This Black Friday, the American Queen Voyages team is bringing back your favorite offer — free roundtrip air! There has never been a better time to book an American Queen Voyages cruise than now. With our free roundtrip air cruise offer, you can sit back and relax, knowing that the only thing on your agenda is to indulge and enjoy. Discover North America on a Rivers or Lakes & Oceans voyage with a wide range of our vessels included in the sailing dates.
Here’s What you Need to Know:
American Queen Voyages Black Friday cruise offer is available NOW and expires on December 2, 2022. When you get to check-out, make sure to use the promo code BLACK FRIDAY to receive free roundtrip air and save up to 20% off on your voyage. Our Black Friday offer is also combinable with Early Booking Savings.
Now, let’s dive into four of the sailings you can embark on with our Black Friday offer. Keep in mind that there are numerous dates to choose from. For more information on these dates and the offer in general, head to our Black Friday offer page.
- New Orleans to Memphis
Let us introduce you to the American South with a nine-day voyage from New Orleans to Memphis, departing on February 12, 2023. This legendary route will take you along the Mississippi River on the largest steamboat in the world, the American Queen®. Explore iconic ports of call, including St. Francisville, Louisiana, Natchez, Vicksburg, and Greenville, Mississippi. Travelers will also get to visit Nottoway, Louisiana, an AQV-exclusive port where the South’s largest remaining antebellum mansion remains.
Embark on extraordinary excursions on this voyage, such as visiting “The King’s” home, Graceland. Walk through Elvis Presley’s life at his mansion, where the authenticity of the 1950s and 60s are alive and well. Explore exhibits where his costumes, cars, and instruments live on. Before heading to Graceland, stroll on Beale Street, well known as the heart and soul of Memphis. Visit venues where music legends such as B.B. King used to hang out.
- Portland to Spokane
Embark on an American Empress® Columbia and Snake River voyage reminiscent of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Sail from Portland to Spokane on March 19, 2023, and visit destinations where Mother Nature is king. Enjoy spectacular views of rolling hills, cherry trees, and sprawling vineyards as we follow the currents of the river. Explore beautiful destinations in Oregon and Washington, including Astoria, The Dalles, Stevenson, and Richland.
Find adventure in wine country with the help of our curated excursions. In Richland, venture to Washington’s Red Mountain viticulture area, where you will indulge in some of the most flavorful wines in the world. Sip on different wines as you discover how this region produces some of the highest-quality grapes. In Stevenson, dive into nature with a premium excursion to Multnomah Falls and the Old Scenic Highway. Take in the astounding beauty of Oregon’s tallest and most mighty waterfall, then capture a photo of the breathtaking panoramic views from the highway.
- Memphis to Louisville
Explore both the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers on a Memphis to Louisville voyage departing on April 24, 2023. Set sail on American Countess® for a journey full of art, music, history, culture, and delicious cuisine. As you sail, stop in charming river towns, including New Madrid, Missouri, Paducah, Henderson, Owensboro, and Brandenburg, Kentucky. Embrace the Southern heritage in each port as you travel through America’s heartland.
On shore excursions, dive into the history of each town with visits to notable locations that offer a deeper discovery of North America. In Henderson, head to Fort Knox for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the United States Army’s most distinguished military complex. Go behind the gates and learn about the development of Fort Knox and its impact on our nation’s armed forces. In Louisville, head to the scene of the “fastest two minutes in sports” Churchill Downs.
- Savannah to Halifax
Let your curiosity lead the way on a Southeast U.S.A. voyage from Savannah to Halifax, departing on April 8, 2023. Hop aboard one of our twin boutique vessels, Ocean Navigator™, and sail to unique destinations, each with its own charm. This 17-day voyage covers many destinations that played a pivotal role in the North America we know today. Visit Charleston, South Carolina; Wilmington, North Carolina; Norfolk, Virginia; Baltimore, Maryland; New London, Connecticut; New Port, Rhode Island; Martha’s Vineyard, Provincetown, and Boston, Massachusetts; as well as Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine.
Discover the region with insightful and immersive excursions. In Bar Harbor, climb aboard a Downeast-style lobster boat and go lobster fishing. Enjoy picturesque views as you sail. Then, strap on your bib and sit down for a savory New England-style lobster lunch. In Baltimore, go back in time to 1813, the year that the Star-Spangled Banner came alive. Learn the story of the iconic symbol of freedom, then step foot on the battlefield of the War of 1812’s Battle of Baltimore
Take Advantage of Our Black Friday Cruise Offer Today!
Make your 2023 travel plans easy when you take advantage of our Black Friday cruise offer. Enjoy free roundtrip air and up to 20% off on more than 30 sailing dates. Don’t miss out on this offer! Book your American Queen Voyages cruise today!
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