River Cruise News
American Queen’s design to be reverted to the look of 1995
08 Nov 2011 
The Great American Steamboat Company is renovating the steamboat American Queen and will revert her design to the clean and crisp look of her early days when she has been launched in 1995. That’s the… more
ACL announces expanded entertainment aboard Queen of the Mississippi
21 Sep 2011 American Cruise Lines has announced plans for an extensive entertainment program for its 2012 Mississippi River itineraries aboard the new paddlewheeler, Queen of the Mississippi, currently being built in Salisbury, Maryland. According to the press… more
Steamboating News
Today in Steamboat History
1 February 1932: The River Lines was formed in Sacramento, CA, running the DELTA QUEEN and DELTA KING
Cruisetricks.de
Check out our website cruisetricks.de if you're interested in the big and not so big ocean-going cruise ships. Though in German language, you'll find the comprehensive cruise ship picture galleries as interesting as the interactive 360 degree panorama pictures from cruise ship's interiors.
Steamboat Gifts
Check out our compilation of unique and very special gifts for steamboat fans and family. You'll not find these in any regular gift shop. Just added: New highly recommended book - "A Page out of History" by Karen "Toots" Maloy.
Forums & Blogs
steamboat and river news and discussion, with a special forum for the "Save the Delta Queen" campaign.
Steamboat Pictures
See our great collection of paddlewheeler and steamboat pictures,
including many pictures of the Delta Queen,
Belle of Louisville and
Str. Natchez.
Calliope & Whistle
Listen to the amazing sound of a calliope and the impressive roar of historic steam whistles.
Model Building
Find out how to build a true steamboat model from model kits or plans; including a special section for Delta Queen models.
Travel Guide
Learn about steamboat related attractions
all along the US inland rivers, from the Upper and
Lower Mississippi all the way to the
Columbia River.
Our online Travel Guide is also available as printed book,
"The Steamboat Traveller", for your guidance when travelling.
Steamboats.org Bookstore
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