American Duchess™ journeys give way to discovery. As the most elegant paddlewheeler on U.S. rivers, she is a floating, intimate masterpiece, carrying up to 166 guests through America’s heartland. The paddlewheeler, created from a 1995 hull, was completely reconstructed to become one of the most luxurious river cruising vessels in the U.S.A., featuring single-seating main dining and entertainment venues, soaring ceilings and the exceptional service that guests have come to expect on any American Queen Steamboat Company cruise.Spacious luxury awaits you aboard the floating masterpiece that is the American Duchess.

This boutique-style riverboat offers guests large accommodations, vaulted ceilings, exquisite dining, beautiful decks for sitting or strolling, and exceptional amenities. Her suites range from 180 to 550 square feet, allowing guests to stay in some of the largest accommodations on the rivers. Unique to the American Duchess are her airy suites, including the Loft Suites, which feature two stories enhanced by floor-to-ceiling windows, two full bathrooms, a comfortable dining area, a beautiful lounge with a queen sofa-bed, a private balcony and an upstairs bedroom.Let our courteous staff and opulent furnishings welcome you aboard. Stop by The Grand Dining Room or The River Club & Terrace for delicious, fresh culinary delights, and enjoy world-class entertainment each night in The Show Lounge.

Make plans to spend your evenings aboard the American Duchess enjoying nightly river cruise entertainment.Live entertainers will bring down the house in The Show Lounge. Catch world-class performances, relive a historical moment or hear a famous river tale originally told by Mark Twain. Come back night after night for unmatched entertainment you’ll always remember! Each magical evening, the lights dim, the curtains open and our talented performers offer you entertainment worthy of Broadway.Combining the best of the old and the new, this beautiful lady of the river epitomizes the grace and grandeur that have made river cruising on the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers a cherished American tradition for more than two centuries. One voyage on the American Duchess, and you’ll see why.There’s never been a better time to rediscover America, as the American Queen Steamboat Company has the perfect way to explore the varied regions of the U.S.A – aboard the elegant American Duchess, one of the most opulent paddlewheelers in the world.