Still not quite ready for international travel? Looking for something closer ? Sailing rivers close to home, cruise travelers are enjoying American Queen Voyages which has a comprehensive portfolio of North American itineraries and experiences. Now, American Queen has added four new sailings to the Lower Mississippi in June to celebrate the cruise line’s 10th anniversary. These new sailings will feature exclusive experiences hosted by Southern chef Regina Charboneau as well as American Queen Founder and Chairman, John Waggoner.

It’s all to celebrate the company’s 10th anniversary beginning with the summer season with four newly added Lower Mississippi River itineraries on flagship American Queen. Nine-day itineraries will sail between Memphis and New Orleans with departures on June 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2022. Interesting ports of call include Cleveland (Terrene Landing), Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge and Nottoway.

Waggoner will host exclusive lectures and share tales on the history of the company, memories from ports along the rivers, the making of the newest paddlewheeler American Countess, and more. 

Adding to the anniversary festivities, on the American Queen June Lower Mississippi River sailings will be newly added experiences with Culinary Ambassador Regina Charboneau. Guests booking a Luxury or Owner’s Suite will receive a complimentary  exclusive cooking class and brunch hosted by Regina Charboneau at her Natchez cooking school while in port. All guests will also be joined onboard by Charboneau for a special pre-sail biscuit demonstration and champagne toast before departing Natchez. 

“As we mark the 10th Anniversary of American Queen Voyages with added June Lower Mississippi River sailings, I look forward to joining guests on this iconic itinerary to share stories from our decade on the water,” -John Waggoner, founder and chairman, American Queen Voyages.

Per guest fares on the June American Queen sailings begin at $2,599;  Luxury and Owner’s Suites begin at $7,699. For more information on American Queen Voyages’ 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. 

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