American Queen

If anyone has gone on the American Queen, I'd appreciate some info for my parents, who are finally taking the trip of my mom's dreams for her 80th birthday in September.
We want to know if there is a "formal" or dress-up night for the 4-nighter from New Orleans; also they want to know if when the ship is docked, can a non-passenger come onboard to visit or tour the ship? One more thing - they are concerned about electrical outlets, if there are plenty in the cabin, and specifically in the bathroom.
Any other info, I know they'd love to have as well.
THANKS!

[sloegin]

Carol, sorry I can't help you on the formal night for a four night trip but if you call the reservations office they should be able to give you some info. It's 800-543-1949. I would imagine there is at least one such night. On the longer trips of 7 or 8 days there are two. Since the smaller, older Delta Queen is our boat of choice we haven't been on the American Queen so also don't know about the outlets, but I think there will be plenty.
Regulations regarding the boarding of non-passengers seem to vary according to the day of the week!! We've had no trouble inviting visitors on but they must leave their picture ID with the officer on watch during their stay on board. I've heard others complain that they can't get anyone on. Seems to be luck of the draw and I can't explain why.
I do hope your folks have a wonderful trip. Don't forget to inform the purser of your Mom's birthday, because they usually celebrate it with a cake and a song.
Cheers,
Sloegin

We just got back from a cruise on the DQ but at one port the DQ docked (rafted in steamboaters language) next to the AQ. We were allowed to board her but had to show our DQ boarding passes to get on board so I don't think just anyone can board her in port.

Although we toured her and she is beautifully decorated in Victorian style, I did not take note of electrical outlet situation. I can tell you she is newer than the DQ and we had one outlet in our bathroom on DQ.

I too would encourage you to let someone know of your Mom's special day so they can celebrate with a cake and a song for her.

Ann

[Morracko_traveller]

HI
I don't have any information about this but I normally take this type of information from an online resources. It helpful for any type of trip. When I Travel or want to go on a cruise I use it. Hope it will work.

[amyb1984]

I heard about American Queen from my grandparents. They felt it was a nice line. They have been so many cruises though. They love going on them. I don't thing they have said one single thing bad about it. They said next time I can come on one. My grandma handed me a brochure and said 'pick a date'