American Queen Voyages kicked off the Pacific Northwest sailing season onboard the American Empress the largest riverboat west of the Mississippi River.  

The sailing features American Queen Voyages Culinary Ambassador Regina Charboneau as a special guest, showcasing the cuisine and culinary history of the Pacific Northwest. Waggoner and Charboneau hosted a tour and luncheon onboard which included cauliflower carrot soup, crispy duck breast and poached pear complimented by Willamette Valley pinot noir. 

Vancouver, WA serves as a homeport of the American Empress with 40 sailings scheduled March through mid-December in 2022.

A river cruise on board the American Empress offers unforgettable scenic cruising along the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest, following the historic route of Lewis and Clark. Boasting a vast collection of artifacts and artwork from native Alaska, the Gold Rush and the sternwheeler era in and around Portland, Oregon, the paddlewheeler holds as much beauty and intrigue as the dramatic scenery unfolding on the river outside. The American Empress’ has a capacity for 221 guests and features four decks and 112 comfortable staterooms, including single rooms for solo travelers and luxury suites, making cruising on this authentic paddlewheeler an unforgettable experience.

American Queen Voyages operates nine-day, one-way itineraries between Vancouver and Spokane (Clarkston, WA) along with seven-day roundtrip voyages from Vancouver. Featured stops are Astoria, OR; Stevenson, WA; The Dalles, OR.; Richland, WA.; and Clarkston, WA. Guests enjoy a pre-cruise hotel night, unlimited included guided tours, lectures and evening entertainment.   For more information on American Queen Voyages’ American Empress, the Anniversary Savings Offer and Spring Savings Event, sailing dates, and to book a reservation, contact your travel professional or call 833-598-0119 or visit www.AQVoyages.com.