they just had an article in last Sunday's paper regarding the state passing a law that woud allow slot machines on the steamboat ships. It indicated that after a slow start since the takeover, the load factor has improved and they expect the line to be profitable by next year
Some friends of mine just went on the American Queen and LOVED it..they are from New Orleans and they raved about the food, how nice the ship was, how relaxing the 3 days were
So the answer to your question is come and down and go steamboating