River Cruise Newsletter

Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

Today, I'm pleased to present money-saving offers from American Queen Steamboat Company and the new sister brand it acquired last month, Victory Cruise Lines, whose ships sail the Great Lakes and along the coasts of New England and Canada's Maritime Provinces.

Let's start with three offers from American Queen Steamboat Company, whose modern-day paddle wheelers cruise the Mississippi, Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee, Columbia and Snake rivers.

Companion cruises for free on select last-minute sailings from New Orleans and Memphis in certain cabin categories when you book and pay in full.

Save $300 to $1,000 per couple off many 2019 sailings in the heartland and the Pacific Northwest in certain cabin categories when you book and pay in full.

Save $600 to $1,800 per couple on 2020 river cruises in certain cabin categories when you book and pay in full.

The upfront price of an American Queen Steamboat Company river cruise in 2019 includes a one-night hotel stay in the departure city before your cruise, onboard meals with wine and beer at dinner, 24-hour room service and soft drinks and specialty coffees throughout the voyage. It also covers Wi-Fi, daily lectures by the Riverlorian (an expert in the region's history and culture), comprehensive guided shore excursions and entertainment.

Also included are any events related to a sailing's theme, such as the Civil War, Mark Twain, Mardi Gras or holiday festivities.

In each port of call, passengers enjoy complimentary shore excursions by way of a "hop-on, hop-off tour," that allows you to explore the destination at your own pace.

American Queen Steamboat Company operates paddle wheelers that carry 166 to 432 guests. It is debuting a fourth ship, the American Countess, on heartland rivers in 2020. Rates for American Countess cruises do not include wine and beer with dinner or a pre-cruise hotel stay.

American Queen Steamboat Company now owns and operates Victory Cruise Lines and its two 202-passenger, 5,000-ton sister ships. The Victory I and Victory II sail the Great Lakes and eastern Canada and New England from May through October, providing departures from such cities as Chicago, Detroit, Montreal, Toronto and Boston.

Our customers can save up to 38% off these sailings aboard the two U.S.-built vessels, which can navigate locks, explore inland lakes and visit secluded bays and ports like the small Ontario town of Little Current, a gateway to Manitoulin Island, the world's largest freshwater isle.

Victory Cruise Lines fares include shore excursions, meals in specialty and casual dining venues, afternoon tea, enrichment programs, evening entertainment, Internet, pre-dinner cocktail parties and wine, beer, cocktails, coffee and soft drinks throughout the cruise.

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Here are this week's Top 10 Cruises from American Queen Steamboat Company and Victory Cruise Lines. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) Antebellum South, 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Travels between Memphis and New Orleans. Save $300 to $1,000 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $2,099. Departures from May 19 through December 1, 2019.

2) Columbia & Snake Rivers (Fall Foliage), 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Begins and ends in Vancouver. Save $300 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $2,099. Departs November 10 & 17, 2019.

3) Mark Twain's Mississippi, 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Begins in Minneapolis and ends in Alton. Save $1,000 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $2,299. Departs July 14, 2019.

4) American Music Holiday, 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Begins in Memphis and ends in Nashville. Save $1,000 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $2,399. Departs December 1, 2019.

5) Southern Highlights, 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Begins and ends in New Orleans. Save $1,000 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $2,599. Departs September 8, 2019.

6) Columbia & Snake Rivers, 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Begins in Vancouver and ends in Clarkston. Save $300 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $3,399. Departures from April 28 through October 27, 2019.

7) French Canada and Great Lakes, 10 days with Victory Cruise Lines. Travels between Montreal and Detroit. Save up to 38%. Starting at $3,989. Departures from May 28 through October 10, 2019.

8) Great Lakes Grand Discovery, 10 days with Victory Cruise Lines. Travels between Chicago and Toronto. Save up to 38%. Starting at $3,989. Departures from May 13 through October 13, 2019.

9) French Canadian Great Lakes, Nova Scotia & New England, 11 to 13 days with Victory Cruise Lines. Travels between Boston and Montreal. Save up to 34%. Starting at $4,700. Departs May 18 and October 19, 2019.

10) St. Lawrence Seaway & Jewels of French Canada, 11 days with Victory Cruise Lines. Travels between Portland and Toronto. Save up to 34%. Starting at $4,700. Departs May 3 and October 22, 2019.

Customers in the US and Canada can call us toll-free at 800-510-4002. For a list of our other toll-free numbers worldwide, click here.

For savings of up to 82% on ocean cruises, click here.
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Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@rivercruise.com and I will respond the same day.

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Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
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