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This cruise line is bringing European Christmas market sailings to the US

You don’t have to go all the way to Europe to take a Christmas market cruise. American Queen Voyages is teaming up with Natchez, Mississippi, to launch a series of stateside sailings inspired by the popular overseas itineraries .

The Christmas Markets Experiential Voyages will take place along the Mississippi River in 2023 and 2024.

“We are delighted to be partnering with the City of Natchez for our new Christmas Markets cruises,” American Queen Voyages President Cindy D'Aoust said in a news release. “Natchez is the quintessential Christmas town, making it the perfect place for our guests to enjoy this festive fusion of European yuletide nostalgia and authentic Southern charm.”

When are the Christmas Markets Experiential Voyages?

The cruises will sail in November and December of 2023 and 2024, beginning with a nine-day cruise on Nov. 26. The sailings will take place on the line’s American Countess and American Queen vessels, which can accommodate 245 and 417 guests, respectively.

What can guests expect from the Christmas Markets Experiential Voyages?

Natchez will host a Christmas market created especially for passengers on the cruises – though it will also be open to the public – where they can shop for holiday treats and handmade goods from local artisans.

Guests on the sailings can also warm up by bonfires, hear live carols, take photos with Santa Claus and sip drinks like hot chocolate. If you’re feeling extra festive, there will be Christmas cocktails on offer, too.

Exact ports vary by cruise, but the itineraries include New Orleans, Memphis, Baton Rouge, Vicksburg, St. Francisville and more.

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How much do the Christmas Markets Experiential Voyages cost?

Prices vary by sailing, but the Nov. 26 cruise from Memphis to New Orleans currently starts at $2,499 per person based on double occupancy, according to the line’s website . The fare includes one night in a hotel before the sailing, all meals, Wi-Fi and more.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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Plan A Cruise To The Christmas Market In Natchez This Holiday Season

This charming Mississippi city will welcome cruise ship visitors to what the mayor calls “the best Natchez Christmas ever.”

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It seems that the rest of the country is catching up to what we already know: Natchez is one of the most charming places in the South to spend the holidays . In addition to this quaint Mississippi town’s long list of cheerful holiday happenings—tours of decked-out historic homes, enchanting light displays, and a parade led by jolly ol’ St. Nick himself—Natchez will now play host to a traditional European Christmas market on behalf of cruise ship visitors.

Florida-based American Queen Voyages (AQV) just announced their grand plans to partner with the City of Natchez on select holiday voyages in 2023 and 2024. The “Christmas Markets Experiential Voyages” down the Lower Mississippi River will allow extended port calls for cruise ship guests to “stroll festive stalls decked out with holiday decor and twinkling lights,” the cruise line said in a press release. This very-merry experience will feature classic European Christmas Market staples like eggnog, fruitcake, and gingerbread alongside gifts made by local artisans.

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“We are delighted to be partnering with the City of Natchez for our new Christmas Markets cruises,” said AQV president Cindy D'Aoust. “Natchez is the quintessential Christmas town, making it the perfect place for our guests to enjoy this festive fusion of European yuletide nostalgia and authentic Southern charm.”

The public Christmas market will provide a holiday tourism boost for The Little Easy, giving out-of-town visitors the opportunity to shop their Christmas lists in a meaningful and hyper-local way. "Natchez is the only city on the Mississippi River selected for this great opportunity and we are honored,” said Dan M. Gibson, Mayor of Natchez. “It will be the best Natchez Christmas ever!”

The unique Christmas Market experience is one of several celebratory journeys that cruisers can take down the Mississippi. American Queen Voyages also provides “Holiday on the River” cruises around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. The Thanksgiving cruise features all the fixings with a feast of roasted turkey, “a selection of Southern dressings,” sweet potato pie , and bourbon pecan pie. The New Year’s cruise allows guests to ring in the new year in style—and a bit unconventionally—toasting mid-float with champagne after a gala New Year’s Eve dinner.

