Steamboats & Pictures
Details about paddle-wheel riverboats and steamboats, including picture galleries and 360° panoramic images of the Delta Queen
Forums & Community
Message boards of the steamboat and river community and archives of some special steamboat events.
Calliope & Whistle
Listen to the amazing sound of a calliope and the impressive roar of historic steam whistles.
History & Research
Learn more about paddle-wheel steamboats, their history and find links to other websites related to river and steamboat topics, a steamboat database and more, from our comprehensive History, Education & Links resources.
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.
Model Building
Find out how to build a true steamboat model from model kits or plans; including a special section for Delta Queen models.
Today in Steamboat History
- 1910 Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) died in New York City
- 1985 the GENERAL JACKSON was launched at Jeffersonville, IN
River and Cruise News
New American Culinary Experience Itinerary with Limited Availability Features Top Chef Alum Kevin Gillespie
American Queen Steamboat Company continues its tradition of offering extraordinary culinary experiences by welcoming Chef Kevin Gillespie to the American Duchess for select 2021 sailings. One of the Southeast’s leading chefs of … read more
American Queen Steamboat Company and Victory Cruise Lines Grow Sales & Revenue Management Teams
American Queen Steamboat Company and Victory Cruise Lines announce three new additions and one promotion to the sales and revenue management teams. Each bringing a diverse portfolio of cruise and … read more
New American Countess to Host First American River Golf Classic: Featuring Four Famed Courses and PGA Champion Jim Gallagher, Jr.
American Queen Steamboat Company announces the inaugural American River Golf Classic itinerary featuring the opportunity to play at four of the most prestigious courses along the Lower Mississippi River. Sailing … read more
American Queen Steamboat Company Christens the American Countess with a bottle of Bourbon
American Queen Steamboat Company announced the successful christening of the American Countess in New Orleans on March 21, 2021. American Queen Steamboat Company followed strict Safe Cruise health and safety … read more
American Queen Steamboat Company Welcomes Music Legend Lee Greenwood for Six Performances During 2021 Season
American Queen Steamboat Company announces country music legend Lee Greenwood will perform on six sailings during the 2021 season. Onboard the boutique-style riverboat American Duchess, Greenwood will take the Show … read more
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.