American Queen Voyages Introduces ‘Holiday Sailabration’ Offer for Travelers

Christmas has come early this year for would-be cruisegoers in search of an opportunity to explore North America’s most celebrated waterways in style and comfort. Leading river and ocean cruise line American Queen Voyages (AQV), part of Hornblower Group, is getting a jump on the fall and winter festive season by launching an alluring Holiday Sailabration offer.

Thanks to this new promotion, customers can save up to $3,000, also receiving a $600 air credit and a $200 “Your Choice” onboard credit per stateroom, when they book select 2023 North American river voyages and cabin categories between now and October 31.

Imagine celebrating the magical spirit of the holiday season with enchanting experiences aboard an authentic paddle-wheel riverboat with one of AQV’s special Thanksgiving-, Christmas- and New Year’s-themed departures. Guests sailing aboard these experiential voyages can look forward to a full course of time-honored holiday traditions, festive entertainment, authentic American culinary specialties and superb service.

“With the holiday season right around the corner, we’re excited to announce our Holiday Sailabration offer that will make our cruises even more accessible for travelers looking to sail with us this year,” said American Queen Voyages’ president, Cindy D’Aoust. “Our Holidays on the River sailings will take guests to enchanting destinations during the most magical time of the year while enjoying even more festivities than ever before.”

In addition to the wealth of holiday traditions and festivities that are already built into AQV’s holiday-themed itineraries, the line is this year introducing new, European-style Christmas Markets on select Lower Mississippi River voyages. Guests will get to experience a quintessential European holiday tradition in the heart of the American South, as they explore a bustling collection of richly decorated seller stalls filled with handcrafted gifts, local delicacies and seasonal treats.

American Queen Voyages’ all-inclusive fares include a one-night, pre-cruise hotel stay; ground transfers between the hotel and vessel; unlimited guided tours and experiences as part of the itinerary; unlimited beverages, open bars and lounges; gourmet, regionally inspired cuisine cuisine in multiple venues, plus in-room dining; unlimited free WiFi; live daily onboard entertainment and enrichment activities; and, on river voyages, use of bicycles and hiking sticks. Port taxes and fees, as well as pre-paid gratuities, are also included in AQV cruise fares.