Specialists in Historic Travel and Tours
Steamboat Cruises
The Delta Queen, Mississippi Queen, and
American Queen Steamboats
Wake up to the romantic stillness of a misty morning on the river aboard the Delta Queen, Mississippi Queen (out of service until 2009), or the American Queen steamboats. There is a certain thrill that comes with crossing the stage--The Gangway--it's your entrance to another era, a time of grace and civility, among the ambiance of luxury and elegance. This world of leisurely travel awaits those who board a legendary paddlewheel boat. Experience "down home" America with stops at small towns and plantations along the Mississippi, Tennessee, or Ohio Rivers. Enjoy fine dining with gourmet delicacies. Listen to stories about the river and history. Evening entertainment is reminiscent of days gone by.
Do you like Bluegrass, Jazz or Big Band? Delta Queen Steamboats have music theme cruises. History buff? Civil War, the Great Steamboat Race or the History of Steamboating theme cruises might be perfect for you. Spring is a beautiful time of year to cruise with pilgrimages to stately plantations where flowers and trees are in bloom everywhere. Fall Foliage cruises, along the upper Mississippi River offer some of the most beautiful nature sightseeing available. Sometimes Mark Twain joins the cruises. Sometimes Abraham Lincoln. Whoever is cruising with you, it is sure to be a time of your life you will remember forever.
The Queen of the West and Empress of the North Steamboats
Columbia Queen -- Coming Soon
Cruise into history, through the inside passage in the wake of native Alaskans, Russian Explorers, and Gold Rush Prospectors aboard the Empress of the North steamboat. The Queen of the West and Empress of the North steamboat cruises follow the trail of Lewis and Clark, in America's Pacific Northwest, along the Columbia, Willamette, and Snake Rivers. Passengers are treated to the lush grandeur of the Pacific Northwest with its stately forests and deep river gorges. All Pacific Northwest steamboat cruises include shore excursions.
Steamboatin' cruises are true epic journeys where you can travel in the luxury and style of the mid 1800's . Steamboating offers passengers a "step back in time" experience that is only hampered by your immagination.
Majestic America Cruise Line
Formerly Known As
Delta Queen Steamboat Company
and American West Steamboat Company
American West Steamboat Company and Delta Queen Steamboat Company merged in November 2006. They are now owned by Ambassador under the name of Majestic America Cruise Line.
To Be Completed Soon
Columbia Queen Steamboat
Please call us at 877-658-2582 to obtain information for the time and type of steamboat cruise you want.
Relive the thrilll of an authentic steamboat race.
See the lovely azalea blooms at a historical southern plantation
Call 877-658-2582 for details.
Contact Stoney Creek Travel
877-658-2582
Weaverville / Asheville, NC
Majestic America Steamboat Brochure: Postage & Handling $5
Majestic America Cruise Line Terms and Conditions
Notes to Fares: Fares are per person, double occupancy.
Price does not include: Transfers to/from the vessel (except where noted); tips to ship and airport personnel, waiters, drivers and escorts; liquor or items of a personal nature. (Port charges/ground arrangements & fees are priced separately to also include admissions and costs of planning and administration.) An $8.50 per person per day fuel surcharge is additional and will be applied to your cruise price.
All vacation prices and fees are subject to change without notice. Offers are capacity controlled and some restrictions apply.
Deposit requirements: Call Stoney Creek Travel at 877-658-2582 to make a reservation.
A deposit of $350 per person for 3/4/5-night cruises, $500 per person for 7-night cruises, and $750 per person for 12-night cruises is required within 3 days after booking is made to secure a reservation. The payment for optional travel interruption and cancellation protection (TICP) insurance must also be included with initial deposit and is not refundable or transferable under any circumstances. (See below) All deposits and the travel protection insurance fee (if purchased) are due within three (3) days from the date of booking, and may be made by check or credit card. Reservations will not be considered firm until payment is received. For reservations made less than ninety (90) days prior to departure date, full payment is due immediately.
Single occupancy rates
Based on ship and stateroom category and apply to the published per person rate. Single occupancy cruise fares for staterooms are: 165% category CC and below, 200% category B and above. Fares for 3rd and 4th passengers (including children) in same stateroom with two full-fare passengers are $150 a night, plus applicable port/ground handling and other fees.
Final payment
Full and final payment is required ninety (90) days prior to cruise departure. If full and final payment is not received on time, space may be released and the re-booking will then be subject to current availability. For all reservations made less than ninety (90) days prior to departure, full and final payment must be made immediately. For all reservations made within 72 hours of departure, final payment must be made by certified check or credit card. Reservation is not confirmed until paid. Final payment, initial deposit, TICP insurance, and onboard purchases may be made by check, Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Final payment is considered to be the total balance due after the initial deposit (and optional TICP fee, if purchased), not including onboard purchases.
Cancellations
If you cancel and your cancellation notice is received (one hundred twenty) 120 days or more prior to departure, a full refund of your cruise/tour fare less a handling/administrative fee of $25 per person will be made. For cancellations received (one hundred nineteen) 119 to (ninety) 90 days prior to departure a $100 per person cancellation fee will apply. For cancellations received less than (ninety) 90 days prior to departure, the following per person cancellation fees will apply, regardless of resale:
- 89 to 75 days–the fee is 25% of the applicable total gross cruise tour fare
- 74 to 60 days–the fee is 50% of the applicable total gross cruise tour fare
- 59 to 30 days–the fee is 75% of the applicable total gross cruise tour fare
- 29 days or less, or for non-appearance at cruise, the fee is 100% of the applicable total gross cruise tour fare
Since the resale of cancelled space will likely result in a lost opportunity to sell other space, the cancellation fees are due regardless of resale. These fees cannot be applied to future bookings. Cruise contracts are not transferable.