The Christmas cruise takes travelers through an enchanting winter wonderland complete with carolers and seasonal classics. Three of the Christmas Market sailings will be offered in conjunction with these all-out Christmas cruises for twice the holiday cheer (New Orleans to Memphis, December 18/23/25). For those departing earlier on the Christmas Market experience, there will be special holiday elements along the trip, like a bonfire send-off along the riverbank in Nottoway, Louisiana and Giving Trees stationed at various ports.

Learn more about these festive Southern cruise options at aqvoyages.com . Time for a girls’ trip!

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Cruise Line Partners with Historic Natchez to Create New Holiday Festivities for Guests

American Queen Voyages announced its newest and most festive offering yet: Christmas Markets Experiential Voyages. AQV is partnering with the City of Natchez, MS, to recreate traditional European Christmas markets in America for guests on select holiday voyages in 2023 and 2024.

“We are delighted to be partnering with the City of Natchez for our new Christmas Markets cruises,” said Cindy D’Aoust, president, American Queen Voyages. “Natchez is the quintessential Christmas town, making it the perfect place for our guests to enjoy this festive fusion of European yuletide nostalgia and authentic Southern charm.”

Travelers on  American Countess  and  American Queen  will enjoy extended port calls so they can stroll the festive market stalls decked out with holiday décor. The markets will become a lively hub of holiday cheer. AQV guests can savor traditional delicacies like eggnog, fruitcake and gingerbread, and shop for hand-crafted treasures by local artisans, surrounded by the magic of the holidays.

“Natchez is the only city on the Mississippi River selected for this great opportunity and we are honored. This wouldn’t be happening without the help of our own Regina Charboneau, Culinary Ambassador of American Queen Voyages, and also great friends to Natchez and American Queen Voyages, Warren and Nancy Reuther,” said Dan M. Gibson, Mayor of Natchez. “This will provide an additional draw for tourists from our entire region, and it will be the best Natchez Christmas ever! Thank you, AQV!”

Holiday Experiential Voyages for 2023

In addition, AQV provides enchanting holiday experiences on its Thanksgiving, Christmas Cruises, and New Year’s Experiential Voyages. These “Holidays on the River” themed cruises have become cherished traditions for many guests. 

“The new, immersive Christmas Markets voyages have expanded our holiday offerings for travelers who wish to discover the hidden gems along the river,” added D’Aoust.

Thanksgiving:  Thanksgiving cruises with AQV capture the essence of American heritage surrounded by stunning river views. Guests will indulge in a traditional feast featuring all the beloved classics. These include roasted turkey, a selection of Southern dressings, green beans, sweet potato pie, bourbon pecan pie, and more.

Christmas Cruises:  The magic of the holidays comes to life transporting guests to a winter wonderland on the river. Travelers will delight in festive onboard decorations, from cheerful carolers and performances of holiday classics to delectable seasonal libations. These enchanting voyages will create cherished memories and fill guests’ hearts with the warmth and joy of the holiday season.

News Year’s Eve:  Guests will ring in the new year in style aboard a festive holiday cruise. They will indulge in a gala New Year’s Eve dinner, sip on Champagne, and dance the night away. This celebratory cruise promises to usher in a brand-new year of boundless possibilities with a bang.

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American Queen Voyages (AQV) has announced the launch of their new Christmas Markets Experiential Voyages, set to take place in 2023 and 2024.

Partnering with the City of Natchez, MS, AQV aims to recreate traditional European Christmas markets in the United States.

“We are delighted to be partnering with the City of Natchez for our new Christmas Markets cruises,” said Cindy D'Aoust, president, American Queen Voyages. “Natchez is the quintessential Christmas town, making it the perfect place for our guests to enjoy this festive fusion of European yuletide nostalgia and authentic Southern charm.”

Travellers on AQV's American Countess and American Queen ships will have the opportunity to explore extended port calls in Natchez, where festive market stalls adorned with holiday decorations and twinkling lights will be set up. Guests will have the chance to indulge in traditional delicacies like eggnog, fruitcake, and gingerbread, while also shopping for hand-crafted treasures crafted by local artisans.

