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American Queen Steamboat Company
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2012
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
251–500
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersNew Albany, United States
HQ citystring
New Albany
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
river cruise vacations, paddlewheel steamboat cruises, U.S. inland river cruises, shore excursions, luxury river cruising
Industry3 codes
1Luxury River Cruise Operators
CodeTHAEACAAPrimaryYes
2River Cruise Ship Management & Operations
CodeTHAEACAHPrimaryNo
3Theme & Specialty River Cruises (Culinary/Wellness/Music/etc.)
CodeTHAEACALPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Inland Water Passenger Transportation483212
  • Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water48721
SIC code1 code
  • Water Transportation4400
Product category
River Cruise Services
Social media profiles1 record
Cost components5 values
Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

American Queen Steamboat Company operates multi-day overnight river cruises aboard paddlewheel steamboats and modern riverboats on U.S. inland rivers. Its fleet historically centers on the American Queen steamboat and includes the American Countess and American Empress vessels, with itineraries accompanied by branded shore excursions at river ports.

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Functional benefit
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Product and service4 records
1American Queen Steamboat River Cruises
CategoryRiver cruise vacations
Description

Multi-day overnight river cruises aboard the American Queen paddlewheel steamboat on U.S. inland rivers, marketed to leisure travelers seeking a heritage steamboat cruising experience with included shore excursions.

2American Countess River Cruises
CategoryRiver cruise vacations
Description

Multi-day overnight river cruises aboard the American Countess riverboat on U.S. inland rivers, targeted at leisure travelers preferring a contemporary riverboat vessel.

3American Empress Steamboat Cruises
CategoryRiver cruise vacations
Description

Multi-day overnight river cruises aboard the American Empress steamboat on U.S. inland rivers (historically Pacific Northwest Columbia/Snake river itineraries), offered to leisure travelers.

4Shore Excursions
CategoryTour and excursion services
Description

Curated onshore excursions at U.S. inland river ports of call, sold as part of cruise packages or as add-ons, targeting leisure cruise passengers interested in regional history, culture, and sightseeing.

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Boutique luxury river cruise line with all-inclusive pricing across European, Asian, and Egyptian rivers. Closest peer for the all-inclusive luxury themed cruise product that American Queen historically offered.

2Queen of the Mississippi (operator)
TypeDirect peer
Description

American Cruise Lines' paddlewheel riverboat offering on the Mississippi, operating as a direct substitute for American Queen's flagship paddlewheel experience on the same U.S. river routes.

TypeDirect peer
Description

The largest U.S.-focused river and small-ship cruise operator, running paddlewheel-style vessels on the Mississippi, Columbia, and other U.S. rivers. Most direct competitor to American Queen Steamboat Company's U.S. inland river cruise niche.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Sister brand to Scenic offering contemporary river and yacht cruises across European and exotic rivers. Comparable to American Queen in river cruise category with overlapping premium-leisure customer base.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Ultra-luxury river cruise line (formerly Crystal, now part of A&K Travel Group) operating on European rivers with butler-service suites. Comparable to American Queen in ultra-luxury paddlewheel/heritage cruise tier.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Australian-headquartered all-inclusive luxury river cruise operator with European and exotic itineraries, comparable to American Queen in luxury positioning and inclusive pricing model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

A leading premium river cruise line with vessels on European, Asian, and African rivers, known for included shore excursions and active wellness programming. Comparable to American Queen in premium leisure positioning.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

The dominant global river cruise operator with the largest fleet on European and other rivers. While focused on European waterways, Viking sets the pricing and product benchmark for premium river cruising that American Queen also targets.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Globus family of brands' river cruise line operating across European and exotic rivers. Competes in the same premium river cruise category with similar suite and inclusive-excursion offerings.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Family-owned premium river cruise operator on European rivers, known for inclusive guided experiences. Comparable to American Queen in premium, experience-led river cruise positioning.

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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American Queen Steamboat Company

American Queen Steamboat Company firmographics

Firmographics
Name
American Queen Steamboat Company
Website
https://americanqueensteamboatcompany.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2012
Headcount range
251–500 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

American Queen Steamboat Company industry classification

Industry
Product category
River Cruise Services
NAICS
Inland Water Passenger Transportation (483212), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)
SIC
Water Transportation (4400)
akta.pro primary industry
Luxury River Cruise Operators (THAEACAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
River Cruise Ship Management & Operations (THAEACAH), Theme & Specialty River Cruises (Culinary/Wellness/Music/etc.) (THAEACAL)

Keywords

  • River cruise vacations
  • Paddlewheel steamboat cruises
  • U.S. inland river cruises
  • Shore excursions
  • Luxury river cruising

Where American Queen Steamboat Company is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
New Albany
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

American Queen Steamboat Company business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

American Queen Steamboat Company product offering

Product offering

Core offering

American Queen Steamboat Company operates multi-day overnight river cruises aboard paddlewheel steamboats and modern riverboats on U.S. inland rivers. Its fleet historically centers on the American Queen steamboat and includes the American Countess and American Empress vessels, with itineraries accompanied by branded shore excursions at river ports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • American Queen Steamboat River Cruises Multi-day overnight river cruises aboard the American Queen paddlewheel steamboat on U.S. inland rivers, marketed to leisure travelers seeking a heritage steamboat cruising experience with included shore excursions.
  • American Countess River Cruises Multi-day overnight river cruises aboard the American Countess riverboat on U.S. inland rivers, targeted at leisure travelers preferring a contemporary riverboat vessel.
  • American Empress Steamboat Cruises Multi-day overnight river cruises aboard the American Empress steamboat on U.S. inland rivers (historically Pacific Northwest Columbia/Snake river itineraries), offered to leisure travelers.
  • Shore Excursions Curated onshore excursions at U.S. inland river ports of call, sold as part of cruise packages or as add-ons, targeting leisure cruise passengers interested in regional history, culture, and sightseeing.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

