Empress of the North

Tsar Peter the Great and his wife Catherine the First never saw the Great Land discovered by Vitus Bering during their reign.  But had the imperial couple sailed the yet-uncharted coastline aboard the Empress of the North, they would have felt right at home, surrounded by decor that conjures up 19th-century Russia at its height.

Powered by a robust modern diesel propulsion system, the Empress of the North offers for just 223 guests at a time an unparalleled experience of Alaska and the Northwest. Each stateroom – among the most spacious of any cruising ship – features expansive viewing windows, and most offer private verandahs as well.  Her onboard galleries brim with Russian artwork such as Faberge eggs and nesting dolls; paintings of wildlife and western settlement; and Native American carved totems and masks.

Above all, the Empress of the North is spacious and comfortable.  The Paddlewheel Lounge is ideal for relaxing, enjoying a drink or live music before dinner, or simply watching the workings of the ship's three-story paddlewheel.  The 24-hour Calliope Bar & Grill offers casual self-serve fare, from lattes to popcorn and frozen yogurt sundaes-all complimentary.  Elegant full-service breakfast, lunch and a five-course dinner awaits in the Romanov Dining Room.  And the Gold Nugget Showroom, with its warm lighting, rich mahogany accents and carved ceilings, offers elegance after dark.

Staterooms aboard the Empress of the North include:
- Luxurious beds featuring custom deluxe matress, high thread-count linens, deluxe duvet and pillows
- Premium bathrobes
- Massage showerhead
- Makeup mirror
- Deluxe towels
- Hair dryer
- Deluxe bath amenities
- Television, DVD and sound system
- Telephone
- Individually controlled heat and air conditioning

Columbia Queen

The luxurious Columbia Queen brings contemporary small-ship cruising to the rivers of the Northwest. This elegant vessel combines state-of-the-art propulsion and navigation systems with luxurious elements typical of much larger luxury vessels. Onboard are spacious public rooms filled with richly polished woodwork and plush seating, Tiffany & Co. chandeliers, and artwork inspired by the Pacific Northwest.

Each of the 75 spacious staterooms aboard the Columbia Queen is equipped with welcome modern guest amenities such as satellite TV/DVD players, ship-to-shore telephones and glass-enclosed showers. Many offer private verandahs or French balconies.

The elegant Astoria Room is the setting for a sumptuous breakfast or lunch and five-course dinners featuring sophisticated Northwest cuisine. After dinner, the space transforms into the Columbia Queen's showroom. In addition, the sunny, white-washed Back Porch provides round the clock coffee and Continental snacks throughout the day.

The Explorer Bar, a popular meeting place, paneled in mahogany and featuring a beautiful oak bar and baby-grand piano; the Lewis & Clark Lounge, offering a comfortable retreat for pre-dinner drinks and hors d'oeuvres; and the cozy Purser's Lobby.

The Columbia Queen's finely appointed staterooms include:
- Luxurious beds featuring custom deluxe matress, high thread-count linens, deluxe duvet and pillows
- Premium bathrobes
- Massage showerhead
- Makeup mirror
- Deluxe towels
- Hair dryer
- Deluxe bath amenities
- Television, DVD and sound system
- Telephone
- Individually controlled heat and air conditioning

Contessa

Private...exclusive...yacht-like... Our most intimate ship, Contessa, delivers for just 48 guests at a time a one-of-a-kind experience of Alaska.

More than 700,000 people cruise Alaska each summer. Fewer than one percent will see it like this: surrounded by yacht-like comfort, with the freedom to tuck into tiny inlets, anchor in silent fjords and overnight next to the massive face of a glacier.  You'll access narrow wildlife-rich channels, snug anchorages and remote communities beyond the reach of larger ships.  Your visit is less intrusive.  More serene.  The captain pausing to linger here at a humpback feeding, there at a bear moseying along the shore.  Unique shore excursions and guest speakers answer your questions of the day.  And each evening, good company, Alaska-inspired cuisine and your amenity-rich stateroom inspire the most pleasant of dreams.