Dan M. Gibson, Mayor of Natchez, said, "Natchez is the only city on the Mississippi River selected for this great opportunity and we are honoured. This wouldn’t be happening without the help of our own Regina Charboneau, Culinary Ambassador of American Queen Voyages, and also great friends to Natchez and American Queen Voyages, Warren and Nancy Reuther. This will provide an additional draw for tourists from our entire region, and it will be the best Natchez Christmas ever!"

Apart from the Christmas Markets, AQV also offers other holiday-themed experiences such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Experiential Voyages.

“The new, immersive Christmas Markets voyages have expanded our holiday offerings for travellers who wish to discover the hidden gems along the river,” said D’Aoust.

Other Holiday Experiential Voyages for 2023 include:

• Thanksgiving : Thanksgiving cruises offer guests a chance to experience American heritage amidst river views. Guests can enjoy a traditional feast with dishes like roasted turkey, various Southern dressings, green beans, sweet potato pie, bourbon pecan pie, and more.
• Christmas Cruises : Christmas Cruises offer a festive atmosphere with onboard decorations, carollers, holiday classics performances, and seasonal libations.
• News Year’s Eve : Guests will ring in the new year aboard a festive holiday cruise, featuring a gala New Year’s Eve dinner, champagne, and dancing.

More information can be found on AQV's website .

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American Queen to debut 'Mighty Mississippi,' Christmas market cruises

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American Queen Steamboat Company, the four-year-old cruise line that offers sailings on the Mississippi, Columbia and Snake rivers, among other waterways, is introducing new itineraries and theme cruises for the 2016 season in its new brochure.

For the first time, American Queen will offer a 23-day, 22-night “Mighty Mississippi” cruise aboard its signature American Queen, a 432-passenger boat designed like the grand paddle wheelers that formerly cruised the river. The boat is now considered the largest river cruise vessel afloat.

American Queen will sail from St. Paul to New Orleans (and on the reverse itinerary) taking in almost the entire length of the Mississippi. The itinerary essentially stitches together three of American Queen’s existing itineraries on the Upper and Lower Mississippi River.

Ports visited will include St. Paul, Red Wing, La Cross, Burlington, Quad Cities, Dubuque, Clinton, Hannibal, St. Louis, Memphis, Greenville, Vicksburg, Natchez, Oak Alley and New Orleans. It will add a two-day land extension to the headwaters of the Mississippi. American Queen also features sailings on the Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland rivers.

Ted Sykes, American Queen’s president and CEO, says the new itinerary was developed after the company began seeing European customers combine the three sailings to get a complete Mississippi cruise experience.

Beyond the new Mississippi itinerary, American Queen also will debut a new Christmas Market cruise, with the first sailing set to depart Dec. 13, 2015 and a second set to take place in December 2016. Christmas Market cruises have been offered in Europe for several years, but this is the first time one that will be featured in the U.S. The Christmas Market cruise also will feature a gala ball for all passengers at the Nottoway Plantation in White Castle, La.

The Christmas Market cruise is yet another in a series of theme cruises, which include sailings focused on  Antebellum South, Gardens of the River, Civil War, Mark Twain, Elvis, Presidents & Politics (timed to this year’s primaries and next year’s presidential election), Music of the 50s and 60s, Bourbon Trail, Autumn Colors, Country Music, Thanksgiving Festival, and New Year's Celebration…

American Queen also is introducing another full season of sailings on the Columbia and Snake Rivers in Oregon and Washington aboard the 223-passenger American Empress, another paddle wheeler that it acquired last year. The boat offers a one-way seven-day cruise from Portland, Ore., to Clarkson, Wash., and an included pre-cruise hotel stay in Spokane. Theme cruises include sailings devoted to Lewis & Clark and local winemaking.

In other news, Sykes says American Queen has reduced its 2016 brochure rates by an average of 14 percent and is also offering group savings as well. This will reduce discounting over the course of next year and has already boosted sales, he says.

