American Queen Voyages Launches New Mississippi Sailings This June

New June 2022 American Queen Lower Mississippi Sailings to Host Exclusive Experiences: Celebrate the 10th Anniversary with Guest Favorites

Fort Lauderdale, Fl. – March 3, 2022 – American Queen Voyages™,  part of Hornblower^® Group, has added exclusive experiences hosted by company Founder and Chairman, John Waggoner, and Culinary Ambassador, Regina Charboneau, to celebrate the company’s 10th anniversary. These new experiences will kick off the summer season on four newly added Lower Mississippi River itineraries on the flagship American Queen^®.

The nine-day itineraries will sail between Memphis and New Orleans with departures on June 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2022. Ports of call include Cleveland (Terrene Landing), Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge and Nottoway.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary season, American Queen Voyages Founder and Chairman John Waggoner will join the June 12 American Queen sailing from New Orleans to Memphis to serve as host and special guest Riverlorian. As special guest Riverlorian, 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,” shares John Waggoner, founder and chairman, American Queen Voyages. “The addition of Chef Regina for special culinary experiences both onboard and in Natchez will delight our guests and will be quite a treat for everyone.” 

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. 

SOURCE American Queen Voyages

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