American Empress Review

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Fabulous Crew, Entertainment, and Food!

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CraftsOnCruises
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: May 2018
Cabin 416.  There was a mini refrigerator, coffee maker, flat-screen TV, an
River Grill:  Casual dining option for buffet breakfast and lunch as well a
River Grill
There were plenty of rocking chairs on deck.
Paddlewheel Lounge
River Grill
The boat's paddlewheel could be viewed from the Paddlewheel Lounge
On deck
Dining with Captain Andrea Mickelson
Our veranda and the back door to our cabin.
The seafood was excellent!
Astoria Dining Room
The lobster was delicious!
The American Empress in Astoria

The following is a post I wrote for my travel blog:

Welcome aboard American Queen Steamboat Company’s second paddlewheel riverboat, the 223-passenger (and 83 crew) American Empress. She’s a beauty with her traditional black smoke stacks, red paddlewheel, ornate trim, and beautiful décor.

Having been on the grand dame of the fleet, American Queen, and the newest addition, the upscale boutique hotel inspired American Duchess, we were curious to spend a week aboard the four-year-old American Empress and get a feel for their Washington-based riverboat.

Response from AlexL, Consumer Marketing Mgr. - AQSC

Hi CraftsOnCruises, What a wonderful review - thank you for sharing! Our American Empress crew continues to amaze us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your voyage with us and look...

Cabin Review

Cabin Veranda Stateroom

The bed was very comfortable, and the cabin was well-appointed. Our only complaint were the very loud flushing toilets! I brought my white noise machine with me and used it, along with turning the fan up to the highest setting; however, we still heard the toilets flush all around us.

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