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American Queen Voyages Launches ‘Holiday Sailabration’ Offer

C hristmas has come early this year for would-be cruisegoers in search of an opportunity to explore North America’s most celebrated waterways in style and comfort. Leading river and ocean cruise line American Queen Voyages (AQV), part of Hornblower Group, is getting a jump on the fall and winter festive season by launching an alluring Holiday Sailabration offer.

Thanks to this new promotion, customers can save up to $3,000, also receiving a $600 air credit and a $200 "Your Choice" onboard credit per stateroom, when they book select 2023 North American river voyages and cabin categories between now and October 31.

Imagine celebrating the magical spirit of the holiday season with enchanting experiences aboard an authentic paddle-wheel riverboat with one of AQV’s special Thanksgiving-, Christmas- and New Year’s-themed departures. Guests sailing aboard these experiential voyages can look forward to a full course of time-honored holiday traditions, festive entertainment, authentic American culinary specialties and superb service.

“With the holiday season right around the corner, we’re excited to announce our Holiday Sailabration offer that will make our cruises even more accessible for travelers looking to sail with us this year," said American Queen Voyages’ president, Cindy D'Aoust. "Our Holidays on the River sailings will take guests to enchanting destinations during the most magical time of the year while enjoying even more festivities than ever before."

 In addition to the wealth of holiday traditions and festivities that are already built into AQV’s holiday-themed itineraries, the line is this year introducing new, European-style Christmas Markets on select Lower Mississippi River voyages. Guests will get to experience a quintessential European holiday tradition in the heart of the American South, as they explore a bustling collection of richly decorated seller stalls filled with handcrafted gifts, local delicacies and seasonal treats.

American Queen Voyages’ all-inclusive fares include a one-night, pre-cruise hotel stay; ground transfers between the hotel and vessel; unlimited guided tours and experiences as part of the itinerary; unlimited beverages, open bars and lounges; gourmet, regionally inspired cuisine cuisine in multiple venues, plus in-room dining; unlimited free WiFi; live daily onboard entertainment and enrichment activities; and, on river voyages, use of bicycles and hiking sticks. Port taxes and fees, as well as pre-paid gratuities, are also included in AQV cruise fares.

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American Queen Voyages is offering merry and bright itineraries along the lower Mississippi River this year — and there's still time to book.

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Looking for a holiday escape this year? If you're itching for an adventure on the water, but are hoping to stay stateside, American Queen Voyages has you covered with its Holidays on the River sailings on the lower Mississippi River.

From November through December, American Queen Voyages will offer four holiday-themed itineraries aboard the American Queen, the largest steamboat ever built. American Queen is 418 feet in length with six decks, across which you'll find a 19th-century-style opera house, elegant dining rooms and lounges, and a fitness center and pool. Onboard, all meals and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are included as is live entertainment, with caroling on the holiday sailings.

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The holiday itineraries include sailings from Nashville to Memphis; Memphis to New Orleans ; and New Orleans to Memphis, as well as a round-trip sailing from New Orleans. Each is nine days long, during which the ship will make port in the Mississippi's historic cities and towns, from Natchez, Louisiana, to Paducah, Kentucky. Walking or hop-on-hop-off tours are offered at most ports, and guests can book premium excursions, from golf outings to tours of historic sites. Plus, the holiday voyages include a pre-sailing hotel stay, which gives guests even more time to explore their embarkation ports, many of which will be transformed into (mildly warm) winter wonderlands for the festive season.

In celebration of American Queen Voyages' 10th anniversary, these special itineraries also include an exclusive Creole Réveillon dinner, hosted by the cruise line's culinary ambassador Regina Charboneau, who will also host cooking demonstrations. The Réveillon is a 19th-century holiday dining tradition that features Creole, Cajun, and other Southern dishes.

So, this holiday season, if the Christmas markets on the European rivers seem just out of reach, head for one of our own backyard gems: the Mississippi. Spaces are still available on the holiday sailings and can be booked here ; rates start at $2,099 per person.