Delta Queen

With her red sternwheel churning the mighty Mississippi and her flag flying high in the balmy blue sky, the legendary Delta Queen is the quintessential American river ship. In profile and in spirit, she captures a time when thousands of steamboats plied the country’s inland waterways. More than 3,000 of them came and went from the wharf at St. Louis each year!

Built in 1926, gleaming with four decks of teak and original Tiffany-style stained-glass windows, the Delta Queen accommodates just 176 guests, all in outside staterooms. Unique touches abound, including a rare ironwood floor gracing the Orleans Room, the heart of the ship's nightlife, and an 1897 steam calliope that was once salvaged from a sunken showboat and sold to a circus. You'll even find the very same ship's bell that sounded out landings for the steamboat Mark Twain rode downriver in 1883.

Come listen to the clang of that historic bell announcing your own shore landings. Dance on the floor Presidents Hoover, Truman, and Carter have graced. Grab a cup of coffee in the Forward Cabin Lounge and watch the sun burn off the mist over the Mississippi. Take your place in history, today.

The Delta Queen's finely appointed staterooms include:
- Beds featuring custom high thread-count linens, deluxe duvet and pillows
- Premium bathrobes
- Massage showerhead
- Deluxe towels
- Hair dryer
- Deluxe bath amenities

American Queen

The American Queen is the glorious flagship of the Majestic America Line fleet. In size and style, she represents the crown jewel of river cruising world-wide, offering for just 436 guests at a time an extraordinary experience of America.

Her 222 staterooms and suites – many with private verandahs – are filled with modern appointments and carefully selected furnishings. Throughout the ship you’ll find finely crafted hardwood fixtures, grand furnishings and gleaming brass details. Of particular note is the J.M. White Dining Room, which pays homage to the legendary vessel that once defined luxury in late 19th-century life.

Other classic features: a gazebo-style pilothouse and towering “feathered” stacks, both designed to be lowered to allow passage under bridges and the opulent two-tiered Grand Saloon, one of the most elegant entertainment spaces on the river. You’ll find modern amenities such as a heated pool and well-equipped athletic club onboard as well.

Featuring six decks and measuring 418-feet in length, the American Queen is the world’s largest river cruise ship, powered by a state-of-the-art propulsion system that combines authentic steam engines and a 45-ton paddlewheel with modern diesel-electric Z-drives.

The American Queen embodies the “best of the best.” Come experience a ship as grand as America itself.

The American Queen's finely appointed staterooms include:
- Luxurious beds featuring custom deluxe mattresses, high-thread count linens, deluxe duvet and pillows
- Premium bathrobes
- Massage showerhead
- Makeup mirror
- Deluxe towels
- Hair dryer
- Deluxe bath amenities
- Television, DVD and sound system
- Telephone
- Individually controlled heat and air

Mississippi Queen

The idea behind the Mississippi Queen was as ambitious as it was original: Why not combine the amenities of a modern cruise ship with the romance and charm of a 19^th century sternwheeler? Why not sheathe it in steel and incorporate the latest in propulsion design – while offering interiors that embody Victorian grace? That was the vision that led to the debut of the Mississippi Queen, one of the best known ships on America’s rivers today.

With seven decks and more than a football field in length, the Mississippi Queen is large enough to offer multiple lounges and gathering places, stocked library, a theatre, pool and exercise room.   Her ambiance is that of a stately Southern home. In the afternoons, the sun slants through white lace curtains, dappling patterns on plush carpets. Overstuffed chairs invite you to relax.  Crystal chandeliers and live music enliven the dining room each evening. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the Port Gallery offer ever-changing views.

Sit on the back deck and enjoy a mint julep. Visit the ship's Discovery Guide in the Wheel House to learn about the history and culture of the places you’ll see. Imagine how, when the dancer Ginger Rogers descended the Grand Staircase, all heads would turn. It’s easy to see why the Mississippi Queen is a perennial guest favorite.

Staterooms aboard The Mississippi Queen include:
- Luxurious beds featuring custom deluxe mattress, high thread-count linens, deluxe duvet and pillows
- Premium bathrobe
- Massage showerhead
- Makeup mirror
- Deluxe towels
- Hair dryer
- Deluxe bath amenities
- Television, DVD and sound system
- Telephone
- Individually controlled heat and air conditioning