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A veteran of the Columbia and Snake Rivers, American West, formerly Queen of the West, will receive a total redesign, allowing the guests to experience the nostalgia of classic paddlewheeler travel, while enjoying perfect comfort and the most modern amenities.
In time for the 2022 cruise season, American West will be completely made-over with new color palettes, luxurious textiles and linens, new furniture and carpets, and artwork and flourishes. From the staterooms and suites to the lounges and dining rooms, the new décor will pay homage to the legendary Columbia & Snake Rivers.
American West will feature well-appointed staterooms with private balconies offering unobstructed views of the beautiful Pacific Northwest landscapes. In addition to the amazing scenery, the master chefs have been busy preparing menus that are tailored specifically to this captivating region.
Year Built
1995Year Refurbished
2022Year Entered Present Fleet
Country of Registry
Tonnage (GRT)
5000PAX (basis 2)
138Max Pax (inc. Uppers)
120Passenger Decks
4Number of Crew
40Officers' Nationality
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality
Suites
6Balcony
0Oceanview
29Oceanview No Balcony
0Oceanview With Balcony
0Balconies
34Interior
0Accessible
20Total Number of Accommodations
1000Owner's Suite
Balcony Stateroom
Balcony Stateroom
Balcony Stateroom Single
Oceanview Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom
Single Stateroom
Deck 4
Deck 3
Deck 2
Main Deck
4
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This was my first cruise, ever. I travelled alone, but met a terrific group of people the first day and spent most of the cruise with them. We all enjoyed the excursions, meals, we all deeply appreciated the staff and how hard they work to make the experience totally positive for guests. I really enjoyed the history lectures, seeing so many beautiful and interesting sights, my comfortable stateroom, and felt that the coach drivers at all of our stops were exceptional. It was a pleasure and wished it could have been longer!
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APRIL
I highly recommend this cruise. The lectures on Lewis & Clark were extremely informative. Excursions were great. Disappointed the wine trips had to be canceled. Tech Tips, Happy Hour, and nightly entertainment were excellent
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OCTOBER
Hats off to the chef and servers. The food and wine were really great. There was a sommelier (sp?) that really knew his stuff. We went on a great wine tour to a winery with him. Not so good - the excursions. Evidently they expected the bus drivers to do some narration - and although they drove the bus well, they are definitely not tour guides. The times of the tours, as well as the locations, kept changing. Plus, these were tours that we had to pay extra for! The best excursions were the ones that we went to on our own.
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JULY
<div>We had a great time as we were with long time friends who are delightful travel companions. The ship’s staff was also good and our needs were always met. This cruise is peaceful and relaxed with spectacular scenery and highlights the journey of Lewis & Clark. We had an excellent speaker on the subject. However, built in 1995, this ship is showing its age. The bathrooms are tiny and require a big step up/down ( a danger at night). There is no fitness center or deck to jog on. We found it interesting that the consistency of meals varied from very good to awful and we typically tried every menu item between us as a group. Breakfast was typically good.</div>
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