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Great nature and beautiful river

Review for a North America River Cruise on American Song

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EVS
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise because it is very convenient as we live in the Portland area. We went on river cruises in Europe and liked them a lot. This experience was different. We liked the staff and how well the excursions were organized, but except evening performances there were only enrichment lectures on board. No evening parties, no contests, no events on the sun deck. There was a lot of food and ...
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Sail Date: June 2023


Refurbished American West

Review for a U.S.A. Cruise on American West (formerly Queen of the West)

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Sdyer5
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Currently sailing on the recently refurbished American West. Saw previous negative reviews and was hesitant, but cruise line said it was being fully refurbished. It is lovely! Definitely has the charm of an old-fashioned paddle wheel boat. Carpets, furnishings, furniture, linens, shower curtain… are all very nice. Exceeded our expectations! All staff members have gone above and beyond to meet any ...
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Sail Date: May 2022

Traveled with disabled person


Good laid back cruise

Review for a North America River Cruise on American Harmony

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lucky99
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We went on this cruise because we always wanted to see the Pacific North west. First I want to say this cruise Line advertises that tips and gratuities are included. Therefore no one tips the wait staff or the room stewards. These kids make $7.00 an hour. I talked with several workers plus several supervisors and they said it was true. These kids get zero tips or gratuities. That is false ...
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Sail Date: January 2022


Not a wine cruise

Review for a North America River Cruise on American Empress

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Denverkb
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Our cruise trip began with a night at the beautiful Historic Davenport hotel in Spokane Oregon. We boarded the American Empress in Lewiston WA. We visited Hells Canyon then Richland, The Dallas, Stevenson, Astoria and disembarked in Vancouver WA. The ship was lovely and food, service and entertainment were good. In each port we found interesting and/or scenic things to see and do - and ...
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Sail Date: November 2021


A Wonderful Surprise!

Review for a U.S.A. Cruise on American Harmony

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alcorjdkn
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We had booked a fantastic European river cruise for September, 2021....and then cancelled because of the pandemic and fears of being "stuck" overseas if one of us became ill. So--what to do. The Columbia and Snake Rivers were unknown to us...except what we knew about the explorations of Lewis & Clark. And we would be in the US! The trip was beyond our expectations in every way, starting with the ...
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Sail Date: August 2021


Nice cruise

Review for a U.S.A. Cruise on American Harmony

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Lacaze4
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We left Portland on July 28th so I believe ACL had some time to work on issues that previous passengers wrote about. The cabin was just right for the two of us. We were on the 2nd deck. I enjoyed all the food but I’m not a picky eater. Food service was fast and tasty and was never cold. I got to know as many of the servers because I enjoy meeting people and hearing where they are from. Some were ...
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Sail Date: July 2021


Columbia Snake River Cruise from Clarkston, WA

Review for a U.S.A. Cruise on American Pride

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cburkhar
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise as to imagine what it was like that Lewis and Clark went through. We had a historian on-board who gave 50 minutes discussions each day about the areas we would go to. He would even ride the bus with us at times to explain even more of the area we headed to. Geography/landscape changed along the way. Starting out in canyons to hilly green tree areas as you go west. Go ...
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Sail Date: July 2021


Mission Accomplished

Review for a U.S.A. Cruise on American Song

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Balliett
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We wanted to see the river and escape our Las Vegas heat. Except for a couple of hot days in the east, mission accomplished. We learned there were terrible forest fires to our south, but we never saw the smoke. The Oregon scenery, seen from the Snake and Columbia Rivers, is spectacular. Passage through locks included. A river cruise is the way to do it, although ACL is still getting its act ...
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Sail Date: July 2021


Testing the Waters

Review for a North America River Cruise on American Harmony

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sfbock
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We had not traveled in over 2 years and wanted to do something "manageable" given some of our age/mobility issues. While we have taken 20 cruises throughout the years, this was the first completely American one - American built ship, all U.S.A. ports, etc. The ship is lovely and beautifully appointed. It manages to include many of the amenities one would find on a larger ship: small library, ...
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Sail Date: June 2021

Traveled with disabled person


Bumpy start, but the staff onboard and the scenery along the rivers made the cruise special.

Review for a U.S.A. Cruise on American Empress

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Julie04005
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

This was was my first river cruise, but I traveled with three others who had traveled with AQSC before and love river cruising, especially the HO-HO opportunities offered by AQSC. They agreed, this cruise was a letdown. We sailed from Clarkston to Portland and I’d recommend that sailing, especially if you are a Lewis & Clark fan. You get to experience the changing scenery and follow their ...
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Response from BriannaH, Guest Relations @American Queen Voyages

Hi Julie04005, This is incredible feedback. You painted a picture that allowed us to really see and understand your experience. Your insights are tremendously helpful to us. While we missed...

Sail Date: June 2021


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