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Queen of the West
Northwest River Cruises
Majestic America Cruise Line
Travel Specialists in Historic Tours and Steamboat / RiverBarge Cruises
Steamboat, Sternwheeler, Paddleboat -- whatever you want to call them -- cruises are not just about the destination you visit. It is about the onboard experience. It is reliving history. Ocean-going cruise ships have always had their place in time. At one time, steamboat travel was one of the mainstays of transportation in the United States. Then the grand dames of the river disappeared -- much the same as elegant train travel disappeared from the American landscape -- or the hand-carved carousel horse was replaced with fiberglass.
Steamboat cruises appeal to persons who want to feel a part of the past. The boats offer glimpses into what it was like back in the 1800's, and their itineraries teach about our history and how the rivers helped the United States become what it is today.
The Queen of the West was the first overight passenger sternwheeler to be built and operated in the West in 80 years. What makes this boat unique is it is propelled solely by its 3-story paddlewheel, just like the ones from the 1800's. However, those earlier boats relied on steam for propulsion. The Queen of the West is powered by a revolutionary hydraulic propulsion system that uses environmentally safe biodegradable hydraulic oil.
Over the years, the Queen of the West has won numerous awards from CruiseReports and Conde Nast Traveler.
7-Night Cruises on the Columbia, Snake, and Willamette Rivers offer total immersion in nature, as the paddlewheel boat navigates through gorges, locks and dams and past scenic sites.
The Queen of the West offers passengers casually elegant surroundings -- but never stiff or stuffy. The ship's corridors display art and photos depicting the history of the West. It was designed to ensure that all public rooms and staterooms have huge view windows so the beautiful outdoor scenery can easily be viewed from inside the boat. On deck, view the passing scenery or simply watch the paddlewheel as you stretch back into a comfortable deck chair on the spacious observation deck.
The staff Historian/Naturalist and/or featured guests provide an enriching on-going narration of the scenic and cultural points of interest as the Queen of the West navigates the Columbia, Snake and WIllamette Rivers. Small group tours on land offer more personalized sightseeing. Live entertainment is a highlight of the evening with musicians and vocalists providing an ever-changing array of musical themes by guest entertainers and the ship's band. Resident musical experts perform contemporary favorites for your listening and dancing pleasure.
Queen Of The West
Accommodation Standard Features:
This vessel offers all "Outside Staterooms" and all have entry from corridors on the inside (except the two Vista Suites). Queen or twin size beds available, depending on stateroom selected. (Bed sizes vary slightly depending on stateroom.) Each stateroom has large view windows, TV/VCR, individual thermostat, large private bathroom and shower, and writing desk. (Value category has no desk).
Suites & Superior Staterooms offer the most! Spacious Sitting areas, More windows, Refrigerator/mini bar, Complimentary floral bouquet, complimentary robes, larger TV/VCR.
BB- SUPERIOR VERANDAH STATEROOM. Larger than Deluxe Staterooms and have extra window, small sitting area, mini-refrigerator. 192 Square Ft. including verandah 228 Sq. Ft. Two staterooms located on Pioneer Deck.
B- SUPERIOR STATEROOM. Larger than the First Class Staterooms and have an extra window. Each has a small sitting area, refrigerator/mini bar. B Superior Outside Stateroom. 192 Square Ft. Four staterooms on Great Rivers Deck. See purple areas.
DELUXE STATEROOMS are spacious and beautifully appointed. Each has large view windows, and all the standard amenities.
CC- FIRST-CLASS STATEROOM with VERANDAH
144 Square Ft. including verandah 171 Sq. Ft. Located on Pioneer Deck.
C- DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOM 144 Square Ft. Located on Great Rivers Deck, Explorer Deck, and Pioneer Deck. See tan areas.
Note: Staterooms 109 & 111 are designed for wheelchair accessibility. Bathroom is larger, and room configuration varies slightly. Triple occupancy is available in staterooms 220, 223, 224, 227, 326, 329 & 331. Quad occupancy is available in staterooms 226, 229, 318, 321 & 328
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS are a bit smaller than First-Class staterooms, and have one lower single bed; plus, an upper fold-down Pullman berth. Great value for two; or for single occupancy. Small sitting area included.
EE - VERANDAH STATEROOM
131 Square Ft. including verandah 156 Sq. Ft. Two rooms on Pioneer Deck. See dark blue areas.
E - OUTSIDE STATEROOM 131 Square Ft. One room on Great Rivers Deck. See pink area.
OS: OWNERS VERANDAH SUITE has unobstructed forward & side panoramic views . Richly furnished with sitting area, TV, DVD player. 317 Square Ft. w/verandah. There is 1 OS stateroom on the boat, located on Pioneer Deck.
AA: VISTA VERANDAH SUITES have an outside entrance, small private patio; and uniquely offer views of both sides of the river.
277-288 Sq. Ft.including verandah 326-342 Square Ft. There are 2 AA staterooms on Vista View Deck and 1 on Pioneer Deck.
A: VISTA OUTSIDE SUITE has panoramic forward & side view windows; (Forward view slightly obstructed by stairs). 272-288 Sq.Ft.
2 Staterooms located on Great Rivers Deck.
Queen of the West Accommodations
Queen of the West Deck Plan
Majestic America Steamboat Brochure: Postage & Handling $5
Passengers enjoy modern stateroom amenities, such as a television and VCR. The private bathrooms and showers in each stateroom are the largest and finest of any small cruiseship, with generous closet and drawer space, and luggage storage. Every stateroom faces the river and many have their own private verandahs. Suites are distinguished by their location and larger size and contain an array of special features.
Moving around the Queen of the West is a breeze. Use the Grand Staircase or the convenient passenger elevator. And since it's a small boat, it's easy to get from one end of the boat to the other.
When you cruise on the Queen of the West, it's all about you: Your relaxation, comfort, history enrichment, fine food and entertainment. And, it's always all-inclusive: accommodations, meals, snacks, soft drinks, shore excursions, and onboard entertainment. Queen of the West Itineraries