Changes
A fee of $25.00 per person must be charged when confirmed arrangements are altered at traveler’s or travel agent’s request after the original confirmation has been issued. If such change involves a change of date of departure and occurs less than ninety (90) days prior to departure date, then the applicable cancellation fees for released cruise space will also be charged. Name changes are considered cancellations and are subject to cancellation fees.
Refunds
Refunds cannot be made on unused shore excursions, tours, transfers or individual features voluntarily cancelled or omitted by the passenger. Any other refunds, if applicable, will be made for the value of such non-cruise features, or land tours, less applicable cancellation fees. Refunds due as a result of air or add-on tour itinerary changes initiated by traveler or travel agent will only be processed after date of cruise departure. All claims and adjustments must be applied for in writing within (sixty) 60 days of completion of cruise and may be refunded to the client through the original booking agency.
CRUISE FARES INCLUDE:
Steamboat passage for 3 to 12 nights
Three sumptuous meals a day, plus afternoon tea and late-night snacks
The gracious, friendly service of an all-American staff and crew
Steamboat stateroom accommodations with air-conditioning, wall-to-wall carpeting and private bath
Informative lectures, craft lessons, daily activities, boat tours, documentaries and/or classic and recently released movies
Nightly dancing
Professional entertainment each evening
Captain's Champagne Welcome Reception and elegant dinner
Twice-daily stateroom service, with a pillow treat at turn down
Great American river towns and cities awaiting exploration
Talks from an onboard Riverlorian®
Calliope concerts (You can even play a bit yourself)
Theme Cruises
To complement your travel experience, Majestic America Line is proud to introduce themed cruises on select 2008 itineraries. These cruises will give you a more in-depth experience—perfect for history buffs, or travelers who have a few extra days to explore beyond the cruise ship. We think you’ll find there’s a little something for everyone from antebellum mansions of the Mighty Mississippi in spring to a pioneer holiday celebration on the Columbia River in the fall. Shore excursions are included on select themed cruises, so you get an added value to an already enriched cruise experience.
Spring Pilgrimage
Evoke the days of Scarlett and Rhett when you go on the Spring Pilgrimage in Natchez, Mississippi. Tour the antebellum mansions that open to guests only once a year, and then be delighted by the 200 costumed performers of Natchez’s Spring Pilgrimage Pageant that has entertained visitors for more than 75 years.
American Queen | 7-day cruise departures March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5
Mississippi Queen | 7-day cruise departures March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13
Three Steamboat Race
Get your adrenalines going as you cheer on your ship as she races against another in the fleet to commemorate the Great American Steamboat Race. Take a tour of Mud Island River Park in Memphis, sing along with guest musicians, and hear lectures from experts about the fascinating history of steamboat races.
Delta Queen | 14-day cruise departure April 18
Legends of the River
There’s no better way to experience the history of our rivers than by sailing on a National Historic Landmark. When you sail aboard the Delta Queen, a ship built in 1926, you’ll hear riverboat chronicles from onboard experts and stop over in Paducah, Kentucky or Cincinnati to visit museums rich in river heritage.
Delta Queen | 10-day cruise departures May 10, June 14, August 2, September 13, October 4, 21
Delta Queen | 11-day cruise departures June 3, July 22, September 2, 23
Remembering the Civil War
Relive the drama of our nation’s Civil War while cruising down the Mississippi River. Onboard experts will share insight and history while guest performers will celebrate with old battle songs from the period. Go on a tour of a famous Civil War battleground to get an idea of what it was like to be a part of this epic battle.
Delta Queen | 7-day cruise departures May 20, July 15, August 12, 26
Music of America
Put on your dancing shoes and strike up the big band, because this cruise is all about getting you out on the dance floor. Cruise America’s Heartland to the sounds of the Big Band era, and take daily refresher classes to brush up on your favorite moves.
American Queen | 7-day cruise departure June 28
Mississippi Queen | 7-day cruise departure June 29
Fall Foliage
Marvel at the kaleidoscope of autumn colors America’s Heartland has to offer this fall. Experience it with the help of onboard Discovery Guides whose entertaining presentations enhance the scenery with their fun facts.
American Queen | 7-day cruise departures September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25
Mississippi Queen | 7-day cruise departures September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26
Delta Queen | 10-day cruise departures September 13, October 4, 21
Delta Queen | 11-day cruise departures September 2, 23
Delta Queen | 7-day cruise departure October 14
Old-Fashioned Cajun Holidays
Have a down-home holiday in 2008 when you cruise the Lower Mississippi River. Decorate gingerbread cookies, warm your hands at a holiday bonfire and enjoy a special Holiday Show and Gala Feast, where a local Cajun storyteller shares the traditions of a true Louisiana holiday.
American Queen | 7-day cruise departures November 29, December 6, 13, 20, 27
Mississippi Queen | 7-day cruise departures November 30, December 7, 14, 21, 28
Western Heritage Holidays
Go back to the frontier days as you celebrate the holidays while cruising down the Columbia River in the American West. Shipboard festivities include holiday cooking demonstrations, performances by cowboy poets and musicians, and of course, a hearty holiday feast.
Empress of the North | 7-day cruise departures November 29, December 6, 13, 20, 27
