The American Queen Steamboat Company is cancelling the Feb. 7 and Feb. 15, 2013, voyages of the American Queen. The boat will spend this extra time in the shipyard providing engineers the opportunity to build a completely new and more durable paddlewheel drive shaft, while re-building and reinforcing the fabled paddlewheel.
These repairs will take place in addition to her annual refurbishments that include such enhancements as painting and wall papering public spaces and staterooms, the addition of a new Front Porch Café and décor updates to the J.M. White Dining Room and Engine Room Bar, to name a few.
The American Queen is now scheduled to sail her first voyage of the season on Feb. 23, 2013, roundtrip from New Orleans.
Guests booked on the Feb. 7 and Feb. 15 departures will receive the following consideration for re-booking on these 2013 Lower Mississippi voyages: Feb. 23, March 2, March 9, March 16, March 24, March 31, May 5, May 12, June 9, June 16, June 23 or any July or August voyage on the Upper Mississippi or Ohio River.
· $250 per person/$500 per stateroom credit (refund) to offset change fees related to travel arrangements
· Upgrade to best available stateroom at the time of re-booking
· Guests on the Feb. 7 Mardi Gras voyage may choose to be re-accommodated on the 2014 Mardi Gras Voyage at the current 2013 prices
· Guests who choose to cancel will receive a full refund and reimbursement for reasonable travel-related expenses
Travel agent commissions will be fully protected.
For more information, visit www.americanqueensteamboatcompany.com.