American Queen Steamboat Company technology and API

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American Queen Steamboat Company competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: Boutique luxury river cruise line with all-inclusive pricing across European, Asian, and Egyptian rivers. Closest peer for the all-inclusive luxury themed cruise product that American Queen historically offered.
  • Queen of the Mississippi (operator): American Cruise Lines' paddlewheel riverboat offering on the Mississippi, operating as a direct substitute for American Queen's flagship paddlewheel experience on the same U.S. river routes.
  • American Cruise Lines: The largest U.S.-focused river and small-ship cruise operator, running paddlewheel-style vessels on the Mississippi, Columbia, and other U.S. rivers. Most direct competitor to American Queen Steamboat Company's U.S. inland river cruise niche.
  • Emerald Cruises: Sister brand to Scenic offering contemporary river and yacht cruises across European and exotic rivers. Comparable to American Queen in river cruise category with overlapping premium-leisure customer base.
  • Crystal River Cruises: Ultra-luxury river cruise line (formerly Crystal, now part of A&K Travel Group) operating on European rivers with butler-service suites. Comparable to American Queen in ultra-luxury paddlewheel/heritage cruise tier.
  • Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours: Australian-headquartered all-inclusive luxury river cruise operator with European and exotic itineraries, comparable to American Queen in luxury positioning and inclusive pricing model.
  • AmaWaterways: A leading premium river cruise line with vessels on European, Asian, and African rivers, known for included shore excursions and active wellness programming. Comparable to American Queen in premium leisure positioning.
  • Avalon Waterways: Globus family of brands' river cruise line operating across European and exotic rivers. Competes in the same premium river cruise category with similar suite and inclusive-excursion offerings.
  • Tauck River Cruises: Family-owned premium river cruise operator on European rivers, known for inclusive guided experiences. Comparable to American Queen in premium, experience-led river cruise positioning.

Broad incumbents

  • Viking River Cruises: The dominant global river cruise operator with the largest fleet on European and other rivers. While focused on European waterways, Viking sets the pricing and product benchmark for premium river cruising that American Queen also targets.

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American Queen Steamboat Company funding detail

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

American Queen Steamboat Company M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about American Queen Steamboat Company

What does American Queen Steamboat Company do?

American Queen Steamboat Company operates multi-day overnight river cruises aboard paddlewheel steamboats and modern riverboats on U.S. inland rivers. Its fleet historically centers on the American Queen steamboat and includes the American Countess and American Empress vessels, with itineraries accompanied by branded shore excursions at river ports.

When was American Queen Steamboat Company founded?

American Queen Steamboat Company was founded in 2012. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is American Queen Steamboat Company based?

American Queen Steamboat Company is headquartered in New Albany, United States, in the North America region.

Who are American Queen Steamboat Company's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Queen of the Mississippi (operator), American Cruise Lines, Emerald Cruises, Crystal River Cruises, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways and Tauck River Cruises. Viking River Cruises is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does American Queen Steamboat Company have an API?

No public API is recorded for American Queen Steamboat Company.

What industry is American Queen Steamboat Company in?

American Queen Steamboat Company's product category is River Cruise Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAEACAA, Luxury River Cruise Operators, with a secondary code of THAEACAH, River Cruise Ship Management & Operations. Its NAICS code is 483212 and its SIC code is 4400.

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Business InsiderA US-based cruise line with a vaccine requirement says it's almost sold out for 2021 and already seeing high demand for 2022American Queen Steamboat Company, which requires COVID-19 vaccines for sailings starting July 1, is almost sold out for 2021 and seeing strong bookings for 2022. The company also announced 2023 sailings to accommodate rising demand.Business Insider2 US-based cruise lines announced they will require all guests and crew members to receive the COVID-19 vaccineAmerican Queen Steamboat Company and Victory Cruise Lines will require all guests and crew to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for sailings starting July 1. The companies expect most guests over 65 and essential workers to receive the vaccine by then, with rebooking for those unable to. Pre-July sailings will still have safety measures like testing and mask mandates.TravelweeklyRiver cruise evolution: Floating new ideasThe river cruise industry has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, shifting from a travel option associated with older, less active travelers to one attracting younger, more active passengers through new wellness offerings, active excursions, and shorter itineraries. European river cruises have reported substantial year-over-year growth of 24–53% depending on the region, with over 450 river ships now sailing between Amsterdam and Budapest. Major operators including AmaWaterways, American Cruise Lines, and American Queen Steamboat Company are actively competing through innovation, with the latter recently acquiring Victory Cruises and expanding its fleet.PR NewswireAllianz Global Assistance Partners with American Queen Steamboat Co. for Cruise Travel InsuranceAllianz Global Assistance and American Queen Steamboat Company announced a multi-year partnership, effective January 2018, to provide travel protection and assistance services to customers booking river cruises with AQSC. The partnership offers benefits including trip cancellation and interruption, travel delay, missed connection, baggage protection, 24/7 assistance, and emergency medical coverage. Mike Nelson, CEO of Allianz Global Assistance, and Ted Sykes, president and COO of AQSC, highlighted the strategic fit between the travel insurance leader and the operator of America's most luxurious riverboat fleet.USA TODAYRiver cruise line raising faresAmerican Queen Steamboat Company will raise fares on its Mississippi River cruises starting Jan. 1, increasing the average by $200 per passenger. The new base fare is $1,345 per person, including a one-night pre-cruise hotel stay. The company cites unprecedented demand, with many sailings already sold out.