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American Queen Voyages Gets Head Start on Holiday Sales

American Queen Voyages is launching a "Holiday Sailabration" promotion, available on select 2023 voyages – including themed holiday sailings – when booked by October 31.

"With the holiday season right around the corner, we're excited to announce our Holiday Sailabration offer that will make our cruises even more accessible for travelers looking to sail with us this year," said Cindy D'Aoust, president of ACL. "Our Holidays on the River sailings will take guests to enchanting destinations during the most magical time of the year…"

Clients who book an applicable voyage before the end of October will receive up to $3,000 in savings, a $600 air credit, and a $200 onboard credit per stateroom.

Themed voyages, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's cruises, are curated to include time-honored traditions, festive entertainment, and authentic holiday culinary delicacies. In addition to holiday festivities, AQV is introducing new Christmas Markets on select Lower Mississippi River voyages.

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Despite great efforts by our team, crew and partners, American Queen Voyages (AQV) unfortunately has been unable to rebound from the effects of the pandemic. The overnight cruise industry was especially affected by changes in travel preferences and, as a result, AQV has become financially unsustainable.

We are therefore shutting down the business, and all future AQV cruises have been cancelled.

We are deeply proud of our crew and the outstanding travel experiences and service we have provided to our guests. As we reflect on the journey we have shared over the years, we are filled with gratitude for the privilege of serving our guests, partners and agents and for being part of our incredible local communities.

It has been an honor to bring joy to so many lives, and we are deeply touched by the relationships we have formed and the memorable experiences we have created.

We sincerely regret any inconvenience this decision causes. Our goal is to ensure a smooth process for all AQV stakeholders.

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Despite our best efforts, demand for overnight cruises has not recovered following the pandemic, and AQV has become financially unsustainable.

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American Cruise Lines Purchases American Queen River Fleet

• April 2, 2024

American Cruise Lines has purchased four American Queen Voyages river ships plus other assets, according to a court filing.

“American Cruise Lines is pleased to be the successful bidder for AQV’s river vessels. We look forward to announcing additional details after this portion of the Hornblower Holdings bankruptcy process concludes,” the company said in a statement.

Sale Prices:

• American Queen: $2,150,000
• American Empress: $1,600,000
• American Countess: $1,600,000
• American Duchess: $200,000
• certain other related assets, including, among other things, trademarks associated with American Queen Voyages™ (“AQV”), website domain names associated with AQV, and certain business records: $750,000.

An auction was held for the assets, including the coastal ships, following American Queen’s bankruptcy, with American Cruise Lines emerging as the winner of the river fleet. It is unknown who emerged as the buyer of the two coastal ships in the company’s fleet, the Ocean Navigator and Ocean Voyager.

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Cruise line buys up the mississippi river ships from defunct american queen voyages.

American Cruise Lines has solidified its status as the Mississippi River's — and the country's — busiest river cruise provider with its purchase of all four classic paddlewheeler ships from the now-defunct American Queen Voyages.

Travel Weekly reported that the acquisitions include the 417-passenger mothership American Queen, along with smaller ships American Duchess, American Countess and American Empress. Most of these ships, inspired by 19th-century riverboats, have regularly sailed Mississippi River itineraries, including summer and fall stops in Red Wing and Winona, Minn., and La Crosse, Wis.

American Queen Voyages operated leisure cruises since 2011 on the Mississippi and its tributaries, as well as the Snake and Columbia rivers out West, but owner Hornblower Holdings abruptly shut it down on Feb. 20.

American Cruise Lines did not immediately have details on how the American Queen ships would integrate into its existing fleet of 21 cruise ships in six classes — including four paddlewheelers of its own.

"American Cruise Lines is pleased to be the successful bidder for AQV's river vessels," the company said in a brief statement. "We look forward to announcing additional details after this portion of the Hornblower Holdings bankruptcy process concludes."

We compared and contrasted the ships of American Cruise Lines, American Queen Voyages and a third line on the Mississippi, Viking River Cruises, last summer.

Simon Peter Groebner is Travel editor for the Star Tribune.

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