River Cruise Newsletter

Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

The elegant, modern paddlewheelers of American Queen Steamboat Company cruise the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland rivers in America's heartland and the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest. Its sister company, Victory Cruise Lines, sails the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway and coastal New England.

American Queen Steamboat Company has these money-saving offers for our customers:

Save up to $1,000 per couple off select 2019 sailings in certain cabin categories when you book by August 31.

Save up to $2,500 per couple off select 2019 cruises when you book certain cabin categories. Eligible itineraries include American Music Holiday and An American Christmas.

Save up to $1,200 per couple off 2020 river cruises in certain cabin categories.

Enjoy reduced rates on select sailings on the Columbia and Snake rivers this November and December. Prices shown reflect discount.

American Queen, American Duchess and American Empress cruise fares include a pre-voyage hotel night, superb cuisine, Broadway-caliber entertainment, comprehensive Hop-On Hop-Off shore excursions, onboard enrichment programs, non-premium wine and beer with dinner, 24-hour room service, complimentary Wi-Fi and soft drinks and specialty coffees throughout the trip.

In April 2020, the line will debut its fourth riverboat, the 245-passenger American Countess. The paddlewheeler was constructed from an existing hull, significantly renovated and lengthened by 60 feet. Fares for American Countess cruises do not include a pre-voyage hotel night or wine and beer with dinner. The ship will cruise the Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee rivers.

Purchased in 2011, the 426-passenger American Queen is the largest steamboat sailing overnight cruises on the Mississippi River and its tributaries. It serves as the flagship of American Queen Steamboat Company.

Rounding out the collection of authentic paddlewheelers are the 166-passenger American Duchess, an elegant, boutique-style riverboat that features four two-story loft suites, and the 221-passenger American Empress, which cruises the scenic Columbia and Snake rivers.

The 202-passenger ships of Victory Cruise Lines are designed for discovery cruising and navigate inland harbors, secluded bays and more remote ports that larger ships can't reach. To see all departures, click here.

Fares include shore excursions led by expert local guides, enrichment programs, evening entertainment, all onboard meals, afternoon tea and a daily cocktail hour, non-premium beer, wine and spirits, coffee and soft drinks and complimentary Wi-Fi.

In 2020, Victory Cruise Lines vacations will include a pre-voyage hotel night in each embarkation city.

Victory Cruise Lines will offer these new itineraries in 2020:

Halifax to Buffalo
Chicago to Montreal
Chicago to Niagara Falls (and reverse)
Niagara Falls to Boston
Bar Harbor to Niagara Falls

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Here are this week's Top 10 Cruises from American Queen Steamboat Company and Victory Cruise Lines. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) Columbia & Snake Rivers, 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Travels between Vancouver and Clarkston, Spokane or Vancouver. Save up to $400 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $1,299. Departures from October 13, 2019 through November 22, 2020.

2) Antebellum South, 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Travels between Memphis and New Orleans. Save up to $2,500 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $1,699. Departures from September 15, 2019 through November 29, 2020.

3) Plantation Holidays, 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Travels between Memphis and New Orleans. Save up to $2,500 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $1,899. Departures from December 8, 2019 through December 13, 2020.

4) Ohio River Sojourn, 8 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Travels between Louisville and Pittsburgh. Save $400 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $2,099. Departs June 14, 21 & 28, 2020.

5) Civil War, 8 or 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Travels between Memphis and Chattanooga or New Orleans. Save $400 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $2,299. Departs October 25 and November 1 & 15, 2020.

6) American Music Holiday, 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Travels between Memphis and Clarksville, Nashville or New Orleans. Save $1,400 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $2,399. Departs December 1, 8 & 15, 2019.

7) St. Lawrence Seaway & Jewels of French Canada, 11 days with Victory Cruise Lines. Begins in Toronto and ends in Portland. Save 65%. Starting at $2,499. Departs October 22, 2019.

8) North America's Coastal Connection, 9 days with Victory Cruise Lines. Travels between Chicago and Niagara Falls. Starting at $3,799. Departures from May 13 through August 26, 2020.

9) Splendor of the Great Lakes, 11 days with Victory Cruise Lines. Travels between Chicago and Toronto. Starting at $4,899. Departures from May 20 through October 2, 2020.

10) Great Lakes Grand Discovery, 13 days with Victory Cruise Lines. Begins in Chicago and ends in Montreal. Starting at $5,799. Departs September 2, 2020.

Customers in the US and Canada can call us toll-free at 800-510-4002. For a list of our other toll-free numbers worldwide, click here.

For savings of up to 82% on ocean cruises, click here.
To save up to 40% with escorted and independent tours, click here.
For discounts of up to 50% at hotels and all-inclusive resorts, click here.
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Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@rivercruise.com and I will respond the same day.

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Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go