Whether you’re cruising on the Great Lakes or sailing down one of the many North American rivers, you don’t have to miss out on your favorite Fourth of July festivities. From the fireworks to donning red, white, and blue, you can experience it all regardless of where our vessels are located.
To make Independence Day even better, guests can expect delicious cuisine, complimentary cocktails, beer, and wine onboard entertainment and enrichment, and much more. Nobody does the Fourth of July quite like American Queen Voyages™, an American-owned and operated cruise line.
American Queen®
If you’re sailing aboard the largest steamboat ever built, you can expect nothing short of a patriotic Independence Day. Docked in the vibrant city of Memphis, Tennessee, guests can expect the musical notoriety of downtown to ring true all the way onto the American Queen. Head to the front porch during embarkation for a performance from the Steamboat Syncopators.
American Countess®
Docked in the historical city of Clarksville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, you can expect Independence Day celebrations to be in full swing. Fireworks and a performance by famed country singer, Lee Greenwood, are only part of what’s on the agenda. Clarksville might be known most for having one of the oldest newspapers in the state, but it’s home to a lot of American history. Did you know that the city was named after General George Rogers Clark? General Clark was a frontier fighter, Revolutionary War hero, and brother to William Clark from the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
American Empress®
Guests on the American Empress can join in on the fun too! July 4th marks embarkation day from Portland (Vancouver, Washington), Oregon to Clarkston, Washington sailing. What better way to start your voyage through North America’s Pacific Northwest than on the Fourth of July? So grab a cocktail and head up to the River Grill and take in the scenic Columbia River views as you cruise towards Astoria where your next adventure awaits.
American Duchess®
Enjoy the rhythm of the river as you take in a day of river cruising on the Mississippi towards Columbus, Kentucky. With each mile marker that you pass, you get closer and closer to discovering another hidden gem in North America. With Independence Day in full swing, you can expect to see numerous fireworks shows along the river this evening. Put on your favorite Independence Day gear, grab a complimentary drink from the Grand Lobby & Bar, and get ready for the show.
Ocean Victory™
Set out on an adventure mimicking the early explorers of Alaska. As you sail from Sitka, Alaska, to Vancouver, B.C., you can expect to be greeted by the high-pitched whistling of bald eagles and the clicking sound of the humpback whales. On Independence Day, guests are particularly in for a treat when the ship drops an anchor in Wrangell, Alaska. Word has it that Wrangell is the only place to once be governed by four different nations.
Ocean Navigator™
There are few better ways to celebrate freedom than cruising from Milwaukee towards Mackinac Island. Guests on Ocean Navigator will have a unique Fourth of July experience as they head to what is known as the Jewel of the Great Lakes. Once docked, this one-of-a-kind port of call offers adventure, leisure, and extraordinary sunsets.
Ocean Voyager™
Located on Lake Erie, Port Colborne, Canada, is an excellent place to visit on a historical holiday. Immerse yourself in all the city has to offer through the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum & the Heritage Village. After enrichment, enjoy some leisure time exploring the beautiful beaches.
No matter where you are in North America, there are many fun festivities in store for Independence Day.
Check out our River and Lakes & Oceans itineraries to see if one catches your eye. We hope to see you onboard soon!
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