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Review for a North America River Cruise on American Empress
adamsdle
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
We chose this cruise to see the Pacific Northwest. It was good, except for the nightmarish first day with no air conditioning and a toilet that did not work! UGH! We were moved (to a lesser room) and after that things were OK. The company offered no compensation for this awful experience. The company is still working things out with meals, excursions, but acceptable. The waiter spilled beer ...
Read MoreResponse from AlexL, Consumer Marketing Mgr. - AQSC
Hi adamsdle,
We are sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced. Normally we are known for providing an outstanding guest experience and we regret that didn’t happen for you early...
Sail Date: May 2018
Review for a U.S.A. Cruise on American Empress
CraftsOnCruises
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
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 ...
Read MoreResponse 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...
Sail Date: May 2018
Review for a North America River Cruise on American Empress
djett
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
My wife and I, along with four other couples, sailed the American Empress from Spokane to Portland on May 20, 2018. This was our third cruise with American Queen Steamboat Company. We had previously done the Upper Mississippi and Nashville to Memphis on the American Queen.
DAY 1: American Queen provides your first night stay at the historic Davenport Hotel. The hotel shuttle which we had ...
Read MoreResponse from AlexL, Consumer Marketing Mgr. - AQSC
Hi djett,
Thank you for leaving this compelling review about your recent American Empress voyage. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your trip (despite the unfortunate high water...
Sail Date: May 2018
Review for a North America River Cruise on American Empress
Frncie
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s
We had a great time on this trip, although there were a few, ahem, unexpected features.
We traveled on the American Queen Steamboat Company’s American Empress, from Clarkston, Washington to Vancouver (Portland), westbound per Lewis and Clark. This was the last week of April 2018, and almost none of the forecast rain materialized. A lovely time on the river and uncharacteristically green, even ...
Read MoreResponse from AlexL, Consumer Marketing Mgr. - AQSC
Hi Frncie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your honest and open feedback about your recent American Empress voyage. Our team works diligently to continually improve our...
Sail Date: April 2018
Review for a North America River Cruise on American Empress
Bonsai9
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
We arrived at the Historic Davenport hotel in Spokane a day early (as is our custom). One night in this wonderful period hotel is included with the cruise. The hotel has an enormous two-story atrium that is quite impressive with much of the same décor as when it was built in the early 1900s. It has a restaurant called the Palm Court, a pub called the Peacock Lounge and a Starbuck’s. Our room was ...
Read MoreResponse from AlexL, Consumer Marketing Mgr. - AQSC
Hi Bonsai9,
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review of your recent American Empress cruise. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and hope to be able to...
Sail Date: April 2018
Review for a North America River Cruise on American Empress
gradydude
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
Our 9 day Lewis and Clark cruise included a night in Spokane at the Davenport Hotel. The sleep experience was lovely and the restaurant very good. We took the extra tour of Spokane and were glad we did, an interesting small city with a terrific botanical garden.
The cruise could not have been more organized, very easy movement of people and luggage. There is a 2.5 hr bus ride to Lewiston. ...
Read MoreResponse from AlexL, Consumer Marketing Mgr. - AQSC
Hi gradydude,
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation with us and hope to welcome you onboard again soon.
All our...
Sail Date: April 2018
Review for a U.S.A. Cruise on American Empress
grannygrayfox
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
I am in my 70s, an Australian solo traveller, love seeing new places and love cruising. I enjoyed an upper Mississippi cruise on the American Queen a couple of years ago and, as I had never been to the Pacific Northwest before, knew that a paddle boat cruise would be a great way to go. I was not disappointed - the accommodation was VERY comfortable, food was delicious, all of the crew from the ...
Read MoreResponse from AlexL, Consumer Marketing Mgr. - AQSC
Hi Grannygrayfox,
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide this review about your recent American Empress voyage. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and...
Sail Date: April 2018
Review for a Pacific Coastal Cruise on American Empress
mirasinick
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
Beautiful Location, short trip, excellent small boat with personal service and great entertainment. Food selections were varied and fresh. Unfortunately our trip included several wet and misty days, but knowing this ahead of time, we dressed appropriately. The well appointed rooms on the boat are very comfortable and the boat includes 2 dining rooms and 2 lounges. We had plenty of time to get ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2018
Traveled with disabled person
Review for a North America River Cruise on American Empress
K9pal
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
We are an active couple in our mid-late 60's, and this was our first river boat cruise in the US. We wanted to do another European river cruise, but decided to stay in the US this year and had never been to the Pacific NW. We picked October because the price dropped at that point, plus we hoped to see fall colors. Boy, did we luck out on the weather! Absolutely gorgeous the entire week, bright ...
Read MoreResponse from AlexL, Consumer Marketing Mgr. - AQSC
Hi K9pal,
Thank you for submitting this review about your recent voyage on the American Empress. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your cruise, and that you have been so honest with your...
Sail Date: October 2017
Review for a North America River Cruise on American Empress
ElEl
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
We were on the American Empress for its Clarkston to Vancouver cruise on October 9-16, 2017. We flew to Spokane on October 7 and spent two nights at Spokane’s Davenport Hotel (one night was already covered by the cruise). The Davenport is a wonderful and historic hotel — be sure to take the self-guided tour of some of the hotel’s public rooms. We ended the cruise with two nights at the Dossier ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2017
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