travels between Memphis and New Orleans. Save up to $3,300 per couple in certain cabin categories. Plus, get up to $550 per couple in onboard credit. Starting at $2,899. Departures from October 2, 2023 through November 16, 2024.

5) New Year's Celebration, 8 or 9 days. Begins and ends in New Orleans. Save up to $2,000 per couple in certain cabin categories. Plus, get up to $550 per couple in onboard credit. Starting at $2,939. Departs December 29, 2023 and December 28 & 29, 2024.

6) Mark Twain's Mississippi, 9 days. Travels between Minneapolis or Red Wing and St. Louis or Alton. Save up to $2,800 per couple in certain cabin categories. Plus, get up to $450 per couple in onboard credit. Starting at $3,199. Departures from July 7, 2024 through September 28, 2024.

7) Country to the Blues, 9 days. Begins in Nashville and ends in Alton. Save $1,500 per couple in certain cabin categories. Plus, get up to $450 per couple in onboard credit. Starting at $3,449. Departs August 10, 2024.

8) Pacific Northwest Splendor, 9 days. Travels between Vancouver, WA, and Clarkston or Spokane. Save up to $3,300 per couple in certain cabin categories. Plus, get up to $550 per couple in onboard credit. Starting at $3,349. Departures from November 5, 2023 through November 17, 2024.

9) Bourbon, 9 days. Begins in Memphis an ends in Louisville. Save $2,000 per couple in certain cabin categories. Plus, get up to $450 per couple in onboard credit. Starting at $3,749. Departs June 8, 2024.

10) Salmon Fest, 9 days. Travels between Vancouver, WA, and Clarkston or Spokane. Save up to $2,300 per couple in certain cabin categories. Plus, get up to $450 per couple in onboard credit. Starting at $4,049. Departs October 27, 2024 and November 3, 2024.

Customers in the US and Canada can call us toll-free at 800-510-4002. For a list of our other toll-free numbers worldwide, click here.

Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@rivercruise.com and I will respond the same day.

Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go